Shin Megami Tensei II on GBA, sequel to Atlus's post-apocalyptic RPG. Even darker universe, enriched alignment system. For fans of the first and the SMT genre in general.
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RPG1 player16+
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GBA port of the cult RPG Shin Megami Tensei II developed and published by Atlus in Japan in December 2002. Aleph, a gladiator from Center, uncovers hidden truths behind the futuristic city of Millenium and its corrupt divine rulers. Enriched demon fusion system compared to the first episode, multi-layered Millenium exploration and moral alignment influencing the ending. GBA version of the 1994 SNES classic.
Shin Megami Tensei II review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Uncovering the secrets of the futuristic Millenium demands traversing layered tiers and tricky dungeons, while the demon-fusion system, enriched over the first game, opens a near-limitless playground for experimentation. Moral alignment shapes the ending and invites replays, and the sustained difficulty stretches the adventure further. These layers of content earn this Atlus classic its reputation as a long, dense RPG.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
Japanese GBA port of Shin Megami Tensei II, direct sequel to the 1994 SNES classic that never received an official localization. It is the priciest entry in this batch, its complete value running well above the first chapter, lifted by a modest Japanese print run and steady demand from Western RPG fans frustrated by the lack of an export. A pivotal piece of SMT lore, especially coveted sealed or in pristine box.
An underrated gem
A broader, more political sequel, this second entry deepens the fusion system in a futuristic city corrupted by false gods. Like its predecessor, this GBA port never left Japan or received a translation. Demanding and dated, it remains a prime pick for Megami Tensei devotees ready to face its harshness.
A questionable morality
The big business here is negotiation: you chat with the demons you meet, flatter or bribe them into joining, then fuse these allies without a second thought into new, more formidable entities. The grown-up tone fully embraces the idea that your companions are also interchangeable resources, which makes it as queasy as it is fascinating.
