Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax

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Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax
Developer(s)	Atlus
Publisher(s)	Atlus
Genre	RPG
Platform(s)	PlayStation 2 PlayStation 4 Nintendo Switch Steam
Release	Maniax Japan January 29, 2004 United States of America October 12, 2004 Europe July 1, 2005 Chronicle Edition Japan October 23, 2008 HD Remaster Japan October 29, 2020 United States of America May 25, 2021 Europe May 25, 2021

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.

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.

Blurb

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.

THE WORLD HAS BEEN SWALLOWED BY CHAOS As a demonic revolution descends into a broken Tokyo, the choices you make will determine if it stays that way.

Synopsis

Main section: Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne § Synopsis

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Gameplay Changes

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HD Remaster

Numerous demon names in the English localisation have been corrected from the PlayStation 2 release.

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

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HD Remaster (Steam)

Version	Release	Changes
Version 1.0.4	WWWorldwide February 23, 2022	Minor text fix
Version 1.0.3	WWWorldwide January 20, 2022	Fixed slowdown when using buff/debuffs Fixed other minor issues
Version 1.0.2	WWWorldwide October 8, 2021	Improved lip sync
Version 1.0.1	WWWorldwide 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 Title	Image	Release	Price	Details	Notes
Chronicle Pack (Steam only)		Steam: United States of America May 24, 2021	Free	Adds the Chronicle version of the game as a mode when starting a new game. This mode introduces Raidou Kuzunoha XIV as a character.	The Labyrinth of Amala and Fiend boss battles are also added in the Steam version.
Maniax Pack		Steam: United States of America May 24, 2021 Switch: United States of America May 21, 2021	$9.99 (NA)	Adds the Maniax version of the game as a mode when starting a new game. This mode introduces Dante from Devil May Cry 2 as a character.	The Labyrinth of Amala and Fiend boss battles are also added in the Steam version.
Merciful Difficulty		Steam: United States of America May 24, 2021 Switch: United States of America May 21, 2021	Free	Adds the easiest difficulty setting, "Merciful".
Mercy and Expectation Map Pack		Steam: United States of America May 24, 2021 Switch: United States of America May 21, 2021	$6.99 (NA)	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.
Shin Megami Tensei BGM Pack		Steam: United States of America May 24, 2021 Switch: United States of America May 21, 2021	$7.99 (NA)	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.

Promotions

Special Edition

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.

Listings

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Development

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Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name	Meaning
English	Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne (PS2) Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster
British English	Shin Megami Tensei: Lucifer's Call (PS2) Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster
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 真・女神転生III-NOCTURNE HD REMASTER	True Goddess Reincarnation III: Nocturne Maniax True Goddess Reincarnation III: Nocturne Maniax Chronicle Edition True Goddess Reincarnation III: Nocturne HD Remaster

Gallery

• Japanese Maniax cover

  Japanese Maniax cover

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  European PS2 cover

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 name was trademarked by Terminal Reality at the time.