Digital Devil Saga 2 Analysis - The Sequel Nobody Played

[@NamsCompendium]

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[@100Servings]

Currently at the end of DDS1 on my PS3. Can't wait to get into the second.

[@Seb_No.13]

There was a part of the game you didn't mention. Sometimes, when your solar noise reaches max, your characters may enter a berserk mode, where they can kill enemies instantly, but can be one shot themselves. May I know your opinions on it?

[@vierco1005]

I am working on remaster of these games

[@100Servings]

@@vierco1005 For Atlus or just privately?

[@t_bone2145]

Idk what you’re talking about dds 2 is much harder than dds 1 imo

[@andrewmanchiraju8005]

My reasons for loving this duology is more to do with how it portrays Hinduism and its concepts, such as Atman, Karma, the three worlds, and the concept of Brahman. I love this game because it highlights the parts of Hinduism I identify with, not the mythology itself, but the abstract and spiritual aspects of it.

[@MoneyFolder]

DDS2 is a massive improvment. I've always said that DDS2 feels like the actual story with DDS1 being a prequel.

[@hoangthemanh4072]

Someone said that the first minute of DDS2 have more info than the whole DDS1 combined lmao

[@Fermin-hw5pd]

@@hoangthemanh4072 They aren't wrong though

[@hoangthemanh4072]

@@Fermin-hw5pd I know, I already played both of them

[@HercahyoAdiSaputro]

True. DDS2 story is good that it is my top 3 megaten in term of story

[@shawklan27]

@@hoangthemanh4072 kinda wished I digged into the sequel first

[@yuukisama2001]

This game needs to get a re-release where they give you both games straight up as a package deal. A very intriguing story, and an incredible music score.

[@Fermin-hw5pd]

Yeah, I wouldn't say a remake because I love the (bad by now, for some people) graohics SMT ps2 games have, a remaster with the duology on the same game would be good, this game needs to be on shelves again

[@yuukisama2001]

@@Fermin-hw5pd Yeah, I wouldn't touch it. But usually they do sometimes update it a bit. But I would leave it the way it is and make it a 2 for 1 deal on any of the platforms. Because the game does deserve a visit.

[@sickrandy2946]

@@Fermin-hw5pd these games look incredible for the PS2. they wouldn't need much to look good in a remaster.

[@maccamachine]

@@Fermin-hw5pdthe ps2 style shin megami graphics are still pretty great I like it

[@mianlo2624]

They should Remake/Remaster it PS4, PS5, Xbone, XSX, Switch, & PC.

[@TwistedSpoon23]

Such a great story, I really like how they integrate the spiritual and religious themes in this one. Also this game makes me want to adopt a cat and name it Schrödinger

[@jmarra07]

So you can keep it in a box and theorize on whether it's dead or alive? That would be very neglectful of you. You should be ashamed.

[@snailthelostcow63]

It's a pretty interesting take for SMT as well with how "ONE MORE GOD REJECTED" is engrained on the series

[@ThatBoyAqua]

Wow it’s crazy that you are already reviewing this, only one week after the DDS1 video, so dope!

[@Terranigma23]

The DSS1 video was not 1 year ago ? 😅

[@Fermin-hw5pd]

@@Terranigma23 R wOoOsH

[@ZerosDaduchos]

DDS1 and 2 together make up my favorite gaming experience of all time. These games mean so much to me, and I can’t thank you enough for putting into words the way 2 handles it’s characters and themes so beautifully. Very glad this video exists, the work you put into really shows!

[@psynumb]

I've always held DDS 2 in such high regard ever since I played it upon its release. Watching your (incredibly well-made) video reminded me exactly why. This level of story-telling and strong plot is rarely seen in gaming or media in general, no wonder why it left such an imprint on my psyche.

[@jovif.spemudaindonesia1841]

Brahman final fight definitely take the cake . his design are unique yet subtle, the setting are beautiful yet terrifying, his theme are superb.

[@ilovenierreplicant2983]

I didn't care for DDS1 too much for a story, but MAN. I utterly adore DDS2 so much, I finished it like a few months ago. I don't think you need an awfully in-depth understanding of Hinduism to appreciate the story of DDS2 though personally speaking, because I think there's a constant and compelling theme of atonement/redemption and beauty amongst tragedy that REALLY works to hit on the thinking level. I think Roland, Heat, and Serph all are great examples of the major theme of atonement since each character in some way atones for the failures of their past, you already stated Roland's stuff in your video BUT... I think the entire arc of Heat creating complications in the group, "killing" Serph, and his death, and the possibility of him working with the group during the last Dungeon does a great job of giving Heat an underlying arc of atoning for the sins he committed against the group throughout the main plot of the game. Juxtapose that against Serph and how his character throughout DDS2 cleans up the mess that his previous life imposed on the world around him, and Serph coming to confront who he once was and learning to move forwards and embracing the person he become and the way he has atoned for his personal struggles he has inflicted on Sera with a refined sense of compassion rather than envy, serving as her support system through the rest of the game as things get rather dire. I think all 3 characters do a great job of showing how we can grow as people and atone for our mistakes. I think again this blends well with how the overarching story deals with how the characters manage to deal with tragedy by presenting beauty and hope. Argillia manages to get over her personal biases over Roland and how he used them and sacrifices her life alongside Roland as an act of compassion and humanity, Gale's death is a beautiful moment of raw compassion as he gives Angel partial forgiveness for her crimes while giving her compassion and warmth even if she strayed far from what David wanted. Cielo goes out of his way sacrificing his life for the comrades that he cared for and the bonds they help. Then there's Sera taking the mantle of trying to save the world around her even though everyone she knows, and loves keeps dying, having an unyielding want to mend the wounds that she inflicted against her will due to OG Serph, with her and Serph sacrificing their lives so humanity can have another chance to embrace their life. Their tragedy ultimately creates hope and they're able to fight back and give humanity a second chance at life, a possibility to atone for the failings of what preceding them. I think these two major overarching themes are utterly fantastic in this context. I think an understanding of Hinduism does give more appreciation to the major theme of atonement, buttttt as someone who really doesn't have much interest in the topic and only took a vague reading into it just so I could like the ending more, BUTTTTTTTTTTTTTT I think there is a lot of thematic meat asides from that which makes the story incredibly engaging to think about. I also just think the ways the characters are handled also makes the emotional aspect of DDS2 hit even if at first you're taking out of the game by the ending, like I was originally.

[@toooydoeur]

1>2

[@TheSergio7514]

I just like that the game has the balls to remove characters from your party in favor of the plot, you never see dying main characters in other rpgs so frequently

[@snailthelostcow63]

This is like if the team didn't stop Kitase to kill more than just Aerith in FF7 lol

[@Painocus]

I feel the reason DDS2 isn't talk about as much is that half the time people talk about "DDS" they are talking about both games as a single whole.

[@smergthedargon8974]

Very much agree - 1 is just incomplete without its sequel. It's not a 4 and 4A situation where you can just ignore 4A and enjoy 4 as a complete package.

[@moister3727]

It sucks that both games have strengths and weakneses alike, both complement each other. DDS2 has boring long dungeons, DDS1 has interesting fun dungeons. DDS2 goes aabsolutely hogwild deep into the story, DDS just goes forward. And I could go on forever. Sad it is so split.

[@serphgaming8069]

15:12 I actually suffered from the exact same thing in the first time I beated, but it was actually a bit worse. Mainly used Serph Gale and Argila in the beginning, then switched Gale to Roland, then after some time, BAM, Argilla's dead, and now I have to grind Gale into a acceptable level, then BAM, another character I was using dies too, so now I have to grind the OTHER underdeveloped character to an acceptable level again, and then BAM, the SAME THING happens for the third time

[@ovensmuggler5207]

Yeah the exp share is pretty much obligatory if you don't want to suffer too much

[@DragonKingX78]

It's one of the reasons I like the first one better...other reasons...I don't like your final demon form, that factory/jail dungeon, no null all ability(except a single karma ring), and a massive final dungeon you can't leave.

[@jjpemfr8882]

DDS2 is a game that the story really makes me happy and ends up making me want to cry because of the involvement I felt with the characters and the universe, I can say that I love this game

[@GG256_]

For PS2 the cinematography is excellent. I understand it was mostly a stylistic and cost effective choice to omit it in games like P3 an 4, but after Nocturne I always missed this in the following Persona titles. (The comparison coming from chronology in the PS2 era, and the fact I like SMT Nocturne more in general.)

[@hikari586]

Ever since the first DDS video I have first of all been very consistently watching your content since I just started at first with the P4G video and the wait for this video was so worth it. Along the way I’ve discovered some really interesting games cause of this channel and I’m really happy with how it turned out and it turned out to be as interesting as I thought it would be. As for the next video anything sounds interesting to me but I guess another DMC video would be my pick since the first one I enjoyed a good bit

I just ended the first video and wondered where was the sequel, and then I got your discord notification. Talk about perfect timing.

[@smergthedargon8974]

I feel like people don't talk about it as much for the simple reason is that I'd bet most just think of Digital Devil Saga as a singular game instead of separate ones given how direct of a sequel it is. 1 is incomplete without it.

[@jeannecaelum5167]

This game is special for me, because it was the first series i stumbled over after getting into SMT through Persona 4. Got DDS 2 for cheap while browsing games at a Gamestop, took it with me because it had the SMT subtitle. Here i am now years later, still loving the games and holding DDS2 in a special place in my heart.

[@DragonKingX78]

Did you ever play the first DDS game?

[@CaspienC]

The DDS games are my fav games from the smt/persona series, glad to see them getting some much needed love. Great Vid

[@DragonKingX78]

I agree, we need HD remasters, maybe a sequel as well.

[@esoteric7990]

13:50 I actually don't recommend doing this because you get the Berserk Ring and the Human Form skill on new game plus Equipping the Berserk Ring essentially gives you a 100% run rate when you normally can't run away from anything on hard mode Human Form skill has a use against the Seth fight on new game plus

[@jonathanvogt4341]

One of my favorites! If you filled out the mantra grid in DDS 1 you could get an extra section in 2, fun fun game

[@rhinelladiptycha3513]

To this day, Digital Devil Saga 2 has some of the best bosses in the entire franchise, i had to make different save files before all of them since there wasn't a boss rush mode. My second favorite megaten game

[@jojonta2119]

What's the first

[@rhinelladiptycha3513]

@@jojonta2119 Nocturne, it's not only my favorite megaten game, it's my favorite game period. I can play it any day and i'll aways end the session with a smile on my face

[@simonwilson2413]

@@rhinelladiptycha3513 only issue I have with the bosses is that the final boss of the game is a bit easy.

[@maclovio9015]

Thanks to this video and this awesome creator, I’ve played both DDS games. These spin-offs are severely underrated.

[@DragonKingX78]

I agree, severely underrated game series, really deserves HD remasters.

[@OnDavidsBrain]

Hopefully with Atlus' Soul Hacker 2 announcement this inspires them to rerelease their PS2 era games in a Legacy Collection of some sort. But DDS 3? NOPE! The story ended definitively with 2 but if they were to perhaps make a new game based on DDS' original script which was adapted into the Quantum Devil Saga novels that could perhaps work. But that's just wishful thinking on my end. Though the idea of a Devil Summoner Legacy collection sound pretty nice.

[@grubkiller7612]

The ending I think is beautiful it's very hopeful and the ost is sooo good

[@ologracz1110]

Digital Devil Saga remains my favorite megaten game, outdoing even nocturne. Great, oldschool gameplay plus actual plot and characters. Match made in heaven. ANOTHA WOOOORLD!

[@drankclaw2095]

Thank you for this! I didnt know if it was my own lazy googling or a real thing... but I was disappointed after DDS2 that I didnt find a lot of online posts or videos or discussions like I did with DDS1... so thanks for making this video! really excited to watch

[@sickrandy2946]

It's wild that people didn't like this game's ending when it came out. I think it's really unique and well written, and perfectly encapsulates the theme of the duology. Playing through 1 again after beating 2 really makes alot of moments feel way more impactful too.

[@DragonKingX78]

It has one of the best ending...... for a game in the Megaten series.

[@demon108hunter6]

I never thought me wondering what the theme used in death battles solid snake vs Sam fisher fight would lead me to finding this masterpiece of a game. Thank you for explaining the story and maybe one day I’ll play it

[@ike804]

Im still a firm believer that the DDS Duology is almost, if not the best SMT has ever been.

[@DragonKingX78]

I agree.

[@backupschmliff1156]

No way lmao

[@thatman5628]

i agree

[@smergthedargon8974]

Absolutely. Of the SMT I've played, it's by far my favorite.

[@xRocketzFighterx]

My memory of the story is very fuzzy but I remember the whole game was a massive improvement in story and gameplay pacing, I was stuck with Roland at the end thinking I made the wrong choice during the selection Serph vs Heat. Thanks for jogging my memory and clearing up the story. It's been about 15 years since I last played it.

[@enthusiasticgmgaming4165]

Wow awesome game and awesome video Nam

[@xx_toasterreturns_xx1166]

"We're not playing games this time... DO YOU HEAR ME, SERPH?"

[@Messiah_Abel]

Man, I remember grinding out my Mantra in the end-game area back in 2020 so I could have my perfect skill loadout for everyone before the final boss... At the time it felt like a drag, but looking back, I miss it. This kinda makes me want to replay it now. Great vid btw!

[@DragonKingX78]

I love both games, I hope both games get an HD remaster.

[@NmyLogan]

strange journey and dmc2 are my picks for your next vids. thanks for this one

[@Benny-wr6qs]

DDS 2 is such an improvement from the first game. Both in narrative and gameplay. It easily has some of the best bosses in the entire franchise and the duology as a whole sets a president on how a duology story should be done. Easily my 2nd favourite SMT game behind Nocturne with DDS 1 coming in third. As unlikely as it is to happen, im really hoping DDS gets a modern remaster so more people can experience this beauty of a duology

[@willnack5315]

There is one thing they never covered in DDS2 that kinda surprised me: the potential for someone to be born with an immunity to the stone virus. Someone like that could’ve not only threatened the Karma Society’s goals and giving them a new target/meal to hunt, but also could’ve had an unusual interaction with the Atma virus. I came up with a game idea based on that, the people who are born the with this immunity rebuild society though it does go the wrong way eventually. When some of the new generation of the DDS1 tribes get infected with the Atma virus, they find that the results are vastly different. For starters, no more needing to eat each other, some mantras are inaccessible to some people while others are not, and while they do seem weaker compared to the OG these new ones can evolve their Atma Avatars if they get strong enough. The Mac I created, Arc Seraphim, is a direct descendant of Serph and Sera (it may be impossible with how they ended DDS2, but please just go with it) and is the only one with the ability to use Hunt skills due to the dormant version of the virus in his DNA (he doesn’t eat people, he drains the mantra point from his foes like a vampire except way cooler) and can access all mantras!

[@BeefMeisterSupreme]

oc don't steal type of shit here

[@snailthelostcow63]

Well that's just Atma virus without consequences. Hell, there's probably someone who's born with stone virus immunity but they're already devoured and didn't manage to join the resistance

[@BeefMeisterSupreme]

@@snailthelostcow63 Op's comment has the inherent problem of breaking established in-universe rules by trying to create characters who are affected by a plot element in ways that don't fit with the universe they are in.

[@RileyB_226]

I have been so excited for this video and its finally here

[@iris_naru1201]

Man i hope this duology will be remastered next for modern consoles and pc

[@RaengStinger]

15:00 damn that was one insane out of left field spoiler, was just looking about info on the optional content. FML

[@steam-powereddolphin5449]

I played it, and I think it's safe to say that little of 1's story actually makes sense without it; 1 basically poses most of the questions, while 2 poses even more and does its best to answer them all.

[@redfish337]

I never checked the numbers personally, but IIRC, hard mode makes you deal more damage when you hit an enemy weakness. As the game uses press turns, it's always really been about tipping the scale in your direction Hard mode is a bigger weight against you, but it lets you push down even harder on the scale relative to the additional weight and so might even be easier than normal mode if it means it lets you kill stuff that would get a chance to attack in normal mode. 50% more damage of 0 is still 0.

[@digitaldewi1662]

Another great review! DDS duology they really are something and still my fav game, and of course the soundtrack.... Oooh BANGER!!! Personally i like DDS soundtrack more compared to Nocturne. Thank You Shoji Meguro.

[@nonvolt]

Bought this day one. Replayed it so many times. Would love a remaster of 1 and 2

[@rageagainstthewashingmachi2877]

I read a ton of Hindu and Buddhist scriptures the past winter and they are some of the most philosophical books I read in a long time. The games do capture a lot of what's written in the Hindu vedas and Buddhist canon. Seeing Shiva as a bad guy will always be funny to me because he is literally one of the most human like Gods. Man has a happy family, chills out with his friends and followers and is an overall very nice God.

[@brennanconnelly]

Great video! The DDS games are my favorite non Persona 3 SMT games lol. Might have to give them a replay one of these days

[@CelestiaLily]

Tbh I still vibe with Roland more than Heat. It makes no sense considering we only get 1 game with him, but no matter how emotional he was being, his decisions always felt far more "adult" and understandable than Heat constantly flying off the handle. Maybe I just tolerate the "middle-aged alcoholic nursing his failures" trope more than the "overprotective edgy hothead" trope. Idk

[@kichiroumitsurugi4363]

And Roland just overall has better stats than Heat, a better starting skillset, and, most of all, his shotgun behaves exactly like Heat's grenade launcher

[@SoulStarSketchin]

Man you ain’t wrong. I’ve always known about this game but never officially played it but I’ve been kicking myself for never having the chance to lol. Great video btw

[@yonsumarianov9068]

I have been waiting for this!

[@lordhighbinary2006]

A side note to DDS1/2: The game was originally supposed to be a single game (according to what I've read), hence why the story seems divided. Personally DDS 1 did seem a bit short (story line wise).

[@DragonKingX78]

Yeah first game has less story but I find it more fun to play.

[@lordhighbinary2006]

@@DragonKingX78 Well I did finally beat the game twice so I could max everything out and beat the Demi-Fiend. Need to take a break from it for a bit, but looking to start DDS2 for the first time with all possible unlocks from DDS1. Wish me luck!

[@steampunk1610]

I'm not the only who thinks this duology reminds me of Digimon frontier with The tamers becoming the digimon, right? btw I love both of these series.

[@ringthenoise]

I enjoyed watching this video and it made me miss the DDS games. Based on my experience, I really enjoyed both games and I would have to agree that the second game was improved from the first. Sometimes I want to revisit these games, but the 1st one felt like it took forever just to beat it and get all the amazing skills. These games got a very proper closure and while I was vaguely familiar with the theme going on. I understood it for what it was and that it was a really cool idea. Wonderful music and amazing characters. It was a really fun experience for me.

[@SchmuckMartin]

Good video and commentary on my favorite smt games.

[@Joulourde]

Thanks the analysis of DDS2. I really needed a review on it. Hopefully we get a review of the Devil Dummoner or the Majin Tensei series. Hopefully Devil Survivor gets on eventually

[@FahadAli-sm9qk]

i love it when youtube when recommend a new channel

[@UrGuyStatik]

DDS2 is more based on story so that explains the difficulty... but.... ITS SO DAMN HARD FOR ME BECAUSE IM WAY TOO LAZY TO FINISH DDS1

[@ma70er]

Still holding out hope this duology gets a modern remaster. It's been few years since I've played both so they'll feel almost new again.

[@Dailybassist1]

I fell into the trap of not using Cielo and Gale, and oh boy, was that a bitter pill to swallow. I had to try and level grind in the next dungeon with them being around lvl 14, and I think Serah was late 30s early 40s. It was almost a game ender for me, but I stuck with it and made it through. It was worth it.

[@TheWonkster]

I really love these kinds of stories where things are barely hidden under a pretty small surface layer that requires very little independent work to scratch through because the writers trust the public to be able to figure it out. The public then always shows them how wrong they are by being confused and bitching about lazy and stupid they are

[@spencechan]

The thing I remember most about this game is how it ripped my favorite characters out of my party, one at a time. Ultimately making the gameplay much harder and more unpleasant because my party was underdeveloped

[@darknais]

This two games are the only ones I have played from all SMT, loved them both

[@Demi-kid]

Nuts just beat seth and realized how much I love these boss fights a lot of diversity with how you handle the fights.

[@jmarra07]

Damn, bro, you don't need to scream at us! Gave me a heart attack when the video started lol

[@ASVPAkmal]

I cried to this game for the first time, especially reaching the final dungeon, you know who that is.

[@mikalepoot6634]

Can't wait for the combined remake Digital Devil Saga: Saga

[@JoseSanyet]

BULL! I bought it as soon as I finished the 1st part. I would absolutely love a remaster with quality of life adjustments. Some things probably don't hold up real well but I LOVED the story. Definitely in my top 5

[@jasonblundelldobebussing]

Finally! The video is now available for us, peasants. (A full year and 1 day)

[@SeanTheShinigami]

Damn and I JUST finished watching the DDS video earlier. Perfecto.

[@Merdragoon]

Weird that it took KZbin took a while to even give me anything of anyone talking about Digital Devil Saga 1 and 2 in the first place. I came to be introduced to a games when a Game Stop employee gave told me that the game was weird, Good but weird during the PS3 era. I picked up the second game when I saw the ending of the first and *really* wanted to play more of it. And the second game did not disappoint me. But what's funny is that I now have a friend who saw the Sun dungeon part of the game and it stuck with her for years since then. So much so that she's like "I want to watch you stream this, because I want to know wtf caused you to be in the sun." It was the Second game that got my friend intrested, and in a way I hold both games precious to me due to that small bonding moment. Not just that but also the second game had probably the most harrowing Horror elements when you're really thinking about it (that damn chase scene scared the living shit out of me because I wasn't prepared to fight that dude *again*). While I loved the first game, that second game had more the impression honestly probably for the same reasons you pointed out. And it's why I really wished they would do the rerelease for the PS4/PS5 like they were doing for other games like Persona 4 or even Cathern.

[@CatholicShrimp]

I played it a couple months ago, and I loved it, but that music is just perfection.

[@goticogordo]

its actually incredible how good looking DDS looks to this day, Kazuma Kaneko art style is ageless and i cant stand that we dont have it anymore in the franchise

[@gsuaveyt]

I really should replay both of the digital devil saga games because i totally missed literally all the optional content in both games

[@IrvineKinneas8882]

Great video! Even if i have major gripes with DDS1, and because of those gripes i cannot recommend the series to friends, but it is such a shame though, exactly because of how great, imo, dds2 is!

[@klaus.sfc01official30]

0:30 you could have said this video is to celebrate you 1 year aniversary of the DDS 1 video ;)

[@nr2676]

Roland such a badass character

[@jasonblundelldobebussing]

Also, the main ost *ALIVE* is a banger ✌

[@gk7003]

The memory of this game will never be forgotten by us true fans

[@JellyJman]

DDS2 actually has such an amazing and interesting story and genuinely ends on a happy note for once lol

[@nr2676]

Yeah. Making video game story based on Vedism myth it's very unique. And this ending is one of best in JRPG history.

[@Lynrowen]

Still holds up 'til this day.

[@UmDevoto]

14:55 how can i get this mutual skill????

[@Nazzerii]

Playing DDS2 after DDS was one of my best decisions this year. I really enjoyed the games!

[@samq9111]

I loved this game with my soul

[@LindarFF9]

DDS2 might be my fav SMT game next to Lucifer's Call (Nocturne in US).

[@Seb_No.13]

This video was worth the wait. Its amazing through and through, although I've got 1 question; what song did you use in the outro?

[@bootesvoid1275]

SPOILER ALERT The fusion between Serph & Sera blew my mind to a level I didn't expect. One of the best plot twists in Gaming history.

[@whywyatt376]

Everyone can see this...

[@RanDawei21]

I’m at the point where you know what happens, and I feel gutted going through the next dungeon….

[@jasonblundelldobebussing]

Nam, what are thoughts about Raidou Kuzunoha series?

[@dumbledoresnape656]

Is the DDS duology still underrated? If so, hot damn they need more attention

[@DragonKingX78]

I agree.

[@maccamachine]

I really hope they put these games on modern consoles man they’re still pretty great overall

[@GRiznitDShiznit]

Literally beat this game right as you uploaded it lol. Great game, ending is a little strange but overall really great games, DDS1&2 are must plays, especially for SMT fans. Inspired me to try Tokyo Mirage Sessions because I hear it’s got similar gameplay/mantra system and I’m a FE fan anyways.

[@DragonKingX78]

Still my favorite SMT related games.

[@justdev8965]

Well there is good reason behind that. The first game is vastly superior to the second. Especially the exploration, but also the production value in cutscenes.

[@ScoundrelG]

On god i only know of dds2 because of it's banger ost and opening. Hopefully they remaster the dds duology like nocturne

[@serphgaming8069]

"A Forgotten Sequel" is kinda wrong, tho. Literally everyone that is a DDS fan always imply that 2 is THE apex of niche JRPGS, even inside the SMT franchise. It's not forgotten at all.

[@NamsCompendium]

You’d be surprised how many people play only the first game, really enjoyed it, and never touch the second one. It’s frustratingly high, especially since DDS2 does a lot of stuff better imo

[@serphgaming8069]

@@NamsCompendium really? Everyone I've seen so far (in various megaten groups) played the two, that's why I said this

[@toooydoeur]

@TBN won't pop I've played both and I still favor the 1st one

[@snailthelostcow63]

I always thought the reason why DDS2 is rarely talked about is either because it's a direct sequel or because both game is referred as a whole game rather than two separate games (so there is no such thing as DDS1 or DDS2, just DDS)

[@markuswithak5084]

Now having played DDS2,I gotta say it's a very mixed bag for me. The character customization has been made a lot easier and more intuitive but with party members constantly missing and needing to be swapped out and trained equally it made it harder for me to give each character a specific role in battle like I did in DDS1. Worst thing is,after DDS1 having set up all these mysteries and answers I went away kinda unsatisfied by the conclusions DDS2 provided. Everything AFTER the big twist about Serph,Heat and Argilla felt like padding to me,ESPECIALLY the final parts on the sun. It could be because at this point I was already burned out by all the dakeout-death scenes trying to tear jerk me: Serph and Heat dying,Argilla and Roland dying,Gale dying,Cielo dying...They overdid it!

[@Mentally_stable_AZ]

Hell yeah a new vid

[@neslas2336]

What's the name of the music in the begining of the video ?

[@gloomboomy]

I love this game duology so much

[@ArshadZahid_nohandleideas]

Did you forget to bring up Berserk Mode or what?