No, Vengeance is not a sequel to Shin Megami Tensei 5 as it is supposed to expand on the original by adding new content. However, to understand what is new here, we will look at Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance to see what this enhanced version adds to the original release.
New characters and demons in Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance
Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance adds new characters to the game that were not present in the original release from 2021. This expanded release brings a new story path where these new characters play a significant role in the story.
New characters:
Yoko Hiromine
Qadištu
Lilith
Naamah
Eisheth Zenunim
Agrat bat Mahlat
Mastema
There is also the addition of new demons to Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance which weren't present in the original. Not only do we get new demons but we also get redesigned versions of some from the original game.
New demons:
Agrat bat Mahlat
Eisheth Zenunim
Glasya-Labolas
Konohanasakuya
Lilith (Redesign)
Naamah
Nahobeeho
Amabie
Anansi
Nyami Nyami
Onyankopon
New gameplay additions and changes in Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance
This expansion doesn't entirely change the gameplay design of the original but still adds significant content that will feel different when you play through the game. Additions like new demons, increased level limits, and cutscene skipping have been added to the game for a more polished experience.
A new story route has been added which starts if the protagonist chooses to hold the girl's hand. This new path entirely changes how the story goes forward.
The stats of some demons from the original have been revised.
40 new demons have been added.
You and your demons can now level up to level 50 after you defeat the Ultimate boss.
You can now skip cutscenes or speed them up by 2x or 4x.
Virtual Battles allow players to go against the bosses you will come across in the game.
Underlevel penalty has been toned down - however, enemies drop reduced EXP in return.
All of these changes and additions makes Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance worth playing through even if you have completed the original game on the Nintendo Switch.
