Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne: The Re-print

[inner-G]

Ok, if anyone's looking to obtain a new copy of the now not-as-rare game, it looks like ATLUS is dong a re-print.

Word is, it does NOT include the soundtrack. Here's a link, under $50 new: http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-...en-70-bug.html

Ebay prices on useds should come down accordingly, so if you don't care about supporting ATLUS, (which you should) you can probably get one a little cheaper on there. I recommend this game to everyone, even babies.



Now if only DoubleJump would do a re-print of the guide... I can justify $20, but not $50 for a used guide D:

[Hcoregamer00]

Question, is the game worth it for people whose first experience was Persona 3 in the Shin Megami Tensei universe?

[Big Icarus]

Question, is the game worth it for people whose first experience was Persona 3 in the Shin Megami Tensei universe?

YES!!! Hell yes it is.

[AgentOtaku]

I SAID FUCKING WOW.....

[epmode]

Question, is the game worth it for people whose first experience was Persona 3 in the Shin Megami Tensei universe?

I'd say so. It's easily on-par, if not better. And I love P3.

[Hcoregamer00]

YES!!! Hell yes it is.

Okay, so then it is a recommended buy for those who loved Persona 3?

I'd say so. It's easily on-par, if not better. And I love P3.

Couldn't get a better recommendation than that

[Bunny]

HOLY FUCKING SHIT FINALLY

[Mashing]

Great. Now can they please re-print EO???

[Linkzg]

well, im gonna order this tomorrow for sure.

[biggkidd32]

Holy shit.

I'll buy it again. To flip on ebay at a later date

[Yaweee]

This is my favorite game. Deep and challenging gameplay, fantastic visuals and art design, haunting soundtrack, and a storyline that, five years later, is still unlike anything in the videogame industry or all of storytelling. The writing is wonderful, as is the direction in the scenes; the developers understood the values of blocking, cinematography, and brevity, things completely ignored by 95% of developers.

Normal is a nice challenge for people weened on Final Fantasy's, Tales, and Dragon Quests, while Hard Mode will give even lifelong RPG veterans something to think about.

And the multiple endings that represent distinct perspectives on the world? Fucking awesome.

Oh, and I think of this every time. Is there something wrong with me?

[Euphor!a]

Anyone know if this is still black label? Or will it be a Greatest Hits type thing?

[epmode]

Now if only DoubleJump would do a re-print of the guide... I can justify $20, but not $50 for a used guide D:

The guide is SO GOOD. I'm glad I kept it.

Man, it'd be neat to have a DoubleJump FES guide.

[Hcoregamer00]

This is my favorite game. Deep and challenging gameplay, fantastic visuals and art design, haunting soundtrack, and a storyline that, five years later, is still unlike anything in the videogame industry or all of storytelling. The writing is wonderful, as is the direction in the scenes; the developers understood the values of blocking, cinematography, and brevity, things completely ignored by 95% of developers. Normal is a nice challenge for people weened on Final Fantasy's, Tales, and Dragon Quests, while Hard Mode will give even lifelong RPG veterans something to think about. And the multiple endings that represent distinct perspectives on the world? Fucking awesome.

I said wow.

[Azuran]

HOLY SHIT! This is the day I've been waiting for.

I'm ordering one right now.

[Himuro]

I think DDS1+2 have been reprinted as well. Could be wrong.

[NolbertoS]

No soundtrack, no buy. Still think it's expensive, as most likely it'll reach a NA retailer soon *cough*Amazon*cough*

[theultimo]

DAY F$%KING ONE.


THANK THE ATLUS GODS, this is the one SMT I could never find.

[Hcoregamer00]

No soundtrack, no buy. Still think it's expensive, as most likely it'll reach a NA retailer soon *cough*Amazon*cough*

I hope so, I can order this and FES from Amazon and just have them ship it together

[zoku88]

Question, is the game worth it for people whose first experience was Persona 3 in the Shin Megami Tensei universe?

Seriously, I don't think the games are comparable. I mean, there is very little that is shared between them (besides some monster designs, I guess.)

But I would recommend Nocturne to anybody, anyway., so...

[dallow_bg]

Yeah, these copies plus the sealed $70 versions on ebay and elsewhere almost confirm a reprint.

Most of the users at CAG, like myself, are waiting for it to show up on Amazon for probably $29.99.

Thank goodness for reprints.

[TheExodu5]

Buy the soundtrack separately if you can. This is a soundtrack worth owning.

[nincompoop]

Fuuuck, my original copy is worthless now! I'M RUINED NOOOOOOO

Oh well, I still have my sealed copy of DDS1 to fall back on.

[inner-G]

Anyone know if this is still black label? Or will it be a Greatest Hits type thing?

I'd imagine black label. I doubt it got near a million. (isn't that the mark for GH or PS2 'The Best'?)

Man, it'd be neat to have a DoubleJump FES guide.

word. The P3 guide was really nice. (though I still printed out a Fusion Guide)

I'd definitely get the FES one as well.

[epmode]

Seriously, I don't think the games are comparable.

Watch this:

It's easily on-par, if not better.

[inner-G]

Watch this:

I agree for the mostpart, though FES may still get reaaaaaly close to Nocturne in my book. I have yet to play it.

[Teknoman]

Buy this game. If you like Persona 3, you should like all turn based SMT games. Or at least the PS1-current era games.

Buy the soundtrack separately if you can. This is a soundtrack worth owning.

If you want it, bug Atlus support about it. They are pretty cool people and will either give you a cheap deal on it, or give it to you for free...depending on the situation. Im sure they've got alot of those Nocturne OST's laying around.

[ukiraros]

Oh man. I will order it tomorrow.

[zoku88]

Watch this:

Jerk!

You knew what I meant >.>

[EphemeralDream]

So it's out now? I'm a little confused by the OP.

[ACiD]

Call me when they reprint Digital Devil Saga (I have the Jp versions, but wouldn't mind the NA versions too). Good for those that missed Nocturne though. GameQuestDirect is the one that usually funds these Atlus reprints. GameQuestDirect have made their fortune off funding reprints of popular "ebay" games such as Disgaea, etc.

[Systems_id]

Question, is the game worth it for people whose first experience was Persona 3 in the Shin Megami Tensei universe?

Yes. In terms of gameplay it edges out P3 IMHO.

[TheExodu5]

I was gonna buy just to keep it in my collection, but then I felt bad about prospect buying as I already own a copy.

Everyone buy this! Seriously.

[Yaweee]

The game isn't for everyone, though. There are two sets of instant death elements, and if your main character dies, Game Over. The story doesn't make any sense for the first half of the game. There aren't really any towns where you're free to walk around. No voice acting bothers a lot of people. There are four or five parts in the game where the next step isn't very clear. It is too frequently discouraging, but rote leveling is never necessary, except maybe on Hard mode, and only occasionally. Daisojou is too good.

The soundtrack that comes with the game isn't anything special. It is only the tracks added for the Maniacs addition, with a few select pieces from the original.

Labyrinth of Amala and the Fiends = greatest sidequest ever.

[inner-G]

So it's out now? I'm a little confused by the OP.

I don't know for sure.

It's cheap now @ play-asia. It may show up cheap on Amazon ($29.99) a la Disgaea, according to the CaG crowd.

[Mejilan]

They actually reprinted this? Wow.

[HK-47]

The best SMT game, the best Atlus game

You owe it to yourself to buy this gem

Plus, Dante!

[Teknoman]

Pfft Hama and Mudo are everywhere in SMT.

[inner-G]

The game isn't for everyone, though. There are two sets of instant death elements, and if your main character dies, Game Over. The story doesn't make any sense for the first half of the game. There aren't really any towns where you're free to walk around. No voice acting bothers a lot of people. There are four or five parts in the game where the next step isn't very clear. It is too frequently discouraging, but rote leveling is never necessary, except maybe on Hard mode, and only occasionally.

Bah I grew up on cartridge JRPGs, no VA doesn't faze me!

It is tough though, I wouldn't look down on anyone for using guides/FAQs/whatever on it.

As for the insta-death stuff, a lot of their games are like that. P3 had it, and SMT fans said it was too easy :/

Plus, Dante!

[Error]

great news, there are no excuses to not own this gem.

[Dr. Strangelove]

My favorite RPG ever. Everyone go buy it again.

[TheExodu5]

I don't know for sure. It's cheap now @ play-asia. It may show up cheap on Amazon ($29.99) a la Disgaea, according to the CaG crowd.

Quite honestly, if you're interested, $20 isn't worth risking it.

The soundtrack that comes with the game isn't anything special. It is only the tracks added for the Maniacs addition, with a few select pieces from the original.

Wow those are only the added tracks? I gotta get a hold of the original OST. I've been listening to the soundtrack that came with the game for the past 3 weeks.

[TrueReligion]

WHAAAAAAT???

I know a few people that bought this for $70+ in the last two months.

However, this game is definitely worth those prices.

At $50, and SEALED, you guys are getting a steal. absolute steal. I might buy another copy or two just for the heck of it.

Atlus <3

...the only reason I'm still gaming.

[Reilly]

Dante isn't that great of a character to use in Nocturne.

[Man God]

SMT 2 is the best SMT game. I find the story a bit lacking in Nocturne.

Can't argue with Dante though.

[keeblerdrow]

BUY THIS GAME NOW.

(and yeah, I have a wallpaper size of this and a couple others)

[rainer516]

It's an awesome game, it's not that hard if you don't go crazy trying to do the extras; like collecting the candlabrum and the amala labyrinth. It's also quite short unless you count grinding (which is actually fun because you can fuse and evolve monsters). I haven't played Persona 3, or any of the persona for that matter, but Nocturne is amazing. I'm glad I picked it up on a whim when it first came out.

[TrueReligion]

Ahh here's the catch:

This reprint does NOT include the soundtrack CD!

you miss out on the best soundtrack ever. :P

I'd like to add that I bought the guide for $40. It was worth every penny.

[Hitoshura]

Bah I grew up on cartridge JRPGs, no VA doesn't faze me! It is tough though, I wouldn't look down on anyone for using guides/FAQs/whatever on it. As for the insta-death stuff, a lot of their games are like that. P3 had it, and SMT fans said it was too easy :/

That battle was a pain in ass...

[Jirotrom]

Dante isn't that great of a character to use in Nocturne.

nm