Shin Megami Tensei returns to PS2

Japanese action-RPG Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon arrives May 12, bundled with exclusive plush doll.

Fans of Shin Megami Tensei may not be finished with last month's release of Persona 4 and its 60-hour-plus quest, but they've already got another installment in the long-running franchise to look forward to. Atlus USA today announced that it will bring Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon to the PlayStation 2 in North America.

It's either a Raiho plushie or a vampire cop antenna ball.

Set for release on May 12, the game follows up on the original 2006 Devil Summoner, where the featured conflict was Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army. This time out, Raidou will look to thwart King Abaddon's plans for a demon-infested Tokyo of the 1920s. Demons aren't all bad, though, as players will be able to negotiate with and win the assistance of more than 200 throughout the game, mixing and matching them to breed more powerful entities and commanding their actions in combat situations two at a time.

If those demon dealings aren't enough enticement, every launch copy of the game will be individually numbered and come bundled with a free plush doll of the game's Raiho character. The game-and-goodie combo will sell for $39.99 when it launches May 12.

For more on the series, check out GameSpot's review of Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army.

44 Comments

  • poorisaac

    Posted Mar 28, 2009 6:51 am PT

    Have had mine reserved on Amazon for roughly 3 months, can't wait for that PLUSH!!!

  • oscarsephiroth

    Posted Feb 1, 2009 6:40 am PT

    Great news i just bought all megaten games for PS2 i already had Devil Summoner so my PS3 is getting dust for a long time until megaten for PS3 or 360

  • Skreb-Masters

    Posted Jan 31, 2009 1:25 pm PT

    I can tell who the winner of Longest Game Title 2009 is gonna be.

    Also, why are they still making these for the PS2? It's nearly a decade old. Everyone's moved on now.

  • rbenns2

    Posted Jan 31, 2009 8:56 am PT

    This is decent news, but isn't it about time this franchise hit current gen hardware?

  • darris5000

    Posted Jan 30, 2009 11:31 pm PT

    for sure buying because it looks like persona but it gives the flair of games i like and removes some things from persona i did care for

  • bullet189

    Posted Jan 30, 2009 2:13 am PT

    I love these SMT games. I just hope it works on my PS3 like Persona 4 unlike Ar tonelico 2

  • X-RS

    Posted Jan 29, 2009 7:33 pm PT

    WTF!!!!!!
    Where is the nocturne w/ the bundle!!!!!!!

  • demiath_egge

    Posted Jan 29, 2009 3:15 pm PT

    Fantastic news! Atlus clearly wants to get the most out of all the mainstream attention and decent sales they've been getting lately, and this is another smart localization choice which might attract more action RPG fans to the Megaten franchise.

    Now the only question is; will they also choose to translate the extremely promising tactical RPG "Megami Ibunroku: Devil Survivor" for the DS?

  • Evenios

    Posted Jan 29, 2009 10:16 am PT

    they need to start making these games for the PS3 :-p

  • dbj-uk

    Posted Jan 29, 2009 1:40 am PT

    unlike other smt games, the first one was not great at all don't think i'll be enjoying this one either.

  • gtamatte

    Posted Jan 28, 2009 6:01 pm PT

    Yaay

  • ivan_the_one

    Posted Jan 28, 2009 2:43 pm PT

    I want now!!!!!!

  • somberfox

    Posted Jan 28, 2009 11:44 am PT

    Man I haven't even gotten a copy of the first one yet.
    Atlus is sure releasing a lot of SMT games lately.

  • bannermanner

    Posted Jan 28, 2009 11:20 am PT

    I'd really like to see SMT go multiplatform, or at least next-gen. It's nice to see developers getting the most out of the PS2, but it always makes me wonder how much more these excellent games can be.

  • nightamazon

    Posted Jan 28, 2009 10:20 am PT

    I want!! That will be just enough time for me to get through a second play through of Persona 4...

  • enoslives7

    Posted Jan 28, 2009 10:12 am PT

    The PS2 is the best all around gaming system out there.

  • flyingteddy

    Posted Jan 28, 2009 7:08 am PT

    its great that they are still supporting ps2, but i wish they would also port to PSP

  • kavadias1981 posted Jan 28, 2009 6:30 am PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    kavadias1981

    Posted Jan 28, 2009 6:30 am PT (hide)

    Time to move on. The PS2's time is over. Start releasing them for PS3 already!

  • yokofox33

    Posted Jan 28, 2009 3:58 am PT

    Pre-ordered it from play-asia already. Can't wait for this game!

  • beekayjay

    Posted Jan 28, 2009 1:50 am PT

    Its great to see support ongoing for the PS2, but it would be nice to have more RPGs on the PS3.

  • never-named

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 11:19 pm PT

    I didn't know the Devil Summoner series wee "action" RPGs...

  • bleach1st

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 9:42 pm PT

    I'm hoping it'll come to Europe... sure we haven't even got Persona 4 yet b but still...

  • Orasion_Seiz

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 8:54 pm PT

    Best news i have read this week!

  • Mamba219

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 8:39 pm PT

    Score, PS2 wins again...still the best game system on the market!

  • Lord_Artix

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 7:09 pm PT

    Hell yes! More SMT is always good. And to the people saying "Next-gen plz," this has been out on the PS2 in Japan for a while iirc. They're just localizing it.

  • jaykho213

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 7:06 pm PT

    The immortal PS2! I love you atlus!

  • Kensai_Akira posted Jan 27, 2009 6:15 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    Kensai_Akira

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 6:15 pm PT (hide)

    ah come on...isn't it about time to port it to the PS3??

  • sdcazares1980

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 6:04 pm PT

    Can you say "Most Long-Winded Game Title of 2009?"

  • hatieshorrer

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 5:55 pm PT

    Why not the PS2 did out sale the X360 and PS3 last year so why not release more games for it.

  • eric_neo3

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 5:46 pm PT

    Atlus only translates it and distributes the game to US and EUR.

  • TWiSTEDmerc

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 5:45 pm PT

    Good for Atlus, still supporting the PS2 so well, it only seems inevitable that a Persona 5 is coming.

  • lamprey263

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 5:34 pm PT

    I really liked the Persona 3 & 4, I haven't tried any of the other Atlus RPGs but I'm thinking now I should give them a shot.

  • dr_jashugan

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 5:29 pm PT

    LONG LIVE PS2!

  • Guzthon

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 5:17 pm PT

    Wow. Atlus never stops to bring more PS2 games. Keep going guys and good luck!

  • CharlieFubar posted Jan 27, 2009 4:41 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    CharlieFubar

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 4:41 pm PT (hide)

    cmon atlus - lets start bringing over current gen games plz

  • InuyashaX

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 4:32 pm PT

    The ps2 lives on!

  • Dream_slayer

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 4:29 pm PT

    While the first Devil Summoner was by far the weaker of the PS2 MegaTen games it was still a whole ton of fun. I can't wait to play this one!

  • re4leonkennedy

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 4:22 pm PT

    Sounds good.

  • theclaw135

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 4:19 pm PT

    Cool.

  • jaykho213

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 4:19 pm PT

    Oh yeah!!

  • da_illest101 posted Jan 27, 2009 3:48 pm PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    da_illest101

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 3:48 pm PT (hide)

    don't they think it's time to the ps3 now

  • fatjoe400

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 3:40 pm PT

    First game was great. Can't wait for this one to come out.

  • baystatethrashr

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 3:33 pm PT

    i love any game made by these guys i cant wait til they finally go next gen

  • Generic_Dude

    Posted Jan 27, 2009 3:23 pm PT

    I never finished Persona 3... slow down, dudes!

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