I want to be fully clear; I was able to max Luck by level 42. It's my 7th playthrough of Nocturne from the point of view of having played 4 full playthroughs of Nocturne in its PS2 form on my 60 GB PS3 back in the early 2010s and my third playthrough of the PS4 version of the HD Remaster. I had to level up vitality for the hospital to clear the hospital dungeon faster, but after that I only ever increased Luck and relied upon NG+ bonuses of higher level demons to get through the game. So, by level 42, Demi-fiend had a maxed out Luck Stat.
SMT3: Nocturne
Why Hijiri is probably either Aleph or Mormon Jesus Christ
A small portion of my improved Thematic Analysis of Nocturne.
One More God Rejected
My Thoughts on the Megami Tensei Franchise and Community
I’ve cogitated on what to say and how to address certain viewpoints within the Megami Tensei community who treat mine as idiotic or “crazy” and after writing down a list of Pros and Cons on different ways to approach this, I’ve concluded that I’m not going to bother anymore. I’ve written a set of objections … Continue reading My Thoughts on the Megami Tensei Franchise and Community
After beating it, the Raidou version of TDE just became my favorite ending in SMT3: Nocturne and the MegaTen PS2 Era became my Favorite Lucifer depiction in all of fiction
This will contain massive spoilers to the Raidou version of the True Demon Ending / Rejection route of Nocturne.
SMTIII Nocturne HD Remaster’s Surprising Reveal: Futomimi was a Fascist Cult Leader and the Manikins Represented Fascism
Nocturne HD Remaster makes it clearer: The Manikins represented Fascism under Futomimi.
Nocturne HD Remaster comparisons with the Original and General Impressions
With the full release of Nocturne HD Remaster, here's a short General Impressions for people on the fence or curious about early game experiences from someone who got the Deluxe early access edition.
Nocturne HD Remaster discount deals for the Steam version still seem to be available
Well, that earlier expiration date by Fanatical was wrong, evidently.
SMTIII: Nocturne HD Remaster has a Steam sale for Preorders on Fanatical until April 6th, 2021
Fanatical is providing a Steam Preorder Sale for select countries until April 6th, 2021.
Completely Disappointed with the HD Remaster of Nocturne: Last TDE scene is the 4:3 Bordered PS2 version
https://youtu.be/nuv1Rs_VcKo?t=8017 At 2:13:37 Credits go to Buffmaister for rapidly going through the entire game on Merciful (with the boss battles being on Hard mode) for the True Demon Ending route on the Dante version. Dante version has no epilogue just like before. No changes and while the scene after defeating Kagutsuchi is absolutely fantastic in … Continue reading Completely Disappointed with the HD Remaster of Nocturne: Last TDE scene is the 4:3 Bordered PS2 version
Progressively less enthused by Atlus Japan’s direction of the Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster
I understand it is a Remaster of the second re-released version in Japan meaning the Amala Labyrinth was the extra bosses and dungeons from years prior. We’re getting Dante as DLC likely for licensing reasons pertaining to Capcom along with the addition of voice acting, but the direction of these other planned DLC has really … Continue reading Progressively less enthused by Atlus Japan’s direction of the Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Analysis and Response to The 4th Snake: Yuko Takao is The True Villain
Toxicity as villainy. How SMT Nocturne presents a well-written toxic human being as arguably the true villain of the main plot of SMT Nocturne.
Is the Shin Megami Tensei Series Anime? A Friend of mine takes a shot at answering that question
Be warned it spoils SMT1, SMT2, SMT3 Nocturne, SMT4, and a bunch of animes made by Go Nagai and Megazone 23.
Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs King Abaddon had one of Atlus’s Best Plots By Far
Note: This'll contain Major Spoilers for Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha versus King Abaddon and Major Spoilers for Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne.
My Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster Playthrough Preparation List:
Don't mind this, just me being a total nerd. lol
SMTIII: Nocturne HD Remaster and Successfully Replacing Siliconera with Gematsu as my go-to website for JRPG News
One of my favorite games ever is getting an HD Remaster and I couldn’t be more excited! >:)
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne Theory: Who Was the Lady in Black?
Examining the unresolved mystery in SMT Nocturne: Who was the Lady in Black? Surprisingly, it probably isn't Paimon. Read and find out why. Here are my best guesses based on my research into the best kept secret of SMT Nocturne.
Debunking the “Tragic Asshole”: Debunking Eirikrjs “Maniacs Retcon Woes” without any snark
If you need convincing that Eirikrjs has no idea what he's talking about, then please give this a read. I debunk Eirikrjs by quoting SMT Nocturne itself.
Debunking the “Tragic Asshole”: Eirikrjs Lied about the Kabbalah References in SMT Nocturne
SMT Nocturne is referencing the Qliphoth, not the Sephirot as Eirikjrs claimed; there's some evidence to show Eirikrjs knew it and deliberately lied.
Debunking the “Tragic Asshole”: Why JJCAT Only Proves Eirikrjs is Looking for Racism when there is None
Exposing the lies of a privileged racist