Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey is so good that it has actually interrupted my Final Fantasy XIII game play sessions. I like it that much. It's the first can't-put-it-down RPG that I've played in a long time. Oh, and it's long. Holy crap. This is a DS RPG like no other.
If you're anything like me, you've already pre-ordered the game, which is set to release on March 23rd. If you haven't, now's a good time, as Atlus informs that there will be a limited supply mini poster by artist Kazuma Kaneko. It features the crew that you'll work with and fight alongside in the alternate dimension known as the Schwarzwelt. Mind you, this poster deal is a GameStop exclusive. Both online and in-store preorders are valid, while supplies last.
Even if you don't get the poster, you'll still get the included collector's box and soundtrack CD.
Look for my review very soon. Seriously, though: SMT fans, you have to get this game. If you liked Nocturne, you'll eat this up.
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12:20 PM on 01.26.2010
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I was gonna get Sands of Destruction, but I'm just gonna pay these two and Pokemon Soul Silver off instead.
And the same applies to enemies if they hit your party's weaknesses. You gotta learn to defend and use buffs as much as you do play offensively.
If you want a good gateway installment to SMT, you may wish to try the series spinoffs SMT: Devil Survivor or Persona 4, both games will teach you the ropes extremely well.
No this isn't the first time Atlus has done a GameStop exclusive preorder. They also had one for Yggdra Union PSP which was the complete soundtrack for the game.
I'll admit, my hype meter has diminished a bit in the last couple months, since I've already learned as much as I need to about this game, but I'm certain that will change once the release date draws closer, since SMT is one of my favorite franchises.
Thanks for the info!