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'''''Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers''''' (デビルサマナー ソウル ハッカーズ, ''Debiru Samanā Souru Hakkāzu'') is the second game in the [[Devil Summoner (Series)|''Devil Summoner'' series]].
 
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|japan=デビルサマナー ソウル ハッカーズ
==Release Dates==
 
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|romaji=Debiru Samanā Sōru Hakkāzu
*'''Japan''': November 13, 1997 (Saturn)
 
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|publisher = Atlus <br> NIS America (EU)
*'''Japan''': April 08, 1999 ([[PlayStation]])
 
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|developer = [[Atlus]]
*'''Japan''': August 30, 2012 (Nintendo 3DS)
 
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|category = RPG
*'''North America''': April 16, 2013 (Nintendo 3DS)
 
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|platform(s) = Sega Saturn <br>[[PlayStation]]<br>[[Nintendo 3DS]]
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|release-date-japan = '''Sega Saturn'''<br>November 13, 1997<br>'''PlayStation'''<br>April 8, 1999<br>'''Nintendo 3DS'''<br>August 30, 2012
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|release-date-north-america ='''Nintendo 3DS'''<br>April 16, 2013
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|release-date-europe = '''Nintendo 3DS'''<br>September 13, 2013
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'''''Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers''''' is the second game in the [[Devil Summoner (Series)|''Devil Summoner'' series]].
   
 
==Plot==
 
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''Soul Hackers'' takes place in [[Amami City]], a city fully connected through a colossal electronic network. The [[Protagonist (Soul Hackers)|protagonist]] is a young man that belongs to a group of amateur hackers called the [[Spookies]]. While using his skills to hack his way into getting a beta invite for the new virtual world [[Paradigm X]], he makes contact with a mysterious being named [[Kinap]]. Through a series of vision quests, the protagonist learns the secrets behind Paradigm X and the actions of a group called the [[Phantom Society]] that are working to steal souls through it.
In the future, the world is connected to a colossal electronic network. Surreal virtual worlds give people experiences never before conceived. Everything appears to be glorious but an evil hidden in shadows is beginning to stir in the form of an organization known as the Phantom Society, which seeks to steal the souls of every inhabitant via Paradigm X — a new virtual world of their creation. It's up to a group of amateur hackers known as the Spookies to stop them.
 
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He and his friend [[Hitomi Tono]], who has been possessed by the demonic entity known as [[Nemissa]], work together with the Spookies to put a stop to the Phantom Society's plans.
   
== Characters ==
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==Characters==
=== Party members ===
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===Party members===
* [[Protagonist (Soul Hackers)]]
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* [[Protagonist (Soul Hackers)|Protagonist]]
 
* [[Hitomi Tono]]
 
* [[Hitomi Tono]]
*[[Nemissa]]
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* [[Nemissa]]
 
* [[Zeed]]
 
* [[Zeed]]
   
 
=== Vision Quest characters ===
 
=== Vision Quest characters ===
 
* [[Urabe Kouichirou|Urabe]]
 
* [[Urabe Kouichirou|Urabe]]
* [[Yuda Singh]]
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* [[Judah Singh]]
* [[Naomi (Soul Hackers)]]
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* [[Naomi (Soul Hackers)|Naomi]]
   
=== Spookies ===
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===Spookies===
 
* [[Spooky]]
 
* [[Spooky]]
 
* [[Junnosuke Kitagawa|Lunch]]
 
* [[Junnosuke Kitagawa|Lunch]]
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* [[Yu-ichi]]
 
* [[Yu-ichi]]
   
=== Supporting characters ===
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===Supporting characters===
 
* [[Rei Reiho]]
 
* [[Rei Reiho]]
 
* [[Dr. Victor|Victor]]
 
* [[Dr. Victor|Victor]]
 
* [[Mary (Soul Hackers)|Mary]]
 
* [[Mary (Soul Hackers)|Mary]]
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* [[Chef Muramasa|Muramasa]]
 
* [[Madame Ginko]]
 
* [[Madame Ginko]]
* Sukeroku
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*[[Kyouji Kuzunoha|Sukeroku]]
*[[Kyouji Kuzunoha]]
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*[[Kinap]]
* [[Redman]]
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*[[Dr. Thrill]]
   
=== Antagonists ===
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===Antagonists===
 
* [[Carol J]]
 
* [[Carol J]]
 
* [[Mayōne]]
 
* [[Mayōne]]
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* [[Kadokura]]
 
* [[Kadokura]]
   
==Localization==
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==3DS Remake==
 
[[File:Devil_Summoner_Soul_Hackers_3DS_Boxart.jpg|thumb|250px|The Japanese boxart for the 3DS remake.]]
Atlus USA tried to localize Soul Hackers, but Sony refused it. However, it was announced that a 3DS remake is being made. Aeon Genesis, the group that made the English patch of ''Shin Megami Tensei I'' and ''II'' for the Super Famicon, is making an English patch for ''Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers'' for the PlayStation. The project is still in progress, but in the profile of the project says that it's going to be easy. It's still at 20% to this day.
 
   
 
A [[Nintendo 3DS]] remake was released in Japan on August 30, 2012. It featured animated battle sprites, a new intro, improved controls, smoother animation, new artwork, and quicker loading times. It also featured fully voiced dialogue—samples of which can be listened to on the official Japanese website.
''Devil Hackers'', another romhacking group that made the fan translation of ''Persona 2: Innocent Sin'', is currently working on ''Soul Hackers'', with the main objective now is to insert the translation, yet Gemini is working on another project at the moment, so it's on hold. The actual translation is complete but hacking it into the game still requires a lot of time. The project is still on hold with it being at 40% completion, and they will continue it even with the 3DS remake coming out, due to the 3DS being region locked, therefore only being available to 3DS owners, while anyone with any type of Playstation build (including emulators) will be able to play the PS1 version.
 
   
 
The 3DS remake features 30 new demons that were not present in the original game, including [[Nemechi]], a new demon to the series. Nemechi does not gain experience by aiding the player in battle, but instead grows stronger through the Nintendo 3DS's [[Streetpass]] feature. Nemechi appears as a normal demon at first but will change as the player accumulates more Streetpasses. In the western release of the game the player can use Nintendo 3DS Play Coins to strengthen Nemechi instead of relying on StreetPass.
== 3DS Remake ==
 
A Nintendo 3DS remake has been announced to come out in Japan on August 30th, 2012. It features animated battle sprites, a new intro, improved controls, smoother animation, new artwork, and quicker loading times. It also features fully voiced dialogue--samples of which can be listened to on the official Japanese website.
 
   
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[[Raidou Kuzunoha the XIV]] and his counterpart [[Raido Kuzunoha the XIV|Raido]] also appear in this edition as the [[Ultimate Boss]] of the [[Extra Dungeon (Soul Hackers)|Extra Dungeon]].
On June 20, it was announced that the 3DS remake would feature 30 new demons that were not present in the original game. One of these demons is [[Nemechi]], a whole new demon never seen before in the series. Unlike other demons, it does not gain experience by aiding the player in battle. Instead, it grows stronger everytime the player uses the Nintendo 3DS's StreetPass feature. Nemechi appears as a normal demon at first glance but the more StreetPasses the player gets the demon will change its appearance.  In the US version of the game the player can use Nintendo 3DS Play Coins to strengthen Nemechi instead of relying on StreetPass.
 
   
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Despite issues with getting a localization approved with previous versions of the game, the North American 3DS localization was announced on December 19 and arrived in the 3DS E-Shop on April 16, 2013. A few months later, on September 13, 2013, the game was released for the European market, as well.
On August 7, it was announced that Raidou Kuzonoha XIV and his counterpart Raido makes a cameo in the game, It was later revealed that they appear in the EX dungeon as ultimate bosses.
 
 
A North American localization was announced on December 19th and will arrive in April 16, 2013.
 
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
{{gallery
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|File:Soul Hackers Remake Logo.png|Japanese Remake Logo
SHJapan.png|Box art for the original PSX release
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|File:SHJapan.png|Box art for PSX release
soulhackers2.jpg|Poster art by Kazuma Kaneko.
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|File:soulhackers2.jpg|Poster art by Kazuma Kaneko
Devil_Summoner_Soul_Hackers_3DS_Boxart.jpg|The Japanese Boxart for the 3DS remake
 
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|File:Smtshnemissaandhitomi.jpg|Promotional artwork of Hitomi and Nemissa
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|File:Soul Hackers by Masayuki Doi.jpg|Art by Masayuki Doi to commemorate ''Soul Hackers'' being downloadable on Christmas Day.
[[Video:Shin Megami Tensei Devil Summoner Soul Hackers - Gameplay Trailer|thumb|left|250px|Trailer]]
 
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== External Links ==
 
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==Videos==
 
[[File:Shin Megami Tensei Devil Summoner Soul Hackers Story Trailer|500px|center]]
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==External links==
 
'''Official Website'''
 
'''Official Website'''
 
*[http://dssh.atlusnet.jp/ Official Japanese Website]
 
*[http://dssh.atlusnet.jp/ Official Japanese Website]
*[http://www.atlus.com/soulhackers/ Official North American Website.]
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{{Megaten}}
 
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Revision as of 04:50, 23 May 2018

Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers is the second game in the Devil Summoner series.

Plot

Soul Hackers takes place in Amami City, a city fully connected through a colossal electronic network. The protagonist is a young man that belongs to a group of amateur hackers called the Spookies. While using his skills to hack his way into getting a beta invite for the new virtual world Paradigm X, he makes contact with a mysterious being named Kinap. Through a series of vision quests, the protagonist learns the secrets behind Paradigm X and the actions of a group called the Phantom Society that are working to steal souls through it.

He and his friend Hitomi Tono, who has been possessed by the demonic entity known as Nemissa, work together with the Spookies to put a stop to the Phantom Society's plans.

Characters

Party members

Vision Quest characters

Spookies

Supporting characters

Antagonists

3DS Remake

Devil Summoner Soul Hackers 3DS Boxart

The Japanese boxart for the 3DS remake.

A Nintendo 3DS remake was released in Japan on August 30, 2012. It featured animated battle sprites, a new intro, improved controls, smoother animation, new artwork, and quicker loading times. It also featured fully voiced dialogue—samples of which can be listened to on the official Japanese website.

The 3DS remake features 30 new demons that were not present in the original game, including Nemechi, a new demon to the series. Nemechi does not gain experience by aiding the player in battle, but instead grows stronger through the Nintendo 3DS's Streetpass feature. Nemechi appears as a normal demon at first but will change as the player accumulates more Streetpasses. In the western release of the game the player can use Nintendo 3DS Play Coins to strengthen Nemechi instead of relying on StreetPass.

Raidou Kuzunoha the XIV and his counterpart Raido also appear in this edition as the Ultimate Boss of the Extra Dungeon.

Despite issues with getting a localization approved with previous versions of the game, the North American 3DS localization was announced on December 19 and arrived in the 3DS E-Shop on April 16, 2013. A few months later, on September 13, 2013, the game was released for the European market, as well.

Gallery

 
Soul Hackers Remake Logo
Japanese Remake Logo
 
SHJapan
Box art for PSX release
 
Soulhackers2
Poster art by Kazuma Kaneko
 
Smtshnemissaandhitomi
Promotional artwork of Hitomi and Nemissa
 
Soul Hackers by Masayuki Doi
Art by Masayuki Doi to commemorate Soul Hackers being downloadable on Christmas Day.

Videos

External links

Official Website

Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
Characters
Playable Protagonist - Urabe Kouichirou - Nemissa - Zeed - Judah Singh - Naomi - Frost Five
Spookies Hitomi Tono - Spooky - Lunch - Six - Yū-ichi
Phantom Society Finnegan - Carol J - Mayone - Nishi - Kadokura - Shemyaza - Satanael
Other Kinap - Protagonist's Father - Protagonist's Mother - Tomoko - Dr. Victor - Mary - Muramasa - Dr. Thrill - Moowis - Rei Reiho - Winpe - Lunch's Father - Juggler - Sukeroku - Madame Ginko - Erika - Romero - Malsum - Manitou
Extra Dungeon Inui - Sid Davis - "Kyouji Kuzunoha" - Raidou Kuzunoha the XIV - Gouto-Douji - Raido Kuzunoha the XIV - Goto-Douji - Soulless God Oumagatsu
Locations
Shibahama South Parking Garage - Hotel Goumaden - Shibahama Core - EL-115
Nikamimon Algon NS Building - Algon Main Building - Amami Monolith - Nikamimon Ruins - Primate Intelligence Lab
Akenedai Astro Museum - Akane Mall
Amami Bay Bay Warehouses - Amami Airport - Amami Float - Sea Ark
Yurashima Leon Automotive Plant - Yurashima Depot - Algon Microelectronics - Amami Bypass
Paradigm X Pet Shop - VR Art Museum - VR Haunted Mansion - VR Park
Bonus Dungeons Corridor of Time - Extra Dungeon
Archives
Terminology Devil Summoner - Dark Summoner - GUMP - Spookies - Algon Soft - Phantom Society - Nemechi - Loyalty - Personality - Sword Fusion - Mystic Change - Vision Quest - Carrier
Lists Demons - Bosses - Skills - Items - Software - Ailments - Minor Characters
Other Media
Games Intruder - New Generation
Various Original Soundtrack - Nightmare of the Butterfly - Demon Compendium Second Collection
Songs #X
Megami Tensei Megami Tensei (Telenet) - Megami Tensei (Atlus) - II - Kyūyaku
Shin Megami Tensei Shin Megami Tensei - II / Gaiden: Ma To Houkai - if... / Hazama's Chapter - J - NINE -
III: Nocturne / Maniax / Chronicle Edition / HD Remaster / Pachislot - 20XX / Devil's Colosseum - IMAGINE - Tokyo Requiem - Strange Journey (Redux) - Devil Hunter Zero - IV / Apocalypse - Devil Collection - Synchronicity Prologue - Liberation Dx2 - V / Vengeance
Last Bible Last Bible - II - Another Bible - III - Special -
New Testament / II: Hajimari no Fukuin / III: Mugen no Eiyuu
Majin Tensei Majin Tensei - II: Spiral Nemesis - Ronde - Blind Thinker / II
Devil Summoner Devil Summoner / Pinball: Judgment - Soul Hackers / Intruder / Soul Hackers New Generation - Soul Hackers 2
Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army - Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon
Persona Megami Ibunroku Persona (PSP Remake) / Ikū no Tō Hen -
2: Innocent Sin / Eternal Punishment / Lost Memories / Infinity Mask -
3 (FES* / Portable* / Reload) / Dancing in Moonlight
4 (Golden*) / Arena / Ultimax / Dancing All Night
5 (Royal*) / Dancing in Starlight / Strikers / Tactica
Q: Shadow of the Labryinth - Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth
Devil Children Black Book / Red Book - White Book - DemiKids Light / Dark - Fire Book / Ice Book -
Messiah Riser - Puzzle de Call! - Appli de Call! - Devil Children Mobile
Digital Devil Saga Avatar Tuner - 2 - A's TEST Server
Devil Survivor Devil Survivor (Overclocked) - 2 (Record Breaker) / The Extra World
Jack Series Jack Bros. - Demonic Help Party
Other games Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku - Card Summoner - Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE - Maken X - Catherine / Full Body - Metaphor: ReFantazio
Digital Devil Story (Novels) Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei - 2: Warrior of the Demon City - 3: Demise of the Reincarnation
New Digital Devil Story New Digital Devil Story: Goddess of Enchainment - 2: Queen of the Ice Fields - 3: Planet of the Devil - 4: Wrath of the Young Emperor - 5: Eternal Goddess - 6: Bonds of Reincarnation
Other Novels Devil Summoner: Kuzunoha Raidou tai Shibito Ekishi - Giten Megami Tensei: Distant Flow ~EXILE~ - Megami Ibunroku Persona: Shadow Maze - Persona 3: Shadow Cry / Owari no Kakera / Alternative Heart / Velvet Blue - Persona x Detective Naoto - Quantum Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner - Devil Survivor 2 The Animation: Cetus's Prequel
Anime Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei - Tokyo Revelation - Persona -trinity soul- - Persona 3 The Movie - Persona 4 The Animation / -The Factor of Hope- / The Golden Animation - Persona 5 The Animation The Day Breakers - Persona 5 The Animation - DeviChil - D-Children: Light & Dark - Devil Survivor 2 The Animation
Manga Shin Megami Tensei: Tokyo Revelation - if... / Kahn - IV: DEMONIC GENE / -Prayers- - Gaiten: Hato no Senki - EDEN - CG Senki: Dante no Mon - Majin Tensei - Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Lone Marebito - Megami Ibunroku Persona - Persona: Tsumi to Batsu - Persona 3 / Portable Dengeki Comic Anthology / Portable Dear Girls Comic Anthology - Persona 4 / The Magician - Arena / Arena Ultimax / Dancing All Night - PQ: -Roundabout- / Side:P3 / Side:P4 - Tartarus Theater - Persona 5 / Dengeki Comic Anthology / Comic à La Carte / Comic Anthology (DNA Media Comics) / the Animation Dengeki Comic Anthology / Mementos Mission - Q2: Persona Q2: Roundabout Special - Devil Children / Light & Dark - Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner: Shinen no Matou - Devil Survivor - 2: -Show Your Free Will- / The Animation Manga
Mobile Apps The Night Before - QIX - Chaining Soul - Aegis: The First Mission - Em - Illust Puzzle - Escape - Social - Ain Soph - Mobile Online - The Card Battle - Colors - Persona O.A. - Persona 5: The Phantom X - Mobile Phone Demon Collection - Atlus Casino - Devil Summoning Program - Digital Novel
Other The Amala Multiverse - Earth - Expanse - Great Will
Protagonists - Mascots - Navigators - Birthdays
Patches and Updates - In popular culture - Jungian psychology - Arcana