RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army Reviews
While Raidou himself is a silent protagonist, he’s still given a lot of character in the way he moves and dresses. I had a great time unpacking the game’s wild story, and knowing that a sequel to this game already exists has me hoping it will receive the same love in the future – because I want to see what Raidou the 14th gets up to next.
ATLUS has outdone itself with RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army. Middling story and wonky camera angles aside, it hits the sweet spot of monster taming and action combat without compromising on the complexities that make JRPGs captivating. Here's to hoping that ATLUS reinvents and reinvigorates the RAIDOU series, as it's a breath of fresh air for this Persona fan!
Everything a fan could want, but maybe not enough to win over newcomers.
RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is not only a mouthful to say out loud, but it's also a remaster packed with meaningful quality-of-life
RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army sets a new standard for remasters by offering more improvements and upgrades than many games that bill themselves as full remakes. As someone who never played the original, it feels like I'm playing a modern Shin Megami Tensei title, even though it still has many of the tell-tale signs of a 2000s game. I don't know how the game could have been playable without such a smooth combat system and the countless quality of life features.
Raidou Remastered is an enjoyable MegaTen curio that needs a few more ideas to give its real-time combat any lasting appeal.
A bright and bombastic remaster of a cult classic that modern SMT fans need to play.
Atlus put so much effort in this new rendition of one of its most obscure PS2-era gems, with significant changes to both the combat system and many other aspects of the gameplay. This is, overall, the best version of the game by far, but a lacking partner AI and by the numbers side quests move Raidou Remastered away from the best of Atlus long-running production.
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Overworld exploration and combat have both had their edges sanded down to the point that they're a little too frictionless, and I think some of the magic has been lost as a result. It's a detective game where I never felt like a detective, and an action game where the action felt simple on all but the hardest difficulties. It's certainly a fun game, the period piece vibes are immaculate, and I hope it's successful enough to lead to a remaster of the sequel that my sister tells me was even better (or maybe even a third entry in the series), but unfortunately I wasn't quite as wowed by the remaster as I was hoping after twenty years of putting the game off.
Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is more than a remaster, it is the version that should have been originally released 20 years ago. It looks better, plays better and is less frustrating. This corrected and augmented version is a worthy return of a game that was eaten by its own obscurity and its original problems prevented it from transcending any further.
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Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is one of the more niche Atlus classics, but the remaster has been well worth the time and effort. There is a dark and culturally interesting heartbeat at the centre of this one, and while I do prefer turn-based combat to this action button-mashy stuff from Atlus, I was more than willing to put up with it for everything else about the game.
If you missed Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army when it originally released on PlayStation 2, this remaster should prove to be a treat. Featuring a revamped combat system, full voice acting, and more, Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army almost feels like a new game, and its mix of investigation, combat and demon-collecting is both engaging and rewarding.
RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is an excellent remaster of one of the best forgotten PS2 classics and one of the brightest gems in Atlus' catalog. The gameplay, visuals, and quality of life improvements elevate the game and make it even more of a must-have for fans of the genre.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
RAIDOU Remastered is a thoughtful revival of a forgotten SMT spin-off, blending real-time action, demon management, and a unique setting into a distinctive experience that, despite some dated elements, serves as an accessible and worthwhile entry point for new players.
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I ended up falling in love with Raidou all over again. Its 1930s aesthetic is stylish, the characters are simple but charismatic and the adventure is well-focused. I 'm looking forward to revisiting the second game and would be very happy to see Raidou 3 in the future.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is an excellent update to the original game, making the game truly feel modern. With a style that remains unique within the franchise, it's worth investigating the game in person to get to know its charm.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army shouldn't even be considered a remaster, given how many additions it has received, and should be considered a remake. Small details don't take away from its enormous quality as a re-release. Perhaps with the success of this game we'll see the sequel — and equally iconic — King Abbadon return with a new look and improvements as good as Soulless Army. Until then, Raidou has never been better against the army of darkness.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is truly the best way to experience the Devil Summoner – Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army story. With few drawbacks and many additions, Raidou Remastered is more about enhancing than preserving. Take that as you will.
RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is a great chance to play the original if you didn’t because of its combat or technical issues. And for Atlus fans who want something new but still familiar, Ryo Remaster is a unique mix of detective work, summoning demons, and fast-paced combat that is hard to put down.
RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army updates a PS2 cult classic with better combat, voice acting, and visuals. It still shows some age, especially in its detective gameplay, but the improvements are significant. The fusion system is addictive, battles feel great, and the world has real charm.