Soul Hackers 2, we tried the new Atlus RPG!

atlus number one, one of the few remaining in circulation. The Japanese company, Sega’s rib, for several years now almost never misses a shot, and when that happens, it’s always a stand-alone hurdle, you shouldn’t weigh it down, because you’re always sure they’ll make up for it in the next game. An amazing one.

For example, the latest Shing Megami Tensei is a good game, although it is a product below expectations compared to previous productions, there is no change in the smooth or Royal version, starting with the miraculous Persona 5. Even the first Soul Hackers of 1997 wasn’t a great product, not huge as the company was at the time, but with this sequel, the desire to turn the project into something more substantial and lasting is clear. we have I tried Soul Hackers 2for a few busy minutes and this is a short summary of what awaits us in the stores on August 26th…

a mature casting

Soul Hacker 2, just like its predecessor, is another variation on the theme and mechanics that have made Atlus famous throughout its history: there are many dungeons reminiscent of the usual demons, now social connections and well-known atmospheres. this gameplay It also offers some new features, but all the features of Atlus RPG are in place.

Where Soul Hacker 2 differs from other productions of the same house characters: this is the first Atlus project with a single female protagonist, also the age of the cast is definitely higher than that of Shin Megami Tensei and Persona, allowing for a very different tenor’s dialogues.

Another feature of Soul Hackers, which is also found below, is:futuristic environment: The game takes place in the 21st century. In this uncertain near future, the demon summoners have split into two different factions, the Yatagarasu and the Phantom Society, in constant conflict.

slap counter

If you’re interested in Soul Hackers 2 but are also worried about not playing the first one, here’s some good news: Like every Atlus game that connects to the Demon Summoners / Megami Tensei series, the two games are tied together in the same way. universe but focus on different characters and events, as a result, you can easily get the first one whenever and wherever you want.

The demo we were created to play lasted about twenty minutes, enough for us to discover that the protagonist Ringo is an Aion agent, an alien race mysteriously controlling humanity from outer space; and if we attack enemies with the right power and movement, this will add a counter that will determine the strength of an extra and passive attack at the end of the turn, which will then be activated without our control and possible. Select one of them. features.

this dungeon The one we were stretching our legs for for a few moments looked a lot like the Persona 5 subway, a clear tribute to what we’ve been told, just one of the many things hiding in Soul Hackers 2. a special zone, and here, amongst the neon colors, light shadow art, and bioluminescence of Ringo’s cloak, we’ve started to sift through the weapons, mods, and armor commonly used in every game in the Shin Megami Tensei universe.

Even if Soul Hackers 2 isn’t behind the infamous Persona Studio Zero working on Project Re Fantasy, which we’re hoping to see something of next year, this latest Atlus effort is poised to be one of Atlus’ most glorious titles. Personality 5.

Atlus Glitter Magic Orchestra

this music they look just right sparkly quality, the graphic style moves away from the full Persona warmth to embrace more nuanced features, rarer atmospheres. Where Soul Hackers 2 lands is in the lights radiating all over the place, starting with the dress of Ringo, a wonderful slender space fairy that we can’t wait to learn more about. We look forward to getting to know the rest of the cast, as the friendships formed in these games often carry you for a long time. Also, it will take some time to get back to being a junior at some Japanese high schools, as the Persona team is busy with something else.