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A unique 'what-if' scenario spin-off of the Shin Megami Tensei series, set in a demon-infested high school. Features moral alignment system and demon negotiation mechanics.
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About This Retro Game
Introduces the 'Guardian System' where players choose a protector deity that influences story progression and endings.
First Megami Tensei game to focus on character-driven narrative rather than post-apocalyptic world.
Contains multiple routes with drastically different storylines based on player choices and allegiances.
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