Raidou Remastered: How SMT 5’s Demons Transform the Soulless Army

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In the latest update, Raidou Kuzunoha the Fourteenth returns in “Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army,” bringing along a variety of enhancements and quality-of-life improvements. This remaster caters to both long-term fans and newcomers, offering an experience that surpasses mere accessibility. Expect a revamped combat system, rapid travel options, improved graphics, and other exciting features that will elevate the gameplay. However, what truly sets

In the Shin Megami Tensei series, demons play a vital role, and this is evident in its spinoffs too. The upcoming remastered game, Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, aims to amplify the significance of these demons by increasing their quantity and capabilities. Notably, the roster of this remaster has been expanded to include a mix of classic and new demon designs, ensuring that fans of the SMT series will find familiar faces like Jack Frost and Pixie, as well as newer characters such as Idun and Hayataro from SMT5 and its Vengeance version. This strategic expansion of The Soulless Army’s roster is thoughtful given how crucial Raidou’s demon allies are to the game’s progression, as they assist him not only in battles but also during exploration.

Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is Set to Be an Upgrade On Multiple Levels

Demons With Many Skillsets

For those not acquainted with the Raidou games, it’s worth noting that they employ real-time combat, a departure from the usual gameplay style found in other prominent Shin Megami Tensei titles. However, this change proves beneficial for both Raidou and his demon allies in battle. The upcoming remaster of The Soulless Army will add depth to its combat system by expanding Raidou’s move set, encompassing light and heavy attacks as well as fresh skills that align with the MAG drain mechanism, thereby providing players with strategic options: opt for light attacks to restore MAG from enemies or launch heavy attacks for greater damage at the cost of less conservation.

In the remastered version of “The Soulless Army,” similar to the original game, Raidou will utilize his demons not only for battles but also to aid him in solving cases by employing skills like mind-reading during non-combat situations and assessing the surrounding environment through abilities such as cool-down, which allows him to convert barriers into passable ice or calm citizens. Akin to “SMT5: Vengeance,” where the Nahobino can tap into a demon’s Magatsuhi wavelength, Raidou can delegate solo investigations to his demons, enabling players to temporarily control these entities. The choice of which demon to recruit becomes crucial in both combat and non-combat scenarios, as understanding their unique abilities is essential for exploiting elemental weaknesses, much like any other “SMT” game.

A Hee-Host of New Demons for Raidou Remastered

As for the SMT5 demons appearing in The Soulless Army remaster, it appears that a few may only be available in the game’s deluxe edition. From what we can see in the trailer, Hayataro and Idun can be recruited within the standard version of the remaster. However, Atlus’ website hints at a “Guest Demon Pack” which includes characters like Fionn mac Cumhaill, Artemis, Zeus (in their latest SMT5 designs), and Huang Long, who was previously featured as Kohryu in Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon. If these demons end up being exclusive to the deluxe edition, it might be disappointing, but the inclusion of 50 new demons in the base game is still impressive and demonstrates the series’ ongoing growth with its imaginative demon designs.

The Soulless Army Draws on the Strengths of a Remaster

Fans are already singing praises for Atlus’ upcoming remaster of “The Soulless Army,” as they anticipate numerous enhancements over the original game. Raidou’s diverse battle skills, such as “Devil’s Bane” and “Spirit Slash,” which capitalize on enemy weaknesses, are just a few examples of the many changes that promise to make combat and gameplay more engaging. The remaster also boasts improved voice acting, as well as new features for demon fusion and compendium, including an easier search function for demons and the ability to register multiple copies of the same demon. Drawing from both the popular designs of “SMT5” and the legacy of the entire series, it seems that “The Soulless Army” is poised to not only upgrade but also honor its original experience, a development that long-term fans and newcomers alike are eagerly awaiting.

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2025-04-03 15:36