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#1 oninowon
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I'm aware the series has multiple franchises like Nocturne and Persona. Are they really different from each other? Is there a continuing storyline? Are there some games worth ignoring? SMT caught my attention with its crossover with Fire Emblem and SMT4 seems like a great game.

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I don't have much experience with the Persona line but the game I briefly played had social interactions and the characters themselves had some sort of avatars that game them special powers. SMT IV is part of the main line of the series and while it is self contained it does have a connection to a previous game. Personally, I've really enjoyed all the SMT games that have come over to the USA so no, I don't see any of the games worth avoiding. However, the Devil Summoner series deviates much more from the main series due to the grid based combat feel to it and if you really want to just stay with the typical feel of SMT then you should avoid that and its sequel. If you are just starting new then SMT IV is a great place to start. They made a conscious effort to build the game with newbies in mind. You now have a choice of choosing the difficulty (although not right off the bat). Demon fusing is less time consuming and much easier. Now you have a list of all possible demon combos and their end result. You can choose which abilities carry over. Demon conversation does not seem as random as previous iterations. You get a better feel towards a demon's predisposition.
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#2 oninowon
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[QUOTE="MrBorreli"]I only made it to gold this year and so I went with the Sakura game, really enjoying it so far. I do have to say though that as my first year as a club nintendo member, i'm not all that impressed... Seems like the prizes were just nice "extras" for taking the time to do online surveys and register your games. And also this was is my first thread that's ever been Hot! Woohoo!

I wasn't impressed during my first year also. I made it to Gold status and waived my gift of a calender. However, the following year, I reached Platinum status (with a huge help from the Ambassador games) and got me a nifty clear plastic Mario playing card deck. This year, I barely made it to Gold again but was very happy Nintendo was offering download games. I got the Zelda game (was on my list to get but other games or real life always took precedence). Overall, I personally think club membership was worth it.
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#3 oninowon
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I haven't been this engrossed in a SMT game since Nocturne (although Strange Journey came close). The graphical interface and update makes the experience of playing so much more pleasurable than previous iterations. I love that the demon fusion information is more upfront (instead of having to click 2 demons every time to see what the fusion becomes). Dialogue with demons is still fun. Combat feels more deadly but I love the xtra turn reward aspect of the it. Storywise, it is getting very interesting especially with what seems like a tie in... I have to admit though that the guide book has added to my enjoyment. Not once did I feel like throwing my 3DS across the room (despite experiencing TPK multiple times). Right now David is kicking my a$$ but hopefully I'll find the right combo to overcome him (or do the time honored action of grinding).
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#4 oninowon
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I'm loving it so far. Its reminiscent of strange journey to me. I love that it doesn't have random encounters and the fusion system is very easy. I don't understand  the difficulty complaints though, I didn't experience any trouble early on in the game and still haven't at the 15 hour mark.

dsrules13
It does have random encounters. I've been side-blinded quite a few times. As for you having an easy time of it, I suspect that it is due to familiarity with previous iterations of the game (the demons probably have the same weaknesses despite appearing in different iterations of SMT).
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#5 oninowon
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SMT Persona
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#6 oninowon
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No because you can only register a game once.
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#7 oninowon
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Try out the demo first before you buy Raymond Origins. I personally didn't like it. The game put too much pressure to keep moving forward. You couldn't stop and take a breather. My recommendations: Mighty Switch Force~ This game has great graphics and personality. In each stage, you are trying to locate and capture 5 sisters who have escaped. Each stage is one big puzzle. Your character has the ability to bring objects from the background to the foreground and vice versa. This sets up interesting puzzle elements and hilarious moments such as when you send an object in the background to the foreground, crushing your enemy onto the 3DS screen. Pushmo~ One of the best puzzle games on the 3DS. In order to rescue baby "sumo", you have to push and pull blocks to reach him.
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#8 oninowon
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When you try to purchase the first of the four, it'll give you the option to purchase all 4 for the reduced price. I ended up doing it because I was interested in all but the flower game.
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#9 oninowon
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Also, what's the consensus on EOIV? I've read about the other games, seemed good for a certain crowd but not for me (I don't mind grinding since I've recently fallen in love with the Dragon Quest games but I'm a fairly impatient person, and since it's all stat based I can see how it'd be far more frustrating than, say, something like dark Souls, which also requires a lot of skill).  I've heard it's the most accessible one yet, so would it be a good idea to play it first then the others? (So I get a hang for the series).

Also I've got Tales of the Abyss on the way. Can't wait, I've heard great things :D

If this thread is still open, I'll give you my impressions of it when it arrives.

turtlethetaffer
EO is a first person rpg that emulates old school rpgs. The game can easily be brutal and unforgiving. There is a certain amount of grinding necessary. The 4th iteration lowers the difficulty somewhat (I haven't tried the easy mode yet so I can't really compare). There is still grinding involved but it is not as extensive as previous iterations of the game.You can now see the enemy FOEs. Graphics and animation is much improved over previous iterations. EO IV would be a good place to start. The game allows you to transfer your data from the demo so try out the demo first. Mapping is an integral part of the game so if you don't like being meticulous about mapping what you've explored then this game was not meant for you.
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#10 oninowon
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I have never really gotten into this franchise, but the game sounds very interesting. I may consider getting it after a finish Emblem, RE: Revelations, and 999.

stizzal13
Just be aware that it is an Atlus game meaning, that they only produce a small amount and when that supply is gone, it is gone for good. Your only option may be the download version if you get it later.
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