Digital Devil Saga 3?

[massaker]

This is the best spin-off of Shin Megami Tensei. They should make a third one.

Should they continue this franchise or not?

[Kenji]

Digital Devil Saga counts as a franchise? I mean, yeah, it's two games, but it feels more like a one-shot to me...

I wouldn't be against another title in that world or following those themes, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

[raiku]

DDS 3 is like mother 4

its not really nessesary

[Gen Eric Gui]

DDS 1 and 2 are more like Disc 1 and 2 of the same game. And 2 wrapped up everything with a nice little bow. There really isn't anywhere for the story to go from there.

So I'll answer like Kenji. A totally new game with similar themes would be cool I guess, but another straight-up DDS game? No.

[kufufu]

No. Two games were enough.

[Ike.]

not at all

[Camanche]

I'm on the same boat that I thought that the 2 did what they were supposed to. But then again, I'd be curious. I guess it depends on the premise and what they do with it. I'm not sure if the ending of 2 left a lot for a sequel to round things off into a trilogy, if you will. I always had fun with the battle system.

[bullman422]

I don't see why there couldn't be another one in the series though I doubt there are any immediate plans for one.

[Ideon]

The first two are hard enough to find. I shant shell out another buck for a third:exclaim:

[FFreak]

DDS 1 and 2 are more like Disc 1 and 2 of the same game. And 2 wrapped up everything with a nice little bow. There really isn't anywhere for the story to go from there.

So I'll answer like Kenji. A totally new game with similar themes would be cool I guess, but another straight-up DDS game? No.

I don't know .hack did a nice job wrapping it up in the first game then comes G.U. I liked G.U. but only because it didn't have the virus core farming.

I still need to get 2 before they make another Digital Devil Saga, sucks not finding the greatness that is SMT until Persona 3.

[OverGAR]

DDS was two game and were enough. But I would like something similar to these ones. A new serie I mean.

[Zacewing]

I'd like to see another game using DDS's gameplay mechanics...

[Nephlabobo]

I would rather see a full fledged SMT game.

[Aizuku]

DDS is one of my favorite SMT games.

I know the story was wrapped up by the end of DDS2, but something in its style would be great.

Maybe some sort of a prequel?
Or something entirely not related, but with similar themes.

[Agilao]

Yeah, I love DDS and the theme of AI and 'God' as a sort of mechanical being. I mean, there is a definite "continuation" with the kids in the flashback in DDS2, so DDS3 could be about the lives of the kids.

[Soushi_Grapple]

I want SMT IV.

Although DDS is my favorite in the sets of games, only right above Persona 2 and 4.

[Blackwing Dragon]

I don't know, it doesn't have to be a "3", but I'd definately like to see more of the darker, edgier and more challenging world of DDS.
With the whole virtual reality \ experimentation concept, you could dabble around. Or take this to another world altogether, where they foolishly repeat the mistake of toying with the virus, yadda yadda.
I mean that's just me being unoriginal off the top of my head. I'm pretty sure Atlus could pull something sexy off...if they wanted to.
Fact is I'm a sucker for DDS, I'd get it right away.

[allie_razakel]

I would rather see a full fledged SMT game.

Seconded.

[Pibbman]

I'm currently playing through DDS1, and I have to say I love how it has a lot of "cutscenes" and pretty good voice acting. cutscenes tend to be on the rare side for SMT games in terms of how many there are in a game. I guess Persona could be considered as having a lot, if you count those scenes where they talk and all.

[Crow T. Robot]

I would rather see a full fledged SMT game.
This.
I can't stress it enough how much I'd love that.

[Soloros]

I actually just started playing through DDS again, and fell right back in love. More than a part 3, I think I would like to see what most other people are saying: A game with similar themes and ideas. If anything, I think that's more likely. I dunno, if it got right down to it I wouldn't be that picky as to how a continuation of DDS would come about, but the most likely thing we're going to see is a Persona-esque revival, especially now that SMT games are gaining popularity and Atlus is really getting big.

[allie_razakel]

Honestly, the game wraps itself nicely.

Adding a DDS3 to it would be like adding FFVII: Dirge of Cerberus into FFVII.

[Clephas]

I think that DDS balanced the best elements of the SMT series with the fascinating storytelling of the best rpg series (I rate DDS up there with Xenogears at its best moments) very well. While I don't wish to see a direct sequel - the story ended thoroughly and I hate prequels - I would love to see Atlus reuse the basic system with a completely new plot.

[Enzeru]

I know this is supporting majour necro-posting, but I would love another Digital Devil game! Maybe they could call it Digital Devil _____, filling in the blank with whatever suits the game, instead of Saga, to seperate itself from the other two games.

[DrJonAngus]

The Mantra system broke my spirit for any more DDS. I maxed out all the Mantras in DDS 1 for everybody, which made me decide to not even touch DDS 2 for a long time. I know maxing out the Mantras was optional, but I found there were quite a few useful skills to be had. The DDS story is finished quite nicely from what I hear anyways. I'll go along with the idea of having a game with similar ideas, minus hunting. I cannot state how much I disliked that aspect. I found hunting unique, but killed the pace of the game when you needed to upgrade skills before progressing. I of course don't mean to rag on DDS because I did enjoy it. Anyways, I think Atlus may have something up their sleeves, like fighting the Embryon team in SMT: Strange Journey possibly, like the Demi-Fiend in DDS.

[Pantaloons]

Yeah, the mantra system was quite the grind but it's not like they couldn't make them take less time and money in a sequel which used a similar system. DDS was amazing. I'd love to see another like it.

[DrJonAngus]

Yeah, the mantra system was quite the grind but it's not like they couldn't make them take less time and money in a sequel which used a similar system.

You raise a very good point there.

[Bright Shadow]

DDS3 would be amazing. Not a true sequel, because the story's done, but an entirely new one with the same engine, battle system, style, atmosphere etc. It would also be nice if they made it just a little bit harder, since with the exception of the optional super bosses the DDS games were a bit on the easy side compared to Nocturne.

It's kind of funny that Atlus insists on gimping the press turn system and giving us inferior battle systems like the ones in P3 and P4 when the one in Nocturne and DDS is clearly perfection. When I hear people saying P3 had a better battle system than Nocturne... I die a little inside. All that's doing is making Atlus think the way they're going is right, when all they've been doing since Nocturne is taking steps backwards. (ok, that's not entirely true since for example P4 isn't worse than P3 but you know what I'm saying).

And that's why we will probably never see something like this. Because apparently people want easy SMTs with gimp battle systems. Sigh.

Edit: Oh and what are you guys talking about? The Mantra system was fine. I for one liked that it was so expensive. I'm against making it cheaper and less of a grind.

[cj iwakura]

A prequel game focusing on the origins of the Cuvier Syndrome could be interesting, if wholly unnecessary.

[Kenji]

If there had to be a DDS3, I'd personally rather look forwards than backwards. I'm a lot more curious about where Seraph goes from the end of DDS2 or, on a lesser note, what happens with the reincarnated Embryon children.

Then again, perhaps it's better that they don't spell these things out.

[LordCha]

I wish... but useless:very_sad:

[Soushi_Grapple]

Id like to see them make it into a series like Devil Summoner-- same atmosphere/gameplay but different stories and/or characters.

[kyokyo]

Loved Digital Devil Saga, hope they continue.

[elf_boobs]

I got lucky and snagged the recent reprint of both of these for christmas this year, but I haven't got a chance to play them yet. Definitely looking forward to it though. Is there DDS media floating around out there anywhere in terms of manga, etc.?

[Soushi_Grapple]

There's always doujinshi. As far as official, the soundtrack and the very rare Serph One-Coin Kotobukiya trading figure may be it.. =( For US stuff, there is a controller sticker that wasn't included with all of the deluxe boxes. I had official trade demos for both games but misplaced them... won't believe how pissed I am about that.

[Foobar]

After finishing DDS2, I don't really see how there could be a sequel to it. It seemed all rather decisive to me.

[MSD]

Ugh. No way. DDS2 wraps up this perfect two-game series really well. I'd hate to see them force a sequel out of it when it just wouldn't fit or feel right.

[vanessakudu]

absolutely nay. :yawn:

[Imahydin]

While I would absolutely love more DDS to play, I have to agree that the story was wrapped up nicely and a continuation really has little place to go.
A prequel could be interesting. Maybe set something up that shows Serph and the original Embryon core group coming together. With that the only issue is that you would have to leave out the demons and things since the Junkyard doesn't really have them until after DDS1 starts. I suppose you could do something of the nature of a prequel in the real world with things leading up to DDS1.

[DarkRPGMaster]

This will never happen...maybe a spiritual successor to it or an alternate reality version of it could occur, but I really don't see it happening.

[Rednal]

There's a certain character (http://megamitensei.wikia.com/wiki/Seraph_(Character)) whose story really wasn't completed at all in Digital Devil Saga 2, so if a third game in the series was created, they could continue to go along with what happened to that person... and maybe a lot like the journey to Nirvana that happened between the first and second games, the place this character ends up isn't quite perfect...

In other words, Seraph, having gone through all that crap at the end of DDS2, has started travelling through the Amala Network, and eventually comes to the discovery that the 'God' she fought is not YHVH, but more of a local deity, and realizes that her task is to support the 'Neutral' alignment by bringing Chaos and Law together. Not that it would ever be so explicit in the game, of course. Considering the whole two-halves-one-whole thing Seraph has going on, I can actually see that happening. As with the previous games, Seraph would get four allies; two from Law, and two from Chaos, and her interactions with them determine the story. Convincing all of them to abandon their factions and join her instead results in a 'True Neutral' ending, as it were, and being convinced instead, though conversation choices and events in the game, would tilt her towards one side... which would be something of a Bad End, since this is a character with a heavy theme of 'balance'. Other variations would, of course, exist, but not *too* many. I mean, we have programming limits, after all. And the ultimate focus of the game is the concept of 'Should we strive for balance whatever the cost, or should we allow one side to rule?', with a side idea on 'Seraph has achieved internal balance and ascended; can she now help everyone else do the same?' The battle system remains effectively the same from the previous versions, with only minor changes from experience to make it flow better. I wouldn't mind an easier check of analysis information. Keep the 'Berserk' forms, of course. And, of course, don't make it too easy. This is the series that had Hito-shura as an Ultimate Boss, and should be more like Nocturne than Persona in terms of difficulty. Challenges are good!


So, yeah. That's about what I'd do. It wouldn't be the simplest thing in the world, but you know, these are the people who created some of the best RPG's in the first place. If they wanted to do it, I bet they could pull it off, and we'd probably love the result.

[Imahydin]

That's a pretty cool idea.
Reminds me in some ways of a fanfic series a friend and I have been writing for SMT Imagine (which I'll post in the Imagine forum sometime).

Personally, I wouldn't mind a Cielo spinoff game lol

[Rednal]

Ahahaha. ^^; Thanks. I actually have a fiction of my own (I hesitate to say "fanfic", since that implies main characters from an existing series and this is more of what I'd do if I could actually make a game, considering it has a system built for it and everything; the most accurate term would probably be 'General SMT Fanfic'), but I'm not really certain if I should post it on this forum or not; if anybody's interested, I will.


But really, I did feel that Seraph never had a totally conclusive ending... everyone else remains in the cycle, but what happens to somebody who actually manages to escape the cycle? Where do they actually go from there (Did Seraph actually escape the entire Amala Network, for example?), and what sort of things might they experience as an ascended being? How does their perspective change when they look back on people who haven't managed what they have, or even better, when they interact with such people? There's a whole bunch of questions to consider, and if they ever made a Digital Devil Saga 3, maybe they could actually try to answer them. This is Megami Tensei, after all, the series that isn't usually afraid to tackle tough questions.

[Imahydin]

The thing with an Imagine fanfic is being an MMO, the characters for the fiction are either of my design or that of someone I know. A few of the NPC's came into use along the way but that's about it as far as pre existing characters go.
I'd be interested to see your fiction. Just gotta find time to read between school and work etc, but hey, I find time to be here so I'm sure I could get to it. lol

Those are good points. Didn't they go with that cat? Which actually bring up more questions and possibilities for where the story could go I suppose.

[Rednal]

The cat makes almost no sense whatsoever.

The closest I can come is that when Seraph ascended, she gained the ability to move back and forth through time, and disguised herself to go watch what had happened to lead to her creation. And, as I recall, Schroedinger/Seraph(?) helped Serph out in DDS2 after he was shot and all... which basically means she was helping before her creation, and if she hadn't helped, maybe Serph would have died there, and she'd never have been created... so, uh, paradox? Or maybe that's a different Seraph from another incarnation of that world in the Amala Network... I dunno. They could definitely answer that in a third game!

[Imahydin]

My theory is that the cat is another being who had achieved the same state of being that Seraph did, and that perhaps that's what everyone is moving towards, just they got there first. So maybe the cat, and now Seraph, watch over people who have the potential for that and try to guide them.

[Imahydin]

I found something that might help the cat make more sense, and something of a more interesting plot point...
Schrödinger follows the Embryon throughout both titles, but his role is not made very apparent until deeper into the second game. He carries two bells around his neck which mirror the Atma on Seraph's forehead. His breed appears to be the Chartreux or possibly a Russian Blue.

Schrödinger is interesting in the fact that he's always there when needed. As such, he has an almost godlike or messianic feel about him; someone who watches over you and helps ensure what is supposed to take place does take place. Early on in DDS2, his most obvious appearance is on the Game Over screen where he is encased in a lotus flower and, seemingly, looks down in disappointment.

Through this it is heavily implied that, simply, he is yet another manifestation of God, or Brahman. When you first face Brahman at the end of the game, the lotus flower also makes an appearance. The goal of Schrödinger is to have Serph somehow reach God and defeat him in battle. The purpose of this is not to kill God, but rather to prove that the will of humankind is strong and thus not deserving of the chaos currently being bestowed upon them on Earth.

Schrödinger is based upon a paradox known as "Schrödinger's Cat" by a man named Erwin Schrödinger that was presented to Albert Einstein. Erwin's contention was as follows: We place a cat in a box we cannot see through. Also set up is a mechanism that we cannot read, but that has a 50% chance of killing the cat and a 50% chance of not killing the cat. Because there is a 50%/50% chance this cat may die, but it is impossible to know, the cat can be considered both living and dead at that stage. The only way we can know the true outcome is by opening the box, at which point its final form will be known.

This is exemplified by the in-game character, largely by the fact that as a manifestation of God he can come and go as he pleases. He is neither living nor dead, but simply is. As such, he can travel between the world of the living and the world of the dead (Nirvana) as necessary.
This was found in the character profiles section at DigitalDevilDB (http://www.digitaldevildb.com/tony/games/digital_devil_saga_2/characters_complete.php).
That cat in question was mentioned in a show I was watching (Flashforward) which made me curious since just earlier in the day I had seen it's name mentioned here. So had to seek it out.

[Rednal]

It doesn't hurt that at the end of the game, Schroedinger turned into Seraph... and I believe it was at this point that Seraph had ascended and become one with God. Which means she (slash he, but Seraph is portrayed as more feminine, so...) was probably talking to herself by that point. Your theory certainly has a fair amount of merit to it, and I can see the sense there. But I'm very curious about the bells... as they do indeed resemble Seraph's 'Clarion' brand, FAR too closely for that to be a coincidence. I suppose that could be a hint that Seraph is going to ascend, but that doesn't seem to quite fit. I think it may be more likely that Schroedinger is another ascended being, rather than a manifestation of God, and perhaps the 'Clarion' mark is a symbol for ascended beings. Which could certainly be a plot point for DDS3; characters who manage to ascend get that mark, or a similar one, to signify things.

Unless, of course, God was guiding Serph and Sera to become Seraph in the first place... perhaps he WANTED to test humankind in this way, and Schroedinger was the messenger he sent to guide them?

[Imahydin]

Another theory I've developed in my head is that based on Schrodinger's Cat being said to be dead and alive at the same time, implying multiple path lines that exist in the same instant, perhaps Schrodinger is indeed a version of Seraph from another possibility stream. Since gaining transcendence they decided to try to set as many of the possibility streams as possible on the same path to create more beings like themselves. Or something of that nature. This is also something of a culmination of the theories we have going above.

[Rednal]

Of course, this assumes that time is a loop for the Amala Network, so the same events can be expected to not only occur, but reoccur... Which I'm not sure I'd totally agree with, given the nature of the Conception in Nocturne and the whole idea of choosing a 'Reason' (or not) to recreate the world by. So Seraph may be more unique being than somebody who there are repatedly being copies of... and that suggests Schroedinger as a seperate being who just took Seraph's form for a little bit, maybe for the lulz. It would be interesting to see these points addressed in DDS3, so we could actually get the official answers.

[Imahydin]

I thought it was more Seraph's form changed to match Schrodinger. except like the different colored ear was on the other side or something? I can't recall exactly, it's been a while since I played. I just know my general impression was that Schrodinger was a being from somewhere else perhaps come to seek out another being prepared to rise to its level. Also, I'm somewhat amused that this thread is mostly black boxes.

[Rednal]

Well, I guess these games are a little on the rare side now, so... yeah. ^^ Spoilers for a lot of people. It would be interesting to see a survey done on whether or not a new printing run would be worthwhile for some of these games.

[Axelz7]

"After finishing DDS2, I don't really see how there could be a sequel to it. It seemed all rather decisive to me."

I agree.
DDS is such a great game. :D

[iLLMaTiC619]

even though I still need to finish DDS1 and buy DDS2, I love the art/graphics and would love to see a new direction or spin-off on PS3. Hell I would buy it on PS2 lol, but imagine new SMT games on PS3...They need to hurry and put new SMT games on PS3..Persona 5 is next and coming but I want to see Nocturne,DDS etc on PS3 as well

[luckeyhachan]

I Think the 2 Games were Enough to End this Series , if it continues , i don't know what will happen next..

[SixSyxSix]

Agree with you there. Unless they have something completely new and totally amazing to add to the story, leave it be and don't spell things out because face it, we will be disappointed.

[Bamboopro]

That would be cool.

[RedDragonStrong]

Id like to see them make it into a series like Devil Summoner-- same atmosphere/gameplay but different stories and/or characters.

That'd probably be the best way to go with this series, now that you mention it. Personally, I don't think that they could do anymore with the Embryon, but a new storyline would probably be interesting to see.

[Chiyo Mihama]

DDS is my favourite subseries, mainly due to its music and press turns, so I'd really like to see another game like it. It should have a completely new story, though I wouldn't mind Seraph/Shrodinger making a cameo.

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[LordAlfredo]

There's a Japanese cell phone game called Test Server coming out, it's a prequel. There ya go.

[Camanche]

I hate cell phone games. I honestly really liked the DDS series. I doubt they'll make another one, but I'd be happy if they revisited the themes of the game or had something with a similar mood. DDS just had something about it I really enjoyed, and I'd be happy as a clam if Atlus surprised us with a spin-off that was some type of 'spiritual sequel or prequel' to the DDS games.

I WOULD prefer a full-fledged, console SMT game first though. :D

[jinexak]

Saga produce such a nice game and that is evil saga3, this is a digital game, there are so many types of evil you can see in this game, in this game some fantastic sound is give which give some very different effect in this game.

[LuckysRevenge]

DDS was two game and were enough. But I would like something similar to these ones. A new serie I mean.

I agree here, I liked the battle system. The whole consuming your enemies to gain power. I think the concept and game of DDS was awesome! Yes I do agree that 1 & 2 were like 1 game split in to two.

I would really love to see them put a SMT title on the PS3/360. Nothing like uber fancy. I don't need an advanced graphic masterpiece, just a SMT to play on my 360 ;D

[Soushi_Grapple]

DDS was two game and were enough. But I would like something similar to these ones. A new serie I mean.

I agree here, I liked the battle system. The whole consuming your enemies to gain power. I think the concept and game of DDS was awesome! Yes I do agree that 1 & 2 were like 1 game split in to two.

I would really love to see them put a SMT title on the PS3/360. Nothing like uber fancy. I don't need an advanced graphic masterpiece, just a SMT to play on my 360 ;D

Couldn't have said it better. Something like Nocturne and DDS, featuring Press Turn and a silent protagonist + storyline sounds great. I prefer recruiting party members, but it would be cool if you still captured demons and could equip them for different skills or something.

[Pellaidh]

I don't know, with no end in sight to the PS3 hacking/sony's lackluster responses and the 360 being completely unreliable it seems like a better idea to downgrade it to the PS2 or wait for the next generation...
...
or it could come out on wii.

[Kylaila]

... it seems like a better idea to downgrade it to the PS2 or wait for the next generation...
...
or it could come out on wii.

I hiighyl doubt it could come out on wii .. the audience is totally wrong, too.
And if that were, I would have to buy an us-Wii just to play it o.o
That's a serious matter

[LuckysRevenge]

... it seems like a better idea to downgrade it to the PS2 or wait for the next generation...
...
or it could come out on wii.

I hiighyl doubt it could come out on wii .. the audience is totally wrong, too.
And if that were, I would have to buy an us-Wii just to play it o.o
That's a serious matter

I don't know, with no end in sight to the PS3 hacking/sony's lackluster responses and the 360 being completely unreliable it seems like a better idea to downgrade it to the PS2 or wait for the next generation...
...
or it could come out on wii.

PS2: Understandable. Wii: Please, God no.

[apoc_reg]

I would love to see another one of these... and obviously Persona 5

DDS 1 & 2, Nocturne and Persona 3 & 4 are my favourite games possibly ever.

All i want from a 'next gen' version is widescreen, higher res and some sort of on-line recognition for my work (be it achievements or an on-line stats page).

If Atlus US can do anything to help make these two games happen... then do!

[kirbs]

how can there be a digital devil saga 3 when the story was really well wrapped up in the second one
i dont see how they could continue the story without ruining it
but thats imo

[vikingdigital]

any next gen SMT game would suffice....even if it was devil summoner *shudder Sorry I prefer my RPGs turn based. Persona 5 would be excellent too.

[NovaSizerSays]

I agree with viking, I'm ready for any next gen game in the extended SMT universe. I'd have to guess the first one would be Persona 5, but in the event of a new mainline SMT title or a spin-off more in the vein of it, there'd be a few reservations.

For one, I think I've had enough of settings which are predominate wastelands. As much as people enjoy Digital Devil Saga, and while it's still an exceptional game, I found it way too barren and cold. Even more so than Nocturne, where there's at least demons/people (or essences of people) who don't appear to have any stake in the formation of the new world, just living in their own bubbles, separate from the main character's priorities. It gave indication of a bigger world, and it didn't make every single destination feel like part of a task. I still haven't gotten to Digital Devil Saga 2 because I'm wary about the whole thing repeating that feeling.

Maybe this is just aesthetic preference, but I wouldn't mind a retread into cyberpunk, or at least a pastiche of different looks and feels for towns, with one being more technologically advanced, another more shanty-like, another more quaint and catching up with the first, etc. This is the current, hi-def gen! Give us some more variety. Of course, the trappings of relying on vivid and illustrious visuals could mean the sacrifice of story and character. If nothing else, I'm glad Atlus hasn't done anything for this gen, hopefully they've been working out a happy medium between the scope of a story and what they can achieve with the consoles' technology.

[Dhuron]

The series was quite completed with the first two games alone... to extend any further on its storyline is pretty risky.

[apoc_reg]

The series was quite completed with the first two games alone... to extend any further on its storyline is pretty risky.

Yeah agreed, I think I also mean either remakes in HD or a new but similar series. Had amazing music and art style i felt

[memory_leak]

For those curious about that Test Server game:
http://www.famitsu.com/k_tai/news/1191273_1350.html

[crazyjavi87]

To be perfectly honest? No. It ended, and wrapped up nicely.

Also, as an unrelated matter.

I wonder how many people noticed the NPC(or was it boss. Haven't played it in a while) that mentioned the 'True Fiend' trying to destroy God. Wouldn't that mean that in some kind of space-time warping what the hell I don't even know what I'm talking about anymore sense that Nocturne is tied in with DDS?

[Zephyrous]

^ Totally. You know that Demi-Fiend was an optional boss in the first DDS, right?

[Kylaila]

...

For one, I think I've had enough of settings which are predominate wastelands. As much as people enjoy Digital Devil Saga, and while it's still an exceptional game, I found it way too barren and cold.

...

I still haven't gotten to Digital Devil Saga 2 because I'm wary about the whole thing repeating that feeling.



I'd highly recommend you to give it a shot at the second part, it isn't as barren and cold as the first part (different mood, OST changes, too)
There aren't too many cities or too many people, but there are.
I don't want to go into detail here, but you'll probably find what you were missing before.

Besides: the story isn't quite finished either (ambigous.. you may already guess something, but nothing's really solved)
The two parts simply belong to one story, you should really finish it ;)

[Golbez]

Actually I do not see room for other developments.

I would like another game similar to digital devil saga in some features(Avatar Demons,Demon enemies,press turn system)

[Morkybabez]

There could be a possibility for a 3rd Dds i mean. Why not think about it you can use. Heat's journey of the bit before the virus testing on Sera. Idk lol Or like the Journey of the new reincarnations of the children. I guess i love Dds I don't want it to end. :( :seesaw: guess we still want to make it interesting since Final fantasy over saturated the world with their games. Still faithful to ff but im getting bored now.

[Crok425]

I don't think that a DDS3 is necesary (sure, I love the characters and the story, a prequel would work a little, but everything is already told) Atlus could make another SMT with the same writer of DDS: Yu Godai. I'm happy with her stories. Digital Devil Saga was a really beautiful piece of work from her; if Atlus makes another SMT, making her the writer of the story, I bet is going to be awesome.:)

[izanagi_the_creator]

Remove cannibalism and the game will be much better..

[Leilee]

I'm not sure I would be interested much in a third game for this series. The story was very awesome but no idea what more one would explore in the current universe. I think a different universe with the same game mechanics would be cool though. :D

[Sleepless Neko]

Remove cannibalism and the game will be much better..

removing cannibalism in DDS is same as removing Jungian references in Persona.

[DarkRPGMaster]

Remove cannibalism and the game will be much better..
BLASPHEMY! What's next, remove Igor from Persona!?

[Setsuka]

I think DDS is best left as it is.

I'd far prefer a next gen console release in the main SMT franchise. Having said that, a next gen console release of *any* SMT world would be appreciated. I suppose we have Persona 5 to look forward to, but, for myself, I'm least interested in that. SMT though...