It's Raining Demons (Hallelujah!) in Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse

Also, DLC Information Revealed Below!

Hundreds of Demons are Ready to Play in the New Trailer Below!

It wouldn't be a Shin Megami Tensei game without plenty of demons. Thankfully, Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse has a series record of 450+ demons from various mythologies to fight, fuse, or recruit. If you're new to the series and this sounds a little complicated, don't fret. Collecting demons is ADDICTING, and it's pretty much like that monster catching game everyone's been playing on their phone... except, no joke, its way better.

When encountering demons in Tokyo such as the fabulous Napaea or strong Centaur, players can fight, negotiate, or flee. While annihilating every single demon may be the knee jerk reaction, negotiating with them opens up a wealth of options that can greatly benefit the party. Choosing to talk to demons opens up a dialogue tree that gives players to opportunity to recruit them or receive items/bonuses. A successfully recruited demon can be summoned to fight alongside the protagonist, but if negotiations fail demons will happily tear you to shreds.

Once a demon has been added to the party, they'll gain experience, new abilities, and stronger attributes with every victory in battle. The protagonists can also learn powerful new skills from demons that level up, but that's not even the best part about demon collection. Using the Cathedral of Shadows, monsters can be fused together to create even stronger ones! Mix and match or use recommended formulas to create the demon of your dreams (or nightmares)!

Check out the demon filled trailer below!

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The plot of Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse overlaps with Shin Megami Tensei IV (and features some familiar characters), but no previous experience with the original is required! The game features:

• Divine Intrigue - Choose between peace or anarchy while being a pawn in the gods' chess game. 
• Combat Partners - Hunting demons is dangerous, so count on some backup! Alongside the standard three demons, players will be able to rely on one of seven partners to help win battles.
• Oodles of Demons - Be on your guard because Tokyo is infested with a series record 450+ demons to fight, fuse, or recruit.
• Revamped Demon Fusion - Demons will have affinities for certain skills, so players can better plan the outcome of fusions.
• Classic SMT Combat - Prospective Hunters will exploit weaknesses, boost attributes, and unlock skill bonuses with the returning Press Turn and Smirking systems. 

Oh, and we have information about a ton of DLC we'll be releasing for the game. From vanity items to new quests, the SMTIV: A DLC offers content that will enrich the demon hunting experience. Take a look at the details below!

Bonus Item: Asahi/Nozomi Set

• Price: $0.99
• Availability: 9/20/2016 
• Description: Now you, too, can look like Asahi and Nozomi, thanks to these helmets! Must become an official Hunter before you can access them.

Bonus Item: Green Pompadour

• Price: $0.99
• Availability: 9/20/2016 
• Description: Now you, too, can be as smug as Navarre! Must become an official Hunter before you can access it.

Bonus Movie: Fall of Tokyo Promo Video

• Price: Free
• Availability: 9/20/2016
• Description: A look into the events that set SMTIV: A in motion (warning: contains graphic content). Must become an official Hunter before you can access it.

Bonus Item: Earring Set

• Price: Free for a week, then $0.49
• Availability: 9/20/2016
• Description: The "Peace Earring" and "Anarchy Earring" are redeemed from the eShop. Must become an official Hunter before you can access them.

Bonus Quest: A GodSlayer Needs Levels    

• Price: $2.99
• Availability: 9/20/2016 
• Description: This Challenge Quest provides a means to level up quickly by gaining EXP-increasing items for your party. Must become an official Hunter before you can access it. Recommended for players that have reached the Fairy Forest.

Bonus Add-On: Ranking Program 1

• Price: Free
• Availability: 9/20/2016 
• Description:  This add-on uses the highest-ranked demons from DDS Cards acquired via StreetPass to power up the same demons in your stock. Must become an official Hunter before you can access it.  

Bonus Quest: A GodSlayer Needs Demons

• Price: $1.99
• Availability: 9/27/2016 
• Description: This Challenge Quest grants you access to the "Demon Market," where you spend Macca to buy pre-trained demons. Must become an official Hunter before you can access it.

Bonus Quest: A GodSlayer Needs Macca

• Price: $2.99
• Availability: 9/27/2016 
• Description: This is a Challenge Quest that helps you increase your Macca. Must become an official Hunter before you can access it.  

Bonus Add-On: Ranking Program 2

• Price: Free
• Availability: 9/27/2016 
• Description:  This add-on determines the highest-ranked Main Partners from people whom you made StreePass exchanges with and powers those Partners up for you! Must become an official Hunter before you can access it.

Bonus Item: Chiro Mask

• Price: $0.99
• Availability: 9/27/2016 
• Description: A mask that makes you look like Hallelujah's partner, Chironnupu. Must become an official Hunter before you can access it.

Bonus Item: Avatar's Hat  

• Price: $0.99
• Availability: 9/27/2016
• Description: Dress just like Krishna with this snazzy fedora. Flute not included. Must become an official Hunter before you can access it.

Bonus Quest: A GodSlayer Needs Apps

• Price: $2.49
• Availability: 9/27/2016 
• Description: This is a Challenge Quest that helps you increase your App Points. Must become an official Hunter before you can access it. Recommended for players that have reached the Fairy Forest.

Bonus Item: Tokyo's Past Set

• Price: Free
• Availability: 9/27/2016 
• Description: Download the Cute Glasses, Secret Eye Power Seal, and Surgical Mask! Must become an official Hunter before you can access them.  

Bonus Add-On: Extra Difficulty Levels

• Price: Free
• Availability: 10/4/2016 
• Description:  This free add-on unlocks "Paradise," the easiest difficulty setting for RPG newcomers and "Apocalypse," the hardest difficulty setting for the most hardcore Shin Megami Tensei fans.

 Bonus Quest: The Inverted Pyramid

• Price: $1.99
• Availability: 10/4/2016
• Description: This is a Challenge Quest that unlocks Cleopatra for fusion after you've beaten her in battle. Recommended for players who are near to or have completed the game.

Bonus Quest: A GodSlayer Needs Jewels

• Price: $2.99
• Availability: 10/4/2016 
• Description: This Challenge Quest helps you collect jewels to trade for powerful items. Must become an official Hunter before you can access it.

Bonus Add-On: Lore 1: Parallel Universes  

• Price: Free
• Availability: 10/4/2016 
• Description:  This lore add-on is a secret entry in the Hunter database, for those interested in more of the game's back story. Spoiler alert! This entry contains several spoilers for the main story. Must become an official Hunter before you can access it.

Bonus Quest: Explosive Epidemic in Mikado 

• Price: $1.99
• Availability: 10/4/2016 
• Description: This is a Challenge Quest that sends you back to Mikado to solve a mystery within a limited number of turns. Recommended for players who are near to or have completed the game.

Bonus Quest: A Trip to Hawaii

• Price: $2.49
• Availability: 10/4/2016 
• Description: This is a Challenge Quest that unlocks Mephisto for fusion after you'be beaten him in battle. Recommended for players who are near to or have completed the game.

Bonus Add-On: Lore 2: "Observation" Explained   

• Price: Free
• Availability: 10/4/2016 
• Description:  This lore add-on is a secret entry in the Hunter database, for those interested in more of the game's back story! Spoiler alert! This entry contains several spoilers for the main story.

Bonus Quest: Depths of Twisted Tokyo

• Price: $1.49
• Availability: 10/11/2016 
• Description: Obtain the "Eternal Torus" to reach its lowest level. Recommended for players who are near to or have completed the game.

Bonus Quest: A GodSlayer needs Items 

• Price: $3.49
• Availability: 10/11/2016 
• Description: A Challenge Quest that lets you obtain HP/MP- and stat-increasing items. Must become an official Hunter before you can access it.

Bonus Add-On: Level Cap Unlock

• Price: Free
• Availability: 10/11/2016 
• Description:  This free add-on unlocks the level cap, allowing you to exceed level 100.

Bonus Quest: Messiahs in the Diamond Realm  

• Price: $3.99
• Availability: 10/11/2016 
• Description: Experience a short side story and fight alongside familiar faces to challenge an unexpected foe. Recommended for players who are near to or have completed the game.

Bonus Add-On: Lore 3: Tokyo and Mikado History  

• Price: Free
• Availability: 10/11/2016 
• Description:  This lore add-on is a secret entry in the Hunter database, for those interested in more of the game's back story! Spoiler alert! This entry contains several spoilers for the main story.

For more information about the DLC check out the website page: http://atlus.com/smt4a/dlc.html

ICYMI, our two SMT scrubs (EJ and Will) will be streaming the original SMTIV on our Twitch stream, today at 4 p.m. PDT. twitch.tv/atlususa