D2 Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation — A Modern Mobile JRPG
D2 Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation is SEGA CORPORATION’s mobile entry in the long-running Shin Megami Tensei franchise. Built for play on the go, it brings many hallmarks of the series to smartphones while adding a few contemporary twists.
Core gameplay elements
The game preserves the series’ signature systems while adapting them for touch devices:
- 3D dungeon crawling with exploration and environmental navigation.
- Demon fusion to combine creatures into stronger allies.
- Tactical turn-based fights that reward exploiting enemy weaknesses.
- Negotiation mechanics that let you talk to and recruit enemy demons.
New mechanics and cooperative options
Liberation introduces features meant to expand multiplayer and real-world interaction:
- An AR-powered demon detection system that uses your device to find demons in the environment.
- Cooperative battle support where players can team up or assist one another in combat.
Story setup and factions
The narrative centers on users of a specialized application called “Devil Downloaders,” which summons and controls demons. You take the role of a member of the Liberators, a clandestine group trying to stop the Believers, a rival faction of Devil Downloaders with conflicting goals. The conflict between these groups drives the main plot and missions.
Where to get it
D2 Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation is available as a free download on the iPhone App Store. Check your local store for availability and device requirements.
Technical
- iPhone
- Chinese (Simplified)
- Chinese (Simplified)
- Free