If you're a fan of RPGs and Japanese role-playing games, you might have heard about the popular series "Megami Tensei" from the original NES era. The first game in the series to be released on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) was titled 'Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers' but another key title in the Megami Tensei series for the console is 'Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei'. This release was later ported to Windows for free.

As of my knowledge cutoff in December 2023, there are a few ways to play this game on PC without having to purchase the original. Here's how you can try it out:

1. Download the ROM

The first step is to download the ROM file of Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei. You can find these files online but be aware that downloading copyrighted content may violate your local laws and regulations.

1. Install an Emulator

To play the game, you'll need an emulator that supports the NES console. There are several options available, including ZSNES, SNES9X, and Nestopia. For this tutorial, we will use a free and popular option called nestopia-nes.

1. Configure the Emulator

To configure your emulator, follow these steps:

*   Download the ROM file and save it to a folder on your PC.
*   Download the nestopia-nes emulator from its official website or other trusted sources like GitHub.
*   Extract the files from the archive to a location of your choice (e.g., 'nestopia-nes').
*   Navigate to the 'nestopia-nes' folder and find the executable file called 'nestopia.exe'.
*   Double-click on 'nestopia.exe' to launch the emulator.

1. Play the Game

Once you've launched the emulator, follow these steps:

*   Go to 'File' > 'Open ROM' in nestopia-nes.
*   Navigate to your saved 'megami.tensei'.nes file and select it.
*   Click on 'OK' to open the game.

1. Configure Controls

The default controls might not be comfortable for everyone, so you may want to adjust them to suit your preferences. To do this:

*   Go to 'File' > 'Configure Game' in nestopia-nes.
*   Adjust the controls according to your liking.

1. Play with a Controller

If you're using an actual gamepad to play games, configure nestopia-nes as follows:

*   Connect your controller to PC
*   Go to 'File' > 'Configure Game' in nestopia-nes.
*   Go to the "Input" tab.
*   Set up any buttons you want to be used by the game.

1. Additional Tips

The following tips might help enhance your experience with Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei:

• Make sure that you download ROMs from a reputable source, as some may contain viruses or malware.

• If you encounter any bugs during gameplay, try restarting nestopia-nes and the game to resolve issues.