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Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner - Raidou Kuzunoha VS The Soulless Army
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FAQ Type: FAQ/Walkthrough
Version 0.25
By: Darkness King
Email:
[email protected]
Date Started: Oct 23, 2006
This Walkthrough is allowed to be hosted at www.GameFaqs.com only
Expect the next update to cover much more.
It will include a full FAQ section and detail gameplay up to chapter 5.
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Due to the length of this FAQ, it is highly suggested that you use the Ctrl+F
function to searh the table of contents.
This FAQ is designed for you to get through the game with no trouble and no
GameOver screens! Those who had experience with the 'Shin Megami Tensei'series
will know how difficulty this series can get. New comers, perpare for possibly
one of the best PS2 RPG you will ever play.
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CONTENTS
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1. Controls and Basics [CaB]
1.01 - Controls
1.02 - Combats Basics
1.03 - Elemental Weaknesses
1.04 - The Art of Confiement
1.05 - Demons Investigation Skills
1.06 - Controlling Demons during battle
2. Walkthrough [Wth]
2.01 - Tutorial Battles
2.02 - Episode 1
3. Detail Boss Fights/Event Battles Strategy [BFEB]
3.01 - Episode 1 Bosses
Tsuchigumo x3 [3Tsuch]
Tarrasque x1 [RedTarr]
Ichimokuren [Ichi]
4. Legal Information [LIN]
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1. Controls and Basics [CaB]
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1.01 - Controls
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Field Controls:
left analog stick/directional buttons - Move character/Navigate menus
X - Action Window commands/Confirm menu chocies
/\ - Open the map
() - Cancel
[] - Open the menu
L1 - Use a demon investigation skill (only when available)
R1 - Open the investigation menu
Battle Controls:
left analog stick/directional buttons - Move character/Navigate menus
X - Guard
/\ - Gun attacks
() - Confinement
[] - Sword Attack
L1 - Draw demons toward you
R1 - Open the battle menu
START Button - Pause/Resume game
SELECT Button - Easy Map On/Off
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1.02 - Combat Basics
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Who would have expected this game to use the real time battle engine?
You will be more than likely to slash your way through this game. Your guns
are helpful, however, why shoot when you can slash and deal more damage at
the same time?
Pressing [] 3 times - 3hit slash combo
Pressing [] and a direction at the same time - thrust
Hold [], Release - Swing the sword around yourself
Press /\ once - fire revolver 3 times
Guns are use to setup combo slash. Most enemies are stunned for a couple
seconds after getting shot at. Obviously, when an enemy is stun, it is your
opportunity to strike. You will also get a chance to earn special bullets,
such as 'fire bullets'. These special bullets have variety of effects, such as
inclicting elemental damage or status ailments.
Oh yea, you can block by holdin down X.
There are more to battles, but these will get you through the game.
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1.03 - Elemental Weaknesses
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The 'Shin Megami Tensei' series is all about exploiting enemies' weak points.
Ever gotten a GameOver screen from a random enemy encounter when your party
is at level 100? Don't think it's possible? Well, if you are not perpare
in any SMT games, it is possible. Luckily for those who doesn't have
experience in this series, this game isn't that bad compare to SMT: Nocturne.
There are 2 ways to exploite and enemy weak points:
1) Demon's spell
2) Special bullets
When an enemy is hit with a attack that it's weak against, it will be stunned
for a couple second. When you attack with your sword during that time, it's
CRITICAL HITS. YEAH!. However, same goes for your demon. When an enemy hit your
demon with a spell that it's weak against, your demon will be stun and enemies
can easily land some critical hits.
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1.04 - The Art of Confiement
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"The Art of Confiement!!!" It sounds deep doesn't it...
I bet you want to start capturing demons left and right by now. However, there
are few things you must remember. If you forget, the demon you were trying to
kidnap will make a fool out of you.
1) You must have a a empty tube for the demon to settle in
2) You must be higher level than the demon you wish to confine
3) You aren't allow to have the same demon on your team already
4) It must not be a full moon
To confine a demon, strike your enemy demon with it's elemental weakness. After
it is stun, run up to it, and start smashing O like there is no tomorrow.
That's all to it.
You start out with 5 tubes. You will get more tubes as the game progress.
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1.05 - Demons Investigation Skills
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Instead of walking around town solo, you can actually summon a demon by your
side by pressing the R1 button. With a demon traveling with you, your gain
access to the demon's investigation skill. Once the demon's out you will be
given the option to use its skills, either as a part of conversation or by
pressing L1 button.
When you approach a person in town, if there is a 'x' in the conversation menu
it means you can use the demon's skill to get more out of the conversation.
They are skills such as: Ignite, Cool Down, Read Mind... etc
You can also use a secondary kind of invgestation skills by pressing the L1.
If there skills are available, they will appear at the lower left hand screen.
There are skills such as Scout.
Please note that everytime you summon a demon, the demon will charge you MAG.
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1.06 - Controlling Demons during battle
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It is possible to change a demon's behavior during combat by pressing R1. You
then will get a list of option to choose from:
Listen to my orders
Use physical attacks
Use magic attacks
Heal/Support me
Don't waste MP
I leave it to you
Pretty obvious what those commands do...
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2. Walkthrough [Wth]
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Since the SMT series like to give you so much freedom. You ara free to
do whatever you want whenever you want (in some sense). In this walkthrough,
i will list the 'key points' so you can advance to the story. Free to visit
other towns, fight demons, catch demons and fuse your demons whenever.
I will also list the important sidequests that you should do through out here.
Like i said, they are sidequest, but i highly suggest you to do it.
I decided to add a 'Suggested Demons' note at the begining of each Episode.
You don't need to follow it, as there are TONS of demons to choose from.
However, this just make it easier for those who can't decide who is a good
demon to use. Basically if you see a Demon in that list, you should try to
fuse one or confine one as soon as the episoide begins.
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2.01 - Tutorial Battles
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In the prologue, you will go through a series of battle. You will get a
short explaination of everything. Don't worry if you fail any of this battles,
you will get the chance to try it again until you pass.
1st battle
Your first opponent, Zombies. They are too slow to give you any trouble.
2nd battle
Zombies again. You get to learn how to do spinning slash and thrusts
3rd battle
Finally! The moment you been waiting for, The Art of Confinment! You get your
first demon here, Ukobach. Lower its HP a bit, then use the ice bullets you
got and freeze him. Run up to him and hammer () button!
4th battle
Time to stand side by side with your first demon! Your Ukobach will do most
of the work here. Don't bother trying to confine those zombies, as you can't
right now. You can also press R1 and use 'Command' to try controlling your
demon.
5th battle
This battle allow you to try a combination attack with your Ukobach! Just
keep on attacking the zombies to build the Morale meter. When Ukobach's status
display is flashing green. Hit [], and quickly press x.
Boss Fight!!
WHAT!? Boss fight already? Yea.. Well no worries, this one will be easy for
you. Her name is Okiku-Mushi, she has a total HP of 431. THe good news? She
is weak against fire. That's all you will need to know. Oh yea, don't forget
to abuse the combination attack!
Event Battle at the Ushigome - Gaeri Bridge
Don't bother trying too hard for this fight. It is one of those battle where
you can't win unless you cheated. If anything at all, spend this time to try
to get the feel of blocking by holding down X.
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2.02 - Episode 1
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Suggested Demons and its location:
Pyro Ukobach (Your starter demon)
Pagan Alp (Tsukudo-Cho)
Volt Agathion (Daidouji Residence)
Frost Azumi (Dark Tsukudo-Cho)
Wind Poltergeist (Daidouji Basement)
Do feel free to confine whatever else you want. Pyro Pyro Jack is cute, lol.
If you are following my FAQ all the way through, 'Pyro Orthrus' is one of me
suggested demon in Episode 2.
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Tsukudo-Cho
1) Summon Ukobach to walk by your side and "Ignite" Detective Kazama.
2) Head all the way west from the Agency. Talk to the passing by deliveryman
to get directions to the Daidouji Residence.
3) Head North and exit the town and go to your next stop, Daidouji Residence.
Sidequest:
a) Go back to your buddy Narumi and chat, he will give you 1000 yen.
b) Find item Ox Bezoar south of the agency in the Karukogawa Shopping District.
It is just directly South from the Agency. Go to SouthEast side of the city
around Ushigome-Gaeri Bridge. You will find a man standing doing nothing.
Summon Alp and use it's 'Mind Read' ability. Give him the Ox Bezoar.
Daidouji Residence
1) Show the Butler, Nakamura, the Butterfly Brooch.
2) Send a demon on solo investigation of Mr Daidouji's Study. You can reach
here by entering the door at the east side of the north wall of the mansion.
Send your strongest demon, as you can still get into random battle.
Tsukudo-Cho
1) See those 2 school girls standing across the street from Fujiko Parlor? Go
and have a chat with them.
2) Go to the alley between Fujiko Parlor and Konnou-Ya, talk to Rin there.
3) Leave Tsukudo-Cho with the South exit and take Streetcar to Shinoda.
Nameless Shrine
1) Ring the bell and ask to get send to the Dark Realm.
Dark Tsukudo-Cho
1) Fight a group of zombie. You shouldn't have any problem by now. If you do,
you need to do some serious leveling.
2) Learn about the Dragon's Jaw.
3) After exploring around, you will fight 3 Obariyons. Spare them. Fight again.
4) Head along the west alley from the Detective Agency and learn about a
special barrier, Shikimi no Kage.
5) Destory the Shikimi using a Volt demon
6) EVENT BATTLE! [3Tsuch]
7) Go inside the portal and head back to the real world
Tsukudo-Cho
1) Make Rin smile, she is down south
Daidouji Residence
1) Your destination should be the closet at the end of the hall that's behind
the west door on the north side of the floor.
2) Summon a 'Volt' demon and inspect the area!
3) Check the book and choose 'Demons and this Earth"
4) Talk to the Tarrasque
5) Head back to the first floor, talk to the servants
Tsukudo-Cho
1) Use a Pagan-demon to use 'read-mind' on the servant you see
2) Ask if she is alrite. She will give you the red wine
Daidouji Residence
1) If you haven't already, make sure you get the 'Pricey Beer' from the Guest
room on the east side of the second floor.
2) Give the Tarrasque red wine!
3) EVENT BATTLE! [RedTarr]
4) Give him the Pricy Beer
5) Cross the river, go into the only room
6) EVENT BATTLE! [TuGa]
7) Head back up to the main floor
8) Send a demon (solo) to eavesdrop on the conversation in the living room
Tsukudo-Cho
1) Have a chat with Narumi in the Detective Agency
Daidouji Residence
1) Doing sidequest first if interested
2) Talk to Kiyoshi in living room
3) BOSS FIGHT! [Ichi]
Sidequest:
a) Go back to the hallway where you find Kaya's photo, go inside the storeroom.
Gouto will get excited because of a Foxtail, save Gouto from it by picking
it up. Collect 10 of these things and you will be rewad.
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3. Detail Boss Fights/Event Battles Strategy [BFEB]
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3.01 - Episode 1 Bosses
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Tsuchigumo x3 [3Tsuch]
Easy Enough, this is your first boss fight. Have you caught a Azumi yet?
If yes, you are in luck. These 3 enemies are weak against Ice attack.
Command your Azumi "Use Magic Attack". If your level are low, switch your
bullets to ice bullets. At this rate, you will win this before this fight
can even start! If you want to save bullet for whatever reason, just run up
and critical hit the enemy after Azumi uses its Bufu.
Tarrasque x1 [RedTarr]
Not so much hard for such a tough looking demon. Just use your fire demon!
He will be down before you know it
Turdak x2, Gashadokuro x1 [TuGa]
How are your fire demons doing? just send a pyro type out here and you should
be fine. If you caught a Pyro Pyro jack, you shouldn't have any problem at all.
Ichimokuren [Ichi]
Here is yoru first actual boss fight in the game! Bet you were expecting to use
Ukobach? Sure, you can use Ukobach. However, using a Volt demon would be
so much easier. As soon as the battle begins, kill the Turdaks first.
Afterwards, its eye will open up! Blast it with elec-base magic! Run up to it
and slash like there is no tomorrow. Eventually, it's eye will be close again.
It will summon Turdaks again. Repeat until its reach low hp where his eye will
stay open. You wouldn't have any problem defeating it.
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4. Legal Information [LIN]
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