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title: "Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne"
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# Dark, immersive atmosphere Advanced 3D battle engine Dynamic negotiation system Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne

**Brand:** atlus
**Price:** RM201
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌌 Own the night, command the demons, and rewrite destiny.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne by atlus
- **How much does it cost?** RM201 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.my](https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/258220-shin-megami-tensei-nocturne)

## Best For

- atlus enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted atlus brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Challenge Accepted:** No easy mode here—embrace the grind and prove your tactical prowess in a brutally rewarding RPG.
- • **Shape Two Worlds' Fate:** Every choice you make ripples across parallel realities, unlocking unique story paths.
- • **Strategic Demon Fusion:** Customize your playstyle by fusing demons with inherited skills for unstoppable combos.
- • **Next-Gen Turn-Based Combat:** Experience a refined 3D battle engine that elevates classic turn-based strategy to cinematic levels.
- • **Master the Art of Negotiation:** Skip battles or recruit demons by striking deals—because sometimes brains beat brawn.

## Overview

Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne is a critically acclaimed PlayStation 2 RPG that combines a cutting-edge 3D battle engine with a dark, post-apocalyptic narrative. Featuring a unique negotiation system and deep demon fusion mechanics, it challenges players to strategically navigate a dual-world storyline with no shortcuts—perfect for gamers craving a mature, immersive, and demanding experience.

## Description

Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne is actually the third game in the series, which first appeared on the Super Famicom. Remakes of the first two titles were recently released in Japan for the PlayStation and Game Boy Advance. While Nocturne continues the series' tradition of a modern-day post-apocalyptic setting, demonic overtones and mature themes, the PlayStation 2 version brings it into the next-generation of gaming with mind-blowing graphics and refinement of the gameplay system.

Review: A Must Have For SMT Fans - SMT Nocturne is definitely among one of the best SMT games to date and in my opinion contains most of Kazuma Kaneko's and Shoji Meguro's best works. What makes this game stand out in the SMT series the most is its dark atmosphere and story ( featuring Dante from Devil May Cry doesn't hurt either). Even though this is a turn-based JRPG, Nocturne will pose a challenge and requires the player to strategize and be prepared for the worst of situations. It's not challenging to the point of controller throwing, but you will die a few times and may get stuck at a certain point. If you are someone who does not play JRPGs that much but want to get into the SMT series, I would recommend either the Persona, Digital Devil Saga, or the Devil Survivor games since they are spin-offs and are more accessible (Digital Devil Saga moreso because it has the same combat system as this game). The main character is free to customize by pouring points into different stats that suits the player's playstyle and can learn various skills through the acquisition of items called Magatama. Each Magatama has its own properties that can give additional stat boosts as well as resistances and weaknesses to different attacks to the player. Combat in the game uses the Press Turn system meaning that whenever an opponent or the player are hit with an attack they are weak to, the attacker's turn is extended. The same applies to critical hits as well. If the attacker misses their target, they lose 2 turns and if the attacker uses a skill their target can nullify or reflect, they lose all their turns. A main feature this game has along with the other SMT games is the ability to negotiate and fuse demons. Negotiations can be used to recruit demons, obtain items and money, and end battles. You can also fail with negotiations which end up with your opponents attacking your party. Fusing demons is vital since the result often leads to a stronger demon with new abilities with some previous skills inherited. To make this clear due to the confusion that SMT IV had after its launch, this game does not have Social Links like Persona 3 and 4. There are no support characters that will tell you what an enemies' weakness is. If your character dies, it's game over and you have to reload your last save. There is no easy mode if you want to breeze through the game for the story, only normal and hard (difficulty also cannot be changed mid-game). Being a game made back in 2002, it has some things that are no longer used and lacks some things that are standard in modern JRPGs. This game does not have full voice acting. Battles have voice acting but it mainly consists of grunting. This game also has random battles with a pretty high encounter rate. There are almost no safe spots in this game, meaning even places that have shops will have random battles. If you are willing to forgive this game for using old RPG mechanics, this game can be fun and keep you interested in its setting and characters (who all dress so stylishly I might add).
Review: Excellent, but tough and somewhat tiring game - This is a difficult game, but it's also long. What I mean is that if you want to play this game you have to understand it's a fairly long game by nature, and there are lots of situations where fighting a boss might not necessarily be a tough proposition but you will have to deal with a long walk from your nearest save terminal and the random encounters along the way. If you don't like random encounter RPGs with high encounter rates then this isn't going to be an easy run for you. As well the story is minimalistic when it does shows up. As well those unfamiliar with SMT games spell name system will have a lot of catching up to do as you really have to spend some time learning what the skills mean. Anyways, this is a classic RPG. If this seems like something you want to put the energy into it's definitely worth the effort as it has a great combat system and constantly has players thinking strategically and defensively. Take for instance demon fusion-you can fuse 2-3 demons and get a new one but every demon only has so many skill slots-which skills will you carry over? Do you cover your bases and make sure your demons don't have weaknesses to exploit, do you focus on passing along powerful buff and debuff skills at the risk of missing out on some other attacking spell? In battle, do you want to use a character to buff so other characters can get more damage, or hit the enemies weakness for the extra turn? This game constantly gives players opportunities to make choices that affect their game and play style. The fact that this game lends players so much freedom is why it's such a classic, if difficult, RPG game.

## Features

- Advanced 3D battle engine brings old-school turn-based combat to a new level
- Unique dark atmosphere and enthralling storyline as you try to navigate the fate of two worlds
- Negotiate with your enemies and work out a compromise instead of battling every time -- just like in real life
- The game choices you make on other side of the Vortex will determine the fate of both worlds - advance the stories of both in all-new ways

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00024W1U6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #14,721 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #126 in PlayStation 2 Games |
| Compatible Video Game Console Models | Sony PlayStation 2 |
| Computer Platform | PlayStation 2 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (782) |
| Date First Available | September 13, 2004 |
| Department | All Ages |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00730865530069 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
| Item Weight | 3.91 ounces |
| Item model number | 730865530069 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Altrec.com, Inc. |
| Product Dimensions | 0.52 x 5.35 x 7.42 inches; 3.92 ounces |
| Publication Date | September 13, 2004 |
| Rated | Mature |
| Release date | September 13, 2004 |
| Type of item | Video Game |
| UPC | 730865530069 |

## Images

![Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61raTJNcYAL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this game featuring dante from the devil may cry™ series?**
A: No, this game is a separate game and does not feature any other characters from the devil may cry series.

**Q: How many discs are included with the game?**
A: Just 1, some of the ps2 persona games come with the bonus music discs, but not this, its still a good game though, im currently trying to 100%

**Q: how much would it cost me to get it sent to orlando florida?**
A: It would cost $3.99 to ship to Orlando Florida

**Q: What exactly is included in the Limited Edition version? Is this just the cd?**
A: There is no limited edition version in the US.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Must Have For SMT Fans
*by P***S on March 29, 2014*

SMT Nocturne is definitely among one of the best SMT games to date and in my opinion contains most of Kazuma Kaneko's and Shoji Meguro's best works. What makes this game stand out in the SMT series the most is its dark atmosphere and story ( featuring Dante from Devil May Cry doesn't hurt either). Even though this is a turn-based JRPG, Nocturne will pose a challenge and requires the player to strategize and be prepared for the worst of situations. It's not challenging to the point of controller throwing, but you will die a few times and may get stuck at a certain point. If you are someone who does not play JRPGs that much but want to get into the SMT series, I would recommend either the Persona, Digital Devil Saga, or the Devil Survivor games since they are spin-offs and are more accessible (Digital Devil Saga moreso because it has the same combat system as this game). The main character is free to customize by pouring points into different stats that suits the player's playstyle and can learn various skills through the acquisition of items called Magatama. Each Magatama has its own properties that can give additional stat boosts as well as resistances and weaknesses to different attacks to the player. Combat in the game uses the Press Turn system meaning that whenever an opponent or the player are hit with an attack they are weak to, the attacker's turn is extended. The same applies to critical hits as well. If the attacker misses their target, they lose 2 turns and if the attacker uses a skill their target can nullify or reflect, they lose all their turns. A main feature this game has along with the other SMT games is the ability to negotiate and fuse demons. Negotiations can be used to recruit demons, obtain items and money, and end battles. You can also fail with negotiations which end up with your opponents attacking your party. Fusing demons is vital since the result often leads to a stronger demon with new abilities with some previous skills inherited. To make this clear due to the confusion that SMT IV had after its launch, this game does not have Social Links like Persona 3 and 4. There are no support characters that will tell you what an enemies' weakness is. If your character dies, it's game over and you have to reload your last save. There is no easy mode if you want to breeze through the game for the story, only normal and hard (difficulty also cannot be changed mid-game). Being a game made back in 2002, it has some things that are no longer used and lacks some things that are standard in modern JRPGs. This game does not have full voice acting. Battles have voice acting but it mainly consists of grunting. This game also has random battles with a pretty high encounter rate. There are almost no safe spots in this game, meaning even places that have shops will have random battles. If you are willing to forgive this game for using old RPG mechanics, this game can be fun and keep you interested in its setting and characters (who all dress so stylishly I might add).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent, but tough and somewhat tiring game
*by C***S on July 29, 2013*

This is a difficult game, but it's also long. What I mean is that if you want to play this game you have to understand it's a fairly long game by nature, and there are lots of situations where fighting a boss might not necessarily be a tough proposition but you will have to deal with a long walk from your nearest save terminal and the random encounters along the way. If you don't like random encounter RPGs with high encounter rates then this isn't going to be an easy run for you. As well the story is minimalistic when it does shows up. As well those unfamiliar with SMT games spell name system will have a lot of catching up to do as you really have to spend some time learning what the skills mean. Anyways, this is a classic RPG. If this seems like something you want to put the energy into it's definitely worth the effort as it has a great combat system and constantly has players thinking strategically and defensively. Take for instance demon fusion-you can fuse 2-3 demons and get a new one but every demon only has so many skill slots-which skills will you carry over? Do you cover your bases and make sure your demons don't have weaknesses to exploit, do you focus on passing along powerful buff and debuff skills at the risk of missing out on some other attacking spell? In battle, do you want to use a character to buff so other characters can get more damage, or hit the enemies weakness for the extra turn? This game constantly gives players opportunities to make choices that affect their game and play style. The fact that this game lends players so much freedom is why it's such a classic, if difficult, RPG game.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dark & Dreary😈My Favorite SMT
*by E***K on May 16, 2020*

The 3rd entry in the SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI series. Very cool game with a dark atmosphere and demon fusing/collecting. Build your team to eradicate your enemies and make your way to "KAGUTSUCHI" in the center of the new apocalyptic world to face God and decide the new fate of all things. "Press-turn battle system" adds strategy to fights and gives your party additional turns to attack your enemies. Keep tabs on enemy weaknesses to ensure you are laying in the right attacks to garantee victory. Battles are tough and even regular battles can obliterate your party if you are careless. As soon as your party demons are becoming less effective than your enemies, fuse them together at the "Cathedral of Shadows" to create new, more powerful demons. If you like Pokemon, but want something more mature in nature and way more challenging, try SMT NOCTURNE. This game does not hold your hand. Satisfying when you beat tough bosses.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne
- Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga - PlayStation 2
- Shin Megami Tensei Digital Devil Saga 2 - PlayStation 2

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