A compilation of the first two NES Megami Tenseis remastered for SFC. Dark, hard, essential for Atlus saga lovers.
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RPG1 player16+
Description
Remastered compilation of the first two original Megami Tensei series episodes. Published by Atlus, released in Japan in 1995. Digital Devil Story I and II fully remade with Super Famicom visuals, first-person dungeon exploration and turn-based combat against recruitable demons. Definitive collection of the SMT series origins on Super Famicom.
Kyuuyaku Megami Tensei review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Frustrating"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Reworking the first two Megami Tensei games into a single box mechanically doubles the runtime: Digital Devil Story and its sequel run back to back, each with sprawling first-person mazes you map step by step, packed with traps. Recruiting, fusing and leveling a team of demons takes patience, and the harsh battles stretch progress further still, making this a hefty gateway into the origins of the SMT saga.
Technical info
💾1,4 MB📅31/03/1995
Published by Atlus
Kyuuyaku Megami Tensei (SNES) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
Super Famicom compilation gathering the first two Famicom Megami Tensei games, fully remade for the SFC by Atlus. A foundational piece for understanding the roots of the Shin Megami Tensei saga, it draws Megaten fans wanting the most playable access to the Digital Devil Story episodes. A Japan-only exclusive never localized, its demand rides the international SMT cult following. A complete in-box SFC copy with spine card and manual is the target; loose stays reasonable for such a landmark piece.
A questionable morality
The whole flavor of the adventure springs from haggling with the beyond: you strike up conversation with demons, coax or bribe them into joining your cause, then run them through the fusion grinder the moment a better model comes into view. The game feels not the slightest qualm about treating its faithful companions as spare parts, and it's precisely that calm cynicism that fascinates.
Is Kyuuyaku Megami Tensei still worth playing in 2026?
A remastered compilation of the first two Megami Tensei games, modernising the first-person dungeons and the demon negotiation and fusion system that founded the Shin Megami Tensei saga. The dark mythological mood and the freedom to build a demon party stay fascinating. The maze-like exploration demands discipline and Japanese is essential. A major milestone for anyone wishing to grasp the roots of one of the great JRPG series.
