DEVIL SUMMONER - SOUL HACKERS [PLAYSTATION THE BEST]
Official Title  Devil Summoner - Soul Hackers [PlayStation the Best]
Common Title  Devil Summoner - Soul Hackers [PlayStation the Best]
Serial Number(s)  SLPS-91200-1
Region  NTSC-J
Genre / Style  RPG

Developer  Tose Software.
Publisher  Atlus Co.
Date Released  27 July 2000
Disc Number &
Printed Serial Number
DISC 1

SLPS-91200
DISC 2

SLPS-91201
Serial Number In Disc SLPS-91200 SLPS-91201
Media Disc ID N / A N / A
Number Of Tracks 1
( 1 Data Track )
1
( 1 Data Track )
Approx. Image Size
( Image Format Used )
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( .bin / .cue )
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( .bin / .cue )
Approx.Size On Disc MB MB
Approx. Archive Size
( Archive Type Used )
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( 1 RAR File with
2% Recovery )
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( 1 RAR File with
2% Recovery )
Barcode Number(s)
( UPC / EAN )

From the back cover.
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Japanese
Menus and gameplay are in Japanese.

Devil Summoner's Soul Hackers s a Japanese console RPG that was originally released for the Sega Saturn in 1997, and later released in a slightly enhanced version for the PlayStation in 1999 (the original Playstation released comes with a third CD that was a demo disc for Persona 2: Innocent Sin). It is the sequel to the 1995 game Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner, and both games are considered spin-offs of the Megami Tensei series of RPGs. As Megami Tensei spin-offs, both games feature a number of elements trademark to the franchise - such as in-depth gameplay systems, occult themes, and the ability to converse with your enemies instead of just fighting them.

The game has never seen any official English release. When the PlayStation version was released, Atlus USA was considering bringing Soul Hackers to North America, but they were denied by Sony Computer Entertainment America.

"Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers" was released in 1997, the tenth anniversary of "Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei", the first game in the Megami Tensei series. It is set at a lower degree of difficulty than previous games in the series, to make it easier for complete beginners to play.

STORY:
In Amami City, an environmental model city, everything is controlled by a network of computers. The protagonist belongs to a group of Amami-based hackers, known as the "Spookies". The group is based in a trailer hideout, owned by the leader, where they attempt to hack into the virtual city known as "Paradigm X" using a gun-like computer, also owned by the leader. No ordinary computer, however, it is called a "COMP", capable of utilizing the Demon Summoning Program (since it is shaped like a gun, it is called a "GUMP"). After removing the protection on the GUMP a strange incident occurs, and a demon calling herself "Nemissa" appears from inside it. Centring around Nemissa and the GUMP, the protagonist and other characters become embroiled in a struggle with others, called "summoners", that involves the entirety of Amami City.

"Soul Hackers" contains all the popular features of Shin Megami Tensei series such as demon summoning, the ability to talk to the monsters you encounter in dungeons, first-person perspective exploration and battle, heavy weapon and equipment management, etc. It also utilizes the loyalty system that was first implemented in the first "Devil Summoner". The demons you summon to fight with you will obey or disobey you depending on their loyalty level.

SYSTEM:
Demon loyalty and relationship with characters: Demons possess some form of loyalty, which represents their trusting relationship with their summoner. Increasing demons' loyalty is easier in Soul Hackers than previous games. As loyalty increases, so does that demon's attack (or magic) power. However, if a summoner's relationship with a demon is low enough, that demon may disobey orders or even leave the party.

Selection of partner's magic type: Nemissa's magic type is determined early on in the game, depending on how the player answers Hitomi's questions. The three types of magic she can learn are fire magic, ice magic and lightning magic. It is possible to change the type of magic she knows later in the game.

Additional demon specices: Three new species of demon have been added to the game. Unlike "heroes", the lunar phase plays a part in their union conditions.

Differences between Sega Saturn and PlayStation versions:
1 - PocketStation support: Demons can be downloaded to a "pocket station" to be grown and played with, similar to a Tamagotchi.

2- Casino: A casino has been added to the interior of Paradigm X. Prizes there are usually rare items, or equipment that is difficult to obtain.

3 - Extra dungeon: In the Sega Saturn version, if the player sent off the postcard enclosed in the "Demon Compendium Vol. 2" and was not chosen in the draw, they could not unlock the extra dungeon, even once all other conditions to do so were cleared.

4 - Additional scenario: In the Sega Saturn version the protagonist suffered a violent death; however, on a replay of the PlayStation version, his death can be prevented if certain conditions are met.

5 - Added event: A new event has been added to the protagonist and other characters' hideout in the PlayStation version. In it, it is discovered that Ranchi is good at cooking, and Naomi hates Rei Reiho's TV shows.

6 - Digest Mode: Story events can be viewed in this mode after loading saved data.

  Manufacturer's description:

Shin Megami blockbuster draw the flow series set in the cyber world and real world two RPG. Gun-type computer freak coincidence "GUMP" get a call may be causative for the Devil "Devil" was the hero, caught up and go to the bizarre. It was as if destiny as ... determined.

  Features:
  • Third person perspective.
  • 2D graphics
  • Cartoon graphics
  • Fantasy, Demons & Anime themes.
Number Of Players  1 Player
Number Of Memory Card Blocks  1-4 Blocks
Compatible Controllers Tested
( Official Gamepads Only )
 Standard Controller ( Digital Controller compatible only )
Compatible Light Guns
( Official Light Guns Only )
 None
Other Compatible Controllers
( Official Controllers Only )
 None
Special Controllers Included Or
Supported ( Official Only )
 PocketStation (+10 Blocks)
Vibration Function Compatible  No
Multi-Tap Function Compatible  No
Link Cable Function Compatibile  No
Emulator  ePSXe v.1.8.0
Video Plugin  Pete's OpenGL Driver v2.9 ( internal X & Internal Y= Very High, Stretching mode: Stretch to full window size, render Mode: 2 (Use framebuffer object) text filt = 2 FPS limit= 63, Compatibility=2,3,2; Shader effects= 1 (Fullscreen smoothin))
Audio Plugin  ePSXe SPU Core v.1.8.0
CD-ROM Plugin  ePSXe CDRom Plugin
Game Pad Plugin  N / A
Vibration Compatible  The game doesn't have it (Digital only).
Console Bios Used  SCPH7502

  NOTE:   This is not the only possible combination of plugins. There are others that will work (better or worse) for your particular hardware. We provide you with one working set-up so that you may get the game up and running, hassle-free. Testing other emulators/plugins is up to you.
 

 BASIC CONTROLS:
  Move character / Move between actions -  D-Pad
  Cancel action -  X Button
  Talk / Select action -  Circle Button
  Character Status -  Triangle Button
  Sidestep left or right -  L1 or R1 Button
  Map -  L2 Button
  Enemies status -  R2 Button

 

ACTION REPLAY CODES:
  Infinite Money -  
801E2F80 423F
801E2F82 000F
 
  Main character HP -  
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801E40A8 03E7
 
  Main character MP -  
801E40AC 03E7
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  Female character HP -  
801E4054 03E7
801E4058 03E7
 
  Female character MP -  
801E405C 03E7
801E4060 03E7
 

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