Raidou Kuzunoha vs the Soulless Army Walkthrough, Version by Version
Both the original PS2 game and RAIDOU Remastered have walkthroughs, so the right guide depends on which version you are playing. This article compares them and walks through the story case by case.
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You can follow a Raidou Kuzunoha vs the Soulless Army walkthrough for either of the two versions that have guides: the original PS2 game and RAIDOU Remastered. The version in your hands decides which one fits. Start by checking which release you own, since the two are not interchangeable. For the next step, see Shin Megami Tensei Persona 3 Walkthrough.
For the original PlayStation 2 game, GameFAQs lists 8 guides and walkthroughs, so you have several to compare [1]. The remastered version has a 100% walkthrough on Game8 that covers all 12 episodes and how to clear each one fully [2]. If you're playing the remake, that's the one to follow. Learn more in Genji: Days of the Blade Walkthrough and Where to Find One.
This article follows the story in order, covering exploration, demon negotiation, and the main story beats case by case. Use it alongside the version-specific guide you choose.
How do the PS2 original and RAIDOU Remastered differ for walkthroughs?
The original PS2 game and RAIDOU Remastered have different guide sources and different episode layouts, so the right guide depends on which version you're playing. The table below compares them on the points that matter when you pick a guide.
Version | Platform | Guide sources | Episode structure | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Original | PlayStation 2 | GameFAQs and IGN | Story told in a Prologue and numbered episodes | Fan-written FAQs with a numbered index |
RAIDOU Remastered | — | Game8 and Neoseeker | 12 episodes | Walkthroughs cover side quests |
The IGN walkthrough is a PlayStation 2 guide for the same game. If you own the original disc, its FAQ-style layout will match your copy.
If you're playing the remaster, Game8's guide covers all 12 episodes and how to clear each one 100% [2]. Neoseeker's walkthrough covers the full adventure from start to finish [4]. Side quest information is also part of that guide, so you can plan optional content as you go [4].
In short, use a PS2 guide for the original game and a RAIDOU Remastered guide for the 12-episode remake. If you're on the remaster, choose a guide that covers side quests so you don't miss optional content.
Where does the story begin?
The case opens at Denpachi's home, where Raidou is confronted by four Soldiers and then pulled into the Dark Realm [5]. In these first scenes, your job is to get through the fight, meet the imprisoned man and help him escape, because that is what moves the story forward.
The confrontation at Denpachi's home
Raidou is confronted at Denpachi's home by four Soldiers [5]. Four enemies at once makes for a crowded opening, so don't rush your first attack. Look at where each Soldier stands before you commit, and keep Raidou out of the middle of the group if you can.
Pulled into the Dark Realm
After that confrontation, Raidou is pulled into the Dark Realm [5]. The place is unfamiliar to Raidou and to you, so take a moment to look around before you head anywhere. Moving too fast here makes it easy to miss details the story depends on.
Meeting the imprisoned man
In the Dark Realm, Raidou meets an imprisoned man he must help escape [5]. Helping him escape moves the story forward, so that is your goal in this stretch. Pay attention to what he tells you, because the next steps follow from that conversation.
Keeping your place in the story
Read each step before you act, not after, so you know which part of the case you are in. When the walkthrough mentions the Soldiers, the Dark Realm or the prisoner, match it to what is on screen, and go back a step if something does not line up.
How are the 12 episodes organized in the remastered guide?
The remastered game is split into 12 episodes, and the two walkthroughs organize them differently. Game8 builds its guide around those episodes, while Neoseeker runs one continuous route through the story [2][4]. Which layout you prefer decides which guide to open first.
Game8's guide suits you if you want to finish each chapter completely. Work through one episode at a time, and you can clear its optional content before you move on.
Neoseeker takes the continuous approach. Its walkthrough covers the full adventure from start to finish [4], so you can read straight through the story in order without jumping between chapters.
Side quests in full walkthroughs
Side quests are easy to miss when you follow only the main story. Neoseeker's walkthrough includes side quest information [4], so the optional jobs sit alongside the main path instead of in a separate guide.
Here is one way to combine the two. Follow the start-to-finish walkthrough to keep the plot moving. Then open the episode-by-episode guide when you want to make sure you have cleared everything in a chapter.
The per-episode guide suits players who want completion, while the continuous walkthrough suits players who want a smooth run through the story. Both cover the same game, so pick the layout that matches how you like to play.
Which boss battles and combat tips matter most?
The boss battles are where most readers get stuck, so start there. The Neoseeker walkthrough for RAIDOU Remastered flags boss battles that you may struggle with, so you know which fights deserve extra care before you reach them. [4]
Because that guide runs from start to finish, its boss notes follow the same order as the story. You can read each one as you reach its episode instead of hunting for it later. [4]
Combat tips from players
If a fight keeps beating you, the Steam community has a discussion thread titled 'Combat tips' for RAIDOU Remastered. It is worth reading when the walkthrough alone does not help you get past a battle. [6]
Use the two together. Take the walkthrough's warning for a boss, then look for advice in the thread on that same fight and try the battle again with a plan. Start with the one boss that stopped you, not the whole list.
Check the boss section before a tough episode
Before you start an episode you suspect is hard, open the boss section of your walkthrough and read about the fight at the end of it. Knowing the battle ahead lets you decide whether to level up first or save before you commit.
For example, if the guide marks a boss as a struggle point, you can plan a break before the episode instead of losing time halfway through. Reading ahead also saves you from learning a fight is hard only after losing to it several times. Once you win, move on to the next episode with the same notes still in hand.
Are the older PS2 guides still useful?
Older PS2 guides still work for the original game. They follow the story in its original order, so you can move through the episodes without skipping ahead. Their age is the catch, and it matters most if you are playing the remaster.
Plenty of guides to choose from
GameFAQs lists 8 guides and walkthroughs for the PS2 game. [1] If one writer's style does not suit you, you can try another and still follow the same route through the story. Comparing two guides is a quick way to get unstuck when a boss or a puzzle slows you down.
What the IGN walkthrough offers
IGN's walkthrough is one of the older options, and its index is easy to scan. It runs from the prologue through numbered episodes, beginning with 7.2 - Episode 1: The Missing Girl, so you can jump to the part you need. [3] It also covers controlling Raidou, gameplay basics, and devil summoning, which helps if you are new to the series. [3]
How current is it?
IGN's walkthrough was last updated Feb 8, 2013. [3] That date tells you the guide was not written with the remaster in mind, so its steps describe the original game. When a passage does not match what you see on screen, trust the screen.
Where older guides fall short
Because these guides describe the PS2 game, they may skip changes made in the remastered version. If you are playing the remake, some sections may not line up with what you see. Use the older guide as a story map, and treat its layout and event details as a starting point rather than a final word.
Which guide should you use?
If you are playing RAIDOU Remastered, use a remastered guide. Game8's 100% walkthrough covers all 12 episodes and how to clear each one 100% [2].
If you have the original PS2 disc, choose a PS2 guide instead. GameFAQs has 8 guides and walkthroughs for that version [1].
Whichever guide you pick, follow its case-by-case order. Side quests are tied to particular cases, so finish each case, side quests included, before you open the next. Jumping ahead is the easiest way to miss one.
The one thing to remember is to match the guide to the version in your hands. Then start at the first case and work through in order, so your story progress and side quests stay in step.