Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster Reviews

the dungeons in this game are fucking awful

I don't know how I missed this series up until now because this game rules. I finished the demo of SMT 5 (Vengeance) after beating Nocturne, and I think I prefer Nocturne. It's kind of like a dark edgy version of Pokemon.

The only negative thing I have to say about this game is the random encounter + labyrinthine dungeon setup. And even so, while normally I hate it, it didn't bother me this time because the combat is so enjoyable. Other than that, the game is truly excellent. The press-turn combat, the demon compendium, Kaneko's art, the music, the atmosphere, even the obscure magatama progression. Being of a different technological era which arguably forced some aspects to be clunky, it requires a certain mood to approach. But it's 666% worth it.

I resent Atlus from the darkest pits of my hollowed-out shell of a soul for REFUSING to release the first two SMT games in English properly. But this game is still really good, worth the money, etcetera. Pretty steep difficulty curve that can take patience to get used to, but it always fits the vibe of the game. Go for it.

This game is ass it needs more bathhouse scenes like a good game like persona.

the only good thing about nocturne is the SMTIV music pack that lets you pretend you're playing a far superior game

Bought this game on a whim because I enjoyed Persona 5, and even though it doesn't have near as much development with characters, it's still enjoyable exploring the map and various dungeons, crafting parties etc.

This game rocks, but download some mods and buy it at a discount.

This was my first Atlus RPG I ever played and it did not disappoint. This game is an evolution of the monster hunting genre and it truly feels like pokemon for grown ups (or edgy teens but you know what I am saying). The demon designs are very creative and are cool different takes on popular and esoteric creatures from the worlds mythology. The story while a little bare bones and hard to understand fits the mythic grim and spiritual setting while also getting a little philosophical. Fusing and catching new demons to join your party is very addictive and it’s always exciting finding out what new demons you can create. My only real problems are the labyrinthian levels with teleporting tiles, many of these mazes felt like padding and reminded me of a Mario maker “pick a pipe” level. Other then that a very engrossing rpg that I highly recommend. What other game can have your team include a fairy, sun wukong, the whore of Babylon and the Hindu goddess of Beauty?

Great classic that brings back memories from the past. Nice music, world building, aesthetic, and symbolism used within the game. As an SMT fan, this game is definitely an icon. However, if you are playing this after playing other games in the series like SMT IV or SMT V, you would feel that this game is kinda plain and repetitive. If you were to play this back in 2003, it would surely feel like a groundbreaking game. Now, I feel like the only reason you would want to play this game is to reminisce in nostalgia or you want to experience the renowned difficulty of the game. I would still recommend this game though for this reason.