Shin Megami Tensei
A landmark action game for the Game Boy Advance, Shin Megami Tensei combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Atlus
- Released
- 2003
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1.7K)
- Last updated
Shin Megami Tensei Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Shin Megami Tensei on our in-browser GBA emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Shin Megami Tensei Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Shin Megami Tensei on GBA before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Shin Megami Tensei" GBA longplay 2003
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shin Megami Tensei released?
Shin Megami Tensei was released in 2003 for the GBA.
Who developed Shin Megami Tensei?
Shin Megami Tensei was developed by Atlus, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Shin Megami Tensei support?
Shin Megami Tensei is a single-player Action game for the GBA.
What type of game is Shin Megami Tensei?
Shin Megami Tensei is a Action game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Shin Megami Tensei for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Shin Megami Tensei runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Shin Megami Tensei in the browser?
No. Shin Megami Tensei streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Shin Megami Tensei?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original GBA cartridge supported.
Does Shin Megami Tensei work on mobile devices?
Yes — the GBA emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Shin Megami Tensei this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Shin Megami Tensei. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
