Shin Megami Tensei V :: Fall of Man Premium Edition :: Unboxing

[@novelezra]

I'm in my 30s and I worry about my future. After watching this, I no longer worry. Truly the hobby of gaming lasts. You're my hero.

[@trumplostlol3007]

No. Work hard and play less cause you are still young. I played hard only sporadically and worked very hard for many years to earn enough money for my early retirement. Now, I can relax and play some games. It is never too late. Star War Battle Front II celebrated edition is now selling for only 4.99 bucks. LOL It is still a very playable game, unless you want to go full fledged VR. 4K, 8K, ... do not matter cause it is game play that matters the most. I am happy with 1080 on my cheap i5 11 gen with silly iris xe graphs. I am waiting for my first ps5. But it is ok. No rush. I just bought many Black Friday PC game deals, like XCOM ultimate collection bundle for only 20 bucks with 3 different XCOM games in it. No rush, I am waiting patiently for my PS5 and will move all in for VR games in the future when it gets cheap enough. LOL

[@DibIrken]

@@trumplostlol3007 agreed. I'm in my 30's as well and only have the Vita cuz I like the games library. Not enthusiastic about the Switch library as much. Let continue to grind and just collect all the games we want until we're ready to play them on our retirement. That's why I like to collect the physical copy of the games. I wanna make sure I'll be able to play them when they phase out the console.

[@Liliquan]

Sixth mass extinction Global climate disaster Deforestation Ocean acidification Desertification But nah, some old lady likes video games. It’s all cool.

[@novelezra]

@@Liliquan You forgot peak oil.

[@attn.]

@@Liliquan Oh no! Anyways, time to play the pokemon remake brb.

[@masterlasheron]

It's so charming just listening how much you love these games. Really good video, you have a really lovely voice

[@Navifighter64]

ademas del gusto de verla a ella feliz, me sorprende encontrarte aca lashe, mucho gusto!

[@1a1Manzana]

Miralo vo al Master

[@Food4Dogs]

Lechero .. milkman? Dairy?

[@1a1Manzana]

@@Food4DogsSorry miss, it was my fault, a typo mistake!

[@Food4Dogs]

@@1a1Manzana I have to use Google Translate (my Spanish is very basic) which can be confusing sometimes. 😄

[@YurificationTrademark]

I have huge respect for you ma'am. Never thought I'd see someone so passionate about games in this age like you (I don't mean any disrespect here). I'm glad that I discovered this channel because your contents are truly amazing, yet so simple and charming to watch. I wish you gain even more recognition in the future and become a popular figure in the gaming community.

[@pdraggy]

And with a name like Starflight you know your epic games! Cheers bud!

[@beau-urns]

I don’t think it’s a disrespectful thing to say. To be honest gaming wasn’t mainstream until the 90s, and even then not REALLY mainstream until the 2000s. I’m in my 30s and when I was young kids still got bullied for playing video games. People in their 50s or above are likely to have been raised and even young adults when games were irrelevant in the mainstream. People in their middle age or above would need to discover gaming when they weren’t children anymore, so it’s less common (FAR less common) that they game nowadays.

[@pdraggy]

@@beau-urns I was lucky enough to be raised by a nerd lol

[@vermonlloren596]

I want to be like her. even at age like that still have a heart to play video games.

[@rottenmeatpuppet]

@@vermonlloren596 I feel the same way. I'm almost 40 but I don't see myself quitting gaming anytime soon.

[@mkbb91]

"I regard SMT as my spiritual home in gaming" This is Like one of the truest quotes I ever Heard Thx ma'am am going to use it every time someone asks me about the game.

[@Aznos]

Even this lady knows more about SMT than the "Persona without heart" reviewer. Have fun with the game! I will receive my Fall of Man edition tomorrow morning!

[@hoyhoy852]

She always does very thorough research on games she plays.

[@PomuLeafEveryday]

@@hoyhoy852 Not just thorough research, she actually plays the games

[@takeyourheart1]

Idk why you say “even this lady” though. She’s a gamer with a YT channel who researches and plays and loves these games, of course she knows more than the person who probably never played SMT and only played Persona.

[@vanilla8956]

@@takeyourheart1 The point OP was making is not to judge a book by it's cover. Someone off the street would assume sweet old grandma wouldn't know, and a professional journalist in the industry would. But appearances and labels are deceiving

[@hoyhoy852]

@@PomuLeafEveryday that much is obvious? I'm just saying that she does research beyond that of average gaming youtuber. I was surprised to hear her talk about Yamanaka's background in psychology in Caligula Effect unboxing video, other reviewers I watched never mention Yamanaka and only talk about Satomi who wrote based on Yamanaka's ideas.

[@MajinZero]

"I can report that is a bag, you can put stuff in it." Ma'am you are through and dedicated to your reviews, much respect.

[@HappyConsoleGamer]

Have fun Britta!

[@ichibantsumugi4457]

Johnny , glad to see you here on brittas channel ! I didnt know you of all youtubers i watch would be here. Gotta love her channel !

[@microchipmatt]

John, as a fellow Canadian, you have made me proud. I live your and Brittas channel.

[@mnsohseven]

So happy to see you here, Johnny! Britta’s channel and your channel are my favorites!

[@HotTakeHQ]

Haha there he is! Legendary

[@tr1bes]

I love hearing Britta's English accent. Also getting to know her experience is a welcome endeavor. Love to see from a wise elder is such a good insights.

[@SovereignSoul1717]

Massive fan of SMT and now a massive fan of your content. Love how you made a mostly souless type of content (unboxing videos) have so much personality. My curiosity about the product was quickly overshadowed by a new curiosity about your experiences with these games. Great video.

[@vorpal22]

I really appreciated the time and love that Food4Dogs put into this unboxing video! Usually unboxing videos are a frantic, fast-paced flashing of all of the content in the box, but this video really showed the passion that she has for the series and the appreciation that she has for the game. One of the best unboxing videos I've ever seen and to hear how much she loves SMT like I do just made my day.

[@optimuscries9869]

Do you think she would enjoy the story and the gameplay of “Persona 2: Innocent Sin?” If she can grind through a game like SMT: Strange Journey Redux and Devil Survivor then I think it’s possible she’d enjoy the P2 duology. Persona 2 IS & EP are my favorite SMT games out of all mainline and spin-offs and I wish others would give them a chance.

[@SovereignSoul1717]

@@optimuscries9869 As someone who has also beaten Strange Journey before, I'd say if you beat that you can will power your way through anything really, even Devil Survivor (which was the most patience requiring video-game I've ever beaten).

[@jesselenzrokobauer7042]

Hi. I’m a 49 years old gamer girl just like you - and I really like your channel. This is such a beautiful box and I was happy you showed us the pages in book and not just flipping through like the most people do. Here in Germany this edition is impossible to buy. The are a few but they cost about 400€. So thank you for showing us everything. - The connection you mentioned- I had the same feeling when I played persona 4 golden on the Ps Vita for the first time. It was like I’m getting sucked inside this game and got part of it. I never had that strange feeling in any other title again - not even in my favorite game in the whole world I’m playing for years. I preordered Shin Megami Tensei V and it came right in time- and I love it. And the soundtrack is from another world. See you in your next video - until than have fun with SMT.

[@vorpal22]

Hey! I'm a 44 year old gamer gay boy who has been gaming since I was five and my parents bought me a Commodore 64... always good to meet older gamers, since it seems like we are overlooked much of the time. My first SMT game was IV, and when I stepped out of the tower in Tokyo and the Tokyo theme started playing, it completely blew my mind, and I have been a massive ATLUS junkie since. Ugh... I'm so sorry to hear the Fall of Man edition of SMTV is so expensive for you... I managed to get one during the second round of availability in the US by just clicking refresh at exactly the right time. By the time I was done the purchase, it was sold out. I would be utterly devastated not to have this in the limited edition. I am so hopeless... I absolutely adore ATLUS' Etrian Odyssey series, and when Persona Q was announced, I bought a PS Vita just to play P3P and P4G in preparation since I was so excited that I would watch the trailer dozens of times a day, which is what got me into Persona. I hope both you and Food4Dogs are enjoying SMTV as much as I am... it is incredible. I think if the momentum keeps up, it might just be my new favourite game of all time, which says a lot as I have played a few thousand games in my life.

[@jesselenzrokobauer7042]

@@vorpal22 hey. Nice to meet you here. You were lucky with your purchase. Congrats. The same way i managed to preorder a steam deck. I can’t wait for it to arrive but sadly the release is delayed. I never tried the Etrian odyssey series and i got into Persona completely different. I’ve been at gamestop and i saw Persona 4 Golden. I never heard of it but in sone way i stared at the cover and i felt so much attracted that i bought it. It was the release day and it was a new full price game. When i played it for the first time it blew me away. The second game this feeling happened was in The Division (part1). I fell completely into the Division world like i was living there and played it for years. I enjoy SMeg Tensei V and I’m playing it every day.

[@vorpal22]

@@jesselenzrokobauer7042 Oh, I hear you. I literally don't know what I would have done without this collector's edition except stew and be utterly miserable. I also bought the digital download deluxe edition so I could start playing on release day. I'm pretty much around the halfway point now, I think, and it is AMAZING. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Etrian Odyssey is a great series, but it definitely has niche appeal. If you liked Strange Journey / Redux, you will probably like Etrian Odyssey. I recommend starting with Millennium Girl (the remake of the first one). Persona 4 G is my favourite mainline Persona game (Persona Q is probably my favourite). P4G has the best mix of characters, dungeons, and story to make it awesome. I preferred the P3P characters and the P5 mechanics, but P4G hits the sweet spot in all categories. Never played nor heard of the Division. I'm going to have to check it out, now, because you, good sir, clearly have spectacular tastes.

[@nathanielzuranski]

17:12 I love the way you put that, "to enjoy completion." In the West, "to beat the game" is such a common phrase thrown around that hearing it how you put it really changed my outlook towards video games. The way you've put it gives it much more of a meaning than simply "beating" it. Take care, stumbling upon your channel was truly a blessing.

[@Food4Dogs]

Thanks, nathaniel. I've never been fond of the phrase "to beat a game". Not many people have actually spotted that. 😃👍

[@Jimbo-hw2rr]

I have waited 8 years for this game and I can say it lives up to all the hype. Much thanks to Atlus. The OST in this game is absolutely sublime, this alone makes it worth the money never mind the gameplay, fluid gameplay for a Switch game, interesting story and character depth.

[@Food4Dogs]

The OST really is godly.

[@sarges1712]

man, I've been waiting for this game since the PS3 launched and it was rumored/said SMTV was in development for. Turns out, I guess they were working on Persona 5 XD

[@JackgarPrime]

@@Food4Dogs Or perhaps Demonly!

[@actremix]

Tennozu is amazing.

[@eluvianlegion4910]

@@Food4Dogs As soon as I played the game the OST was instantly my favourite music of 2021, let alone in videogames :) You have amazing taste. Speaking of which, where did you source that absolutely sublime orchestal version of SMT IV Tokyo? I can't find it anywhere.

[@TheSinlessAssassin]

Makes me happy to see more and more elderly folk coming out as gamers. I have massive respect for you and Grandma Shirley for taking pride in your passions.

[@angel__king]

I love seeing someone that’s older enjoying things that are more uncommon. A lot of older people don’t understand gaming so it’s really refreshing to see this. Also hope you enjoy SMT V I know I am :D

[@threepwood0007]

this is easily one of the greatest channels out there. what a way to end the evening with a nice unboxing of a classic franchise by someone who really cares

[@RetroGameStream]

Hearing your earnestness talking about games you love is the biggest advertisement that can be shown to me. Not saying you're advertising per say obviously, I just love your enthusiasm.

[@authormichellefranklin]

I absolutely love this. As a woman in the middle of life who has been playing games since I was 4, finding this channel and seeing your passion is so nourishing

[@hunterdaniels314]

I think you've convinced me to give this game, and the franchise as a whole, a try! You made the whole sound so fascinating

[@Cadiangrunt99]

You are in for a heck of a wild ride enjoy and don't forget Digital Devil Saga 1 and 2 >.> my entry point into it.

[@otterbeans]

Lilith is probably my favorite demon, design-wise. She just looks so rad, and it fits the mythology so well. Just reached Tokyo Tower myself, and I'm having a blast!

[@Food4Dogs]

Nice to hear someone else appreciates Lilith! 😀

[@rvfiasco]

For being one small piece of map it lasts HOURS!! lol

[@hyakky9945]

@@rvfiasco I spent 8 hour in the first area of the game and it was a blast

[@theLikou1]

She is also totally not David Bowie and that is awesome.

[@laingadaing]

Running into you at a LAN party would literally make my year. You're a gem in the community.

[@KoAkaiTengami]

Honestly, I think it would be lovely to watch you play through this game. You got such a wonderful viewpoint on the series and it would be really magical to experience it with you.

[@rodrigo.lamadrid]

It's so cool to see there are fans of this series all over the world and of all ages! I enjoyed watching you sharing your passion for this series a lot and can totally relate! SMT is one of my favorite video game series alongside Tales of. Devil Survivor 2 is one of my favorite titles, so cool that you have both editions! 😊 Greetings from Mexico!

[@compacta_d]

My SMT journey started just last year. 3DS is still my favorite console of all time. Throughout the lifetime I heard so much about SMT IV. During the last year I needed to...keep busy to say the least. I decided to pick up an rpg, typically not my style, and remembered the game. Absolutely LOVED it. Finished it this year. Picked up all the 3DS titles out of FOMO and rising prices. I was playing Nocturne remake, and wanted to get further before V came out, but here we are. I'm probably further in V than III at this point already. Hands down the best rpg series I've played. Great video! I love hearing the stories, and wanted to share mine!

[@vorpal22]

Yessss! 3DS is my favourite console of all time, too... I have three 3DSes because my DS / 3DS library is so big that I would be utterly devastated if, for whatever reason, I couldn't play those games again. The only reason I got into SMT and Etrian Odyssey was because the sales clerk at GameStop asked me if I wanted to preorder SMTIV and Etrian Odyssey IV, and I said, "Why yes... yes, I do!" without even knowing what I was in for, and was totally hooked. Same boat as you... was playing Nocturne (and Shadowverse, which is another great Switch game - like Pokémon with an actual challenge and a plot and characters), and wanted to finish them both before SMTV, but still have a long way to go and there is no way I'm putting down SMTV until it's done.

[@SachiMonster]

I was able to design and produce the Premium Edition you have and always happy to hear fan reaction of our goods! Thank you for sharing and I hope you enjoy the game!

[@nerc1446]

I am really happy that someone like you has such a great interest in such a niche franchise as Shin Megami Tensei. Hope you enjoy your game!

[@gameguy5698]

This is the sweetest video I've watched in years. Im glad I found it.

[@salsamonkey65]

I love this series, and I am ecstatic that we have such a perfect opportunity for new players to get into the series with the new game. I am having a blast so far!

[@Xiao.mimi801]

It's lovely to hear your love and passion for gaming! I hope to be just like you that when i grow old, i,'ll still keep that same passion for gaming! Enjoy the game! I know i am currently.

[@quicksilver446]

I hope one day I'm as cool of a gamer as you are. Love hearing about your experience with the series!

[@kingRichardSteve]

Not meaning it as any sort of disrespect but tremendous amounts of RESPECT, I do hope to live to your age and still be a gamer like I am today. Gaming has always been therapeutic to me and brings me joy ever since I started as a little boy, now a 30y grown adult. I do believe there is something magical when we enter a virtual world that can create reactions, emotions, and even stimulate our imagination. You're so inspiring and knowledgeable, and an amazing contributor to the gaming community!

[@danasantos6949]

Just stumbled upon your channel and i found your videos extremely relaxing, this upload came out as i ended my shift at work and I really needed some relaxing hahsh thanksss

[@who2785]

Rewatching this video of yours while waiting for SMTVV to download. Your narration and the whole showcase makes me even more hyped than I was already 😭💓

[@Galeforce017]

Hoo boy, this video fills me with all kinds of good feelings. I hope I can be so consistently creative and passionate when I'm older.

[@stainless5708]

Discovered your channel yesterday, and I wish I could give you a big HUG! You are showing the world that gaming is for ANY age, and I love that. You are brilliant, and you now have a new South African fan!

[@Krakenclub]

Food4Dogs is still the best, most wholesome content that the world needs more of! I really hope you're having fun with SMTV! 😃 - An old friend from NZGamer forum.

[@Food4Dogs]

Hey! 🙋 What was your handle back then ..?

[@drumtap2792]

Every time I'm reminded that they never released SMT IV in PAL regions, I throw a little internal tantrum. I wonder if they'll ever do a remake one day so I can complete my physical collection... Wonderful video as always, it's so nice to see people talk about their love for this series and even more so with your natural eloquence and enthusiasm. Can't wait to hear what you think of the new game. 😊

[@GinraiPrime666]

As someone in the UK I'm at the point where I'll just import the US version just so I have a physical copy of IV. It would be cool if we do get some kind of collection down the line for the 3DS games on the Switch or something similar but we'll have to see what happens.

[@thebritish910]

What a wonderful experience to watch; your delivery and communication is a joy. Thank you so much for doing what you do and how you do it. Much luurve and respect to you in this community.

[@checkermaniac]

As someone who got into SMT through Raidou Kuzunoha and Digital Devil Saga, it makes me so happy to hear them mentioned and praised by others! Thank you so much for the lovely unboxing, hope you enjoy SMTV!! ^^

[@arturyeon]

Dear Britta, I am sure I speak for a lot of us when I say that I really enjoy the format of your unboxing videos. I don't usually watch any unboxings, but the way you share your wonder and excitement as well as your history with these games and general life experiences is very soothing and informative. As teenagers and young adults, we look to mentors as people who can give us a broader perspective on all things in life, but due to the stark division between generations when it comes to video games, we rarely get that for our preferred medium. I also think that divide is one of the reasons why games (especially certain genres outside of the RPG) still don't take full advantage of their narrative possibilities and shy away from telling the kind of speculative and dark stories that Atlus tells with great sucess. I loved listening to you talk about the SMT franchise and I wish you the utmost fun with SMT V. After giving my Switch to my younger brother so he could play it first, I am already regretting that decision. Please do come back and tell us about your experience! Best wishes from Germany.

[@frida.11]

I'm so glad to see you're doing well, and I just wanted to say I'm so sorry that you had any hate directed towards you. Gaming for me has always been about escapism and the experience that gaming can provide and I'm glad to see you enjoying it to its fullest.

[@RayWhitfield92]

Idk how anyone can hate this woman what is going through thier minds...

[@SpyderRyder3600]

Such a wholesome and honestly informative unboxing video, absolutely admire your collection and knowledge, as someone who just started dabbling into the Shin Megami Tensei series this year. I ordered the steelbook edition of SMT V, myself, but it won't be reaching me until next week thanks to screwy supply chains. Living vicariously through other people's excitement for now lmaooo

[@iron_recluse]

Considering how close this game series is to you I decided to buy the steel book edition last night at GameStop. My 1st Shin Megami game- You definitely hyped this up for me lol Going to start playing now 😬

[@hyakky9945]

I hope you enjoy it

[@susantuna3434]

hope you enjoy it and give a try to the other ones also

[@ammygamer]

SMT titles have a very distinct atmosphere and tones, I haven't yet found anything quite like them in all my years playing. Have fun!

[@austinwoods466]

Making these videos is very brave. I really enjoy them. Would love to see some let's plays. I'm sure you'd be a hit with chat.

[@mikelsempiter7433]

I love how much it shows your passion for the franchise, I have only played Persona games but I'll give SMT: Deep Strange Journey a go, keep up the great content!

[@CC_Reads]

its on the 3DS store

[@mikelsempiter7433]

@@CC_Reads yeap, just got it, A friend of mine had it!

[@Anonymous-ld7je]

I think you'll love SMT. I started with SMT, which lead me to play Persona 5, which was great.

[@Hunter4day]

Loving the music you choose!! thank you again!

[@Botruc]

Thank you for this unboxing! I really like the cover art. I like their usage of primary colors, it looks cool!

[@ShiverMeTingles]

You honestly make me so proud to be a Kiwi! So glad I found your channel, I really hope to see you Twitch streaming one day! 💙

[@Food4Dogs]

Sorry, but no - I did check out Twitch, but it's just not my scene. 😃

[@kimmik3964]

I just noticed that your BGM is a violin cover of SMT IV Overworld OST. very nice!

[@Food4Dogs]

Yes! A lot of people commented about that. It is in fact part of the SMT5 OST.

[@kimmik3964]

@@Food4Dogs oh i see. I don't have a Switch yet so I can't play SMT V. Maybe in 3 years :')

[@Food4Dogs]

I wish you all the best that maybe it'll be sooner. Or else SMT comes to other platforms too.

[@kingviper4863]

This video is so wholesome, absolutely love it keep doing what you're doing!

[@NextSummon]

It's here! Been waiting for this video to see what it's like because I love your review style 🌟

[@catplantASMR]

SMTV is amazing. I just found your channel and am impressed with your video game collection, you're my inspiration :)

[@Food4Dogs]

Thank you and welcome!

[@Aurora_Celeste_ASMR]

The Digital Devil Saga games are my absolute favorite games, I also was totally blown away when I first ran into them. I'm always so happy when they get some recognition lol!

[@patriciaparker6585]

OMG…. I just discovered your channel. I am an 80 year old female gamer with an Xbox S console. What a thrill to find a kindred soul. I am looking forward to seeing all your videos.

[@Food4Dogs]

Hi Patricia and welcome. 😀 Be sure to let me know what you're playing on your Xbox.

[@seeanthonyn]

Im amazed at your love of games. I personally havent played Shin Megami Tensei but have been curious. Your energy and passion is contagious and I will likely try SMT V. Please keep doing these videos! And I hope you enjoy the latest one

[@StayHungry41]

100k Subscribers! Congratulations!

[@Food4Dogs]

Thank you.

[@DaemionBlackFire]

You deserve way more views with the content you're putting out! I never imagined I'd see someone your age speaking so eloquently, brilliantly, and lovingly about the RPGs I love. You give me hope there's a positive future for me. Bravo! I hope you continue to enjoy shin megami tensei and gaming for years to come!

[@allot5530]

You have to be one of the most Wholesome channel on this site

[@OrangeLightning]

Hope you're enjoying the game, I'm about 10 hours in and I'm blown away so far. Easily best OST of 2021 too. Cu Chulainn's name is pronounced "Ku-Kullan" by the way, he's an important figure in Irish folklore along with Fionn mac Cumhaill, who is also in SMT 5. As an SMT fan from Ireland I was so happy when Atlus revealed him. It's so cool to see my country's mythology referenced in one of my favourite video game series. Even their attacks are references to their stories.

[@Food4Dogs]

Another Celtic subscriber told me the pronunciation is actually "Ku-Kyullan", with a "yu" sound in there .. ?

[@OrangeLightning]

@@Food4Dogs Hmm that doesn't seem right, generally in the Irish language "Ch" makes a very harsh "K" pronunciation. It could just be in their accent though, as different parts of Ireland have different accents.

[@ggqq6012]

@@Food4Dogs hey I'm Irish myself and we were told it's ku-kullan so it might be different in different places

[@DextrousJOE]

One of the best unboxings ever, just the deep dive into game facts and all just awesome.

[@Food4Dogs]

Thank you.

[@newton_lod]

Im so hyped for you playing this one! It's my favorite series 🥰

[@danielwalace4468]

It is a weekly delight for me to watch your videos. Thank you very much for that! Sending some love from Brazil!

[@markkoehr5003]

I got into Megami Tensei relatively recently with Persona 5. I have fallen in love with it ever since. I have been slowly working my way through their backlog ever since. Of course for some games that is easier to do than others. I hope Atlus makes their older games more easily available. Especially those that were unfortunately never released outside of Japan. I want to play all they have to offer.

[@ammygamer]

Hey glad to hear you are going through a journey! SMT is a really unique series, even among so many jrpg titles to this day... it is very easy to distinguish them from other titles. Persona 5 is a really great entry point to ATLUS in general imo, and it's nice to backtrack from there and learn how many ideas from now popular games where slowly introduced over time. Hope you are having fun!

[@Dsouls9]

listening to you talk passionately about video games adds a lot positivity to my day, you're such a treasure, I hope you know that.

[@Food4Dogs]

Thank you, I really appreciate all the kind, supportive comments!

[@CrownlessKing89]

It's wonderful seeing someone older than myself with such a deep passion for videogames! I too never plan to stop.

[@ManuelP2nd]

I just discovered you today been listening to your videos while cleaning your love of games brings me so much joy. Btw it's over 4 years snice my grandmother has moved on u give me that same tranquility I used to get being in her presence I appreciate you so much for that thank you

[@sowmindful1501]

I’ve never played any of these, I’ve been living under a rock! You’ve inspired me to give them a go.

[@CrossingRover]

I hope you enjoy it, so far this is easily the best starting point for someone new to the series. Don't be afraid to play on casual mode if normal proves too punishing. You can change the difficulty during the game.

[@Food4Dogs]

Yes! I was amazed to see how flexibly you can change the difficulty. Great move to make it accessible to so many.

[@sowmindful1501]

@@CrossingRover Thank you! That’s a useful tip!

[@kawaiikitty4569]

I’ve never played any of these either, I’m definitely going to try it out.

[@Ausar0]

@@CrossingRover REAL gamers play exclusively on hard mode. 😤😤😤 nah, but I would heavily recommend trying to stick to at least normal difficulty. This is a very difficult game, but I personally feel like playing on at least normal difficulty really gives you the full experience. Death is a part of SMT that any player will relate to. I'm not saying it's impossible to die on casual or anything, but normal really gives that extra incentive to actually learn the mechanics while simultaneously not being TOO frustrating like hard mode.

[@filipposponton6181]

Watching this review was more educational and entertaining than any other videos made by other reviewers. Loved that you talked about the other main-line games and spinoffs and incite playing them. Keep up the great work

[@jonathany6359]

This was an absolutely lovely unboxing and review of all the materials, as well as the other games that you have in the series. I cannot wait to hear more of your thoughts on the latest entry and the series overall. Your narration and production are just fantastic. Please be well there in NZ!

[@merryville11]

Wow, I was recommended this video by KZbin and what a treat! Your love for these games reminded me of my love for them!

[@ammygamer]

I'm so so very glad to have discovered your channel. Your thoughtfulness and calmness are very refreshing within the game industry, and a new pair of eyes without the bias that usually comes with being too long involved with something is very welcomed. I'm a big fan of the SMT series myself, ang I hope you will love this one as much as I do. If you think it is at all doable, I would be thrilled to hear your thoughts on this title at a later date. Take your time (not something I think I need to say at all, as an avid rpg player I think you understand that by heart by now hahaha), and most importantly, have fun darling!

[@spellfire2098]

just found you randomly and its great to hear how much you enjoy these games they are some of my favs and always makes me happy when others like em too

[@gaulindidier5995]

Always coming in with the great tastes!

[@rain1717]

I really enjoyed hearing more about the series from you. I've mostly only played the Persona games, so I don't have a whole lot of experience with SMT, but hearing about how much you enjoyed them makes me more excited to try them out!

[@RubyInferno]

I've been a gamer since I was a young boy, playing PacMan on my dad's Commodore 64 - which was a sight to behold back in the day. I am now 30 and a hardcore gamer to this day - I find your channel incredibly inspiring & cool. I have never seen a channel quite like yours, you're AWESOME!!

[@brunadepaula_jp]

I loved the way your video has brief pauses, and the usage of music on them is just perfect! It really adds something extra to the atmosphere XD

[@booksinbed]

Great unboxing and discussion, I really enjoyed it! I was lucky enough to get the steelbook edition and feel very satisfied with it, but I sure do like that printed demon compendium in the special edition. I also feel that Matrix-level connection to SMT. For me it started with SMT IV and solidified, like you, with the Digital Devil Saga. I found the character of Argilla and her internal conflict over the circumstances she’s faced with to be really special. Now I’m chipping away at Nocturne and wondering if I should try to finish it first, or play it and V at the same time. What a lovely dilemma! I hope this new entry introduces loads of players into the series. Hope you’re having a blast playing!

[@Food4Dogs]

I'm really hoping this might prove a break-through for the SMT franchise!

[@IrieIslandGaming]

Where did you find the steel book edition?

[@booksinbed]

@@IrieIslandGaming I ordered it online from Gamestop in the US three or four days ago.

[@brennanc2723]

I found you today, and you are just wonderful to listen to. I look forward to being a part of your video game journey. Your love of this art is so much fun to participate in.

[@Aldo_R]

Ma'am, since you mentioned Xenoblade Chronicles, my heart belongs to you forever. Thank you for the unboxing, and for explain to all the "experts in gaming" out there what is SMT, too. Keep playing!

[@jflamen]

I love the care you take with showing everything. It really makes the unboxing a treat to watch!

[@basilchie4]

I'm so excited for my copy to come in the mail. I loved 4 and it looks so good!!

[@bowdenproductions]

I just started playing SMT this week and was watching some videos to understand it a bit better and this absolute gem of a video ends up on my feed. I love this video very much! ❤️

[@Food4Dogs]

Thank you, and welcome!

[@ionvash]

This is beyond surreal and wholesome, I feel like I'm watching my own mother (were she a gamer herself) talk about video games. The internet can still be a cool place sometimes... I hope you like the game Ma'am! I'll have to wait for a potential release on another platform to play it though, since I don't own a Switch.

[@ernestt8398]

Awwwww yessss I need me more SMT youtubers so it's so refreshing to see more people talk about it. I especially like how detailed your commentary is; your passion for the series really stands out!

[@unstoppableExodia]

I love the earnestness of how this lady collects to play these games and is so deep into the lore and the content of them. Good work securing a copy of SMT premium edition, Atlus really went out of their way to ensure it lives up to the limited edition tag

[@plasticmonk]

I'm really glad you love this series as much as I do and many others in this world!!! Hearing you so passionate about this series really made me smile the entire time!!

[@AlexKostruk]

I really love SMT 4 overworld's theme, always brings me to tears, especially in violin version.

[@kinsshivalesky3750]

You're the only unboxing channel I've ever watched because I love your passion for something we both share! You bring an air of something that's calm, but you can tell how much that if you allow that one person to do it - won't stop going at it. I'm probably gonna binge your videos later tonight - probably look at your Xenoblade Chronicles one since that's one of my favorite games of all time!

[@Legsman258]

I really wanted the special edition but it sold out so fast here in the US! The day preorders started, people started listing their preordered special editions on eBay etc for huge markups. 🙄 I’ll definitely miss having that book and the soundtrack on CD for my car, but oh well. I totally know what you mean when you said you had an instant connection with SMT games - I experienced that as well. It is awesome to see your passion for these games!!

[@jackson3475]

You sound so chill, it's incredibly relaxing to hear someone talk about what they like with a super approachable tone.

[@wonderguardstalker]

Greatly enjoying the game currently, I only got into the series with IV but got to go back and play the others afterwards. Absolutely love hearing yer perspective on it all!

[@aithathlilitialatis]

Wow! i came expecting an unboxing and i almost got a full retrospective. Great video!!! I haven't played many SMT games, but i love the ones that i played. Now i'm really exited for SMT V, can't wait to play it!

[@danielostrowski856]

I’ve never played any SMT or Persona (bar the first hour of Record Breakers, prompted by your posts about 3DS eShop sales!) so I’m not picking this up right away, but I’m definitely very interested. Especially since while people usually say that SMT is light on story, I’ve heard good things about the story and atmosphere of this one.

[@Food4Dogs]

SMT is what is often referred to as "environmental storytelling" (the Souls games do that as well) - the story comes together through the world and its atmosphere, inhabitants, lore etc.

[@markbowen6041]

This is close to my situation too, Daniel. I did however play Persona 5 and loved it. I have bought SMT V but I'm thinking I want to go back and play the previous games first.

[@Lexpionage]

@@markbowen6041 im only about 6 hours or so in but i think its a pretty solid introduction to the series, but if youd like, SMTIV/Apocolypse are pretty good intro games as well!

[@DPedroBoh]

Smt 4 on the 3ds is very acessible nowadays, so is persona 4, my favourite persona game. I highly recommend both.

[@fukou_da]

The games being light on story is a plus for many people including myself

[@Dionysus2456]

Hope you’re enjoying SMT V! I’m a longtime SMT fan as well (though much younger than you!) and absolutely loving the game!! Very impressive content. Keep it up!

[@gyrados78]

Yesss, I'm curious about the SMT series after playing Persona 5 so I appreciate you making a video about this!

[@alastormedial]

I'm in the same boat, played Persona 4 & 5 and am curious, but I've heard it's a lot more hardcore... I believe Tokyo Mirage Sessions is a halfway point between the two series, might give that a go first!

[@blueberrysmoke447]

@@alastormedial I am currently playing Tokyo Mirage Sessions and I have to report that it is really fun. Combat is smooth and flashy, I really enjoy it. The story is pretty generic though, nothing to write home about.

[@Food4Dogs]

TMS is great too, I love it. Don't be put off by "hardcore" merchants. This one is so much more welcoming and accessible. And there's not only a Casual mode, but (as DLC) also a Safety mode. Nothing wrong with cruising safely while you get a grasp of the lie of the land. I'll guarantee you'll go back and play on another difficulty setting quite soon.

[@gyrados78]

@@alastormedial I've also heard the series is more challenging than many other jrpgs, but I made it through Final Fantasy IV DS once so I think it should be OK. And Food4Dogs says this new game has a difficulty setting like Persona 5 so we don't have to make it much harder for ourselves than what we want to 😁 I haven't played Tokyo Mirage Sessions but if you think that could be a good middle ground I say go for it!

[@gyrados78]

@@Food4Dogs It's really good to know about the difficulty setting. Sometimes you want to focus more on the story, fun gameplay and adventure rather than challenge yourself with something very difficult so I'm glad to see more modern jrpgs have that feature, kind of like an accessability option for less experienced players. I'll have to think about this one and all the options on 3DS - a thing I'd like to do going forward into 2022 is play more 3DS games again so I'm a little spoiled for choice here 😊

[@datavalisofficial8730]

I love her accent omg, if you end up reading this, cheers from brazil, me and my sister absolutely love you !

[@Mark_of_Tread]

I see that Guinness glass, respect!

[@Food4Dogs]

Haha .. yea, that's PoodlePa's. My beer drinking days are loooong over ...

[@dustymango1]

I came across this video on accident, but was not disappointed, I never really seen someone older be so invested in games and SMT it's really cool and interesting, I learned a lot from this video about SMT and makes me want to try the series out. Keep up the great content!

[@talesofsory3452]

I ordered the normal edition and can't wait to play it. Still remember how i got pawned so easily by matador on SMT Nocturne.

[@stuckathome9447]

Just want to say that your voice is soothing and I really enjoyed listening to you talk about SMT, especially some of the background/history. This is what I look for in my entertainment/escapism, passion for the game itself instead of politics and other agenda. Thank you!

[@EphiamOricuna]

This is awesome! I seriously hope I can get my hands on SMT5 in the future, because it looks absolutely INCREDIBLE and I'm pulled into every SMT game I play.

[@Anonymous-ld7je]

I played through the first area (about 8ish hours), and I have to say the game is amazing so far.

[@Flailmorpho]

I just found this video randomly and I am so incredibly happy I did because you are an absolute delight. Watching you talk about my fav series just is amazing. I'd love to watch you play an SMT game and just chat with you about the series