I'm quite curious of this series, meaning the games like Persona, Devil Summoned(Saga?), the original series, etc. I've never played one in my life, but I hear such good things about the series in itself, same thing with its developer Atlus. What is the draw this series has with everyone? Why should I try it? Try to sell me on it, I've been debating for a while of getting a game or not. Which one should I get if I do, what systems do these games appear on, which games do you consider the best, which ones are good for beginners, and is it different then other rpgs? Help a friend out.
Jeez, Shin Megami Tensei games are probably some of my all time favourites. Games I would recommend (aside from the obvious Persona titles): Nocturne (named Lucifer's Call in EU) [PS2], Digital Devil Saga 1 & 2 (PS2), Devil Survivor 1 & 2 (DS, with enhanced remakes on 3DS), SMT IV (3DS) - I would only recommend the last three if you don't mind strategy/tactical-RPGs. I know they're not everyone's cup of tea. The rest are traditional turn-based JRPGs. The reason I would recommend the series is because they are some intelligent, well thought-out titles with great story and gameplay elements. The games are long, you could easily sink hundreds of hours into them. They also have longevity and good replay value. I love their use of the demon summons, particularly in Persona and Nocturne. You can have endless persona/party mix-ups. With Nocturne, think FF X-2 or ToS2's monster taming system, except you make pacts with them and they join as members of your party.
