Shin Megami Tensei IV: More Info Released

On the heels of the last information released for Shin Megami Tensei IV, Dengeki has once again released more tidbits and screenshots for Atlus’s newest Shin Megami Tensei title.

Translated by NeoGAF member, TurnipFritters, we now have an enormous list that confirms features and gameplay mechanics that players that will soon be experiencing in Shin Megami Tensei IV.

Here is a list for those who wish to be spoiled:

Enemies will chase you when they see you
Different enemy graphics on the map correspond to the enemy types you’ll take on in battle
Humanoid, avian, beastly, and childlike listed as the different map types
You’ll take a lot of damage at first
If you set up a charge account with Charon, he’ll automatically pop up after you obtain enough Macca to take it from you
Most of your money seems to be obtained by selling off loot you find in dungeons
Obtain loot from certain locations in dungeons
Loot respawns over time
Proprietor of the armory in Mikado is named “Q” (matches the bar owner’s name both in that it is a single letter and a movie reference)
Burroughs App is similar to the app system in Strange Journey and Soul Hackers
New Apps become available as the hero levels up and as the story progresses
Use App Points gained from leveling up and opening chests to to obtain apps
Demons will only try to mutate skills if you have a Skill Converter app installed
One app will make your team automatically target the enemy’s weakness during autobattle
Smirking is a tremendous boon and has a huge impact on your combat capabilities
No more lunar phases
Can now talk to Dark-aligned demons like it ain’t no big deal
Some demons don’t speak your language, so you’ll have to install the D-lingual app if you want to chat
Can sometimes choose the perfect answer during a conversation and they’ll join you immediately
Fuse anytime, anywhere
Recommended fusions will be super helpful for newbies to get into it, and the fusion search feature is incredibly in-depth
Special fusions need at least three demons
Others may require four
Fusion accidents can occur
Pick which skills you want to pass on during fusion
Whisper Events: MC can obtain skills from allies; doesn’t seem to include resistance skills
Once a demon learns all its skills, it may start to show signs of transforming into a new demon
Magnetite does not exist
Summoning allies doesn’t cost you anything
The Tech stat governs Gun-type damage
Different weapon types have different attack ranges in the field
All equipment adjusts your HP and MP
Headgear and legwear raise your other stats
Body armor changes your elemental resistances
Accessories will have their own special effects
Demons will sometimes offer Challenge Quests during negotiations
Choices made during boss events will impact your allies and your enemies
New demon race: “Food”
Demon Kuda was also shown to be a Food-type in some of the videos
Kaja spells can be stacked three times, sometimes allies get blown away by Zan-spells