Shin Megami Tensei V cover

Shin Megami Tensei V

Critic score8 critics
First release
Nov 12, 2021
Publisher
Atlus, Sega
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure · Fantasy

Shin Megami Tensei V, the fifth numbered game of the Shin Megami Tensei series, is a role-playing video game set in modern-day Tokyo. It will feature returning gameplay elements from previous games, such as the ability to fuse demons, along with new mechanics.

Also known as SMT5, SMTV, Shin Megami Tensei: Brand New Title, Shin Megami Tensei 5

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Storyline
The protagonist, a high school student living an ordinary life, wanders into another world called Da'at. He then fuses with a mysterious man and becomes a Nahobino, a forbidden being, throwing himself into a battle between gods and demons. The ambitions of god and human clash amidst the horror of a dying world. Neither human nor demon, the newly-forged Nahobino and his friends must decide what is worth saving... and prepare to sacrifice everything in its name. In a world without its Creator, which path will you choose?Read more

The protagonist, a high school student living an ordinary life, wanders into another world called Da'at. He then fuses with a mysterious man and becomes a Nahobino, a forbidden being, throwing himself into a battle between gods and demons. The ambitions of god and human clash amidst the horror of a dying world. Neither human nor demon, the newly-forged Nahobino and his friends must decide what is worth saving... and prepare to sacrifice everything in its name. In a world without its Creator, which path will you choose?

Release dates
Nintendo Switch
Nov 12, 2021
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Where to buy
Keywords
post-apocalyptic, anime, jrpg, demons, sequel
… All 9, turn-based combat, digital distribution, platform exclusive, turn-based rpg

At a Glance

Critic Score
82

How it plays

Languages

  • Englishinterface
  • Deutschinterface
IGDB · recorded 1 Nov 2026
Also in 3 other languages

Language data: IGDB · recorded 1 Nov 2026