Shin Megami Tensei Cross

Shin Megami Tensei Cross is a 3D fighting game developed and released by Atlus for the PlayStation 4, New Nintendo 3DS, and Nintendo Switch. The roster consists mainly of protagonists from across the Shin Megami Tensei franchise, including characters from spinoffs or franchises that used the Shin Megami Tensei name at some point in their history like Digital Devil Saga and Persona, and even Atlus games that have little to do with the Shin Megami Tensei franchise like Catherine and Maken X.
==Gameplay==
Shin Megami Tensei Cross is a two-player fighting game. Each player controls one "Messiah," and goes into battle accompanied by two computer-controlled Demons. While a player's Demons are alive, their Messiah takes less damage.
The player moves with the control stick / circle stick. They can jump by pressing the Triangle / X button, and double jump by pressing it again in midair. They can also guard by holding Square / Y and dodge by pressing Square / Y while moving. The Cross / B button is used to perform a standard attack. The camera can be moved using either the right stick / C stick, or the L1 / L and R1 / R buttons.
Each character has a number of Commands that can be used at will via a menu system. The player can scroll through their Messiah's Commands by holding the L2 / ZL button and using the face buttons like a control pad to scroll through the list, then use the selected with the Circle / A button. The player can also scroll through their Demons' commands by holding the R2 / ZR button and doing the same thing. The skill used when Circle / A is pressed is determined by which Command list was accessed most recently, so players must keep track of which skill list they used most recently and switch when necessary. New Nintendo 3DS players can also use the Touch Screen to quickly select the Command they want to use. When a Command is used, it enters a cooldown period, during which the player cannot use that Command.
The player can also use the control pad to issue commands to their Demons. Up causes the demons to act freely and attack whoever they wish. Down causes the demons to focus their attacks on the enemy targeted by the Messiah. Left and right calls one of the demons to the side of the Messiah, and is most useful for performing combos using the Demon's skills in conjunction with the Messiah's.
===Conditions===
* Bind: While a fighter is afflicted with Bind, they cannot use Commands.
* Bug: A condition exclusive to Chiaki Hayasaka. When a fighter is afflicted with Bug, they are transformed into a fly. Their battle performance is drastically reduced and they become weak to Expel attacks.
* Daze: While a fighter is afflicted with Daze, their controls are scrambled.
* Freeze: While a fighter is afflicted with Freeze, they cannot move, attack, or use Commands. They bounce around when struck in this state.
* Hex: While a fighter is afflicted with Hex, when they damage an enemy, the afflicted fighter take half of the damage inflicted as recoil.
* Ignite: While a fighter is afflicted with Ignite, they slowly take Fire damage.
* Paralyze: While a fighter is afflicted with Paralyze, they cannot move, attack, or use Commands. They completely freeze.
* Sick: While a fighter is afflicted with Sick, they deal less damage and take more damage. Can be spread to other party members in close proximity.
* Smirk: A condition exclusive to Nanashi. When a fighter is afflicted with Smirk, they deal slightly more damage with attacks and take slightly less damage from weak elements.
==Messiahs==
===Initial===
Character 	Description 	Skills
The HeroHuman / Neutral 	The protagonist of Shin Megami Tensei (1992). The reincarnation of Adam, formerly just an ordinary Japanese teen whose normal life came to an end when he and three friends were caught in the Great Cataclysm. Guided by prophetic dreams, he traversed the nuclear wasteland with the intent of rebuilding Tokyo.The Hero makes up for his lack of magical gifts or advanced technology with his incredible weapons prowess. He moves fast and strikes hard with crushing sword blows, but he lacks ranged options, making him vulnerable at long-range fights. His theme is the battle theme of Shin Megami Tensei's PS1 release. 	
Demi-FiendFiend / Chaos 	The protagonist of Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne (2003). As the world was twisted around him during the Conception, this youth was implanted with a Magatama worm, transforming him into a half-demon. With his newfound powers, he was fated to determine what sort of Reason will be used to create the new world after the Conception.Being part-demon himself, the Demi-Fiend is capable of wielding powerful magic effortlessly. Though he fights with only his bare hands and wears no armor whatsoever, his Almighty spells' wide range and incredible power make him a force to be reckoned with. His theme is the main battle theme of Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne. 	
Strike TrooperSoldier / Neutral 	The protagonist of Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey (2009). An American soldier who was recruited to join the Strike Team of an investigation crew sent to investigate the inside of Schwarzwelt, a gravitational anomaly threatening to consume Earth. He is equipped with a Demonica, a suit of advanced armor that adapts to its user and environment.Between his Demonica and the weaponry of the Schwarzwelt Investigation Team, the Strike Trooper brings more equipment to his fights than any other. His large attack range gives him the edge at a distance, but he relies heavily on multiple weak hits to deal considerable damage. His theme is the battle theme of Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey. 	
FlynnSamurai / Law 	The protagonist of Shin Megami Tensei IV (2013). A member of Mikado's Casualry caste who was chosen to become an apprentice Samurai. Together with his fellow apprentices, he delved into Tokyo, the realm of the Unclean Ones deep below Mikado, not knowing that the things they would discover there would change their lives.Through the mysterious ritual of Demon Whispering, Flynn has learned the spells of demons. He combines his swordplay with this inherited magic to create a balanced and versatile fighting style that newcomers can pick up with little difficulty. His theme is the Tokyo battle theme of Shin Megami Tensei IV. 	
NanashiGodslayer / Chaos 	The protagonist of Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse (2016). An apprentice Hunter who died protecting his adoptive sister Asahi and was resurrected with demon summoning powers by a god named Dagda. In exchange for this service, he became Dagda's Godslayer, and was charged with purging the world of all the corrupted gods and demons.Nanashi is a stranger character whose Commands rely more on powering up himself and his Demons rather than pure damage. This is most prominent in his unique access to the Smirk status condition. Most of "his" abilities actually use the powers of either his friend Asahi or Dagda himself. His theme is the Godslayer boss theme of Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse. 	
SerphAsura / Neutral 	The protagonist of Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner (2004). The leader of the Embryon, one of the factions warring for the right to ascend to Nirvana. He has recently been infected with the Atma virus, granting him demonic powers and a transformed form called Varuna. But with this form comes an constant uncontrollable hunger for human flesh.Serph is a berserker through and through, relying on his Atma Avatar's bestial reflexes to charge in and deal massive damage with his Ice magic. He makes up for his vulnerabilities with abilities that let him devour the health of his enemies in order to restore his own health. His theme is the boss theme of Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner. 	
Raidou Kuzunoha the XIVSummoner / Law	The protagonist of Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army (2006). The latest in a long line of Devil Summoners bearing the name Raidou Kuzunoha, charged with protecting the capital from supernatural threats. He is an apprentice detective learning from Shouhei Narumi, and is usually accompanied by the black cat Gouto-Douji.Raidou is the most practiced melee fighter in the game thanks to his Devil Summoner training. His attacks are weak, but fast and fluid enough to still make them dangerous at close range, and he also possesses viable ranged options. His biggest weakness is his low health and defense. His theme is the battle theme of Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army. 	
Tatsuya SuouSun / Neutral 	The protagonist of Persona 2: Innocent Sin (1999). A stoic high school student who wields the power of Vulcanus, his Persona. Demons are running amok and rumors are becoming reality in his hometown, and the only leads he has to stop them are a stranger from his past known as Joker, an organization called the Masked Circle, and the reporter Maya Amano.Tatsuya is an all-around character specializing in Fire attacks. His most unique attribute is his ability to attack from multiple locations by separating from Vulcanus using a Command, though players that fail to properly manage this ability will suffer for it, as hitting Vulcanus damages Tatsuya. His theme is the quest battle theme of the PSP version of Persona 2: Innocent Sin.	
Bunny BoyHuman / Neutral 	The protagonist of Devil Survivor 2 (2011). A high school student recognizable by the long bunny ears on his white hoodie. As mysterious entities invade Tokyo, he and two friends are granted access to a mysterious app that can summon demons and an enigmatic website that foretells the deaths of others.Bunny Boy is a wild card character whose overall balanced performance compliments his signature ability, Skill Crack, which lets him borrow Commands from his Demons. Though this gives him unlimited potential, it can also leave his party vulnerable due to the shared cooldowns. His theme is Challenge To The Fate from Devil Survivor 2. 	
===Unlockable===
Character 	Description 	Skills
Jack Bros.Fairy / Neutral 	The protagonists of Shin Megami Tensei: Synchronicity Prologue (2017). A pair of inseparable siblings that set out to save the Antarctic Circle from the clutches of Black Frost! Though vastly outmatched in terms of power, their co-operation and arsenal allowed them to beat both the odds and the bad guys.The Jack Bros. rely heavily on projectile attacks. Their elemental variety allows them to excel against enemy Demons, but their lack of physical options gives them trouble when forced to fight fellow Messiahs. They are also the only Messiahs that are immune to elements. Their theme is the Stage 1 theme from Shin Megami Tensei: Synchronicity Prologue. 	
YoshioMeta / Law 	A key character from Shin Megami Tensei (1992). A suave student in search of his girlfriend who first met The Hero in a dream. After the Great Cataclysm, he is killed and reborn as a proper Messiah, destined to lead the Order of Messiah and pave the way for the creation of their Millenium Kingdom.Yoshio's specialty is sustaining himself and allies for as long as possible, making him one of the game's more unusual Messiahs. The price for this immense defensive potential is that he has the weakest offensive ability of anyone in the roster. His theme is undecided. 	
WaruoMeta / Chaos 	A key character from Shin Megami Tensei (1992). A bullied student seeking the strength to fight back who first met The Hero in a dream. After the Great Cataclysm, he fused himself with a demon to achieve the strength he desired, and joined the Ring of Gaea cult to oppose the Millenium Kingdom's creation.Waruo is a melee-based powerhouse who focuses on debilitating enemies with ailments, leaving them vulnerable to his heavy attacks. He tends to excel especially well against Command-focused characters due to his easy access to the Bind ailment. His theme is undecided. 	
HikawaTyrant / Law 	A key character from Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne (2003). The leader of the Assembly of Nihilo, and the man responsible for triggering the Conception. His Reason is Shijima - a world of total harmony, devoid free will or individuality but also devoid of conflict - and his Demonic Sponsor is the giant Ahriman.His theme is the Reason boss theme from Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne. 	
Chiaki HayasakaDeity / Chaos 	A key character from Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne (2003). A former classmate of the Demi-Fiend who was transformed into a "pseudo-fiend" by the power of Gozu-Tennoh. Her Reason is Yosuga - a world where the powerful reign supreme and the weak are purged - and her Demonic Sponsor is the winged Baal Avatar.Her theme is the Reason boss theme from Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne. 	
Isamu NittaVile / Neutral 	A key character from Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne (2003). A former classmate of the Demi-Fiend who was transformed into a "pseudo-fiend" by overexposure to the Amala Network. His Reason is Musubi - a world where individuals rule their own ideal kingdoms - and his Demonic Sponsor is the solitary Noah.His theme is the Reason boss theme from Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne. 	
Zen and Rei??? / Neutral 	Key characters from Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth (2012). A pair of amnesiacs who delved into four labyrinthine culture festival attractions to regain their memories. Rei is outgoing, loves food, and has a tendency to mishear others, while Zen is brooding, reserved, and fiercely protective of Rei.Their theme is the Friends boss theme from Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth. 	
Kei SagamiMaken / Neutral 	The protagonist of Maken X (1999). A researcher's daughter who was forced to wield an experimental sentient weapon called Maken. As a result, her soul, or "Image," merged with Maken's, leaving her body as an empty husk while her consciousness helped Maken and the bodies it possessed on their journey to find her kidnapped father.Her theme is the boss theme from Maken X. 	
Vincent BrooksMan Drinking Alone / Neutral	The protagonist of Catherine (2011). A 32-year-old alcoholic bachelor and the boyfriend of Katherine McBride. He became entangled with an enigmatic blonde-haired temptress named Catherine, and had to choose between these two women while struggling with increasingly complex lies and mysterious nightmares.Vincent is one of the most unusual characters in the game in that his moveset is focused around grabbing and pushing. Through this simple ability, however, he can easily be one of the most versatile fighters in the game. However, he is held back by his relatively weak standard attacks and the long cooldown on his Drop Commands. His theme is the Obelisk theme from Catherine.	
===DLC===
Character 	Description 	Skills
Chiyoko Maki??? / Neutral	The protagonist of Shin Megami Tensei: Virtual Idyll (2018). The younger sister of a kendo prodigy with the mysterious ability of Demon Osmosis, which she can use to absorb demons' powers. Little is known about her at this time.Her theme is the post-transformation Last Boss Battle theme from Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne.	
==Demons==
A list of all the game's Demons can be found here.
==Stages==
Stage 	Description
Amala Network	A location from Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne (2003).
==Trivia==
* The three-character teams and the damage reduction granted from having surviving Demons is inspired by the Devil Survivor games.
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