Was Pokémon inspired by SMT?

Was Pokémon inspired by SMT?

Pokémon is a ripoff of Shin Megami Tensei and you can't change my mind. The original Megami Tensei game was released in 1987 exclusively in Japan. It was an NES RPG based on a book called Digital Devil Story. ... In addition, Shin Megami Tensei got an anime adaptation, also in 1987.

Are SMT games linked?

The games aren't really connected except a few exceptions. Persona 1 and 2 (Innocent Sin) are directly connected, since they share party members. ... Most other SMT games are unrelated to each other except direct sequels like Digital Devil Saga 2 and Raidou 2 but Devil Survivor games are not related to each other.

Is SMT Nocturne like Pokémon?

Most of the time, Nocturne feels like a very dark Pokemon game. You travel the world, collect monsters, and use them to fight. It's good that the combat is the star of the show, then. ... Like Pokemon, some demons evolve, but most are more useful when they're fused together to make a stronger demon.

Is SMT 4 Easy?

I personally had to turn the difficulty down for the same reason, but it seems too easy on easy. But then again Shin Megami Tensei IV is an Atlus game, their easy modes are super easy and hard modes are super hard. Drop the difficulty when you get the option and save regularly.

Are Persona games connected?

The connections between the Persona games are a little twisted, as many of these games are not exactly direct sequels, but they often feature cameos or references to characters or happenings from past games.

Are all SMT games in the same universe?

All of the Persona games are in the same universe. ... SMT 1 and 2 are in the same universe, but Nocturne and SMT4 appear to be their own.

What is Matador weak to?

Weaknesses. None, but Phys attacks can go a long way in damaging Matador. Activating strong Physical or Magic attacks can help you inflict damage on Matador.

Is Megami Tensei like Pokemon?

Pokemon for adults When you do more research you will discover that the first Shin Megami Tensei game was released 1987, nine years before the first Pokémon games. So in reality, Pokémon is actually Shin Megami Tensei for kids.

Is SMT harder than persona?

The Persona series is also much easier than Shin Megami Tensei. The earlier games are hard (for the most part,) but Persona 5 is a pretty easy game to just get through. Shin Megami Tensei, on the other hand, can be pretty unforgiving. Those who want a more relaxing playthrough are better off with Persona.

Is smt4 better than Nocturne?

It goes without saying, then, that Shin Megami Tensei IV has better combat than Nocturne. Not to say that Nocturne's combat is bad– both games share the Press Turn system– but SMT IV makes logical improvements overall.

Are there any sad moments in the Pokemon series?

• Pokémon might seem like a happy series on the surface, but tragedy is never far away. Here are some of the saddest moments in the games and show. At first glance, Game Freak’s Pokémon franchise is about trainers trying to accomplish their dreams of being the best. Defeating the Final Four makes playing worth it in the end.

Where did the idea for Pokemon come from?

• The inspiration for Pokémon came from when Satoshi collected insects as a child. His friends called him ‘Dr Bug’, and he remembers: “Every time I found a new insect, it was mysterious to me. And the more I searched for insects, the more I found.”

When did Satoshi Tajiri come up with the idea for Pokemon?

• Tajiri did, however, give a real interview to TIME magazine, which was published in November 1999: After first coming up with the idea for Pokémon in 1990, Satoshi Tajiri labored for nearly six years over the original game. Now 34, he based it partly on things he remembered as a kid.

Who is the trainer who mistreats his Pokemon?

• In Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl, Paul is one example of a trainer who mistreats his Pokémon. It becomes painful for viewers to watch each episode as Paul calls Chimchar weak. When Chimchar loses, it faces the full wrath of Paul's abuse. Ash finally notices how Paul mistreats Chimchar.