History VideoGame / SoulHackers

The story is set TwentyMinutesIntoTheFuture in a place called Amami City, where every home has a networked computer and the Internet is tightly controlled by the government. You and your PlayfulHacker friends have discovered a [[{{MMORPG}} virtual city]] called Paradigm-X hidden in the network, created by the Algol Software Corporation. However, something is seriously wrong with this program... as you find out when it attempts to suck out your soul. Fortunately, you are saved from the impending de-soulification by a mysterious figure called Redman who tells you that you have several souls trapped inside you, and that if you wish to solve the mystery of Paradigm-X you must [[AnotherMansTerror experience the last moments of those souls' mortal lives]].

** '''Suda''': An accomplished Dark Summoner and member of the mysterious Phantom Society, which seems to be connected to the Paradigm-X plot. However, he has started to doubt the goals of the group and is reconsidering his membership.

The original version of ''Soul Hackers'' was [[NoExportForYou never released outside of Japan]], though a fan translation is in the works from the same people who translated [[{{Persona2}} Persona 2: Innocent Sin]]. However, an enhanced 3DS port was released in Japan in 2012 and North America in 2013, which included full voice acting, updated art, and other extra features.

* MultipleEndings: In the 3DS version, beating the game on NewGamePlus unlocks a second ending where [[spoiler:Spooky survives his DemonicPossession]].

So far, ''Soul Hackers'' has [[NoExportForYou never been released outside of Japan]], though a fan translation is in the works from the same people who translated [[{{Persona2}} Persona 2: Innocent Sin]]. However, an enhanced 3DS port was released in Japan in 2012 and North America in 2013, which included full voice acting, updated art, and other extra features.

So far, ''Soul Hackers'' has [[NoExportForYou never been released outside of Japan]], though a fan translation is in the works from the same people who translated [[{{Persona2}} Persona 2: Innocent Sin]]. However, an enhanced 3DS port was released in Japan in 2012, which included full voice acting, updated art, and other extra features; Atlus has announced a Spring 2013 release for North America.

* MultipleEndings: In the 3DS version, beating the game in NewGamePlus unlocks a second ending where [[spoiler:Spooky survives his DemonicPossession]].

* DeadLittleSister: Six has one. [[spoiler:He accidentally killed her, and Paradigm-X uses his guilt to trap him]].

* EvilIsSexy: Nemissa.

* NamesTheSame: Masahiro Sakurai aka Spooky shares his name with [[{{Nintendo}} Masahiro Sakurai]].

So far, ''Soul Hackers'' has [[NoExportForYou never been released outside of Japan]], though a fan translation is in the works from the same people who translated [[{{Persona2}} Persona 2: Innocent Sin]]. However, an enhanced 3DS port was announced recently, which will include full voice acting, updated art, and other extra features; Atlus has announced a Spring 2013 release for North America.

* NoExportForYou: Though with the announcement of the 3DS port, this may not be the case anymore.
** It is indeed not the case anymore, as the 3DS port will be released in North America sometime in Spring 2013.

So far, ''Soul Hackers'' has [[NoExportForYou never been released outside of Japan]], though a fan translation is in the works from the same people who translated [[{{Persona2}} Persona 2: Innocent Sin]]. However, an enhanced 3DS port was announced recently, which will include full voice acting, updated art, and other extra features; Atlus has announced [[AndTheFandomRejoiced a Spring 2013 release for North America]].

So far, ''Soul Hackers'' has [[NoExportForYou never been released outside of Japan]], though a fan translation is in the works from the same people who translated [[{{Persona2}} Persona 2: Innocent Sin]]. However, an enhanced 3DS port was announced recently, which will include full voice acting, updated art, and other extra features.

** '''Urabe''': A devil summoner and former employee of Algol Software Corporation who resigned in disgust to their questionable practices. His Vision Quest provides a password you need to unlock some hidden features on your COMP.

* '''The Hero''': A [[HelloInsertNameHere nameless]] HeroicMime. A skilled computer hacker and martial artist. He cannot use magic, but has a talent for Devil Summoning. His weapon of choice is a [[SwissArmyWeapon multi-purpose gun/computer]] called a COMP, which does everything from summoning devils to shooting up bad guys.

* AndTheFandomRejoiced: The game is being ported to the 3DS. Which means that Western players now have a high chance of playing the game officially.

* PreviousPlayerCharacterCameo - You can battle the protagonist from the first Devil Summoner game, and [[http://www.siliconera.com/2012/08/07/raidou-kuzunoha-makes-a-cameo-in-devil-summoner-soul-hackers-for-3ds/ the 3DS port also throws in]] [[RaidouKuzunohaVsTheSoullessArmy Raidou Kuzunoha XIV]] from the Playstation 2 entries of the Devil Summoner games.

** There's a entire race of possible fusable artificial demons.

* There's a entire race of possible fusable artificial demons.

So far, ''Soul Hackers'' has [[NoExportForYou never been released outside of Japan]], though a fan translation is in the works from the same people who translated [[{{Persona2}} Persona 2: Innocent Sin]]. However, an enhanced 3DS port was announced recently, which will include full voice acting, updated art, and other extra features. And considering that Atlus has localized practically every ShinMegamiTensei game since ''[[ShinMegamiTenseiNocturne Nocturne]]''...

* CorruptCorporateExecutive

* ObviouslyEvil

* SealedEvilInACan: [[spoiler:Manitou]]

* NameTheSame: Masahiro Sakurai aka Spooky shares his name with [[{{Nintendo}} Masahiro Sakurai]].