Part 3

Frequently Asked Questions for Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux, including game length, skipping dialogue, and keeping demon sources.

What kind of game is this?
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux is a first-person dungeon crawler.

How long is this game?
Your first playthrough of Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux can take between 50-90 hours, depending on how much content you engage with. There are 3 endings and over 300 demons to register if you aim to complete the compendium or replay the game.

How do I fuse a demon?
This guide does not cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) fusion mechanics. For fusion needs, consult Zeruel's Fusion mechanics and demon database guide or a fusion calculator.

Is there anyway to skip dialogue?
Yes. Hold down the X button to skip dialogue.

Do you have a password for a specific demon?
This guide does not provide specific demon passwords, but may include them in the future to help players who are stuck against tough bosses.

Is there some way to game the system and keep my demon sources?
Yes. You can use the password input system to fuse a demon, register it, output its password, reset your game to before the fusion, and then input the password to retrieve the demon. This costs money, but valuable demon sources are often worth the expense. Here's how:

1. Save your game before performing any fusions or compendium actions.
2. Fuse your demon, using sources and mitamas as needed.
3. Register the newly fused demon into the Compendium. Output and write down its password.
4. IMPORTANT! Do not save your game. Reset or reload your save file from before the fusion.
5. Input the password into a Compendium Register Password slot and purchase the demon.

This process allows you to retain the sources used in the original fusion.

Why is this game rated M?
The reason for the M rating is unclear, as the game does not contain significant graphic content. It may be due to the series' general rating.

My / your / someone else's demon password(s) do not work!
Passwords can be invalid, but it is more likely they were entered incorrectly. Passwords are case-sensitive. Be careful with characters that look similar, such as O and 0, x and X, S and 5, G and 6. Viewing passwords in a fixed-width font can help distinguish these characters when copying and pasting.

Can I use the password system to get restricted fusion demons that I have not yet unlocked?
Yes, but it costs significantly more Macca. This can be useful for obtaining specific demons, like Seraph, to acquire their source for skills like Big Bang.