SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI L Dx2

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Game Brain Score Based on 8,941 reviews
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SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI L Dx2 is a Role Playing game with an intriguing story, fabulous game mechanics, excellent visuals, and marvelous music. Summon and turn demons into Armament to fight alongside your avatar in the Alterworld. Despite some grinding, annoying ads, and bugs, the game offers plenty of humor and excitement for players.

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  • Android
  • Mobile Platform
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84%
Audience ScoreBased on 8,941 reviews
story372 positive mentions
monetization79 negative mentions
  • Great graphics and gameplay that captures the essence of the SMT series.
  • Generous with free resources and events, making it accessible for free-to-play players.
  • Engaging story and character designs that resonate with fans of the franchise.
  • Connection errors frequently disrupt gameplay, making it frustrating to play.
  • Gacha rates for obtaining high-tier demons are extremely low, leading to a pay-to-win environment.
  • The tutorial is excessively long and intrusive, hindering the initial gameplay experience.
  • story881 mentions

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-integrated with gameplay, while others criticize it as corny, shallow, or lacking depth. Many appreciate the character development and voice acting, but feel that the narrative can be repetitive or uninspired, especially compared to mainline Shin Megami Tensei titles. Overall, while the story has its moments, it often takes a backseat to gameplay mechanics and gacha elements, leading to a varied player experience.

    • “The story is surprisingly interesting.”
    • “The story is good, graphics and gameplay are great, and you can play relatively well without buying the freemium stuff.”
    • “The story is engaging, the gameplay is addictive, and the graphics are superb.”
    • “The story is subpar and the characters are one-dimensional.”
    • “The story is lackluster and regrettably forgettable, and the events are just seemingly the same boring thing.”
    • “The story is a snooze fest.”
  • gameplay656 mentions

    The gameplay of this mobile game has received a mixed reception, with many praising its faithful adaptation of classic Shin Megami Tensei mechanics, engaging turn-based combat, and a variety of gameplay modes. However, players have expressed frustration with the overwhelming number of mechanics, excessive tutorials, and the intrusive gacha system, which can detract from the overall experience. While the graphics and sound design are generally well-received, some users feel that the gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, especially for those familiar with the franchise.

    • “The gameplay, graphics, controls, and presentation are fantastic as is.”
    • “Gameplay is fun but the bombardment of text is honestly so annoying.”
    • “Great gameplay paired with great graphics love the game.”
    • “If it weren't for the atrocious gacha system, I wouldn't have much to complain about on the gameplay side.”
    • “The gameplay itself is disappointingly easy to the point of not having any challenge at all.”
    • “The mechanics and system are very overwhelming and convoluted for a new player, introducing many things very early.”
  • graphics560 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their quality and artistic style, often comparing them favorably to console-level visuals. However, some players have noted performance issues on lower-end devices, including frame rate drops and graphical glitches, suggesting that optimization could be improved. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a standout feature, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

    • “The graphics are amazing and customizable, if the phone cannot run it properly.”
    • “The graphics are gorgeous and very creative.”
    • “Graphics are some of the most stunning I have ever seen in a mobile game.”
    • “The only gripes I have with this game is that the graphics aren't very optimized, so high graphic settings seem to drop frame rates quite a bit. I'm on the LG V30, so not the highest-end smartphone, but still decent.”
    • “Graphics are an eyesore compared to other gacha games.”
    • “Graphically horrible and insufferable characters and character design.”
  • monetization169 mentions

    The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing it for being overly aggressive and reminiscent of a cash grab, featuring frequent advertisements for in-app purchases and high prices for premium content. However, some users appreciate that the game allows for substantial free play without feeling forced to spend money, highlighting that while in-app purchases exist, they are not necessary to enjoy the game fully. Overall, the balance between monetization and gameplay experience remains a contentious point, with opinions varying widely on its fairness and impact on enjoyment.

    • “Even though there's in-app purchases, you never feel forced to buy anything.”
    • “There are no ads, and (so far, several hours in) there has been no need to spend money.”
    • “The game is very balanced and playable with and without in-app purchases, and at the very start, new players receive plenty of great rewards to get a good head start on making a powerful party.”
    • “However, it's clear that this game's true potential is being held back by the monetization model.”
    • “The constant bombardment of ads in the game telling you to buy more is just pathetic.”
    • “It's a pointless cash grab that wasted its time on.”
  • grinding159 mentions

    The reviews indicate that the game is heavily grind-focused, with many players finding the grinding tedious and time-consuming, especially for leveling up demons and acquiring resources. While some appreciate the ability to progress without spending money, others criticize the low drop rates and the necessity of grinding for minimal gains, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the game offers a mix of enjoyable gameplay and significant grinding, which may appeal to dedicated fans of the genre but can deter casual players.

    • “Makes it very addicting, and the level grind is not bad at all. It's not too grindy, and the speed feature is great.”
    • “Everything can be upgraded which means grinding for points and then monsters to fuse into others for minimal gains.”
    • “My complaint is that, while the events and overall execution of said events are serviceable, they are extremely grindy and only people who have played since the beginning and have amassed a bunch of stamina potions or pay-to-win players who can just simply buy more potions can actually complete those events.”
    • “The grinding you must do to level your demons is a pain, and the odds of getting useful demons are low.”
  • music99 mentions

    The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many players praising its quality and how well it complements the gameplay and story. While some users noted that the soundtrack is not as strong as previous titles in the series, the overall consensus is that it features catchy and engaging tracks that enhance the gaming experience. A few players expressed a desire for more variety and the inclusion of remixed tracks from earlier games, but the music remains a standout aspect for most reviewers.

    • “The music is great, especially the title theme.”
    • “The soundtrack and gameplay design is great!”
    • “The music, story, graphics, and characters are absolutely wonderful.”
    • “The music needs more work (kind of worse than SMT 4).”
    • “Listening to the only 2 battle OSTs is really depressing... music is what DX2 needs most.”
    • “The only issue I have right now is the music.”
  • optimization60 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, especially on lower-end devices. While some users noted improvements in optimization over time, others expressed frustration with lag, frame rate drops, and a lack of graphical settings beyond basic options. Overall, there is a consensus that the game requires further optimization to enhance performance and accessibility for a wider range of devices.

    • “The game has vastly improved since I last played to where I can actually play it now and it's optimized greatly.”
    • “Great optimization compared to the previous update!”
    • “Well-optimized yet very beautiful mobile app.”
    • “Only complaints would be there are performance issues and a lack of options beyond 'low - low/medium - medium - high'.”
    • “The graphics, I think, can be more optimized for low-end phones; it's really heavy load in the menu.”
    • “Poorly optimized and lags even on a Samsung Galaxy S20.”
  • stability28 mentions

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and various bugs that hinder gameplay. Many players experience issues right from the startup, often getting stuck on loading screens or the user agreement, while others face glitches that affect progression and game mechanics. Overall, the game is described as "bug-ridden" and "atrociously buggy," significantly detracting from the user experience.

    • “But I'd love to try out the AR features of the game, but the game freezes every time I click on it, and I need to force close the game each time.”
    • “After almost a year, the game still has glitches and exploits; even recently, there was a bug that allowed new players to receive bonuses twice.”
    • “Too many bugs and glitches; I can't even play it for 2 minutes without disconnecting.”
  • humor25 mentions

    The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players enjoying clever and often darkly comedic dialogue, particularly in the character interactions and storylines. Many reviews highlight the amusing takes on classic myths and the engaging, funny writing that keeps players entertained throughout. However, opinions vary, with some finding the humor lacking or not to their taste, while others appreciate the community's lighthearted and trollish banter.

    • “The user comments on each demon is particularly funny to read through and a clever way of using the player base.”
    • “The story dialogue is quite enjoyable with dark humor and the gameplay has some nice complexity and customization.”
    • “Good gameplay, interesting mechanics, story mode has compelling and hilarious writing and voice acting for every line (not just grunts or laughs).”
    • “This is not funny.”
    • “The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
    • “I expected more humor, but it just didn't land.”
  • character development12 mentions

    Overall, character development in the game is praised for its engaging story and impressive graphics, with notable growth for the main character. However, some critiques highlight a lack of imagination in certain character designs and inconsistencies, particularly with the female protagonist. While the character designs are generally well-received, the grind for leveling up can detract from the experience.

    • “The updates and storyline are getting interesting, and the main character has a huge character development.”
    • “Through story and character development.”
    • “In short, the game is great; the story is easy to follow, and the character design is impressive.”
    • “Disregarding the demons, the character designs are unimaginative.”
    • “Some of the character designs are really wack (Eileen's hair...).”
    • “The updates and storyline are getting interesting, but the main character has a huge character development.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    Reviewers highlight the game's strong replayability, noting a comprehensive roster of demons that enhances the overall experience. There is a desire for additional playable characters, which could further enrich replay value.

    • “A surprisingly full experience with a complete roster of demons and lots of replayability.”
    • “I would very much like to see more playable characters in the future.”
    • “Plus points if they are playable too.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere is praised for its beautiful graphics and a unique "dank" quality, with some users appreciating a lighter ambiance that contrasts with the typical apocalyptic themes. Overall, the visual presentation significantly enhances the game's immersive experience.

    • “The beautiful visuals create a 'dank' atmosphere that I enjoy the most.”
    • “The lighter atmosphere, free from an active apocalypse, combined with the fantastic graphics, is truly captivating.”
    • “The atmosphere feels too light and lacks the tension you'd expect from a post-apocalyptic setting.”
    • “While the graphics are fantastic, the overall atmosphere fails to immerse you in the game's world.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players find the emotional impact of the game profound, particularly when faced with the heart-wrenching decision to harm characters they consider friends, highlighting the game's ability to evoke strong feelings and moral dilemmas.

    • “Even though it's just a game, killing someone who's supposed to be your friend is heartbreaking.”
    • “The emotional weight of the choices you make lingers long after the game ends.”
    • “I found myself genuinely tearing up during the pivotal moments of the story.”
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Play time

19hMedian play time
14hAverage play time
3-24hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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