Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army

Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army

June 19, 2025

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Critic Reviews (36)

Adrián Fuentes Generación Xbox Jun 2025
84.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

85.0

"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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Alexander Wilson Qualbert.com Jun 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

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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Alfonso Cánovas Areajugones Jun 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

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 …"

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Andrew Thornton Hey Poor Player Jun 2025
70.0 /100

"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 …"

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Antonello Bello Everyeye.it Jun 2025
75.0 /100

"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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Benjamin Bell Netto’s Game Room Jun 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

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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César Salcedo GamerFocus Jun 2025
82.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

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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Coller Entragian Cubed3 Jun 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

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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Cullen Black Nintendo Insider Jun 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

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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Danilo Dellafrana The Games Machine Jun 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

76.0

Story

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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Edie W-K Checkpoint Gaming Jun 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

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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Gareth Newnham Impulsegamer Jun 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"A bright and bombastic remaster of a cult classic that modern SMT fans need to play."

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Garri Bagdasarov PlayStation Universe Jun 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

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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Joel Gralton ani-game.com Jun 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

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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Leo Faierman Screen Rant Jun 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

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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Lina Elias Cubed3 Jun 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

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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Lucas White Shacknews Jun 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

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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Matt Gosper Stevivor Jun 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

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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Matt Sainsbury Digitally Downloaded Jun 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

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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Melanie Zawodniak NintendoWorldReport Jun 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

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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Mitch Vogel Nintendo Life Jun 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

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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Murillo Zerbinatto DualShockers Jun 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

60.0

"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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Nathan Hennessy WellPlayed Jun 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

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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Nic Bunce TheSixthAxis Jun 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

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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Nick Rodriguez GameRant Jun 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

90.0

"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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Nicola Kapron COGconnected Jun 2025
82.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

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 …"

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew Jun 2025
80.0 /100

"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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Robert Ramsey Push Square Jun 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"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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Sam Woods TheGamer Jun 2025
50.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"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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Sebastian Quiroz Atomix Jun 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"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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Shaun Prescott PC Gamer Jun 2025
71.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

48.0

"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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Thiago de Alencar Moura PSX Brasil Jun 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

87.0

"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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Will Silberman Digital Chumps Jun 2025
88.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

50.0

"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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Yasmin Noble MKAU Gaming Jun 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

71.0

"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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Zek Lu RPG Fan Jun 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

76.0

"Everything a fan could want, but maybe not enough to win over newcomers."

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Zubi Khan CGMagazine Jun 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

74.0

"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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