Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne details
by Kit

Saturday, April 3 2004

Japanese RPG finally makes it to American shores courtesy of Atlus U.S.A.

Atlus U.S.A. announced today that, Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne will debut in North American on the PlayStation 2 Computer Entertainment System and will ship to retailers in the fall of 2004.

Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne is based on the special edition "director's cut" version of the game that was released in Japan earlier this year, which features an appearance from one of videogaming's most popular characters, Dante, from Capcom's Devil May Cry series.

"In a word… Finally! After many long years, we are proud to present the groundbreaking Shin Megami Tensei series to the American market," said Yu Namba, Project Lead at Atlus. "With its breathtaking graphics, post-apocalyptic real world setting and mature themes, Nocturne will redefine the genre and deliver a gaming experience unlike any other."

Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne is actually the third game in the series, which first appeared on the Super Famicom. Remakes of the first two titles were recently released in Japan for the PlayStation and Game Boy Advance.

Set in post-apocalyptic Tokyo, the game begins as nearly 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 boy, who must battle his way through opposing demonic forces and shape the world to come... or destroy it.

- Persuade over 100 different demons to join your party. - Some demons may evolve into new forms on their own or
- Customize your character with Magatama, living parasites that grant the host demonic powers!
- Depending on the choices you make, you'll follow one of several ideologies which will ultimately determine the fate of the entire world!
- Special guest appearance by Dante, from Capcom's Devil May Cry series. Will he become your most feared enemy or your greatest ally?
- Over 50 hours of gameplay

Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne has a suggested retail price of US $49.99 and has not yet been rated by the ESRB. More information on Atlus U.S.A., Inc. can be found on the internet at http://www.atlus.com

--- Kit