Okay, let’s talk about Soul Hackers 2. When it came out, I was pretty hyped, love these kinds of games. But then came the usual headache: which version to buy? I saw the ‘Digital Premium Edition’ and the ‘Deluxe Edition’ sitting there on the store page, and I had to figure out what the difference actually was for me.
Digging into the Editions
So, the first thing I did was try to break down what each one offered. I spent some time clicking around on the store, reading the descriptions they provided. It wasn’t always super clear, gotta be honest, sometimes the marketing descriptions are a bit fluffy.
Here’s what I gathered about the Deluxe Edition:
- It obviously had the base game itself. Can’t play without that!
- It threw in a few digital goodies. I remember seeing things like a Booster Item Pack to give you a little head start with money and experience.
- It also mentioned a bonus story arc, something called ‘The Lost Numbers’. That caught my eye.
Then I looked at the Digital Premium Edition. This seemed to be the ‘everything included’ version:
- It had everything from the Deluxe Edition – the base game, the booster pack, and that ‘Lost Numbers’ story arc.
- On top of that, it added more stuff. There was a Costume & BGM pack, which sounded fun for changing things up.
- It also included some bonus demons. I recall seeing some powerful looking ones listed, like Mara and Masakado, if memory serves right.
- And I think there was another item pack, maybe with useful things for fusion or combat?
Making the Choice
Alright, so I had the lists. Now I had to decide. The price difference wasn’t huge, but it wasn’t nothing either. I asked myself, “Am I really going to use those costumes and BGM? Are those extra demons worth the cash?”
That bonus story, ‘The Lost Numbers’, was included in both the Deluxe and the Premium, so that wasn’t the deciding factor between those two specific editions. The real difference boiled down to the costumes, the extra music, the bonus demons, and maybe that extra item pack.
I thought about how I usually play these games. I tend to stick with the default look, honestly. Costumes are fun for a minute, but I rarely keep them on long. The music? Cool, but probably not essential for me. The bonus demons… now that was tempting. Having some powerful allies early can definitely change the experience, maybe make the grind a bit easier.
What I Ended Up Doing
In the end, I actually went with the Digital Premium Edition. Yeah, I know, I just said I don’t use costumes much! But I figured, “What the heck.” I’m a big fan of the series, and I wanted the complete package this time around. Plus, the idea of having those extra demons available was pretty appealing for potentially smoothing out tricky spots.
Playing it, the ‘Lost Numbers’ story was interesting, added a bit more depth to one of the characters. The booster items gave a nice little bump at the start. Did I use the costumes and BGM much? Nah, not really, just like I suspected. The bonus demons? Okay, I admit it, they were pretty strong early on. Maybe made things a little too easy at the very beginning, but it was nice having them in my back pocket later.
My Final Thoughts
So, looking back? If you really want that extra story arc ‘The Lost Numbers’ and a few starting items, the Deluxe Edition is probably solid value. You get the main extra gameplay content without paying for the cosmetics.
If you’re a completionist, want absolutely everything, love messing with costumes and music, or just want those powerful bonus demons from the get-go, then the Digital Premium Edition is the way to go, assuming you’re okay with the higher price. For me, while I didn’t use everything in the Premium pack extensively, I don’t regret getting it. It felt like the ‘full’ experience.
That’s just how it went down for me, though. Your mileage might vary depending on what you value in DLC!
