Bonus Episode #48 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan dives deep into RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, the long-awaited revival of Atlus’s cult-classic PS2-era action RPG. Set in a stylized Taisho-era Tokyo dripping with atmosphere, the game blends supernatural detective work, demon summoning, and real-time combat into one uniquely compelling package.

We explore the significant improvements made in the remaster, including a complete overhaul of the combat system, new quality-of-life features, enhanced visuals, and a crisp re-recording of the soundtrack. Our review will break down how the game plays in 2025, what still holds it back, and why this underrated gem is finally getting the attention it deserves.

Whether you're a longtime Shin Megami Tensei fan, a newcomer intrigued by supernatural mysteries, or just here for the jazz-rock fusion soundtrack, this episode has something for you.

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Theme from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
2. Battle -Raidou- from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
3. Formidable Foe from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
4. Lax Detective Agency from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
5. Tsukudo-cho from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
6. Goumaden from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
7. Shin-Sekai from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
8. Archenemy from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
9. Go, Raidou! from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
10. Rising Above the Sorrow from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
11. On the Prowl! from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
12. Hyperspace from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
13. The Fated Showdown from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
14. Ending Theme from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]

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