RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army Reviews
RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is an absolutely fantastic RPG with a compelling core loop, much improved combat over the original and some smart, clever ideas that still translate well years later. Despite some age-old backtracking, this is a must-play if you love the Shin Megami Tensei franchise or are looking for your next great RPG hit.
RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is definitely one of the better RPGs to (re)release this year. Easy to pick up and play, but still challenging, demon fusioning is a fun and addictive mechanic; trying to make your perfect crew. But some quality of life improvement do make the experience a bit irritating. The forced auto-targeting causing headaches during boss battles, the constant hand holding can feel like a detriment. On the good/bad side of things, it’s shorter than most RPGs, clocking in at around 20-ish hours, story only. If you don’t explore and rely on the handholding, it can be ever lower. As a die-hard fan of the original, and the SMT universe as a whole, I still enjoyed my time with RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army despite its shortcomings and I strongly recommend it,
Raidou Remastered is a way to experience a fun piece of SMT history, and it’s another example of Atlus going above and beyond for a remaster.
Raidou Remastered is a faithful revival of a cult classic, enhanced with modern features that make it welcoming even for newcomers to the Shin Megami Tensei universe. The combat remains engaging, elevated by strategic demon management and the addictive fusion system. For collectors, the thrill of assembling a diverse roster of demons is as compelling as ever, especially with skill inheritance playing a crucial role.
While it’s a bit on the shorter side, the distinctive setting and endearing story make for a fun, decently sized adventure, even if the game is still a bit rough around the edges in other regards. For RPGamers looking for a good action RPG, or especially for SMT fans interested in something different from the series’ typical elements, Raidou Remastered is an experience worth picking up.
Raidou Remastered is a fine remake of an underrated PlayStation 2 action title involving the Shin Megami Tensei demon-summoning brand. New players will enjoy what's in store though they shouldn't expect a Persona game. Veterans will appreciate the many, many changes that make the combat challenging and fun, as well as the new look and voice acting. Consider this case solved and filed under "well-deserved", even if some of its fighting can get spotty in the latter half.
RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is a wonderful time that I found myself enjoying, despite some aspects that make it feel a little dated. The tug-of-war combat mixed with ATLUS' established mechanics and great story make this a worthwhile experience to see through to the end. I enjoyed the fictional time period that it takes place in, and while some of the menus and fixed camera angles make the game feel dated, it still succeeds in what it sets out to do, with great quality of life features that enhance the gameplay in necessary ways. On top of that, it does run on the Steam Deck, but it isn't perfect. It's still very playable, and I would recommend playing it on the go, but just be prepared for some odd framerate issues here and there. I believe these will be fixed sooner or later, but for now, they are infrequent enough to just push through them.
RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army delivers an experience that deeply respects its roots while implementing key improvements to make it more accessible today. Its immersive setting, stylized characters, and agile combat with strategic elements enhance the charm of the title, while the supernatural story keeps interest from start to finish. The addition of new content and customization features also extends the journey's duration and appeal. On the other hand, some limitations from the original still linger. The linear structure, unintuitive exploration, and shallow use of investigation show that the game could have taken more risks in certain aspects. Nonetheless, the balance between nostalgia and renewal works: RAIDOU Remastered is a great opportunity to revisit — or experience for the first time — a unique and intriguing chapter of the Shin Megami Tensei universe.
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RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is an absolutely first class re-do of what was an already excellent game.
RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of The Soulless Army succeeds in staying true to the original 2005 game, bringing some quality-of-life improvements and new content without significantly altering the original experience. Although combat remains the weakest aspect of the paranormal detective’s first solo adventure, RAIDOU Remastered does a great job of introducing the franchise to a new generation of fans while welcoming back longtime followers who have been waiting for the series return.
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Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army combines a unique setting with a good mix of action and exploration thrown in. If you want something different from the Persona series without worrying about a timer and trying to cram as much activity into a day as possible then Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army could be the game you are looking for to take off the edge.
RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, readers, really managed to fulfill its goal of modernizing a classic title that, given the time it was released, is still very fun to play.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army brings the trench coat back in black: with smoother controls, quality of life improvements and even more demons to make Lucifer sweat.