ATLUS has a 3DS eshop sell: I'm going to buy Devil Survivor Overclocked or SMTIV

[TheWPCTraveler]

Paatar said:

TheWPCTraveler said:

Buy both of them, then. Play Overclocked after IV, it's a nice palate cleanser. You may want to turn the volume down, however.

Overclocked has a better story and set of characters than IV, but IV has a superior battle system and mechanics, graphics and music - though Overclocked comes close.

Both of them are fairly dark, however, and are probably passing the trough of their game prices...

I agree with this. Get Overclocked after IV. It's what I did. :D

Overclocked does have a better story somewhat, but I feel like IV had so much more potential story and it could have been stunning if they just did more developing with the characters. 

Agreed about OST, Battle System, Mechanics and Graphics.

Also, pretty much all SMT music, spinoff or not, is pretty amazing.

I actually found it harder to stop playing Overclocked than IV, which is why I said it was a great palate cleanser, especially considering the way the plot progresses - it's a much, much better approach than what SMT IV ended up taking. It's also a really good way of making newer playthroughs still feel fresh.

That said, I really recommend he buys both now. Overclocked is starting to rise in price again, and IV isn't really going to drop further from its current price. Plus, a full retail release for $10 is always a great deal - especially considering how much content there is in Overclocked.