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<div class="container" style="padding:0.5em 1em; margin: 1em 0;">''This page covers content that was introduced in the Nocturne Maniax edition and subsequent re-releases. For a more complete reading, see [[Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne]].''</div>
<div class="container" style="padding:0.5em 1em; margin: 1em 0;">''This page covers content that was introduced in the Nocturne Maniax edition and subsequent re-releases. For a more complete reading, see [[Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne]]. For information on the HD Remaster, see [[Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster]]''.</div>
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{{Release|header=''Chronicle Edition''|JP=October 23, 2008}}
{{Release|header=''Chronicle Edition''|JP=October 23, 2008}}
{{Release|header=''HD Remaster''|JP=October 29, 2020|US=May 25, 2021|EU=May 25, 2021}}
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'''''Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax''''', released outside of Japan as '''''Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne''''' in North America and as '''''Shin Megami Tensei: Lucifer's Call''''' in Europe, is a director's cut edition of the 2003 role-playing game {{Link|Game|smt3}}, the fifth entry in the {{Link|Series|smt-}}. It was released by [[Atlus]] for the PlayStation 2 on January 29, 2004 in Japan, on October 12, 2004 in North America, and on July 1, 2005 in Europe.
'''''Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax''''', released outside of Japan as '''''Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne''''' in North America and as '''''Shin Megami Tensei: Lucifer's Call''''' in Europe, is a director's cut edition of the 2003 role-playing game {{Link|Game|smt3}}, the fifth entry in the {{Link|Series|smt-}}. It was released by [[Atlus]] for the PlayStation 2 on January 29, 2004 in Japan, on October 12, 2004 in North America, and on July 1, 2005 in Europe.


''Nocturne Maniax'' introduces a number of quality of life improvements and new content, most notably the addition of the [[Labyrinth of Amala]] and [[Fiend]] boss fights, a new ending, and the appearance of ''[[Wikipedia:Devil May Cry 2|Devil May Cry 2]]'''s [[Dante]] as a boss and recruitable character. This version became the base for the localization and later re-releases of ''Nocturne''. Another edition titled '''''Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax Chronicle Edition''''' was included with the limited edition release of ''[[Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon|Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon Plus]]'' as part of a dual package, released on October 23, 2008 in Japan. This edition replaced Dante with [[Raidou Kuzunoha XIV]].
''Nocturne Maniax'' introduces a number of quality of life improvements and new content, most notably the addition of the [[Labyrinth of Amala]] and [[Fiend]] boss fights, a new ending, and the appearance of ''[[Wikipedia:Devil May Cry 2|Devil May Cry 2]]''{{'}}s [[Dante]] as a boss and recruitable character. This version became the base for the localization and later re-releases of ''Nocturne''. Another edition titled '''''Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax Chronicle Edition''''' was included with the limited edition release of ''[[Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon|Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon Plus]]'' as part of a dual package, released on October 23, 2008 in Japan. This edition replaced Dante with [[Raidou Kuzunoha XIV]].


A remaster of ''Maniax'', titled '''''Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster''''', was released for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 on October 29, 2020 in Japan, followed by North America and Europe on May 25, 2021. The Steam version was released on the same day, May 25, in all regions. ''HD Remaster'' incorporates the changes from both the original ''Maniax'' and ''Maniax Chronicle Edition'', with additional updates including graphical touch-ups, voice acting, a revised localization, and downloadable content. The Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 versions of ''HD Remaster'' are based on the ''Chronicle Edition'' release, with Dante available as downloadable content. The Steam version is based on the original ''Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne'', making it the only official release of the original game in the west. Content from ''Maniax'' and ''Chronicle Edition'' are available as downloadable content for that version.  
The game was digitally ported to PlayStation Network as a Playstation 2 Classic in the United States on May 6, 2014,<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |translquote= |author= |url= [https://operationrainfall.com/2014/05/06/pr-shin-megami-tensei-nocturne-psn/ Press Release: Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne Now Available on PSN]|archive= |published=May 6, 2014 |retrieved= June 13, 2024|site= |type= }}</ref> allowing the game to be downloaded and played on PlayStation 3 systems. This version of the game was delisted some time before the announcement of {{link|game|smt3hd}}, and can no longer be purchased.


==Blurb==
==Blurb==
===Japanese===
===Japanese===
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{{BlurbJP
{{BlurbJP
|blurb=
|blurb='''悪魔は、二度生まれる。'''<br/>「東京受胎」―。<br/>ありふれた日常は、その現象を境に異界―ボルテクス界へと姿を変えた。<br/>自らを悪魔の姿へと変えた少年の前に現れる魔人たち、デビルハンター・ダンテ、そして車椅子の老人と喪服の淑女…。<br/>「メノラー」の炎に導かれ、それぞれの思惑が交錯する。
|romaji=
|romaji='''Akuma wa, futatabi umareru.'''<br/>"Tōkyō Jutai"―.<br/>Arifureta nichijō wa, sono genshō o sakai ni ikai―Borutekusu-kai e to sugata o kaeta.<br/>Mizukara o akuma no sugata e to kaeta shōnen no mae ni arawareru Majin-tachi, Debiruhantā Dante, soshite kurumaisu no rōjin to mofuku no shukujo...<br/>"Menorā" no honō ni michibikare, sorezore no omowaku ga kōsaku suru.
|translation='''The demon is born again.'''<br/>"Tokyo Conception"―.<br/>A commonplace everyday life is transformed into an other realm―a vortex world, after this phenomenon.<br/>In front of a boy who transformed himself into a demon appear the Demonic Persons, the Devil Hunter Dante, as well as an old man in a wheelchair and a lady in mourning clothes...<br/>Guided by the flames of the "Menorah", their respective intentions intersect.
 
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Chronicle Edition=
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HD Remaster=
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===English===
===English===
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{{BlurbEN
{{BlurbEN
|blurb=Set in post-apocalyptic Tokyo, the entire population of the world is annihilated by a global catastrophe called the Conception. Now, the fate of the entire world lies on the shoulders of one young man, who must battle his way through opposing demonic forces to bring order to the world to come... or possibly become the harbinger of its destruction.
|blurb=Set in post-apocalyptic Tokyo, the entire population of the world is annihilated by a global catastrophe called the Conception. Now, the fate of the entire world lies on the shoulders of one young man, who must battle his way through opposing demonic forces to bring order to the world to come... or possibly become the harbinger of its destruction.
}}
}}
|-|
 
HD Remaster=
===French===
{{BlurbEN
{{BlurbEN
|blurb=THE WORLD HAS BEEN SWALLOWED BY CHAOS</br>As a demonic revolution descends into a broken Tokyo, the choices you make will determine if it stays that way.
|blurb= Dans une ville de Tokyo post-apocalytique, la population a été anéantie par une catastrophe planétaire baptisée la Conception. Le destin du monde repose sur les épaules d'un jeune homme qui va devoir affronter des forces démoniaques pour rétablir l'ordre dans cette société naissante... ou peut-être devenir l'intérieur de sa destruction.
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==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
{{Main|section=1|[[Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne#Synopsis|Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne § Synopsis]]}}
{{Main|{{Sect|Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne|Synopsis}}}}
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{{SeePlot}}
''Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax'' shares the same plot as the original with the addition of a new storyline. Unlike in the original game, the Demi-fiend frequently encounters a mysterious man in a wheelchair and his assistant, who beckon him to explore a labyrinth detached from the Vortex World and challenge demons known as Fiends, and depending on the version of the game, the Devil Hunter Dante in the original ''Maniax'' release, or the Devil Summoner Raidou Kuzunoha in the ''Maniax Chronicle'' version of the game. Should the Demi-fiend choose to pursue these challenges, he is made aware of another option for the world's fate aside from the act of creation: The act of destruction.


==Gameplay Changes==
==Gameplay Changes==
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===''Nocturne Maniax''===
===''Nocturne Maniax''===
* There is a new opening movie.
* Hard difficulty is no longer exclusive to New Game+. Additionally, New Game+ playthroughs are no longer locked on Hard.
* There are additional New Game+ benefits.
** The level restriction for fusing and summoning demons is removed.
** The player receives an extra turn if they have completed all Labyrinth of Amala Burial Chamber challenges.
** The player can choose to wear either a hoodie or a leather jacket at the start of the game. The hoodie provides a +2 Str and +1 Vit stat boost, while the leather jacket provides a +2 Ma and +1 Ag stat boost. 
* General balance changes to make the game easier.
** Enemy preemptive strikes are less common.
** Enemies no longer have a 100% critical rate in an ambush/back attack.
** Instant kill spells and spells that reduce HP to 1 hit less frequently.
** Ailment hit rate is lowered.
** The amount of Macca lost when inflicted with Panic is lowered.
** Escape chance is higher. 
** Damage has been reduced by a quarter.
** The Demi-fiend's physical skills have been improved, including an increased hit rate.
* The [[Labyrinth of Amala]] optional dungeon is added.
* Optional [[Fiend]] boss fights have been added. The player can then fuse them after their defeat.
* The game now features [[Dante]] from the ''Devil May Cry'' series.
* A new ending is unlocked if all the Fiends are fought, and the Labyrinth of Amala is completed.
* The player can fight and later fuse Beelzebub and Metatron.
* Debug mode is removed.
* Several bosses that were not obtainable now are.
* The [[Pierce]] skill has been added.
===''Chronicle Edition''===
===''Chronicle Edition''===
===''HD Remaster''===
As part of a limited-edition bundle for with ''[[Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon|Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon Plus]]'' this version makes many small changes from the original Maniax release of the game. Dante was replaced by [[Raidou Kuzunoha XIV]] with most his animations and skill names changed to accommodate, [[Raidou the Eternal]] (Which is the equivalent to Dante's Son's Oath) gives the pierce skill along with the standard 1.5x multiplier to damage, and the event to recruit Raidou was changed to determine how much Macca the player receives rather being a payment to have him join.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT69uzcI98Y&t=16m58s</ref> Additionally during the final battle against Lucifer after he hits a certain HP threshold, he will cast Diarahan to fully restore his HP effectively doubling his total HP.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n4wtSj59rE?t=27m35s</ref>
Numerous demon names in the English localisation have been corrected from the PlayStation 2 release.
{| class="wikitable"
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!PS2
!HD Remaster
|-
|Mithra
|Mitra
|-
|Laksmi
|Lakshmi
|-
|Uzume
|Ame-no-Uzume
|-
|Beiji Weng
|Beidou Xingjun
|-
|Wu Kong
|Qitian Dasheng
|-
|Bishamon
|Bishamonten
|-
|Jikoku
|Jikokuten
|-
|Mikazuchi
|Take-Mikazuchi
|-
|Koumoku
|Koumokuten
|-
|Zouchou
|Zouchouten
|-
|Minakata
|Take-Minakata
|-
|Feng Huang
|Zhuque
|-
|Kusi Mitama
|Kushi Mitama
|-
|Purski
|Pulukishi
|-
|Onkot
|Ongkhot
|-
|Karasu
|Karasu Tengu
|-
|Dis
|Dís
|-
|Koppa
|Koppa Tengu
|-
|Pyro Jack
|Jack-o'-Lantern
|-
|Raja Naga
|Naga Raja
|-
|Sparna
|Suparna
|-
|Ikusa
|Yomotsu-Ikusa
|-
|Shikome
|Yomotsu-Shikome
|-
|Tao Tie
|Taotie
|-
|Girimehkala
|Girimekhala
|-
|Fomor
|Fomorian
|-
|Rakshasa
|Vetala
|-
|Kurama
|Kurama Tengu
|-
|Long
|Qing Long
|-
|Gui Xian
|Xuanwu
|-
|Cai-Zhi
|Xiezhai
|-
|Gurr
|Gurulu
|-
|The Harlot
|Mother Harlot
|}
 
==Updates==
{{Sectionstub}}
 
=== HD Remaster (Steam) ===
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!Version
!Release
!Changes
|-
|Version 1.0.4
|{{Release|WW=February 23, 2022}}
|
* Minor text fix
|-
|Version 1.0.3
|{{Release|WW=January 20, 2022}}
|
* Fixed slowdown when using buff/debuffs
* Fixed other minor issues
|-
|Version 1.0.2
|{{Release|WW=October 8, 2021}}
|
* Improved lip sync
|-
|Version 1.0.1
|{{Release|WW=July 13, 2021}}
|
* An issue with the camera position after enabling "Hide UI" during screen transitions has been resolved.
* The button icon at the top-right of the CONFIG screen used for changing categories now updates properly based on assigned button mappings.
* The order of settings for contrast has been adjusted.
* An issue where DLC BGM may not take effect immediately after confirming settings has been resolved.
* The sound effects for Daisoujou's actions when in the party have been added.
* An incorrect ceiling texture used for an operating room in Shinjuku Medical Center has been replaced with the proper texture.
* Family sharing is now enabled for the free DLC packages: Chronicle Pack and Merciful Difficulty.
|}
 
==Downloadable Content==
''HD Remaster'' received a couple downloadable content upon its launch. The content differs slightly between versions of the game; the Steam version has both the "Chronicle Pack" and "Maniax Pack", which respectively add [[Raidou Kuzunoha XIV]] or [[Dante]] along with the [[Labyrinth of Amala]] and [[Fiend]] boss battles, as this version is based on the original release of ''Nocturne'' without the aforementioned additions. The Switch and PlayStation 4 versions are both based on the ''Chronicle Edition'' and so just have the "Maniax Pack" available. All versions of ''HD Remaster'' also received additional downloadable content packs that add brand new content to the game.
 
{{DLC/Header}}
{{DLC|title=Chronicle Pack{{clear}}<small>(Steam only)</small>|image=SMT3 Chronicle Pack.jpg|release='''Steam:'''<br>{{Release|US=May 24, 2021}}|price=Free|detail=Adds the ''Chronicle'' version of the game as a mode when starting a new game. This mode introduces Raidou Kuzunoha XIV as a character.|note=*The Labyrinth of Amala and Fiend boss battles are also added in the Steam version.}}
{{DLC|title=Maniax Pack|image=SMT3 Maniax Pack.jpg|release='''Steam:'''<br>{{Release|US=May 24, 2021}}<br>'''Switch:'''<br>{{Release|US=May 21, 2021}}|price=$9.99 <small>(NA)</small>|detail=Adds the ''Maniax'' version of the game as a mode when starting a new game. This mode introduces Dante from ''[[Wikipedia:Devil May Cry 2|Devil May Cry 2]]'' as a character.|note=*The Labyrinth of Amala and Fiend boss battles are also added in the Steam version.}}
{{DLC|title=Merciful Difficulty|image=SMT3 Merciful Difficulty.jpg|release='''Steam:'''<br>{{Release|US=May 24, 2021}}<br>'''Switch:'''<br>{{Release|US=May 21, 2021}}|price=Free|detail=Adds the easiest difficulty setting, "Merciful".|note=}}
{{DLC|title=Mercy and Expectation Map Pack|image=SMT3 Mercy and Expectation Map Pack.jpg|release='''Steam:'''<br>{{Release|US=May 24, 2021}}<br>'''Switch:'''<br>{{Release|US=May 21, 2021}}|price=$6.99 <small>(NA)</small>|detail=Adds the "Little Master's Mercy" and "Master's Expectation" scenarios. In "Little Master's Mercy", an extra dungeon called "Where the Demi-Fiend Was Born" is added where experience-giving items can be gained.|note=}}
{{DLC|title=Shin Megami Tensei BGM Pack|image=SMT3 Shin Megami Tensei BGM Pack.jpg|release='''Steam:'''<br>{{Release|US=May 24, 2021}}<br>'''Switch:'''<br>{{Release|US=May 21, 2021}}|price=$7.99 <small>(NA)</small>|detail=Adds selected background music from the ''Shin Megami Tensei'' series that plays during battle and while on the overworld map. Music is changed in the Config menu.|note=}}
|}


==Promotions==
==Promotions==
===Special Edition===
===First Print===
Beginning on May 21, 2021, a Digital Deluxe Edition of ''Shin Megami Tensei III: HD Remaster'' was made available, ahead of the game's worldwide Steam release on May 25. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the base game and all available downloadable content packs. Purchasers who bought the edition on May 21 were also given a 4-day early access to the game.
First print editions of the United States release of the game came bundled with the ''[[Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne Original Soundtrack]]'' bonus CD. This soundtrack contains 33 songs and was labeled as "disc 2," with the game disc labeled as "disc 1."


==Listings==
==Listings==
{{Main|section=1|[[Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne#Listings|Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne § Listings]]}}
===[[Characters in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne|Characters]]===
===[[Bosses in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne|Bosses]]===
===[[Demons in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne|Demons]]===
===[[Skills in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne|Skills]]===
===[[Items in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne|Items]]===
===[[Locations in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne|Locations]]===
===[[Credits in {{PAGENAME}}|Credits]]===
 
==Development==
==Development==
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==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Covers===
<gallery>
SMT3NM Cover JP.png|Japanese ''Maniax'' cover
SMT3 EU Cover.jpg|European English PS2 cover
SMT3NM English PAL Back Cover.jpg|Back of the European English cover.
SMT3HD Feat Dante Icon.png|"Featuring Dante from the Devil May Cry series" sticker.
SMT3NM US Advertisement Artwork.jpg|American advertisement.
SMT III M OST cover.png|[[Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax Soundtrack Extra Version|Japanese Soundtrack]] cover
SMT3MSEV Cover NA.jpg|[[Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax Soundtrack Extra Version|North American Soundtrack]] cover
DSRK2 Plus Cover.jpg|{{link|game|dsrk2}} ''Plus'' edition cover, featuring Demi-fiend.
</gallery>
===Key Artwork===
<gallery>
DSRK2 Plus Cover Artwork.png|{{link|game|dsrk2}} ''Plus'' edition cover artwork.
</gallery>
===Characters===
====Artwork====
<gallery>
SMT3NM Demi-fiend Human Artwork.png|[[Demi-fiend]] (Human)
SMT3NM Demi-fiend Artwork.png|[[Demi-fiend]]
SMT3NM Old Man in a Wheelchair and the Lady in Black Artwork.png|[[Old Man in a Wheelchair]] and the [[Lady in Black]]
</gallery>
====Renders====
<gallery>
<gallery>
SMT3NM Cover JP.jpg|Japanese ''Maniax'' cover
SMT3NM Dante Render.png|[[Dante]]
SMT3 EU Cover.jpg|European PS2 cover
</gallery>
</gallery>
===Demons===
<gallery>
SMT3NM White Rider Artwork.png|[[White Rider]]
SMT3NM Red Rider Artwork.png|[[Red Rider]]
SMT3NM Black Rider Artwork.png|[[Black Rider]]
SMT3NM Pale Rider Artwork.png|[[Pale Rider]]
SMT3NM Mother Harlot Artwork.png|[[Mother Harlot]]
SMT3NM Trumpeter Artwork.png|[[Trumpeter]]
</gallery>
===Videos===
{{Video
|url=Z-zNF3Ef6PE
|caption=E3 2004 Trailer
}}
{{Clear}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The North American release of ''Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne'' features a trademark credit on the title screen for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nocturne_(video_game) Nocturne™], a 1999 horror game whose name was trademarked by Terminal Reality at the time.
* The North American release of ''Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne'' features a trademark credit on the title screen for [[wikipedia:Nocturne (video game)|Nocturne]], a 1999 horror game whose title was trademarked by Terminal Reality at the time.
* ''Shin Megami Tensei: Lucifer's Call'' was the only ''Megami Tensei'' title to be translated into French and German until {{Link|Game|P5D}} and {{Link|Game|P3D}}. ''Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster'' was also the first ''Shin Megami Tensei'' game to be translated into Italian and Spanish in addition to French and German.
 
==References==
{{Reflist}}
 
==External Links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20150415065142/http://www.atlus.com/smt/main.html Website (English, US)]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100516023248/https://www.ghostlight.uk.com/games/sony-ps2/lucifers-call.html (English, PAL)]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070210064924/http://www.atlus.co.jp/cs/game/pstation2/dds3-m/index.html Website (Japanese)]
 


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This page covers content that was introduced in the Nocturne Maniax edition and subsequent re-releases. For a more complete reading, see Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne. For information on the HD Remaster, see Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster.

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax, released outside of Japan as Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne in North America and as Shin Megami Tensei: Lucifer's Call in Europe, is a director's cut edition of the 2003 role-playing game Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne, the fifth entry in the Shin Megami Tensei series. It was released by Atlus for the PlayStation 2 on January 29, 2004 in Japan, on October 12, 2004 in North America, and on July 1, 2005 in Europe.

Nocturne Maniax introduces a number of quality of life improvements and new content, most notably the addition of the Labyrinth of Amala and Fiend boss fights, a new ending, and the appearance of Devil May Cry 2's Dante as a boss and recruitable character. This version became the base for the localization and later re-releases of Nocturne. Another edition titled Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax Chronicle Edition was included with the limited edition release of Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon Plus as part of a dual package, released on October 23, 2008 in Japan. This edition replaced Dante with Raidou Kuzunoha XIV.

The game was digitally ported to PlayStation Network as a Playstation 2 Classic in the United States on May 6, 2014,[1] allowing the game to be downloaded and played on PlayStation 3 systems. This version of the game was delisted some time before the announcement of Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster, and can no longer be purchased.

Blurb

Japanese

悪魔は、二度生まれる。
「東京受胎」―。
ありふれた日常は、その現象を境に異界―ボルテクス界へと姿を変えた。
自らを悪魔の姿へと変えた少年の前に現れる魔人たち、デビルハンター・ダンテ、そして車椅子の老人と喪服の淑女…。
「メノラー」の炎に導かれ、それぞれの思惑が交錯する。
Akuma wa, futatabi umareru.
"Tōkyō Jutai"―.
Arifureta nichijō wa, sono genshō o sakai ni ikai―Borutekusu-kai e to sugata o kaeta.
Mizukara o akuma no sugata e to kaeta shōnen no mae ni arawareru Majin-tachi, Debiruhantā Dante, soshite kurumaisu no rōjin to mofuku no shukujo...
"Menorā" no honō ni michibikare, sorezore no omowaku ga kōsaku suru.
The demon is born again.
"Tokyo Conception"―.
A commonplace everyday life is transformed into an other realm―a vortex world, after this phenomenon.
In front of a boy who transformed himself into a demon appear the Demonic Persons, the Devil Hunter Dante, as well as an old man in a wheelchair and a lady in mourning clothes...
Guided by the flames of the "Menorah", their respective intentions intersect.

English

Set in post-apocalyptic Tokyo, the entire population of the world is annihilated by a global catastrophe called the Conception. Now, the fate of the entire world lies on the shoulders of one young man, who must battle his way through opposing demonic forces to bring order to the world to come... or possibly become the harbinger of its destruction.

French

Dans une ville de Tokyo post-apocalytique, la population a été anéantie par une catastrophe planétaire baptisée la Conception. Le destin du monde repose sur les épaules d'un jeune homme qui va devoir affronter des forces démoniaques pour rétablir l'ordre dans cette société naissante... ou peut-être devenir l'intérieur de sa destruction.

Synopsis

Main article: Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne § Synopsis

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax shares the same plot as the original with the addition of a new storyline. Unlike in the original game, the Demi-fiend frequently encounters a mysterious man in a wheelchair and his assistant, who beckon him to explore a labyrinth detached from the Vortex World and challenge demons known as Fiends, and depending on the version of the game, the Devil Hunter Dante in the original Maniax release, or the Devil Summoner Raidou Kuzunoha in the Maniax Chronicle version of the game. Should the Demi-fiend choose to pursue these challenges, he is made aware of another option for the world's fate aside from the act of creation: The act of destruction.

Gameplay Changes

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Nocturne Maniax

  • There is a new opening movie.
  • Hard difficulty is no longer exclusive to New Game+. Additionally, New Game+ playthroughs are no longer locked on Hard.
  • There are additional New Game+ benefits.
    • The level restriction for fusing and summoning demons is removed.
    • The player receives an extra turn if they have completed all Labyrinth of Amala Burial Chamber challenges.
    • The player can choose to wear either a hoodie or a leather jacket at the start of the game. The hoodie provides a +2 Str and +1 Vit stat boost, while the leather jacket provides a +2 Ma and +1 Ag stat boost.
  • General balance changes to make the game easier.
    • Enemy preemptive strikes are less common.
    • Enemies no longer have a 100% critical rate in an ambush/back attack.
    • Instant kill spells and spells that reduce HP to 1 hit less frequently.
    • Ailment hit rate is lowered.
    • The amount of Macca lost when inflicted with Panic is lowered.
    • Escape chance is higher.
    • Damage has been reduced by a quarter.
    • The Demi-fiend's physical skills have been improved, including an increased hit rate.
  • The Labyrinth of Amala optional dungeon is added.
  • Optional Fiend boss fights have been added. The player can then fuse them after their defeat.
  • The game now features Dante from the Devil May Cry series.
  • A new ending is unlocked if all the Fiends are fought, and the Labyrinth of Amala is completed.
  • The player can fight and later fuse Beelzebub and Metatron.
  • Debug mode is removed.
  • Several bosses that were not obtainable now are.
  • The Pierce skill has been added.

Chronicle Edition

As part of a limited-edition bundle for with Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon Plus this version makes many small changes from the original Maniax release of the game. Dante was replaced by Raidou Kuzunoha XIV with most his animations and skill names changed to accommodate, Raidou the Eternal (Which is the equivalent to Dante's Son's Oath) gives the pierce skill along with the standard 1.5x multiplier to damage, and the event to recruit Raidou was changed to determine how much Macca the player receives rather being a payment to have him join.[2] Additionally during the final battle against Lucifer after he hits a certain HP threshold, he will cast Diarahan to fully restore his HP effectively doubling his total HP.[3]

Promotions

First Print

First print editions of the United States release of the game came bundled with the Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne Original Soundtrack bonus CD. This soundtrack contains 33 songs and was labeled as "disc 2," with the game disc labeled as "disc 1."

Listings

Characters

Bosses

Demons

Skills

Items

Locations

Credits

Development

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Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language Name Meaning
English Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne
British English Shin Megami Tensei: Lucifer's Call
Japanese 真・女神転生III-NOCTURNE マニアクス
真・女神転生III-NOCTURNE マニアクス クロニクル・エディション		 True Goddess Reincarnation III: Nocturne Maniax
True Goddess Reincarnation III: Nocturne Maniax Chronicle Edition
French Shin Megami Tensei: Lucifer's Call
German Shin Megami Tensei: Lucifer's Call
Korean 진 여신전생 III-녹턴 매니악스 True Goddess Reincarnation 3: Nocturne Maniax

Gallery

Covers

Key Artwork

Characters

Artwork

Renders

Demons

Videos

E3 2004 Trailer

Trivia

  • The North American release of Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne features a trademark credit on the title screen for Nocturne, a 1999 horror game whose title was trademarked by Terminal Reality at the time.
  • Shin Megami Tensei: Lucifer's Call was the only Megami Tensei title to be translated into French and German until Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight and Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight. Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster was also the first Shin Megami Tensei game to be translated into Italian and Spanish in addition to French and German.

References

  1. ↑ Press Release: Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne Now Available on PSN. Published May 6, 2014. Retrieved June 13, 2024. .
  2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT69uzcI98Y&t=16m58s
  3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n4wtSj59rE?t=27m35s

External Links


Shin Megami Tensei series
Mainline Games Shin Megami Tensei • II • if...• Nine • III: Nocturne (Maniax) • Strange Journey (Redux) • IV • IV: Apocalypse • V (Vengeance)
Spin-off Games Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Revelation • Imagine • Synchronicity Prologue
Mobile Games Demon Summoning Program • Kētai Akuma Densho • J • 20XX • if...: Hazama Hen • Devil Colosseum 20XX • Tokyo Requiem • II Gaiden: Ma To Hōkai • Devil Hunter Zero • Devil Collection • Liberation Dx2
Audio Dramas Tokyo Revelation Gaiden • III: Nocturne Drama CD • Strange Journey Drama CD
OVA Tokyo Revelation
Manga Tokyo Revelation • II: Tokyo Millenium • Otosare Shi Tsubasa • if...: Gakuen no Akuma Tsukai • Kahn • Eden • III: Nocturne • Gaiten: Hato no Senki • IV: Demonic Gene • IV: Prayers • DSJ Another Report
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