SMT If... The Blueprint to Persona | Shin Megami Tensei Origins Explained

SMT If… The Blueprint to Persona | Shin Megami Tensei Origins Explained In this episode of Aligning Megami Tensei, we dive into SMT If…, a game with a unique reputation in the Megaten community. In this video, we’ll take a deep look in Shin Megami Tensei If…, the often-overlooked gem of the Megami Tensei, and explore how it laid a rough foundation for what would eventually become the Persona series. While Persona is now one of the most popular JRPG franchises, its origins can be traced back to this 1994 classic. With Shin Megami Tensei If… introducing a number of key mechanics, story elements, and themes that would go on to shape the Persona games we know today. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: Intro: 0:00 Opening Thoughts: 0:35 Set Up & Story: 1:45 Combat: 5:43 Guardians: 7:50 Recruiting and Fusion Systems: 10:23 Dungeons: 12:22 Visuals, Art, & Music: 15:00 PS1 Rerelease and Akira Route: 16:07 Final Thoughts: 18:04 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Related Videos: Revelations: The Demon Slayer:    • Revelations: The Demon Slayer (Last Bible ...   Devil Survivor 2 is a Glass Hall Full Apocalypse:    • Devil Survivor 2 is a Glass Half Full Apoc...   SMT IV is Peak Handheld Megaten:    • Shin Megami Tensei IV Is Peak Gaming | Ali...   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe for more in-depth reviews and discussions on Shin Megami Tensei, Persona, and other games!