Shin Megami Tensei 2 picks up right where the first game left off—same dark, apocalyptic vibes, same brutal demon negotiations, but with some slick upgrades. You're still wandering a ruined Tokyo, recruiting demons to fight for you, but this time the factions and choices feel even heavier. The alignment system (Law, Chaos, Neutral) actually matters here, and some of the late-game twists hit way harder than the first one.

It’s got that classic SMT grind, though—expect to get wrecked by random encounters if you’re not careful. The GBA port’s a bit rough compared to the Super Famicom original, but it’s still the same tense, moody RPG underneath. If you liked the first game’s blend of philosophy and punishing combat, this one cranks it up a notch.