Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster

1. Goncalo17

   May 26, 2021

   10

   Review Shin megami tensei hd good skills Hard demons fights demi-fiend very good.

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2. trantorian

   May 27, 2021

   10

   Incredible! One of my favorite PS2 games and one of the best JRPG's of all time. Atlus never dissapoint us

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4. Yazaa

   Jul 6, 2021

   10

   The following paragraph is a post I made for Reddit, so it isn't necessarily a review, but more so a list of things that might be a decidingThe following paragraph is a post I made for Reddit, so it isn't necessarily a review, but more so a list of things that might be a deciding factor for whether you buy this HD Remaster. in summary it covers topics such as SMT 3 HD vs the original PS2 release, the Dante as paid DLC controversy being not that big of a deal, the uncompressed OST mod for the Switch and PS4 versions, and the Base $50 version vs the Deluxe $70 version . Without further ado, here is the post I made on Reddit:
   
   Since SMT 3 HD is a lot more expensive than the ps2 version, getting SMT 3 HD over SMT 3 PS2 really comes down to how much worth you value voice acting (that can be set to English, Japanese, or turned off), a suspend save feature, merciful (easy-mode) difficulty, and the optional manual skill inheritance. If you don't know what manual skill inheritance means, it is a quality of life feature exclusive to this HD Remaster that allows you to manually choose which skills a demon that resulted from fusion gets from the demons used as fusion materials. In the PS2 release of SMT 3 the skills were determined randomly with no input from the player. Another thing that may influence your decision to buy the HD Remaster is that they updated the localization for SMT 3 HD to be more accurate and readable in certain places; however, in very specific dialogue lines it adds questionable modern slang. Though, I need to stress that this questionable modern slang is very few and far between, and it may not be that big of a deal to you. Also, something worth noting is the PC and Switch versions of SMT 3 HD have a uncompressed soundtrack mod that is currently in development. You can find this uncompressed soundtrack mod here: https://gamebanana.com/wips/56149 (If the link doesn't work just go to https://gamebanana.com/games/10084 and search for the mod titled "HD Audio for HD Ears").
   
   Graphically speaking, not much has changed beside a few textures being more HD'er and lighting changes. One interesting thing that doesn't get enough attention is that if you were to play on PCSX2 with a 16:9 patch, the UI elements get stretched (so things like circles become ovals), whereas with SMT 3 HD they redid the UI for the 16:9 aspect ratio.
   
   If you decide to buy SMT 3 HD, don't buy the $70 deluxe version. The deluxe version is a complete rip-off. It adds 2 grind dungeons that are completely pointless since SMT 3 isn't even that much of a grindy game, and even if you do want to grind, you can just download the free easy-mode DLC and change to that since difficulty can be changed at any point. The deluxe version also adds 2 tracks from SMT 1, SMT 2, SMT 4, and SMT 4 Apocalypse, respectively. This is seriously not worth it if your playing SMT 3 for the first time. On top of that, it is only 2 tracks at a time. The only semi-worth it paid DLC that comes with the deluxe edition is the Dante from the Devil May Cry series DLC, but that doesn't even matter that much because he is replaced by Raidou from Devil Summoner (the protagonist from another game from the MegaTen franchise). Raidou and Dante move-set wise are identical; the only difference that they have is the cutscenes, which doesn't even matter since you can just look up online. It's also worth noting that you can't use both Raidou and Dante on the same save file, without making a NEW GAME. Also, you can just buy the Dante DLC separately if you really want him.
   
   One more thing, I need to talk about in regards to SMT 3 HD is the fact that the PC version, and only the PC version, allows you to play the original 2003 (previously Japan-exclusive) version of SMT 3 HD. You can view the changes made here. Note that the Maniax version was the version that was released outside of Japan, so basically everything added by the Maniax re-release, the vanilla version doesn't have. Maniax Chronicle was a late 2008 re-release that has all the inclusions of Maniax, but replaced Dante with Raidou. If you are playing on PC and you want all the inclusions that the Maniax Chronicles version has, (which is basically everything Maniax added, but with Raidou instead of Dante) you have to download the free Chronicles DLC, and choose NEW GAME: CHRONICLE when starting the game for the first time. If you don't do this you lose out on all of the Maniax additions and Raidou. Alternatively, you can buy the $10 Dante DLC, which adds the same Maniax additions, but with Dante instead of Raidou. Note that you don't have to do this if you buy the PS4 or Switch version. The Switch and PS4 version automatically has the free Chronicles DLC, and all you have to do is choose NEW GAME.
   
   Overall, I think SMT 3 HD is the better version, but it really isn't super worth it if you already played the PS2 version. Again, it comes down to how much you value voice acting and manual skill inheritance relative to the price you are paying for the HD Remaster.… Expand

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5. Dravenfact

   Jun 26, 2022

   8

   In terms of the actual game, it's amazing, basically the dark souls of rpgs with its many difficult bosses. But as a remaster it's a littleIn terms of the actual game, it's amazing, basically the dark souls of rpgs with its many difficult bosses. But as a remaster it's a little disappointing especially with its price, but I still highly recommend checking it out as the story constantly keeps you guessing along with it's great characters and difficult gameplay, it truly is a game worth checking out.… Expand

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6. Megidolaon91IT

   Apr 5, 2022

   7

   Nocturne è un videogioco di nicchia, adatto solamente ai fan della serie. Difficilmente potrà piacere ai videogiocatori "moderni" o a chi nonNocturne è un videogioco di nicchia, adatto solamente ai fan della serie. Difficilmente potrà piacere ai videogiocatori "moderni" o a chi non ha dimestichezza con i dungeon crawler vecchio tipo. Noctune non è un gioco così difficile o punitivo come viene descritto. E' un RPG molto classico. Quasi anacronistico. Io però l'ho trovato frustrante. L'encounter rate è molto elevato e ciò significa imbattersi in molti incontri casuali. Inoltre certi dungeon sono più snervanti che complicati. Una cosa che ho notato è che il gioco non ti spiega assolutamente nulla. Neanche come funziona il Press Turn. Solo parlando con i vari NPC puoi ottenere qualche informazioni. Le caratteristiche dei nemici non sono neanche specificate e occorre imparare a memoria le loro debolezze/resistenze.… Expand

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7. Magatsu_izanagi

   May 25, 2021

   5

   This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. These are just a few tidbits I've noticed after playing nocturne hd for 3 hours:
   
   The audio sounds like someone's downloaded and reuploaded the music about 15k times with certain tracks being even worse, and they couldn't be assed to remake the pre-rendered cutscenes, or even add stuff to the edges of the frame to make them correctly fit the entirety of the 16:9 aspect ratio that the rest of the game runs in, so you'll just get blurry side bars to be
   Keep the screen from becoming predominantly black. Ayy it's cute, the gameplay is functionally the same as the PlayStation 2 original, but at the end of the day this can only honestly be recommended for the truest if megami tender fans. This remaster lacks love and care and only send to serve as a stop gap between now and whenever smt5 releases
   
   
   And as an added note I'm pl… Expand

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8. HenGamer

   Dec 12, 2021

   0

   played this game first time one worst game ever played and Worst RPG ever made
   dungeons are garbage
   no alignment system characters are lameplayed this game first time one worst game ever played and Worst RPG ever made
   dungeons are garbage
   no alignment system
   characters are lame only Likeble is Jyoji Hijiri
   
   i was expection very deep aligment system people keep telling smt have it but nope what a disappointed
   
   port is fine on ps4… Expand

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