Shin Megami Tensei IV

[Stark]

Well glad to hear I'm not the only one that had trouble with him. I'll just keep on trying stuff until something sticks. I could maybe grind out another level here, but I don't think that's necessarily going to help all that much.

[ZenErik]

Hitting his weakness with the MC and 3 demons every time will go a long way. That gives you EIGHT turns each round.

[ZenErik]

Progress reports anyone else?

lvl36
St 27
Dx 70
Ma 27
Ag 70
Lu 75

All skill slots for myself and for my demons unlocked. Next is MP recovery 2 or or maybe 'skill augment'. I need to research that one a little.

Everything progressing nicely. I really enjoy the story and characters in this game.

Edit: up another lvl on the way to work.. updated above.

[dsheinem]

i've not played since last posting. maybe today..

[ZenErik]

i've not played since last posting. maybe today..

It's alright. This is the only game I am playing at the moment. Am trying to finish this before Dragon's Crown and Tales of Xillia arrive on August 6th. Plus August 8 - 11 I will be gone for Otakon. Helps that I am basically addicted. 23 1/2 hours in so far.

Still gotta finish Bioshock Infinite as well.. Only 4 or 5 hours in on that. But I like SMTIV a bit more so it is first priority for the next few weeks.

[MrPopo]

I think I just hit level 18, and the area I'm in gives enough experience per relatively easy fight that I've been grinding out my demons for whispers. And I've had a few of them evolve.

[CavZee]

Progress reports anyone else?

lvl36
St 27
Dx 70
Ma 27
Ag 70
Lu 75

All skill slots for myself and for my demons unlocked. Next is MP recovery 2 or or maybe 'skill augment'. I need to research that one a little.

Everything progressing nicely. I really enjoy the story and characters in this game.

Edit: up another lvl on the way to work.. updated above.

I'm level 24. Don't know the stats off the top of my head but I have a physical build similar to yours. Love the twisted atmosphere that Tokyo exudes in this game.

Can we also talk about how awesome the music is? Why are some these tracks not on the (lackluster)CD?
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[ZenErik]

I am eagerly awaiting an OST release. Mainly for the battle music. Though some of the other music is great too.

[MrPopo]

Level 21 and just got the pimp suit. I'm going to be very sad when I have to use other armor because the stat difference gets to be too much.

[ZenErik]

Level 21 and just got the pimp suit. I'm going to be very sad when I have to use other armor because the stat difference gets to be too much.

I've been using the same gear for probably 20 levels. That includes sword and gun as I only use multi-target/multi-hit weapons for the moment. I should buy some strong single-target ones for bosses eventually, but my party is so OP that it doesn't matter. Kinda wish hard mode were unlocked from the start. Just hit a seemingly big story point.

BTW, for those that have played Nocturne and/or Strange Journey, how would you compare SMTIV to them? I never got into Nocturne went I had it maybe 8 years ago. Probably because SMT was so new to me and I was less into gaming in general w/ college. But now that I've played Persona 3, Persona 4 Golden, Devil Survivor (+Overclocked), Soul Hackers, and a decent portion of SMTIV I feel like Nocturne deserves another chance. I feel more likely to fall in love with it now. SJ I own but haven't gotten around to. Also have had trouble getting into the Digital Devil Saga and Devil Summoner games on PS2.