Not exact matches
Overall, the
gameplay is fun, if maybe unambitious compared to other Mario titles (the open - world map being Land 2's best
innovation to the series).
With more
overall consistency in style and design, a bit of improvement to the characters, some more
innovation to its
gameplay, and some actual use of the 3DS» touchscreen for interface navigation, Shin Megami Tensei IV could have been an amazingly strong new major chapter in the Shin Megami Tensei saga.
However, a lacking of
innovation and
overall gameplay and graphical polish stunt the game's full potential and leave it as a just - above - average title only fans of the material and / or genre will find any value in.
The sequels to this game followed this template, but of course each addition to the series added its own unique twist to the experience by new plot developments, enhanced graphics, and technical
innovation to the
overall gameplay.