Atlus USA has released a lengthy “Player Survey” to gather feedback from those who have purchased and played Atlus games, from the United States of America.
The survey covers topics from opinions of limited edition releases, pre-orders, the gaming communities people follow, and the outlets people get video game news from.
In terms of prospects for the future, one of the more interesting subjects broached concerns ports of their series to other platforms. The related questions are highlighted below.
Do you own any of the following ATLUS games? Please check all that apply.
- Catherine
- Devil Summoner
- Devil Survivor
- Digital Devil Saga
- Dragon’s Crown
- Etrian Odyssey
- Growlanser
- Odin Sphere
- Persona 3
- Persona 4
- Persona 5
- Persona Q
- Radiant Historia
- Shin Megami Tensei
- Soul Hackers
- Trauma Center
- Other (please specify)
Among the games above, five specific ones are expanded into their own pages with their own questions if selected in this question. The questions for each include if one considers themselves a fan of the series, how they were introduced to it and, finally, what they would want to see from it in the future.
What do you want to see from Catherine in the future? Please check all that apply.
- Downloadable Content (DLC)
- Merchandise
- Remake/Remaster
- Sequel/Next Installment
- Xbox One Port
- Nintendo Switch Port
- Other (please specify)
What do you want to see from Dragon’s Crown in the future? Please check all that apply.
- Downloadable Content (DLC)
- Merchandise
- Remake/Remaster
- Sequel/Next Installment
- Xbox One Port
- Nintendo Switch Port
- PC Port
- Other (please specify)
What do you want to see from Etrian Odyssey in the future? Please check all that apply.
- Downloadable Content (DLC)
- Merchandise
- Remake/Remaster
- Sequel/Next Installment
- Other (please specify)
What do you want to see from Persona in the future? Please check all that apply.
- Downloadable Content (DLC)
- Merchandise
- Remake/Remaster
- Sequel/Next Installment
- Xbox One Port
- Nintendo Switch Port
- PC Port
- Other (please specify)
What do you want to see from Shin Megami Tensei in the future? Please check all that apply.
- Downloadable Content (DLC)
- Merchandise
- Remake/Remaster
- Sequel/Next Installment
- Xbox One Port
- Nintendo Switch Port
- PC Port
- PlayStation 4 Port
- Other (please specify)
Etrian Odyssey is the only series which does not have options listing ports to other game platforms, while Catherine is the only series omitting a PC port option (Catherine Classic was released on Steam in January 2019).
Another interesting question provided in the survey was one asking which franchises people enjoyed from a specifically selected list.
Which of these franchises have you played games from and enjoyed? Please check all that apply.
- Diablo
- Dragon Quest
- Fallout
- Final Fantasy
- God of War
- Just Cause
- Kingdom Hearts
- Monster Hunter
- Red Dead Redemption
- The Elder Scrolls
- The Last of Us
- The Witcher
- Tomb Raider
Atlus USA had previously conducted a survey in April 2015 which focused on people’s opinions on dual audio. Since then, the Western releases of Persona 5, Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight, Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight, and the upcoming Catherine: Full Body feature both English and full Japanese voice options.
The last Atlus Japan consumer survey was conducted in January 2018.