SHIN Megami Tensei V runs well on the Switch, but it always felt like an ambitious game like this needed the power of a current-gen console.
Vengeance is not a remaster or a remake, but the version brought to the PS5 and other platforms runs better and in higher resolution.
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It also comes with a new story path, Canon of Vengeance, added alongside the Canon of Creation path from the original release.
This fixes a common complaint among SMTV fans about the lack of scenes and story content in the original version.
The new story path complements the original, but you’ll have to experience both in separate playthroughs.
The Shin Megami Tensei games are by no means easy, and this improved re-release doesn’t take away from the difficulty.
New players coming from Persona to SMT should not expect to defeat enemies in one fell swoop, even when exploiting weaknesses.
One critical hit against your main hero is sometimes enough for a game over, as losing your protag means your entire party will be defeated.
Additionally, the game doesn’t auto-save, so you’ll run to the nearest save point before each battle.
Known as ley line sources, these save points also allow you to recover your health, fast travel, fuse demons, and upgrade your Miracles.
And you should do all of this fairly frequently to give your group the best chance of success at the next encounter.
Taking your time doing side quests and clearing an area before moving on to the next is crucial to leveling up your character and your demons.
This cautious approach makes SMTV feel slow and cumbersome, and that hasn’t changed in Vengeance.
While the new release adds some interesting new content to the story, it might not be enough to get you to play the game again unless you’re a big fan of the original.
If you’re new to SMTV and its quirks don’t put you off, Vengeance is the most complete way to play right now.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance will be released on June 14, 2024, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC.
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