Shin Megami Tensei V (SMT 5)

Game Length | How Long to Beat

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This guide covers how long it takes to beat Shin Megami Tensei V. Read on to learn how long the game takes to clear using different playstyles under different conditions and settings.

How Long to Beat

Main Story Only is Roughly 35-40 Hours

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To finish the game in 30-40 hours it is recommended that you:

  • Play on the Safety difficulty setting
  • Only play through one of the multiple endings
  • Only fuse demons that are necessary for the recommended strategies to take down bosses
  • Skip optional content when possible

Since Shin Megami Tensei V is a fairly story heavy game, it is recommended that you adopt this playstyle after your first full experience with the game. However, if you're aiming for just a quick first impression of the series and its gameplay, a first playthrough with this approach may also be right for you.

Average First Playthrough is roughly 70 Hours

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To finish the game in 60 hours it is recommended that you:

  • Play through one of the multiple endings casually
  • Don't worry about fusing every type of demon but experiment with the fusion system enough to have a powerful team.
  • Complete DLC and optional content to a moderate degree

This playstyle is recommended for first playthroughs, allowing you to get a small taste of everything, but not necessarily complete every aspect of the game.

A Completionist Run Takes 100+ Hours

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To complete the game and achieve a playtime of 100+ hours it is recommended that you:

  • Complete each of the multiple endings
  • Fuse all demons
  • Take your time and complete all optional side content
  • Complete all DLC

Since Shin Megami Tensei V has multiple endings, experiencing everything the game has to offer will take time. That being said, subsequent playthroughs will go by much more quickly due to stats and demons carrying over into New Game Plus depending on how you finish the previous playthrough.

Experiencing every last bit of content in Shin Megami Tensei V will easily push your playtime past the 100-hour mark, but it's a rewarding experience for fans of the series.

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