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{{Main|section=1|[[Devil Survivor 2#Synopsis|Devil Survivor 2 § Synopsis]]}} | {{Main|section=1|[[Devil Survivor 2#Synopsis|Devil Survivor 2 § Synopsis]]}} | ||
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==Gameplay Changes== | ==Gameplay Changes== | ||
* A new arc taking place after the original story concerning a new threat, the [[Triangulum]], has been added, sporting enough content to be considered a second full game.<ref name="desu2rb atlus info"/> | |||
** When creating a new game, players can choose between starting at the Triangulum arc or at the original Septentrione arc.<ref name="desu2rb atlus content"/> | |||
** The Triangulum arc takes place after an ending that cannot be achieved in the normal Septentrione campaign. This ending resembles a combination of the Kingmaker, Restorer, and Liberator endings. | |||
** A new character, [[Miyako Hotsuin]], three unique endings, one bad ending, new bosses, a new secret boss, and new character events/stories have been added to the Triangulum arc. | |||
** New tracks have been added for the title screen and Triangulum arc, composed by [[Shoji Meguro]].<ref name="desu2rb atlus meguro"/> | |||
* A new opening movie has been added, replacing the original DS opening. | |||
* New demons, skills, passives, and auto-skills have been added. | |||
** Skills exclusively found in the Triangulum arc can be used in the Septentrione arc if the player chooses to carry skill cracks over with New Game+. | |||
* Full voice acting has been added for all dialogue, including generic NPCs.<ref name="desu2rb atlus qol"/> | |||
* A fast-forward/dialogue skip button (accessed by pressing R+Y during cutscenes) has been added.<ref name="desu2rb atlus qol"/> (Players will still need to choose dialogue options while skipping through dialogue.) | |||
** In the Japanese version, NPCs encountered in the Osaka and Nagoya region talk in the dialect of their respective region.<ref name="ds2 gamecatalog@wiki"/><ref name="ds2 jp wikipedia"/> | |||
* There are two difficulty options available: "Blessed" and "Apocalypse". | |||
** "Blessed" is intended as an easy mode for players unfamiliar with strategy RPGs. It increases damage inflicted, reduces damage taken, increases the amount of EXP and Macca received, and grants the ability to restart the battle while carrying over everything received before dying.<ref name="desu2rb atlus difficulty"/><ref name="desu2rb ingame difficulty option"/> | |||
** "Apocalypse" maintains the difficulty present in the DS original.<ref name="desu2rb atlus difficulty"/> | |||
** Difficulty does not affect events in the story,<ref name="desu2rb atlus difficulty"/> and can be changed at any time through the in-game Config menu. | |||
* More save data slots have been added.<ref name="desu2rb atlus qol"/> | |||
* Some cutscenes in the original Septentrione arc have had their visuals enhanced or retouched, such as certain cutscenes sporting 3D effects or new art. The English localization script has also been updated. | |||
** Other than this and the changes listed above, the story and gameplay of the Septentrione arc has remained untouched. | |||
* Various DLC has been added through the Nintendo eShop and through the 3DS's SpotPass function. (see: [[Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker#Downloadable Content|Downloadable Content]]) | |||
==Downloadable Content== | ==Downloadable Content== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<References> | <References> | ||
<ref name="ds2 gamecatalog@wiki">{{Cite Web|quote=|author=|url=[https://w.atwiki.jp/gcmatome/pages/4516.html]|archive=|published=July 20, 2020|retrieved=November 2, 2023|site=ゲームカタログ＠wiki (Gamecatalog atwiki)|type=}}</ref> | |||
<ref name="ds2 jp wikipedia">{{Cite Web|quote=|author=|url=[https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%87%E3%83%93%E3%83%AB%E3%82%B5%E3%83%90%E3%82%A4%E3%83%90%E3%83%BC2#%E8%BF%BD%E5%8A%A0%E7%82%B9]|archive=|published=October 20, 2023|retrieved=November 2, 2023|site=Wikipedia (Japan)|type=}}</ref> | |||
<ref name="desu2rb atlus info">{{Cite Web|quote= Two complete RPGs, expanding upon the original game. An enhanced version of the original Devil Survivor 2, and a brand new, full-length story taking place after the original's conclusion.|author=ATLUS U.S.A.|url=[https://web.archive.org/web/20160401051111/http://atlus.com/devilsurvivor2rb/info.html Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker Official Site - Record Breaker]|archive=|published=Archive from April 1, 2016|retrieved=November 2, 2023|site=Atlus.com|type=}}</ref> | |||
<ref name="desu2rb atlus difficulty">{{Cite Web|quote=You can choose between two difficulty levels, and swap between them at any time. Regardless of which is chosen, the same story of friendship, struggle, and triumph will unfold. Blessed is an easier difficulty, intended for those unfamiliar with Strategy RPGs or the SMT series. It is designed to help the player see the story through to its stunning conclusion. Apocalypse is the traditional difficulty of the Devil Survivor series and best for RPG veterans and those players that want a little more challenge.|author=ATLUS U.S.A.|url=[https://web.archive.org/web/20160401050607/http://atlus.com/devilsurvivor2rb/break.html Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker Official Site - Record Breaker]|archive=|published=|retrieved=November 2, 2023|site=Atlus.com|type=}}</ref> | |||
<ref name="desu2rb ingame difficulty option">{{Cite Game|quote='''(Setting) Difficulty help text:''' Change the difficulty of battles. Blessed will increase the damage you inflict, reduce the damage you take, increase the amount of EXp and Macca you receive, and grant the ability to restart the battle while carrying over everything you received before you died.|translquote=|title=Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker|developer=ATLUS|publisher=ATLUS U.S.A.|platform=|version=1.1|lang=|transl=}}</ref> | |||
<ref name="desu2rb atlus content">{{Cite Web|quote=Devil Survivor 2: Break Record includes an overhauled version of the original Devil Survivor 2 as well as another complete adventure that takes place after its conclusion. Two incredible RPGs in one game! You can play the game from the very beginning or jump directly into the new story!|author=ATLUS U.S.A.|url=[https://web.archive.org/web/20160401050607/http://atlus.com/devilsurvivor2rb/break.html Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker Official Site - Record Breaker]|archive=|published=Archive from April 1, 2016|retrieved=November 2, 2023|site=Atlus.com|type=}}</ref> | |||
<ref name="desu2rb atlus meguro">{{Cite Web|quote=Mr. Shoji Meguro is in charge of the new music!|author=ATLUS U.S.A.|url=[https://web.archive.org/web/20160401050607/http://atlus.com/devilsurvivor2rb/break.html Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker Official Site - Record Breaker]|archive=|published=Archive from April 1, 2016|retrieved=November 2, 2023|site=Atlus.com|type=}}</ref> | |||
<ref name="desu2rb atlus qol">{{Cite Web|quote=Not only the whole new Triangulum story, but the original Septentrione story has been fully voiced! Also, we have paid careful attention to small details in controls to evolve the game to be easier to play. \ - Full voices implemented! \ - Increased save data slots! \ - Ability to skip events, for replayability! \ - Ability to toggle music and voices ON/OFF!|author=ATLUS U.S.A.|url=[https://web.archive.org/web/20160401050607/http://atlus.com/devilsurvivor2rb/break.html Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2: Record Breaker Official Site - Record Breaker]|archive=|published=Archive from April 1, 2016|retrieved=November 2, 2023|site=Atlus.com|type=}}</ref> | |||
<ref name="eShop closure">{{Cite Web|quote=As announced previously, sales of software and DLC for the Nintendo 3DS family and Wii U via Nintendo eShop will end at 5:00 PM Pacific Time on Monday, March 27, 2023.|author=|url=[https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/61150/~/wii-u-%26-nintendo-3ds-eshop-discontinuation---managing-unused-balances Nintendo Support: Wii U & Nintendo 3DS eShop Discontinuation]|archive=|published=|retrieved=July 14, 2023|site=Support.Nintendo.com|type=}}</ref> | <ref name="eShop closure">{{Cite Web|quote=As announced previously, sales of software and DLC for the Nintendo 3DS family and Wii U via Nintendo eShop will end at 5:00 PM Pacific Time on Monday, March 27, 2023.|author=|url=[https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/61150/~/wii-u-%26-nintendo-3ds-eshop-discontinuation---managing-unused-balances Nintendo Support: Wii U & Nintendo 3DS eShop Discontinuation]|archive=|published=|retrieved=July 14, 2023|site=Support.Nintendo.com|type=}}</ref> | ||