Nocturne
Call it what you will:
a revelation from god or a curse of the demon king
The fact remains that our world came to an end.
So begins our ominous tale. A post-apocalyptic Tokyo is the stage for a battle that literally will decide the fate of the world. A young boy, once a human and now something much more, must navigate a wasteland caught between heaven and hell. One of only a handful to make it through the rebirth of reality, the hero finds himself torn between old friends and new enemies as he struggles to save the world -- not to mention survive it.
Which will he choose? A life of stillness or one of strength? A world wrapped in isolation or a return to the way things once were? Or will he choose far darker?
Atlus' Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne places the choice directly in the hands of the player. The hero, controlled by you, faces a harsh new world where demons fight for supremacy, while a handful of selfish and misguided humans make overtures to change the very nature of reality. Serial killers and men of clay, intrepid reporters and demon hunters: everything has a place in Nocturne. Your decisions shape the future. Your actions matter.
It's the end of one world and the beginning of another: what will you choose?
About the Game
Nocturne was originally called Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne in Japan. Additional gameplay was later released under the name of Nocturne Maniax; this bonus disc had more dungeons, as well as the addition of Dante from the Devil May Cry series. America saw a release of both combined under the name Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne. Later, the European version would be marketed as Shin Megami Tensei: Lucifer's Call.The game originally was released in 2003, though it wouldn't see North American shores until 2004. Still, this shadowy little tale was acclaimed by many, and while considered something of a cult hit, holds a place in the heart of many.
It should be mentioned that Nocturne is only one of many games from the MegaTen franchise. Many others have detailed the history of MegaTen, so I'll refrain from doing so here. However, almost any MegaTen game is worth a try. Come on, you know you love a franchise with cannibal demons and kids who shoots themselves in the head to unleash monsters! (it should also be mentioned that the MegaTen games released domestically are relatively violence-free. You never really see that stuff, and there's certainly not a lot of blood or gore. Even you faint of heart can enjoy them!)
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