Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army
June 19, 2025
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78.1
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"This Xbox Series version is undoubtedly the best way to play it today: with Spanish text, notable technical improvements, and extra content that justifies a reissue. It&s;s an unexpected but welcome return for fans of the genre and Atlus."
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65.0
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70.0
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90.0
"Raidou Remastered might be one of the top Atlus games and a main highlight of the Shin Megami Tensei Devil Summoner series. The setting and game design offer a really compelling experience that, honestly, nothing else really comes close to …"
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88.0
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92.0
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84.0
"At a time when Atlus is at its creative peak, with Metaphor: ReFantazio demonstrating its innovative potential and Persona cementing its position as a global franchise, Raidou Remaster arrives at the perfect time. It proves that Atlus&s;s storied catalog is …"
Read original review"RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army may not be a true classic, but it is a very solid action RPG with strong combat and an interesting story. Investigative work may not be a strength, but it gets to …"
Read original review"RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army represents an unmissable opportunity to familiarize yourself with one of the most iconic protagonists of the ATLUS house, who unfortunately did not obtain the fame he deserved in the West. If you …"
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78.0
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72.0
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82.0
"Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is a fun action take on the classic Shin Megami Tensei series. It draws players in with its initial mystery and keeps them coming back for more as they dive deeper into …"
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70.0
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85.0
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75.0
"While the story of Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army may feel far removed from the depth of Shin Megami Tensei&s;s complex plots, or its characters lack the charisma and development of Persona&s;s, its strange twists and pace—chaotic …"
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68.0
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72.0
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64.0
"The remaster’s quality-of-life improvements, like streamlined menus and faster load times, are appreciated, but they can’t fully mask the game’s age. The story, while interesting with its mix of occult conspiracies and historical intrigue, unfolds at a sluggish pace, and …"
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85.0
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70.0
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75.0
"Raidou Remastered is a charming remake of one of ATLUS&s; most experimental PS2. It succeeds in preserving that legacy, even if it holds it back from true greatness."
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78.0
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76.0
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82.0
"RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is the perfect example of how a minor classic should be brought back to life: without distorting its identity, but updating it with intelligence, respect and a healthy dose of courage."
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82.0
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78.0
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64.0
"RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army sets a new standard for remasters by offering more improvements and upgrades than many games that bill themselves as full remakes. As someone who never played the original, it feels like I&s;m …"
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85.0
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65.0
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70.0
"A bright and bombastic remaster of a cult classic that modern SMT fans need to play."
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75.0
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65.0
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80.0
"Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is another solid update to Atlus&s;s long-running Shin Megami Tensei franchise. Raidou Remastered overhauls the combat system for modern players and includes plenty of quality of life upgrades. It&s;s a nice addition …"
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90.0
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87.0
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86.0
"Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is a fascinating, stylish, and refreshingly different take on the Shin Megami Tensei formula. For newcomers like me who missed the original, this remaster is a gift. For returning fans, the updated …"
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78.0
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72.0
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84.0
"Atlus&s; RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is arguably the definitive version of this cult-classic PS2 game."
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75.0
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80.0
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70.0
"Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army not only brings back a classic but reverently improves on it. The updated graphics and voice work create a more in-depth story from the original, and thankfully the Switch 2 can handle …"
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75.0
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85.0
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65.0
"So much like the Frankentitle, we have a Frankenupdate. Neither historically accurate nor boastfully made-over, what we have is… weird! Neat, but weird."
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30.0
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30.0
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30.0
"While Raidou himself is a silent protagonist, he’s still given a lot of character in the way he moves and dresses. I had a great time unpacking the game’s wild story, and knowing that a sequel to this game already …"
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70.0
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65.0
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85.0
"Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is one of the more niche Atlus classics, but the remaster has been well worth the time and effort. There is a dark and culturally interesting heartbeat at the centre of this …"
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60.0
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70.0
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80.0
"Overworld exploration and combat have both had their edges sanded down to the point that they&s;re a little too frictionless, and I think some of the magic has been lost as a result. It&s;s a detective game where I never …"
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75.0
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85.0
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70.0
"Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is a wonderful retread of a forgotten classic, smartly polishing up its best parts and modifying its worst parts to make for an overall more enjoyable experience. Though the visuals are just …"
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"RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is the definition of a solid 7 out of 10 game. Everything it sets out to do, it delivers, but in the modest way possible."
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80.0
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75.0
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65.0
"Raidou Remastered is an enjoyable MegaTen curio that needs a few more ideas to give its real-time combat any lasting appeal."
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78.0
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72.0
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84.0
"Raidou Remastered is one of those games that all Persona fans should pick up without question. There are a few too many niggles that hold it back from being perfect, but for many people this could just be one of …"
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90.0
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"RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is a fantastic revamping of the 2006 classic, putting it in conversation with contemporary ARPGs."
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78.0
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84.0
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76.0
"All in all, RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is an enjoyable update to an already compelling game. Some of the bells and whistles are irritating and the fusion system could be better. But I heartily recommend it …"
Read original review"If you missed Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army when it originally released on PlayStation 2, this remaster should prove to be a treat. Featuring a revamped combat system, full voice acting, and more, Raidou Remastered: The Mystery …"
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"Raidou Remastered gives one of Atlus&s; most experimental PS2 outings a deserved second chance. Better described as a remake, a huge list of improvements, including a superbly reworked combat system, make this a must-try for the developer&s;s modern audience. Raidou …"
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"Its compelling early story beats can’t save it from its repetitive battle system and lack of meaningful connections, and I came away from my experience feeling like this was a rare miss for a company that is usually so consistent. …"
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70.0
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"Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. the Soulless Army is a game that, sadly, was forgotten by many. Thankfully, Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is a great way to bring back this hidden gem from the PlayStation 2. …"
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"Raidou Remastered isn&s;t the best Shin Megami Tensei game on PC, but its live-action take on a familiar turn-based combat system is as fun as it is fascinating."
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92.0
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88.0
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"RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is an excellent remaster of one of the best forgotten PS2 classics and one of the brightest gems in Atlus&s; catalog. The gameplay, visuals, and quality of life improvements elevate the game …"
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"ATLUS has outdone itself with RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army. Middling story and wonky camera angles aside, it hits the sweet spot of monster taming and action combat without compromising on the complexities that make JRPGs captivating. …"
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"RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army may be more appreciated by fans of the original PlayStation 2 title, but for me, there wasn’t enough thrill in the detective work or in fighting to stand up to the modern-era …"
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"Everything a fan could want, but maybe not enough to win over newcomers."
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"RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is not only a mouthful to say out loud, but it&a;#039;s also a remaster packed with meaningful quality-of-life"
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