"Tokyo died... and I was given life."
—Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster teaser trailer.
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster is a re-release of Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne.
This remaster is based on the "Chronicle Edition" of the game, given the inclusion of Raidou. There is however Dante DLC, which restores the original Dante content from the Maniax version and removes Raidou. On the Steam version of the game, Chronicle Edition itself is separated as free DLC, making it possible to also play the original 2003 version of the game.
The game would first be released on the PlayStation 4 and the Nintendo Switch, later being ported on Steam consecutively with its western localization.
Gameplay changes[]
- The game received graphical improvements.
- The game includes both English and Japanese voice acting. They are optional, and can be switched on and off.
- A Merciful difficulty mode was added as free DLC.
- Difficulty can be changed at any time in the game.
- A "Quick Resume" was added, where the player can quit the game and then resume right where they left off when booting up the game.
- The ability to choose skills during fusion was added, as well as simplifying random skill selection. This was added in the 1.02 patch of the Japanese version of the game on Dec. 23, 2020, with other timezones receiving it on Dec. 24, 2020.
- Dante was given the "Pierce" ability, giving him complete skill parity with Raidou.
- DLC for EXP and Macca grinding was added.
- SMT I, II, IV, and IV: A tracks were added as DLC.
- The area where Slime Mara is fought had the Christian cross imprinted on some banners have been censored, mainly on the top part of the cross.
- Some names used in the original English release were changed, making them more compatible with the Japanese version's terminology:
| Original English Name | HD Remaster Name |
|---|---|
| Chiaki Hayasaka | Chiaki Tachibana |
| Candelabra | Menorah |
| Order of Messiah | Messian Church |
| Rakshasa | Vetala |
| Mithra | Mitra |
| Uzume | Ame no Uzume |
| Bishamon | Bishamonten |
| Jikoku | Jikokuten |
| Koumoku | Koumokuten |
| Zouchou | Zouchouten |
| Mikazuchi | Take-Mikazuchi |
| Minakata | Take-Minakata |
| Kusi Mitama | Kushi Mitama |
| Cai-Zhi | Xiezhai |
| Karasu | Karasu Tengu |
| Koppa | Koppa Tengu |
| Kurama | Kurama Tengu |
| Fomor | Fomorian |
| The Harlot | Mother Harlot |
| Girimehkala | Girimekhala |
| Pyro Jack | Jack-o'-Lantern |
| Raja Naga | Naga Raja |
| Sparna | Suparna |
| Ikusa | Yomotsu-Ikusa |
| Shikome | Yomotsu-Shikome |
| Tao Tie | Taotie |
| Beiji Weng | Beidou Xingjun |
| Wu Kong | Qitian Dasheng |
| Feng Huang | Zhuque |
| Long | Qing Long |
| Gui Xian | Xuanwu |
| Purski | Pulushiki |
| Onkot | Onghkot |
| Gurr | Gurulu |
| Expel | Light |
| Death | Dark |
Difficulties[]
Aside from the original difficulty modes (Normal and Hard), the Merciful mode difficulty has been added to the game, available as free DLC. An easier difficulty in combat and exploration similar to the recent Shin Megami Tensei games.
Merciful Mode differences:
- Damage dealt to enemies is doubled (x2).
- Damage received from enemies is halved (x0.5).
- EXP received from battles is tripled (x3).
- Macca earned from battles is quintupled (x5).
- Player hit/evasion rate is greatly increased.
- Encounter rate is lowered.
Special Editions[]
In Japan[]
A special Limited Edition of the remaster was sold in Japan. It includes:
- A Real "Monthly Ayakashi Magazine", from the game.
- Newly recorded piano arrangement + rare songs (2 CDs, 37 songs in total)
- Amala Drum Lamp
Limited Edition
Gallery[]
HD Remaster Nintendo Switch cover
HD Remaster PlayStation 4 cover
HD Remaster Japanese logo
HD Remaster English logo
HD Remaster Korean logo
HD Remaster Trad. Chinese logo
Videos[]
『真・女神転生III NOCTURNE HD REMASTER』 - PV01
HD Remaster PV01 (Japanese)
『真・女神転生III NOCTURNE HD REMASTER』 - PV02
HD Remaster PV02 (Japanese)
DLC「マニアクスパック」紹介PV ‐『真・女神転生III NOCTURNE HD REMASTER』
HD Remaster Maniax DLC trailer (Japanese)
『真・女神転生III NOCTURNE HD REMASTER』CM 2020 TV Size Edition
HD Remaster Commercial (Japanese)
『真・女神転生III NOCTURNE HD REMASTER』CM 2020 Full Size Edition
HD Remaster Commercial Full Size Edition (Japanese)
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster - Announcement Trailer Nintendo Switch & PlayStation 4
HD Remaster trailer (English)
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster – The World's Rebirth Trailer - PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC
HD Remaster The World's Rebirth trailer (English)
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster — Factions & Choices Trailer - PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC
HD Remaster Factions & Choices trailer (English)
In Other Languages[]
| Language | Title |
|---|---|
 English
|
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster |
 Japanese
|
真・女神転生III-NOCTURNE HD REMASTER (Shin Megami Tensei III NOCTURNE HD REMASTER) |
 Korean
|
진·여신전생3 NOCTURNE HD REMASTER (Shin Megami Tensei III NOCTURNE HD REMASTER) |
  Traditional Chinese
|
真·女神轉生III－Nocturne HD REMASTER (Shin Megami Tensei III NOCTURNE HD REMASTER) |
 French
|
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster |
 Italian
|
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster |
 German
|
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster |
 Spanish
|
Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne HD Remaster |
Trivia[]
- The Traditional Chinese (primarily for Taiwan and Hong Kong regions) and the Korean versions of the HD Remaster are based on the original version instead of Chronicle Edition of the PlayStation 2 game. Sega Asia (Taiwan) explained that the reason was to avoid the historic sensitivity of Raidou Kuzunoha the XIV. In order to access the contents of the Maniacs version sans Raidou, customers of either the Traditional Chinese or Korean versions must buy the Maniacs (Dante) DLC in addition. As a response to the Chinese community outcry, Sega later released the Chronicle Edition DLC which includes Raidou for the Traditional Chinese version, and made it free of charge for a limited time. This mendation is not done to the Korean version.
External Links[]
- Official Japanese website for the HD Remaster
- Official Korean website for the HD Remaster
- Official Asia website for the HD Remaster
- Official Western website for the HD Remaster
- Steam page
References[]
- ↑ 大人気ゲーム「真・女神転生Ⅲ NOCTURNE HD REMASTER」より『人修羅 1/1スケール胸像フィギュア』ホビーECサイト『F:NEX』にて本日10月21日より予約開始！, PR TIMES (October 21, 2021)
- ↑ Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster Sells Over 600k Copies Worldwide, Persona Central (Reggy, June 30, 2022)