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  • Which version of Nocturne should I play?
  • Acquiring Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne
  • Gameplay Tips
  • Additional Links

Which version of Nocturne should I play?

These are the different versions of Shin Megami Tensei 3:

• The original version of Nocturne was released in Japan in 2003 without additional content like the Fiends or the Labyrinth of Amala dungeon.
• The Maniax version of Nocturne was released in North America in 2004 and PAL regions in 2005 with the aforementioned additional content. If you choose to play the original Playstation 2 version of Nocturne (simply labelled "Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne"), this is most likely what you'll be playing. Play this version if you are uninterested in the new additions from the HD Remaster, as it is easily accessible in the current day.
• The Maniax Chronicle version of Nocturne was released in Japan in 2008 as a special rerelease bundled with Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon. This version's biggest change is featuring Raidou Kuzunoha as a demon hunter in place of Dante.
• The HD Remaster of Nocturne was released in all regions in 2021 with additions such as voice acting, better visuals, and the ability to select inherited skills, amongst other things. Play this version if the additions interest you and you're willing to buy it. It also includes the option to play the game with either the original version content or the Maniax version content.

Acquiring Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

Follow this link to acquire the original Playstation 2 version of Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne. If you still want to play the original version but with Raidou, follow this link to acquire the pre-patched Playstation 2 version of Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne Maniax Chronicle edition. You can purchase the HD Remaster on Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam.

Gameplay Tips

• If you are running into problems with the game crashing, set it to NTSC 60hz mode regardless of the region.
• The Playstation 3 PSN version has a bit of slow down during the fusion process, which is usually skipped anyways. Otherwise it runs great.
• If you are playing on Hard mode, the first few battles are completely luck based so just keep trying if you die. It will eventually smoothen out the further you get into the game.
• A physical build is highly recommended, especially for the True Demon Ending; St is most important, with secondary stats Ag for hitrate and Vi for survivability. Do not ignore Ma entirely as it is used for magic defense, but do ignore Lu as it is largely terrible.
• Keep track of what demon your Pixie fuses/evolves/sacrifices into and make sure you keep her, or that demon into end game. She is needed to open a door in one of the Kalpas for the True Demon Ending.
• Buffs and debuffs are very important for boss fights.
• Fusing demons of the same family will create an Element which can be used to rank down or rank up a demon within it's family. Fusing two Elements will result in a Mitama which will boost the stats and add skills to the skill pool of a demon it fuses into without changing it's EXP at all.
• Recruit Angel and Lilim in Ginza and fuse them to make Nozuchi. He'll be very useful against the Matador fight. Buy and equip the Hifumi Magatama from the Junk Shop in the Great Underpass of Ginza if you're having trouble against him.
• Daisoujou is a very good healer due to his ability to drain MP from most enemies, including bosses. He can be acquired around the early-mid game and is useful up until the final areas of the game.

Additional Links

• HD Remaster: partial Steam HD music mod
• Chronicles Edition Translation Patch v1.1.2
• Uncompressed Nocturne OST
• Uncompressed Maniax OST
• Rare Soundtrack + New piano arrangements
• Nocturne Documentary Part 1
• Nocturne Documentary Part 2
• Nocturne Sounds
• Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne Deluxe Pack Incense Disc
• Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne Original Soundtrack
• Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne Maniax Soundtrack Extra Version
• Uncompressed Nocturne OST
• Uncompressed Maniax OST
• SMT III Rare Soundtrack + New piano arrangements
• Ayakashi Monthly Special Final Issue