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While the aesthetic elements of Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey are only slightly above-average, the incredibly strong gameplay elements make the game so addictive that this doesn\'t matter.
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The Shin Megami Tensei series has proven itself as one of the most consistently well-made RPG franchises in recent memory, and SMT: Strange Journey is no exception. There are few dungeon exploration games that are as solidly well put-together and interesting.
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The core of Strange Journey is classically engrossing MegaTen and Etrian Odyssey.
91
The combination of a compelling and ideological narrative with complex combat, not to forget the outright fun of collecting demons, makes Strange Journey an incredible addition to the series.
90
As far as Nintendo DS role-playing games go, this is my new favorite, hands down. But then again, I'm a huge fan of both dungeon crawling and Atlus' Shin Megami Tensei series games.
90
Many worlds to explore, tons of demons to fight, recruit, and fuse, hundreds of team combinations to try out, an alignment system that allows for varying playthroughs, and lots of weapons, armor, and accessories to create via item drop combinations.
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Strange Journey does its own thing, but boy, does it do it well. If you\'re looking for an interesting challenge that will keep you rapt from start to finish, this is one adventure you won\'t want to miss.
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Strange Journey is easily one of the best RPGs to come out this year, which should come as no surprise to the SMT faithful.
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Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey is one of the most dense, addictive and compelling role playing games you can find on the Nintendo DS.
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Uncovering all the Schwarzwelt\'s secrets will keep you glued to your DS for hours of intense RPG action. [Issue#203, p.96]
