Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers (2012)
A 3DS remake of the Saturn/PlayStation RPG, updated and upgraded with a host of new features.
First released
Aug 30, 2012
Franchises
Megami Tensei, Devil Summoner, Shin Megami Tensei, Soul Hackers
Developed by
Atlus
Published by
Atlus, Atlus U.S.A., Inc.
Platforms
Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS eShop
Genres
Role-Playing
Themes
Horror, Cyberpunk
Rating
CERO: B, ESRB: M, OFLC: M
Releases
- 3DS - Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers Japan
- 3DS - Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers United States
- 3DS - Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers United Kingdom
- 3DS - Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers Australia
- 3DSE - Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers United States
- 3DSE - Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers United Kingdom
Community reviews
Soul Hackers is in the western spotlight for the first time
Game: Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
Genre: RPG
Developer: Atlus
Publisher: Atlus USA
System: Nintendo 3DS (3DS)
Year of Release: 2013
Length of Playthrough: 41 Hours
Total Score: 83/100
Value Score: 8.3/10
• Story: 8/10
• Characters: 7/10
• GamePlay: 8/10
• Graphics: 7/10
• Sound: 9/10
• Music: 8/10
• Length: 9/10
• Replay Value: 9/10
• Player Value: 8/10
Pros
+First time western localization
+New changes added to 3DS version such as animated sprites, new intro, improved controls, smoother animation and new artwork
+Quicker load times than previous versions
+30 new demons exclusive to this version
+Nemechi system which works with Street Pass, offers exclusive Demons
+New Game+ mode
Cons
-High difficult spike
-Dungeons are bland and at the worst large mazes
-Personality system makes the game not as fun as Persona or SMT mainline games
-Visuals are outdated despite this game being a remaster/re-release
-True ending requires players go through the game in New Game+
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Series Scorewise comparison sake
Shin Megami Tensei IV (3DS): 95
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers (3DS): 83
Shin Megami Tensei Persona 1 Portable (PSP): 88
Shin Megami Tensei Persona 2 Innocent Sin (PSP): 85
Shin Megami Tensei Persona 3 Portable (PSP): 95
Shin Megami Tensei Persona 4 (PS2): 97
Genre: RPG
Developer: Atlus
Publisher: Atlus USA
System: Nintendo 3DS (3DS)
Year of Release: 2013
Length of Playthrough: 41 Hours
Total Score: 83/100
Value Score: 8.3/10
• Story: 8/10
• Characters: 7/10
• GamePlay: 8/10
• Graphics: 7/10
• Sound: 9/10
• Music: 8/10
• Length: 9/10
• Replay Value: 9/10
• Player Value: 8/10
Pros
+First time western localization
+New changes added to 3DS version such as animated sprites, new intro, improved controls, smoother animation and new artwork
+Quicker load times than previous versions
+30 new demons exclusive to this version
+Nemechi system which works with Street Pass, offers exclusive Demons
+New Game+ mode
Cons
-High difficult spike
-Dungeons are bland and at the worst large mazes
-Personality system makes the game not as fun as Persona or SMT mainline games
-Visuals are outdated despite this game being a remaster/re-release
-True ending requires players go through the game in New Game+
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Series Scorewise comparison sake
Shin Megami Tensei IV (3DS): 95
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers (3DS): 83
Shin Megami Tensei Persona 1 Portable (PSP): 88
Shin Megami Tensei Persona 2 Innocent Sin (PSP): 85
Shin Megami Tensei Persona 3 Portable (PSP): 95
Shin Megami Tensei Persona 4 (PS2): 97