EU 3DS eshop: big Atlus games on sale for 6€ (SMT, EO V, Radiant Historia...) and Etrian Odyssey Nexus at 9€

Naga · Mar 7, 2020

From the EU deals thread:

Another said:
Insane deals on the 3DS eShop for some Atlus stuff. Strange Journey, Radiant Historia, Etrian Odyssey 5 and SMT4:Apocalypse all at 80% off and going for 5.99€ (same for 7th Dragon III Code VFD but I'm unfamiliar with that one). Etrian Odyssey Nexus 70% off at 8.99€.

Absolute steal for the 80% off ones, all 4 are great games.

Really amazing deals, and you can buy all of those games without any worry. Promotion lasts until 12/03 (next thursday).
All fantastic games that reviewed really well, two of those being remakes of DS versions!

Keep in mind that it's recommended to play SMTIV (not on sale right now, but it's also often on sale at 10€) before Apocalypse, but all the other games here are self-contained. And DSJ is awesome regardless of your opinion on the new content.
For Etrian Odyssey, I believe there's a demo for each game, and you can transfer your save from there to the main game.

edit if you want more...

Naga said:
Checking the 3DS deals section, there's a few other great deals, damn:
Phoenix Wright Spirit of Justice (the last game) at 9.89€
Senran Kagura 2 at 9€
Popolocrois at 10€

I'd recommend those three as well.

TheMoon · Mar 7, 2020

you should also mention the others.

->

Naga said:
Checking the 3DS deals section, there's a few other great deals, damn:
Phoenix Wright Spirit of Justice (the last game) at 9.89€
Senran Kagura 2 at 9€
Return to PopoloCrois: A STORY OF SEASONS Fairytale at 10€

ghostcrew · Mar 7, 2020

Wooooooah. I've essentially retired my 3DS at this point (it lives in a drawer and my Switch comes with me everywhere) but I feel like it'd be worth dusting it off and charging it back up for some of these deals.

Etrian Darkness · Mar 7, 2020

UK prices:
Strange Journey Redux: £5.39
Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse: £5.39
Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology: £5.39
Etrian Odyssey V: £5.39
Etrian Odyssey Nexus: £8.09
7th Dragon III Code: VFD: £5.39

Literally cheaper than ~~a fish and~~ chips.

ghostcrew · Mar 7, 2020

Etrian Darkness said:
UK prices:
Strange Journey Redux: £5.39
Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse: £5.39
Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology: £5.39
Etrian Odyssey V: £5.39
Etrian Odyssey Nexus: £8.09
7th Dragon III Code: VFD: £5.39

Literally cheaper than ~~a fish and~~ chips.

Etrian V or Nexus?

Assuming you'd know based on username.

Strings · Mar 7, 2020

ghostcrew said:
Etrian V or Nexus?

Assuming you'd know based on username.

Difficult to say, both are super worth playing.

Etrian Darkness · Mar 7, 2020

ghostcrew said:
Etrian V or Nexus?

Assuming you'd know based on username.

You'd hope. I haven't actually played Nexus a good enough amount yet to recommend it. But if you haven't played 5 then play that, it is a stellar entry.

TheMoon · Mar 7, 2020

ghostcrew said:
Etrian V or Nexus?

Assuming you'd know based on username.

Nexus is a "best of" kind of game, think MonHun Generations. Just for reference.

entremet · Mar 7, 2020

I love the Etrian games, but they are so long haha.

Imitatio · Mar 7, 2020

Shit, haven't played some of those back when I wanted to, but thought them to be too expensive.

Now they're really affordable, but I have retired my 2DS XL for the most part/quasi entirely.

Wonder if I can bring myself to pick it up again... hmmmm.

dock · Mar 7, 2020

What's the fastest way to play Etrian Odyysey? From what I played I loved the exploration and mapping, but I hated how much emphasis there was on combat and stats. Should I accept that it's going to be too much fighting and item management for me?

Sputnik Sweetheart · Mar 7, 2020

I wanted to try Strange Journey but heard there's somne issues with the 3ds version. Are they particularly noteworthy or is it ok to go ahead on this one?

Only have enough money on my acc for one of these games so if anyone wants to steer me towards a different game please go ahead.

Naga · Mar 7, 2020

TheMoon said:
you should also mention the others.

->

Yeah I didn't put in the others since I assume most people already have Ace Attorney, and the others are pretty niche.

ghostcrew said:
Etrian V or Nexus?

Assuming you'd know based on username.

I'd recommend Nexus personally, especially if you've already played one before.
It's the final game and it's packed with content.

edit:

Sputnik Sweetheart said:
I wanted to try Strange Journey but heard there's somne issues with the 3ds version. Are they particularly noteworthy or is it ok to go ahead on this one?

Only have enough money on my acc for one of these games so if anyone wants to steer me towards a different game please go ahead.

The "issues" people talk about for Strange Journey are mostly differences with the original version: redrawn art, new endings, additional (and mostly optional) content, etc. Also better QOL compared to the original.
If you've never played the one on DS, you'll have absolutely no issues with it.

Keep in mind Strange Journey is pretty hardcore though, but it's probably the best game in the list imo.

Mr. Capo · Mar 7, 2020

Etrian Odyssey V and Etrian Odyssey Nexus are the only good games out of that list.

hankenta · Mar 7, 2020

I was going to buy something, but it seems you can't add only required amount anymore for payment?

TheMoon · Mar 7, 2020

Naga said:
Yeah I didn't put in the others since I assume most people already have Ace Attorney, and the others are pretty niche.

that is THE prime reason to put them in a thread like this!

TheMoon · Mar 7, 2020

hankenta said:
I was going to buy something, but it seems you can't add only required amount anymore for payment?

use the website

hankenta · Mar 7, 2020

TheMoon said:
use the website

The website only lets me add funds in increments of 100 NOK, and the games are 60 or 57. Unless there is a secret web version of the eshop I don't know about.

Another · Mar 7, 2020

Naga said:
Keep in mind Strange Journey is pretty hardcore though, but it's probably the best game in the list imo.

You're damn right it is! I've never played Nexus, though (that'll change soon enough).

Mr. Capo said:
Etrian Odyssey V and Etrian Odyssey Nexus are the only good games out of that list.

We're now living in a Bizarro world where Radiant Historia, SMTIV Apocalypse and Strange Journey aren't excellent products then, is that it?

Naga · Mar 7, 2020

hankenta said:
The website only lets me add funds in increments of 100 NOK, and the games are 60 or 57. Unless there is a secret web version of the eshop I don't know about.

Can't you buy directly the game through the website? It should allow you to just "add the difference" by doing it like this, compared to adding funds and buying on 3DS.

TheMoon · Mar 7, 2020

^that is exactly what I meant

Poemkin · Mar 7, 2020

Thanks for posting OP!

NioA · Mar 7, 2020

Glad someone made a new thread about this, these deals are incredible.
Already grabbed Strange Journey and it's great since the retail copies in Europe are quite rare.
Actually Nexus is tempting too, but I really want a physical copy of that one since I have the entire series in retail.

Another · Mar 7, 2020

hankenta said:
The website only lets me add funds in increments of 100 NOK, and the games are 60 or 57. Unless there is a secret web version of the eshop I don't know about.

If you have a Switch then whatever is left after the purchase will remain in your wallet as balance you can use on the switch so there's at least that.

hankenta · Mar 7, 2020

Naga said:
Can't you buy directly the game through the website? It should allow you to just "add the difference" by doing it like this, compared to adding funds and buying on 3DS.

Do you have a link to the European store? Nintendo stuff is a bit weird in Norway because another company have exclusive distribution rights to physical games, so they naturally tries to pretend the eShop doesn't exist.

Another said:
If you have a Switch then whatever is left after the purchase will remain in your wallet as balance you can use on the switch so there's at least that.

Oh, that's good to know. It's not a huge issue then.

PC90 · Mar 7, 2020

Thanks for this! I got SMT:4A, Radiant Historia and Etrian Odyssey V. Not sure when I will play these games, but I seriously doubt they'll ever be cheaper than now, so no reason not to pick them up.

TheMoon · Mar 7, 2020

hankenta said:
Do you have a link to the European store? Nintendo stuff is a bit weird in Norway because another company have exclusive distribution rights to physical games, so they naturally tries to pretend the eShop doesn't exist.

nintendo.co.uk or whatever country domain you prefer. it's all the same.

Rotobit · Mar 7, 2020

Definitely going to finally pick up Radiant Historia from this, been a while since I powered on the ol' 3DS though

hankenta · Mar 7, 2020

TheMoon said:
nintendo.co.uk or whatever country domain you prefer. it's all the same.

Thanks, but I'm asking for a link directly to the store since I'm unable to find it through Nintendo's homepage. Also it's not the same since my region Norway is handled by another company. Just link me the store page for one of the games.

King Kingo · Mar 7, 2020

So glad I've got 32GB storage on my 3DS, I'm definitely buying Radiant Historia and Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse.

If only Persona Q was discounted, too.

TheMoon · Mar 7, 2020

hankenta said:
Thanks, but I'm asking for a link directly to the store since I'm unable to find it through Nintendo's homepage. Also it's not the same since my region Norway is handled by another company. Just link me the store page for one of the games.

there is no store. the website is the store. go to a game page -> purchase

Alpha Baymax said:
So glad I've got 32GB storage on my 3DS, I'm definitely buying Radiant Historia and Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse.

If only Persona Q was discounted, too.

that was on sale during the big Holiday blowout

Naga · Mar 7, 2020

hankenta said:
Thanks, but I'm asking for a link directly to the store since I'm unable to find it through Nintendo's homepage. Also it's not the same since my region Norway is handled by another company. Just link me the store page for one of the games.

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux

Get ready to don your Demonica

www.nintendo.co.uk

You should be able to buy it from here for example.

hankenta · Mar 7, 2020

Naga said:
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux

Get ready to don your Demonica

www.nintendo.co.uk

You should be able to buy it from here for example.

Thanks, that was what I needed. When I got into this page I noticed my browser was blocking the automatic login as a criss site tracker, and that's why I couldn't see a price or even a prompt to log in.

Mr. Capo · Mar 7, 2020

Another said:
We're now living in a Bizarro world where Radiant Historia, SMTIV Apocalypse and Strange Journey aren't excellent products then, is that it?

Radiant Historia and Strange Journey are excellent products. Perfect Chronology and Redux are not.

Mbolibombo · Mar 7, 2020

Makes one realize how poor Atlus has been on the Switch :p

Because they had some great games on the 3ds. Amazing prices

Etrian Darkness · Mar 7, 2020

Mbolibombo said:
Makes one realize how poor Atlus has been on the Switch :p

Because they had some great games on the 3ds. Amazing prices

I mean in fairness, Atlus has developed 3 HD games (Tokyo Mirage Sessions, Catherine and Persona 5). And released those 3 HD games again (Tokyo Mirage Sessions, Catherine Full Body and Persona 5 Royal). ~~I'm forgetting the dancing games on purpose.~~

TheMoon · Mar 7, 2020

oh hey you still get the free Home Menu Theme for EO V

Rhaknar · Mar 7, 2020

wish Switch was back compat :(

julian · Mar 7, 2020

America? No?

Naga · Mar 7, 2020

julian said:
America? No?

America has this kind of sale more often than EU, it's just not really communicated anymore.

RpgN · Mar 7, 2020

Why is Alliance Alive never on sale?

hankenta · Mar 7, 2020

I grabbed SMT4 Apocalypse, Radiant Historia and Strange Journey. The latter two were never available in Europe in their original releases, so it's good to have access to them now.

Symphony · Mar 7, 2020

Definitely buying Radiant Historia. For someone who liked Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millenium Girl and Etrian Odyssey III: The Drowned City but didn't really get on with IV or Untold 2, is Nexus or V the better choice? Also what is Lord of Magna like?

Another · Mar 7, 2020

Mr. Capo said:
Radiant Historia and Strange Journey are excellent products. Perfect Chronology and Redux are not.

Only played the originals so I wouldn't know but what can they have done to take them from excellent to not even good?

Also, how is SMT4:Apocalypse not good?

Sumio Mondo · Mar 7, 2020

Another said:
Only played the originals so I wouldn't know but what can they have done to take them from excellent to not even good?

Also, how is SMT4:Apocalypse not good?

Yeah the base games are in both anyway, so the new content can be ignored in Redux (outside of like one cutscene). Redux also just visually looks better in the environments (the new art is kinda eh but the game itself is pretty much the same). I'm guessing Radiant Historia's "new content" is endgame stuff, never played the 3DS port.

Apocalypse is far better than 4 to me, just based on the gameplay itself (QoL, more balanced, more demons, Doi's Demon Art > Guest Demon Designs in 4, story is not as "mainline SMT" as 4 was I guess but it wasn't as bad as some say it is at all, I actually preferred the cast of Apocalypse to 4's). The soundtrack is excellent again too.

Xenoblade 3 · Mar 7, 2020

If new to EO, I recommend EOV over Nexus. Nexus has a TON of content and it has a lot of throwbacks to past EO games. I feel like it should be the EO you play if you want more EO. I appreciated how Nexus had almost everything from past EOs, it was fun.
EOV feels better balanced, it isnt super long like Nexus and it has a english dub. It felt more memorable overall

TheMoon · Mar 7, 2020

Another said:
Only played the originals so I wouldn't know but what can they have done to take them from excellent to not even good?

Also, how is SMT4:Apocalypse not good?

Sumio Mondo said:
Yeah the base games are in both anyway, so the new content can be ignored in Redux (outside of like one cutscene). Redux also just visually looks better in the environments (the new art is kinda eh but the game itself is pretty much the same). I'm guessing Radiant Historia's "new content" is endgame stuff, never played the 3DS port.

Apocalypse is far better than 4 to me, just based on the gameplay itself (QoL, more balanced, more demons, Doi's Demon Art > Guest Demon Designs in 4, story is not as "mainline SMT" as 4 was I guess but it wasn't as bad as some say it is at all, I actually preferred the cast of Apocalypse to 4's). The soundtrack is excellent again too.

btw just as an FYI:

Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology |OT| WE HAVE TO GO BACK!

Developer: ATLUS Co. Ltd. Publisher: ATLUS (NA/JP)/Deep Silver (EU) Platform: Nintendo 3DS Release Date: June 29, 2017 (JP) | February 13, 2018 (NA) | February 16, 2018 (EU) Genre: It's an RPG from Japan with time travel so I am legally obligated to claim it is like Chrono Trigger (it's not)...

www.resetera.com

Sumio Mondo · Mar 7, 2020

TheMoon said:
btw just as an FYI:

Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology |OT| WE HAVE TO GO BACK!

Developer: ATLUS Co. Ltd. Publisher: ATLUS (NA/JP)/Deep Silver (EU) Platform: Nintendo 3DS Release Date: June 29, 2017 (JP) | February 13, 2018 (NA) | February 16, 2018 (EU) Genre: It's an RPG from Japan with time travel so I am legally obligated to claim it is like Chrono Trigger (it's not)...

www.resetera.com

Thanks, I just bought Radiant Historia: PC and 7th Dragon on this sale.

NioA · Mar 7, 2020

Sumio Mondo said:
Yeah the base games are in both anyway, so the new content can be ignored in Redux (outside of like one cutscene). Redux also just visually looks better in the environments (the new art is kinda eh but the game itself is pretty much the same). I'm guessing Radiant Historia's "new content" is endgame stuff, never played the 3DS port.

Never played the original Radiant Historia, but Perfect Chronology gives the player the choice to blend the new content of the game in the mainline plot or to leave all of it in the endgame, so you can basically have the original experience untouched. You can buy the original portraits as DLC for like one or two euros and if you don't like the dub (which is actually good), you can cut it out to get basically the same game with a better UI and more streamlined in the various menus. Knowing this, it's actually pretty hard for me to understand why people might consider this game a "bad port" or an "inferior version".
Now, I haven't played Strange Journey and I just bought Redux: judging by this post, it's pretty clear that the new content can be totally ignored so it's a similar case for RH.

So... How actually these can be bad ports or problematic versions? I really don't get it.

Sputnik Sweetheart · Mar 7, 2020

Naga said:
The "issues" people talk about for Strange Journey are mostly differences with the original version: redrawn art, new endings, additional (and mostly optional) content, etc. Also better QOL compared to the original.
If you've never played the one on DS, you'll have absolutely no issues with it.

Keep in mind Strange Journey is pretty hardcore though, but it's probably the best game in the list imo.

Thanks for this! Strange Journey has been bought.

EU 3DS eshop: big Atlus games on sale for 6€ (SMT, EO V, Radiant Historia...) and Etrian Odyssey Nexus at 9€

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