Atlus Soul Hackers 2 - SMT spinoff (PS4/5, XBO/S/X, Steam 8/2022)

[Jermu]

think persona 5 also had that?

Anyway because of dlc bullshit Im not going to buy this. Dungeons are really shit based on videos just empty corridors. Guess I play it if it gets cracked

 

[Arthandas]

Guess I play it if it gets cracked

Spoiler

 

[†††]

There's a fucking "assist button" to automatically use the most optimal move on the best target...

It's just the standard in-built journo mode to get good scores

 

[Arthandas]

It's just the standard in-built journo mode to get good scores

Yeah, that's the least of its problems...

 

[flyingjohn]

Does the original Japanese say that?

Of course not:

Original script is:
"You can fool the Grim Reaper, but you can't fool me. You know." She even uses English for the you know.

Must have been too Japanese for translators sake,you know.

 

[Nifft Batuff]

So, how's the consensus? Is it worth the built-in malware?

 

[flyingjohn]

So, how's the consensus? Is it worth the built-in malware?

If your life long dream is to play every single Atlus game,yes.
Else,this pretty much sums up the game:

 

[GhostCow]

I ran across a positive article on this game https://www.techradar.com/features/soul-hackers-2-is-the-answer-to-atlus-persona-problem

It's also sitting at 72% positive on Steam. I'm really tempted to play this for myself even though it's way too expensive and I know I'll probably be disappointed.

 

[cruel]

The game has a 2h trial available on PS4 / PS5, for PS Plus Premium owners. I made a mistake of installing it, and it is as mediocre as you would expect. Generic story, boring characters, bad pacing, horrible writing. Combat seems to be OK, but who cares if everything else is so bland. Buy only on a deep discount or if you're really dying to play an Atlus game.

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[Ereshkigal]

The mistake was selling it as a Soul Hackers sequel when it's clear it had nothing to do with it and didn't even seem to have helped its sales. I wonder if reception would've improved had it been treated as a new IP.

 

[kites]

I dunno if it being a new IP would have changed much.. I’ll wait ‘til it hits the bargain bin, I still can’t stomach that price

 

[Nathir]

The mistake was selling it as a Soul Hackers sequel when it's clear it had nothing to do with it and didn't even seem to have helped its sales. I wonder if reception would've improved had it been treated as a new IP.

Tying it to Soul Hackers has had zero overall impact on the game.

 

[d1r]

It's the most soulless SMT out there. That should tell you a lot.

 

[grimace]

Atlus will update Soul Hackers 2 with a patch in November 2022.

DASH

Dash Function​

• Added a "dash" function for Ringo in dungeons
• Either "Normal" or "Dash" can be changed as desired
  • With the addition of the dash function, the effect of the summoner skill "Assassin's Steps" has been changed to "For a certain distance, the enemy will not notice you."

Source:

https://www.atlus.co.jp/news/19538/

https://www.rpgsite.net/news/13333-...-additional-demons-and-more-in-november-patch

 

[Arthandas]

Added a "dash" function for Ringo in dungeons

Awesome, guess the game is completely fixed now.

 

[Endemic]

Original script is:
"You can fool the Grim Reaper, but you can't fool me. You know." She even uses English for the you know.

Must have been too Japanese for translators sake, you know.

Good thing people like Ghostlight and fan translations exist to avoid these bullshit Americanisms.

 

[Palomides]

Original script is:
"You can fool the Grim Reaper, but you can't fool me. You know." She even uses English for the you know.

Must have been too Japanese for translators sake, you know.

Good thing people like Ghostlight and fan translations exist to avoid these bullshit Americanisms.

They don't seem to be getting much high-profile or popular work these days, unfortunately.

 

[Rean]

Is Ghostlight even to be trusted after the Mary Skelter censorship debacle?

 

[Sentinel]

https://www.segasammy.co.jp/japanese/ir/library/pdf/settlement/2023/20221102_main_qa_j_final.pdf

What is your assessment of the status of the new titles released in Q2?
Although "Soul Hackers 2" is currently struggling to reach the expected sales level, we believe that it is a title that can be sold over the long term, and we will continue to aim for sales expansion through updates and other measures.

 

[flyingjohn]

https://www.segasammy.co.jp/japanese/ir/library/pdf/settlement/2023/20221102_main_qa_j_final.pdf

What is your assessment of the status of the new titles released in Q2?
Although "Soul Hackers 2" is currently struggling to reach the expected sales level, we believe that it is a title that can be sold over the long term, and we will continue to aim for sales expansion through updates and other measures.

Just deal with it and take the L Atlus.

 

[d1r]

https://www.segasammy.co.jp/japanese/ir/library/pdf/settlement/2023/20221102_main_qa_j_final.pdf

What is your assessment of the status of the new titles released in Q2?
Although "Soul Hackers 2" is currently struggling to reach the expected sales level, we believe that it is a title that can be sold over the long term, and we will continue to aim for sales expansion through updates and other measures.

Just deal with it and take the L Atlus.

And never create such soulless shit again.

 

[Derringer]

It's the most soulless SMT out there. That should tell you a lot.

More soulless than any spinoff for the game boy or gamegear, even the Wizardry clone.

 

[deuxhero]

That shitty externally developed game that killed Majin Tensei might beat it.

 

[LJ40]

More soulless than the 3 Persona rhythm games? How about the ~30 SMT mobile games?

 

[Jermu]

https://atlus.com/soul-hackers-2-ver-1-02/

Soul Hackers 2 Ver. 1.02​

Thank you for playing Soul Hackers 2! This release is Soul Hackers 2, version 1.02.
A full list of changes can be found below:
Newly added functions:

■ Dash function
A “Dash” function has been added to Ringo’s movement.
The user can toggle between “Normal” and “Dash” at will. While in Dash Mode, Ringo’s walking and slashing speeds will increase.
Due to the addition of the dash function, the effect of the Summoner Skill “Assassin’s Steps” has been changed to: “For a given distance, enemies will ignore Ringo.”

■ Fast Battle Mode
A “Speed Up” mode has been added to battles. Players may freely toggle between normal and high-speed combat.

■ Adjustments
Adjusted how long loading-screen tips are shown.
Changed the flow of on-screen prompts during soul level increase to reduce the risk of incorrect input from accidental button presses.
Added the ability to teleport directly to shops from the City Map.
Adjusted enemy spawn rate in dungeons.
Adjusted skill inheritance rates during demon fusion.
Other minor changes.

■ Other changes
Added four new demons: Pixie (Soul Hackers Ver.), Neko Shogun, Aitvaras, and Isis.
Note: The above bonus demons do not count toward the Registration Percentage in the Demon Compendium or the achievement “Compendium Completionist”.
Thank you again for your continued support of Soul Hackers 2!