Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga is a PlayStation 2 role-playing game. It is a spinoff of the Shin Megami Tensei series of video games; the main difference between Digital Devil Saga and the main series is the focus on specific characters rather than summoning demons to fight alongside your party. The story to Digital Devil Saga is continued with its direct sequel Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 2, similar to the .hack series of games. Notable features of the game include the ability to shapeshift between demon and human forms in battle and a return of the "press turn" battle system from Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne.

A large difference between Nocturne and Digital Devil Saga is the ability to change equipped skills at will, instead of at level up. Unlike in Nocturne, unlearned skills are not lost forever, which allows for much greater character customization. The game features a mantra system where Atma gained after battle can be used to "download" new abilities at a saving terminal.

Atma is gained by devouring enemies in battle. Digital Devil Saga was released in 2004 in Japan, 2005 in North America and 2006 in Europe. The band Etro Anime provided "Danger", the introductory song for the U.S. version of the game and Houko Kuwashima provided "Pray", the introductory song for the Japanese and European version of the game.

Secrets

New game+
Beat the game. After viewing the ending and credits, the game will ask you to save your file (This save will have the words NEXT CYCLE and EXTRA on it). Load that file to begin a new game+. You start back at level 1 with minimal money and items. However, all learned combos and mastered/purchased Mantras from the previous game will carry over into the new game. A next cycle game also lets your characters learn the Human Form skill and unlocks an optional super boss for you to fight.

Wondering how the game looks like? Here's a trailer: