I made this underrated game 𝙋𝘼𝙄𝙉𝙁𝙐𝙇. Here is what happened [PART 1]

[@Doos]

Thanks for watching, guys ! I hope you enjoy this one . I'm going back to my editing cave to work on the Digital Devil Saga 2 solo run. If you like what I do and wanna support me, you can do so by becoming a member of this channel : kzbin.info/door/opbIVMb0JlMRDffKoSwEAQjoin

[@jcr2408]

I wonder if this guy will fight HIM.

[@slient957]

@@jcr2408I sure hope so also I can’t wait

[@Emperorwolf999]

ther shiny on top of Ajna is accessed through one of the sewer extra dungeons (one entrance is in maribel territory far to the left entrance, the other is in a room in the solids' base)

[@Emperorwolf999]

oh nvm you found it

[@zar236]

Try a DDS2 Berserk only run?

[@appelofdoom8211]

Gotta admire your dedication to playing smt games while mimicking my social life

[@heiss9971]

Ohhh I comprehend. You get no bitches! 🤣 Who am I kidding, none of us get bitches. We're smt fans

[@galexcell3468]

@@heiss9971”The influence of SMT fans knows no bitches”

[@heladodeore0198]

@@heiss9971 real

[@Gius_Valentine]

bitches? i dont need em. i already got a toxic relationship with the megaten series

[@rivengengen1032]

9:18 "Are you... sad?" Deadly premonition music started playing. Thank you no more context needed!

[@bubbletea_]

recovery rate from status ailments is based on your luck stat. also, to anyone wondering why gale solo for dds2, it's because party members will leave your party frequently and gale stays in your party the longest. even when he does leave, he's gone for like one room. this makes him the only real candidate for a solo run. one major con to this is that you cannot choose how his stats allocate when he levels up. one major pro is that he gets (arguably) the best magic skill which is exclusive to him in the game.

[@ArshadZahid_nohandleideas]

Every party member in DDS 2 leaves for at least one dungeon except for Gale I wonder if that ties into his character…

[@DeadAndDeaf]

wait hang on what other games in the SMT series does this apply to, including Persona? I havent seen ANYTHING in forums regarding luck and status dispel specifically

[@The_PolterGhost]

​@DeadAndDeaf Pretty much any game that uses Luck as a stat. Luck also almost always modifies the rate that skills with percentage chances land. Games where this isn't true include the PS2 Persona games. SMT1&2 also make Intelligence the primary %chance stat. Luck is probably at its most important in regard to statuses in SMT5 and Soul Hackers 2. People think Luck matters for criticals, but it really only matters for that in any significant way in SMT4.

[@sakura368]

@@The_PolterGhost so in persona 5, all those status effects need luck? what matters for criticals then

[@furiouscorgi6614]

​@@sakura368target Luck stat and the base crit chance of your skill

[@pocketinfinity6733]

its a shame this game didnt end with Gale saying "I...do comprehend"

[@Doos]

Since this is just part 1 of a duology, I recommend keeping an eye out for the DDS2 video whenever that one drops!

[@akirahisui-lucario5636]

@@Doosimagine Gale and Taion interacting with each other.

[@werewolf4925]

Loved the reference with the "It's a cutscene, it doesn't count".

[@horesfan400]

Why not? Who decided that?

[@kichiroumitsurugi4363]

​@@horesfan400Who decided you three aren't allowed to use your demon forms?

[@horesfan400]

@@kichiroumitsurugi4363 Alright. Fair enough.

[@tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32]

Nuh uh

[@thunderstar7682]

@@tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32 Oh ffs we’re not doing this again

[@LoneWolf-on8ht]

12:26 Oh, referencing that clip from another DDS challenge video. "Dude, no demons." "It's a cutscene, it doesn't count." 1:08:48 NG+ Jenna Angel!!!

[@e..8]

"Meddling brats who were determined to challenge me without using their demon forms." I was not expecting that reference. Also, I seemed to notice there was one boss who wasn't fought, a certain chaotic being no longer bound by his "No Demons," run.

[@TARINunit9]

Yeah I had a feeling before even watching the video that Deus going to be skipping that one. I mean it was a dark miracle that Robin/Zephyr was able to do that in Human Form, but with just Serph? Unless an exploit is found, I just don't think our magatama-slurping friend is giving Deus enough options to pull something like that off

[@G_Knee-S]

Might wanna bring at least an XM307 ACSW for that one...

[@Neonlight3934]

I'm 100% he has tried, but I would not be surprise if it was just imposible. Since he would need to tank everything at -4, win every Mudoon roll, get the sleep, and keep up with the demons 30 turn timer. Which is honestly so absurd I don't think it might be posible even with exploids.

[@RobinandZephyr]

:)

[@e..8]

​@TARINunit9 I'm not exactly sure if im correct, but I swear I remembered seeing someone use Hunger-Wave in the Demi-Fiend fight solo, and killed Demi-Fiend that way.

[@Chartreuse_Colors]

I think my favorite part of this challenge is your edits to the game. Half of them feel like something that would actually be in the game. Case and point, the fact that gui xian actually bicker like sans and papyrus do is ACTUALLY in the game, and now I'm questioning what else was actually in the game and not edited in.

[@msammon]

Production value on this is just outstanding, can't wait for the SMTIV challenge

[@hailthequeenFM]

How did you get that emoji.

[@teamchaos5101]

​@@hailthequeenFMhe joined

[@Dac2003]

I'm a simple man, I see Digital Devil Saga, I watch. Love those games and your challenge runs.

[@snowspark9512]

ending a fight with mankind's greatest creation, THE FUCKING GLOCK!!! Demon: THIS HUMAN IS WEAK!!! henchdemon: NO BOSS, THAT HUMAN HAS A GLOCK!!!! DEMON: AH SHIT!!! HERE WE GO AGAIN!!!!

[@ChaosN0110]

Bro, those custom cutscenes you make are GOD tier!

[@jaffinator2166]

Ok finished watching. This is by far your best challenge run so far based on scale and production value. The Spencer Mansion was the best part. Really felt like the game switched to Resident Evil. Also all these teases towards DDS2 😭 I WANNA SEE IT DEUS

[@xiii3765]

Nice to see that even when I watch SMT Content I still can not escape Chris Posting. Love your sense of humor

[@reinweissritter]

I was expecting a Disneyland joke for the castle part, I was not expecting some glorious Chrisposting lmao.

[@xtecreborn]

It always surprises me how hard you go on the edits and animations underrated channel

[@pulsatingblueart4670]

5:14 No wait, humans are weak to Gunshots. But since no one use guns anymore on DDS1 you won't know about that until you play DDS2

[@LonelyHermit08]

How many times have I rewatched this and the other video on DDS? A lot. Your vids are very entertaining to the point where I will willingly watch them over and over. And I always find amazing music to listen to from your vids. 38:33 is my favourite part.

[@BrittleBook326]

Now we just need a part 2 of this one with you attempting to kill the Demi-Fiend

[@ZorotheGallade]

I think the Gaea Rage triggers are impossible to avoid with only one character, he talked about them in the Human Only run

[@kichiroumitsurugi4363]

​@@ZorotheGalladeI mean, you can bank on Null Sleep bailing you out

[@metroid3802]

The fucking Boulder Prince bit had me cackling the whole time, you absolute bastard lol 😂

[@ZorotheGallade]

It took me THIS long to realize the names of the characters are references to the five elements in the game. Serph(Surf) = Ice/Water Heat = Fire (Duh) Argilla(Italian for "clay") = Earth Gale = Wind/Force(also duh) Cielo (Italian for "sky"/"heaven") = Electricity

[@Justcallmeaqua420]

Cielo is also spanish for sky

[@brainwyrms7179]

i really love this game duology, wish they'd revisit this sort of concept in another game. i just love the whole "Turning into demons" and the mechanics tied to it

[@RealityMasterRogue]

>"statuses last forever" >didnt level luck, which reduces the duration of status effects Btw the editing on this video is next level, i absolutely love it.

[@hyperten5906]

well why would you? very rarely do bosses actually use ailment moves

[@RealityMasterRogue]

@@hyperten5906 Well, first, i consider it pretty rude to reply to year-old commments. Second, though, because of situations exactly like the one described, where statuses landing kills you. It doesn't require a lot of luck investment to make them manageable, either.

[@M4SS_HYST3RIA]

Always a good day whenever Deus uploads a video, the commentary is good to the point I don't need to watch at times and just listen while doing other stuff. Hella noice

[@Vanilla-fv1ht]

Man, what a treat this was go watch. Im too broke to become a member right now, but one day i will, just you wait. Also, I was giddy with excitement whenever i noticed Octopath 2 osts in the background, and they were used to amazingly too. Hikari, Temenos and Castti were easily my favs, and hearing their themes in a DDS challenge run of all places was so amazing!!

[@Doos]

I just wanted to say that you don't have to feel obligated to support me financially. Watching the videos helps me a ton and you are already doing that. Thank you very much for the kind words and for watching the videos ! Also, the 3 characters you mentioned were easily my favs in Octopath Traveler 2. My OT2 music propaganda was definitely showing in this one lol.

[@GuyDudeman97]

Ah what the hell, yall spent all this time and hard work making such quality content, itd be a real shame to NOT become a member

[@Essoje]

Thank you for this one. Challenge runs are always fun to watch, and the way you editted and dropped a few spices here and there made such a difference. My kudos to the voice actors too.

[@pelianthos.striafe]

Hello! I just binged all your long-form challenge videos. Loving the content so much, the dry humour and explanations of your planning and execution are *chefs kiss*. I can't imagine how much work goes into these. Really looking forward to the next one. Thank you very much!

[@Doos]

Glad to hear you are enjoying them. Thank you for watching and becoming a member !

[@gameoverguyl2577]

Loved the callback to Robin's DDS video, and this challenge was really cool too! Impressive work

[@thechief1997]

Dude I've only ever played like 2 games in the entire SMT tree of games, however your content is just so good i can't help but watch and rewatch your videos. Truly fantastic content. Keep up the impeccable work my friend.

[@dremndishot2695]

Best Megan tensei content on this whole website, you’re the only person who actually DEDICATES to the challenges unlike other people who take shortcuts or give up in their videos

[@PhantomsnowAlexa]

I never expected the Lost in thoughts all alone reference. I like it!

[@blake7756]

this was actually insanely entertaining!! the edition was really good and the VA was just so silly haha

[@Kasaaz]

Deus' parody sections have better voice direction than the game itself...

[@ReidvinK]

your editing and commentary are always god tier, but this time you are knocking it out of the park and i'm only 15 minutes in.

[@SaishoNoSouzou]

HELL YES! This is going to be an interesting journey to watch. Love you, man for the amazing content!

[@lucyburns4379]

Absolutely agreed!

[@Arkal]

The first time i saw your videos i was dumbfounded by the quality of the edits and I really enjoyed them, so much so that i bought SMT V and i've been having a blast these past days (right before Shiva rn), because of this, fort the first time in my life i have been considering becoming a member, thanks for the great moments Deus, also, English is not my main language and its 1 am, so sorry for bad English

[@marcellosilva9286]

Thanks for the video man, you and Marsh are the only SMT youtubers that I know of, I have no friends that play SMT so life as a fan of the series has been quite lonely recently, everyone I know just talks about Persona all the time.

[@atmastand3485]

So... Seth is going to definitely be a rage-inducing boss fight in DDS2.

[@Megidolaon999]

Spot on lol!

[@FelZulGoldrinn]

edits were hysterical, great job brother. You convinced me to try this game

[@syrexio]

12:27 We got this gag again, but it became a "nuh uh; fym nuh uh?" joke XD

[@Neonlight3934]

This is going to be a wild ride, specially since you are masochistic enought to try to fight "him".

[@Lime_Slushy]

Great vid love all the voice acted parts

[@crimson9843]

Thank you for playing DDS and loved the octopath traveler music 50.32 Looking forward to see you do a video on the game would love an item only challenge or no equip gear

[@Pinkyton]

Awww shit, here we go again! Your uploads make my day. Keep up the great work!

[@QueenOfPessimism]

Whoa you have captions. I’m always incredibly thankful for any creator who includes them as many don’t. Thanks! Awesome run btw, i love keeping up with ur smt stuff. Whenever a xenoblade run inevitably drops I’ll go fucking insane.

[@ideadomg]

Great video and I appreciate the music list as usual. Thought I'd mention that there's a small typo at "Demon quest 14: Demeter - SMT V" where it says 01:20:14 when it actually plays at 01:02:14. Have a nice day!

[@Doos]

Thank you for catching that one ! I just fixed it. Have a nice day as well !

[@midasthegreat9905]

Man I never realized Digital Devil Saga didn't have demon fusion! This game actually looks incredibly fun! Is it available anywhere practical? If not, is it easy to emulate? I really wanna chomp down on some demons now.

[@kevinkendall923]

v easy to emulate, hope they remaster it for modern consoles soon though

[@Dac2003]

If you have a decent PC you can emulate PS2 very well Very recommended games I'd love to see them getting a port at modern platforms

[@ZetaRidge7]

The Digital Devil Saga 1 and 2 are some the most fun Megami Tensei spinoff games I've played in a while. Regarding the best way to start playing this game, emulating it on PCSX2 via PC. I personally played on my PS2 slim hardware for an authentic experience and it was definitely worth it playing the games on my 27 inch CRT TV. :)

[@brunocampos8640]

It has instead another system that's very insteresting, you can customize every characters skillsets, so anyone can have any set of offensive +plus buffs/debuff skills despite their profeciencies and weaknesses.

[@RagnellAvalon]

PS2 emulates real nice and there's even undub patches. CDRomance is a good site for it

[@nanashinarehate1609]

I was waiting for something like this, thank you.

[@davidhylton7528]

Really appreciate the subtitles 😊

[@gigadon120]

These are the best edits ever, great vid!

[@duckcutetall]

I don’t know what else to say to you but thank you. I’ve been enjoying your vids to the fullest these past few days and I had so much joy watching them. Keep up the good work and I wish you all the best!

[@eribrin650]

the effort in these cutscenes are insane, your editings gotten so good!!

[@ari_zard]

A DEUS UPLOAD!!!!! LETS GOOOOO!! Oh im so happy to see this in my notifs today

[@raikaria3090]

This playthrough: For his neutral special he uses a gun

[@DarkHeroCC]

The editing is off the charts man, made me love this game even more!

[@Azazel226]

The amount of effort you put into these videos, let alone the runs themselves, is incredible.

[@wrenhavens]

you had me at azura's song and "groans of increasing discomfort." i hope you do a bonkers FE run one of these days!

[@columnfellow6955]

Fantastic watch. You're a highly underrated KZbinr. Ima be joining that Membership when I can. Both to support you, and to use the funny PNG's as reaction images on discord.

[@wadouxfix]

This is beautiful, such work for a DDS video warms my soul

[@ladlegard1757]

I really like how you used Hikari's themes from Octopath 2 for Lupa. Honesty, I love the music choices in your videos in general!

[@xerxioye9722]

Truly one of the videos of all time

[@zenny8877]

smt has the toughest drinking games ever conceived. the aogami young man challenge and the gale i do not comprehend challenge.

[@Ankhtheanimator]

The editing and production were AMAZING and well worth the wait!!

[@loraw6123]

Next time, the DDS2 run in which Gale finally comprehends

[@yuriemerson2577]

These videos are legendary, watch them as soon as one drops

[@diesosax]

This is one of my fave ps2 games, truly underrated, even for smt

[@mongodroid4842]

58:34 bro is going on his SMT Superboss arc 😭😭😭😭

[@jenoyt1337]

I think I just found a more "harder?" challenge for DDS Solo + Human Form Only (I know it can done either in NG+ or usage of gameshark codes)

[@enoyna1001]

Item spam fiesta?

[@kichiroumitsurugi4363]

​@@enoyna1001Basically. There is a bit of a problem - Camazotz 3's Bat status effect

[@jenoyt1337]

@@kichiroumitsurugi4363Eh, there’s a way around it

[@franbh94]

On rewatch just realized how many Octopath Traveler 2 songs are here. Good job! I've got more grit than I can handle!

[@shadowraven12]

I voiced Heat for this! Love the video, Bossman.

[@CCYami]

36:06: We all know that this is not only Heat getting friendzoned but also his mancrush and his girlcrush having a moment. He is being DOUBLE friendzoned.

[@KnightofChaosDeck]

12:39 I see what you did there. Yeah, Robyn and Zephr's human only challenge run was pretty amazing huh? 28:22 ... Yeah, this legend wouldn't happen to be set to a certain rap kind of/sort of involving pirates would it? (kzbin.info/www/bejne/h524aGmteshmac0 / kzbin.info/www/bejne/opKqdJt3f9KeiJo)

[@Darkcelestrian]

Also I hear that octopath traveler 2 music. Possible challenge vid in the future?

[@Kyfow]

Really fantastic video, so much effort put into this! Great job!

[@ShadKats]

Thanks for the great video Deus! Looking forward to DDS2!

[@geostelar8517]

We now have a human only run and a solo run, now we just need a solo human only run to complete the trifecta

[@SocksterSocks]

I've been so excited for this video!

[@maahirashid5385]

Really high quality video Deus! Keep it up!

[@ventolivre6945]

The use of Critical Clash for the cerberus section fit so well.

[@TheSprintingGamer]

Im so glad I’m not the only one who made the connection between xenoblade 3 and DDS

[@codywhite6337]

Really loved the video and cannot wait for the Digital Devil Saga 2 solo run.

[@godofdead2]

Insanely great production value, very enjoyable and funny. Got me more interested in this game than I would be otherwise.

[@Farygal]

DEMI FIEND KNOWS YOUR ADDRESS

[@TheGachaGourmand]

Wow. TEPPEN references in my SMT game? I am glad xD

[@GRiznitDShiznit]

FINALLY THE DDS SOLO CHALLENGE RUN LET’S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

[@guuh5772]

great video as always

[@Egalia_1]

Your editing and videos are a joy. I look forward to every upload

[@Take_A_Chill_Phil]

great stuff! It's nice to see this challenge.

[@PsychothicFlare1]

Im surprised you didn't fight Demi-Fiend

[@coolguywithhat5419]

You still technically have a fight in this game you havent beaten. In new game plus, in the room your dropped into when you walk in front of a wrong painting, you will find a door that leads to the hardest boss in the game. Lets hope you dont need to go through dozens of new game plus cylces if you try it.

[@kaowboj]

Sadly no form of new game plus would help against demi-fiend since stats are maxed out at 99 in this game and the only cheese strat available still requires 3 party members to even attempt to pull of

[@JetSetStarfall]

bro your videos are so good, you are my newest favorite channel, please keep doing such great work

[@YandrakJakob]

Oh my god this makes it so much better after watching the second video. Coming back and getting all these easter eggs is great

[@_9SadMaN9_]

Amazing content as always i think you are the only content creator that puts this much effort in their challenge run vids

[@brainwyrms7179]

oh shit bruh this is just what i needed, comin in clutch with the upload

[@mothimas]

58:36 This…this is exactly how most late game bosses in other SMT games think. You have truly become the end game.

[@psychoxo2230]

Deus!!! Awh man I can't wait for see edits and humour and your mad man tenacity to complete the challenge ❤️ been waiting for this video 🥰🥰🥰

[@devanrenz4280]

I really want re-releases of this and Digital Devil Saga 2. they deserve that much at least.

[@shuragear525]

Good job going through Digital Mudoon Saga