Looking to get into the SMT series (PS2) . Need advice

Ive played Persona 3 and 4 and thats about as far as my knowledge of the series goes.

I want to play some of the other SMT games (PS2 only for now) and looking at the games, im slightly overwhelmed. It looks like theres quite a few sub-series each having a few games within.

Id like to play all eventually but which are best reccommended? I really liked student by day, shadow killer at night aspect of Persona 3/4 so i hope some of the games are like that (although ive been told none feature Social Links).

Some sort of ranking would be much appreciated. Thanks.

I highly recommend you Nocturne. It is third and latest game on the core SMT series.

The Digital Devil : Avatar Tuner series are only good if you get both games. Individually they're rather on the short side (specially part 1) and are more restricted in the gameplay department than nocturne, although they have more story development and character interaction.

^ Basically what that poster said.

Nocturne and the Digital Devil Saga games are great.

Nocturne is the greatest JRPG ever released IMO. But if you're into something that's more plot heavy, go with Digital Devil Saga. Just don't compare them any of the Persona titles, those games are practically a genre unto themselves.

I highly recommend you Nocturne. It is third and latest game on the core SMT series.

The Digital Devil : Avatar Tuner series are only good if you get both games. Individually they're rather on the short side (specially part 1) and are more restricted in the gameplay department than nocturne, although they have more story development and character interaction.

Panzer_Zwei

Oh right, so Nocturne is Lucifers Call? I assumed they were seperate series.

Anyway ive ordered DDS 1+2 and after that ill try Lucifers Call. I also saw Persona PSP on PSN so thats what ill play after LC.

Thanks for the recommendations guys.

I haven't played Lucifers call, but I have played the digital Devil Saga games, and I wasn't really a fan. They were ok, and I finished them, but the games are pretty much just walking through mazes and getting into random fights too often. Same as the first persona game on the PSP.

I first got into the series through Persona 3 and 4, but none of the other ones I've played were half as good as them.

I highly recommend you Nocturne. It is third and latest game on the core SMT series.

The Digital Devil : Avatar Tuner series are only good if you get both games. Individually they're rather on the short side (specially part 1) and are more restricted in the gameplay department than nocturne, although they have more story development and character interaction.

Panzer_Zwei

Gosh I really want to play Nocturne. When I first saw screens from it way back when, I thought it look really cool. Is it hard to come by?

Gosh I really want to play Nocturne. When I first saw screens from it way back when, I thought it look really cool. Is it hard to come by?

ThePerro

I'm pretty sure Nocturne had a second print run (at least in America), so it shouldn't be as hard to find as other games.

I still need to start with the SMT series myself. I got a hold of a mint Nocturne (Lucifer's Call) copy for just 5 bucks, but I heard it was really hard, so that has me put off until now.Daavpuke

You're going to see the game over screen several times, there's no getting around that with all of the variables. It's all worth it.

[QUOTE="Daavpuke"]I still need to start with the SMT series myself. I got a hold of a mint Nocturne (Lucifer's Call) copy for just 5 bucks, but I heard it was really hard, so that has me put off until now.QuistisTrepe_

You're going to see the game over screen several times, there's no getting around that with all of the variables. It's all worth it.