Critics across various outlets are praising the revamped version of Shin Megami Tensei V, titled Vengeance. RPG Site gave it a 9 out of 10, stating it is the revamp the game deserves and performance issues are less of a concern on PC compared to the Switch. Nintendo Everything also lauded the game, mentioning it surpasses the original by a wide margin with new story routes and quality-of-life improvements. Siliconera awarded the game a perfect score, calling it the JRPG fans should have received initially. Nintendo World Report gave it a 9 out of 10, deeming it the best way to experience the game. Push Square rated it a 7 out of 10, dubbing it the "definitive way to play." Overall, critics agree that Vengeance is a significant improvement over the original game, making it a must-have for fans and newcomers alike.