The official English dub is notable for being a significant improvement over Shin Megami Tensei IV (the first game), which had notoriously poor audio mixing and direction. SMT4A had better direction and stronger performances in English. However, the UNDUB remains the definitive way to play for those who want the experience closest to the developers' original vision, combining the accessibility of the English text with the intended dramatic impact of the Japanese audio.
While SMT IV focused on the grand conflict between the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado and the "unclean ones" of Tokyo, Apocalypse centers on , a young Hunter cadet who is killed early in the game and resurrected by the mysterious god Dagda . As Dagda's "Godslayer," the player is thrust into a four-way war between the monotheistic forces of Merkabah, the chaotic demons of Lucifer, a new faction called the "Divine Powers" led by Krishna, and the human resistance.
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Hearing Dagda command you with cold, booming Japanese delivery, or listening to the desperate cries of Tokyo's citizens in their native tongue, elevates the grim aesthetic of the game. For JRPG purists, the Undub format offers the perfect synthesis of narrative accessibility and artistic authenticity.
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Every cutscene, battle cry, and story dialogue line is reverted to the original Japanese files.
The game refined the Press Turn battle system, introduced "Partner" characters who fight alongside you, and offered a darker, more character-driven narrative. However, for many purists and hardcore fans, the original English release came with a significant caveat: and the absence of the original Japanese voice track.
Allowing you to choose specific allies who assist in combat with heals, buffs, or attacks.
