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: