This PC title, released in 2024, offers a fresh take on the role-playing genre by introducing a robust randomizer to an existing game. It fundamentally alters the core experience by shuffling various elements, providing a highly replayable adventure for those seeking a new challenge. The core appeal lies in its ability to transform familiar encounters and discoveries into unpredictable events, ensuring that no two playthroughs are the same.

What is this game?

This is a mod for the role-playing game Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, specifically designed to introduce randomization to its gameplay mechanics. Available on PC, it was released in 2024. This mod allows players to significantly alter their experience by shuffling demons, enemy encounters, boss battles, obtainable items, and even in-game miracles. The flexibility of the randomizer settings means players can choose to mix and match any or all of these randomization options to tailor their playthrough.

Key Features of the Randomizer

The randomization extends to numerous aspects of the game:

Demon and Encounter Randomization

Encounters are dynamically replaced with demons of a similar level to the original encounter.
Demon attributes such as their level, learned skills, base stats, race, and alignment can all be randomized.
Bosses and special fusion demons can be shuffled within their respective categories, leading to unexpected challenges and fusion possibilities.
Unique skills can be assigned to demons in various modes: vanilla (as intended), random, or a free mode where players have greater control.

Item and Progression Randomization

Items and miracles are randomized, with safeguards in place to ensure that key progression items remain obtainable, preventing players from becoming permanently stuck.
The contents of shops, chests, enemy drops, and quest rewards are all subject to randomization.

Gameplay Adjustments

The mod includes gameplay adjustments that can increase the number of demons available for recruitment, offering a more diverse roster.
Fusion combinations are also made more flexible, allowing for a wider array of demon creations.

Compatibility

It is important to note that due to the extensive file edits required for its functionality, this mod is generally incompatible with most other modifications.

What makes this game unique?

The primary unique selling proposition of this title is its deep and comprehensive randomization system. Unlike games that offer fixed experiences, this mod transforms the familiar world of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance into a constantly evolving landscape. The thrill of not knowing which demon will appear next, what items you'll find, or which boss you'll face next provides a significant replayability factor. It caters to players who enjoy emergent gameplay and the challenge of adapting to unpredictable circumstances, offering a distinct experience from the base game.

Additional Content

This mod does not include any official DLCs, expansions, remakes, or remasters. Its content is entirely derived from the randomization of the base Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance game.