Critical Reception
| Reviews | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| Edge | 8/10 |
| Famitsu | 33/40 |
| GamePro | 3.5/5 |
| GameSpot | 9.0 |
| GameZone | 8.0/10 |
| IGN | 8.7/10 |
Considered a "welcome addition" to the Shin Megami Tensei series by reviewers, Devil Survivor was praised for its unique battle system, storyline, and general art style compared to other games in the general RPG genre and the tactical RPG genre. The overall art style was generally praised, mostly for the monsters and demons "polished and full of subtle style". Also widely praised was the storyline and its six alternate endings, which allow for replayability. Although having innumerable biblical and mythological references and an abnormally large amount of text, it has a solid storyline that is able to keep players engaged. The music was a "hit or miss, depending on your tastes." Reviews, like IGN, noted that the game has a "whole lot of depth, all of which fuse together to create one of the best RPGs of the year thus far."
Read more about this topic: Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor, Release and Reception
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