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FEATURE<br />
2005<br />
2006<br />
PAL-SONA<br />
Shin Megami games that<br />
got a PAL/AUS release.<br />
Release Date: July 1, 2005 Release Date: July 21, 2006 Release Date: March 2, 2007<br />
Shin Megami Tensei:<br />
Lucifer’s Call<br />
Platform: PS2<br />
Shin Megami Tensei:<br />
Digital Devil Saga<br />
Platform: PS2<br />
Shin Megami Tensei:<br />
Digital Devil Saga 2<br />
Platform: PS2<br />
due to these strong, dark and (dare<br />
I say) ‘anti-religious’ themes that the<br />
series could not be released outside<br />
of Japan without heavy alteration.<br />
However, not all Shin Megami<br />
Tensei games were like this. The<br />
series has explored a variety of<br />
different settings and themes to keep<br />
things fresh. The Persona and Devil<br />
Survivor series retain the classic<br />
elements of the franchise but are<br />
more light-hearted and uplifting,<br />
sporting interesting characters, a<br />
catchy J-pop soundtrack, typical<br />
Japanese anime humour and plenty<br />
of style. Digital Devil Saga took place<br />
in a futuristic sci-fi setting, while the<br />
Devil Summoner games took place in<br />
the early 19th century.<br />
As mentioned earlier, Shin Megami<br />
Tensei: Lucifer’s Call was the very<br />
first Shin Megami title released in<br />
Australia, and while it wasn’t exactly a<br />
commercial success, it is still regarded<br />
by some as one of the better RPG<br />
experiences of the last generation. At<br />
the time, I had no k<strong>now</strong>ledge of the<br />
franchise and bought the title only<br />
because I had read that Dante from<br />
Devil May Cry featured in the game.<br />
What I played was unlike anything I<br />
had played before. I’d entered a living,<br />
breathing post-apocalyptic world<br />
populated with demonic creatures,<br />
powered by a dark and surreal plot with<br />
mysterious characters. The experience<br />
felt more intense and mature than any<br />
other RPG I had played, and the dark<br />
religious undertones were a huge plus.<br />
Then along came Persona 3<br />
and Persona 4. Those two games<br />
brought the franchise into the<br />
...Shin Megami<br />
Tensei: Lucifer’s Call was<br />
the very first Shin Megami<br />
title released in Australia,<br />
and while it wasn’t exactly<br />
a commercial success, it<br />
is still regarded by some<br />
as one of the better RPG<br />
experiences...<br />
20 www.pixelhunt.com.au<br />
march 2011
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