[Dead] Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne (PS2) $30 - Amazon DotD

[Master Shake]

[img-r=1]649[/img-r]Today's deal is:
Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne (PS2) $29.99 (http://www.amazon.com/Atlus-USA-Shin-Megami-Tensei/dp/B00024W1U6/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1215603071&sr=8-1)
CAGs seem pretty excited about this one.

Metacritic score = 82% (http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps2/shinmegamitenseinocturne?q=nocturne)


Note: Amazon's Deals of the Day have been known to sell out and come back in stock later in the day.
(http://www.amazon.com/Midway-30106-Unreal-Tournament-III/dp/B000O5K3TO/ref=br_lf_m_1000208101_1_1_ttl?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=videogames&pf_rd_p=413764001&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000208101&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0DKZ8V0GG1G6Y0YAM7EM)

[freakyzeeky]

Beat me to it by mere seconds... Anyways, great deal! :D

[UberNinjaz]

Best DoTD so far. Though the game pretty much kicks your ass with steel-toe'd boots so make sure you like a challenge before jumping in.

[Strider Turbulence]

Holy shit, this was unexpected.

[Master Shake]

Holy shit, this was unexpected.I agree with you there.

[GunstarRed]

Great deal if you don't already own it. One of the best games on PS2. I didn't expect to see this up as DOTD either. Get it while you still can.

[doodofdoods]

I wouldn't bite at $40, but they caught me with $30.

[HaLLuZiNaTiOnZ]

Wish I would have waited. I jumped at the chance when Play-asia was the first one with it in stock payed about $50 then.

[TahoeMax]

Egads! What an insanely good game for $30!! Grabbed a copy of this B2G1 @ EB or I'd grab it here

[Scarface7]

Thinking about getting this so I can keep my copy with soundtrack sealed. How much are these selling for used? If I can recoup my initial $30 then it's an easy decision.

[JohnnyDrama]

Damn, that's tempting, I haven't even finished Persona 3, and my Xbox 360 backlog has increased thanks to that GS coupon, awesome deal though

[Shady3011]

Goddammit. This whole reprint thing just taught me that I should always pick up MegaTen games at launch.

[mguiddy]

Sweet... I picked this up a few days ago because it was in my gold box, requesting a price adjustment now! :whee:

[rainking187]

It's interesting that since Atlus started using Amazon as their official store there seems to be a lot of Atlus DotDs. Especially since I don't really remember any great bargains on the old Atlus shop.

[SGT Killjoy]

had to get it at $30. too good.

[Visc]

Thinking about getting this so I can keep my copy with soundtrack sealed. How much are these selling for used? If I can recoup my initial $30 then it's an easy decision.

Did it come with a soundtrack before? and not now?

[SGT Killjoy]

There is no soundtrack with this version

[Visc]

dammit...

[sixteenvolt420]

i'll still wait and pay the little bit extra for the version with the soundtrack.

[rodeojones903]

i'll still wait and pay the little bit extra for the version with the soundtrack.

You will have to find it used and pay more for it then most likely.

[sixteenvolt420]

You will have to find it used and pay more for it then most likely.


yeah, i know, and that's fine.

[jollydwarf]

Glad I canceled that UT III order twenty-four hours ago.

I don't always place a lot of stock with the 'CAG Consensus'*, but when it comes to funky (Atlas) JRPGs, I place a premium on it.

*--Particularly with issues surrounding unfortunate deaths, eBay hoarding, and perceiving asterisks as a gimmick.

[Afrocious]

Bought. I also paired it with that Amazon Prime 1 month trial to get it shipped free here in two days. Good idea?

[Guerrilla]

Worth it.

[Chrs]

damn it... i ordered this and digital devil saga 1 and 2 off ebay for a lot more...

[newlu]

i bit
hope it's worth the money

[wampa8jedi]

Wow, such an incredibly awesome deal for an amazing RPG.

[oscargrouch]

An excellent game. One of the best on the PS2 platform. $30 is well worth it.

[Bulrog]

Thanks for the tip, I didn't realize how much it was used, picking it up now.

[UjnHunter]

i was just about to post this... should have known it was a DOTD ;) it was in my cart... and i saw it dropped. awsome. now if only amazon would have sent out my $10 coupon from Smash Bros. grrr...

[Nathan_Sama]

Damn, that's tempting, I haven't even finished Persona 3, and my Xbox 360 backlog has increased thanks to that GS coupon, awesome deal though
Same here. :/

[jacknicklson]

Bought. I also paired it with that Amazon Prime 1 month trial to get it shipped free here in two days. Good idea?

Definitely, except you will be forking over $80 for Prime as it is beyond awesome and no cag can resist

[Ryuukishi]

Dang, I bought this two months ago. I guess the era of "rushing to buy Atlus games right away before the print run runs out" is officially over.

[the_punisher]

Yeah, i picked it up for $40 when it first went on amazon, and it's still unopened.

:/

[Krymner]

I was JUST looking at this yesterday. Wow, great deal. I got mine.

[Persona7]

This is a VERY good deal.

[mang9432]

had a $35 credit at amazon burning a hole in my pocket, so this seems appropriate. figure i'll flip it if i don't like it.

[MSI Magus]

I was JUST looking at this yesterday. Wow, great deal. I got mine.

Ok first off your Dr Mario thing rules all *sets as wallpaper*

On the deal though im not sure. The price on ebay has been dropping ever so slowly. I just bid on one the other day.....not sure if I want to bite for this at $30 or hold out in hopes that I win or that the price continues to drop......ill probally grab this but....damn not sure.

[Ryuukishi]

If you don't mind buying a used copy, you could probably get it in the $20-25 range. But if you'd rather have it new, it's going to be hard to beat this deal.

[Nelstone]

I took advantage of the $30 credit you get when you apply for an Amazon Visa, so Amazon.com just payed me $0.01 to take a copy of Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne off their hands.

[MSI Magus]

heh I went ahead and bit.....I promised my fiancee no more purcahses for the month after the $200 I spent picking up a bunch of old $1-$5 games at gamestop but come on I had to! Heh figured if nothing else I can flip it on ebay and probally pick up a used LE copy.

[bushjm23]

Has anyone played this on the PS3?

[romeogbs19]

I just want everyone to know that while Nocturne is a good game, it's definitely not for everyone. People buying this thinking that it provides a learning curve are going to be really surprised.

I thought it was okay -- lack of any voice acting though made it hard to swallow -- esp. given the amount of voice acting in today's RPGs.

This game will crush casual/moderate gamers without mercy. I doubt many who pick this up thinking it's FF or Grandia regret their purchase, esp. since its resell value has diminished on this reprint.

You've been warned.

[UjnHunter]

i want my soul crushed! thank you! ;)

[InFlames215]

If you don't mind buying a used copy, you could probably get it in the $20-25 range.

What the Fuck?

Find me a used copy on the net for $20-25 and post a link. Since a already have Nocturne sealed, I wouldn't mind having a playable copy. I would love to know which magical land of bliss actually has this game for $20.

[Ichigo1993]

Price adjustment! Ordered this 2 weeks ago for $40. Great game!

[the_punisher]

Hope i can actually play it.

Never beat FFX: too hard :(

[willardhaven]

You guys are 4 years late!

Seriously though, this is an awesome deal for a very fun game. It's unforgiving though, so be prepared.

Hope i can actually play it.

Never beat FFX: too hard :(

Stay away, you will cry.

[gobz]

Wow these DOTD's are really getting good. Thanks OP

[mmercer13]

I wish I had the time. Hell I can't get MGS 4 done.

[Knoxximus]

All you guys gotta do now is try to find the Strat Guide.

[MSI Magus]

Hope i can actually play it.

Never beat FFX: too hard :(

FFX was a fairly easy game.......SMT: Nocturne is probally one of the hardest RPGs released since Seventh Saga. Good luck!

And at the guy saying find a copy and show a link for $25, just watch ebay. Its seriously not common to find it at that price.....but its not uncommon either.

[Ryuukishi]

Find me a used copy on the net for $20-25 and post a link.I've seen them go pretty low on eBay. Some have been incomplete though. The most recent I could find was a disc-only copy that went for around $26 (including shipping) a couple days ago.

[Guerrilla]

All you guys gotta do now is try to find the Strat Guide.

That will cost you more than the game. :lol:

[crunchewy]

Egads! What an insanely good game for $30!! Grabbed a copy of this B2G1 @ EB or I'd grab it here

Same for me. I'm not upset. I got mine for $25.19 after tax via that sale (along with Digital Devil Saga and Rock Band). They weren't sealed, but might as well have been. Oh, except those annoying stickers, but at least they came off easily for me.

[TahoeMax]

Has anyone played this on the PS3?

Yep. No problems. Played all the way through.

[Caliburn]

FFX was a fairly easy game.......SMT: Nocturne is probally one of the hardest RPGs released since Seventh Saga. Good luck!


Woah, 7th Saga brings back memories. I beat that game three times when I was 13 - 14, as the knight, the goat, and the robot. Talk about a hard-game, with only one partner and often unfair enemies... and it has an unexpected ending too.

Nocturne should be right-up my ally. Too bad I got mine for $40 used at GS during a 25% off coupon.

[Vegan]

Never beat FFX: too hard :(

Are you kidding me?? Too hard?

[bigl523]

i'm still kicking myself for buying it from play asia and now this :( oh well, good game nonetheless.

[willardhaven]

I can't believe how pricey that guide has gotten. I collect the DJ guides because they look cool next to the game, but they are kind of awkward to read.

[crunchewy]

I thought it was okay -- lack of any voice acting though made it hard to swallow -- esp. given the amount of voice acting in today's RP

I've only gotten a short way into this game, but I have to say that I'm exactly the opposite on this. I like that it has no voice acting. It's a relief. Voice acting in video games is pretty universally horrid, especially in RPGs. Sure, if the voice acting were genuinely good it would be fine, but there is no such thing as good voice acting in video games. The best it gets, as far as I've seen, is slightly better than terrible. Every game should at least have the option to turn off voice acting.

[Pookymeister]

Hmm, its in my goldbox for 28.49. Trying to think of any reason i should get this since i have the original one w/ soundtrack i never played =]

[j.elles]

OMG! that is an awesome deal. I got this a long time ago so if you want to buy something that will definetly shoot back up to $50-$60 some time soon this is a good buy.

Less story focused I suppose then Digital Devil Saga but I think this game is the better of the two. I like the characters and overall flow a lot better.

in my top 5 PS2 RPG's very easily.

[karkyco]

Jesus, how many reprints is Atlus going to squirt out of this? Though I am tempted to buy a few copies to keep sealed for 10 years or so...

[SoulReaver]

I think I'm the only one that didn't like it. Bought it when it first came out and immediately returned it within the next few days. Gave it like 3 hours before just growing tired of it. Great deal though for those looking for it

[MSI Magus]

Woah, 7th Saga brings back memories. I beat that game three times when I was 13 - 14, as the knight, the goat, and the robot. Talk about a hard-game, with only one partner and often unfair enemies... and it has an unexpected ending too.

Nocturne should be right-up my ally. Too bad I got mine for $40 used at GS during a 25% off coupon.

Heh ya it was one of the most brutal games ever. I cant believe you actually beat it, seriously you had alot more dedication then me. Even using a freaking emulator so I can use frame skip to level up really fast I dont think iv got more then like 60% through that game.

[kaiyouske]

Jesus, how many reprints is Atlus going to squirt out of this? Though I am tempted to buy a few copies to keep sealed for 10 years or so...

People buy games to play them not to 'collect' them. At least most people do. People that purchase games for the sole purpose of scalping them disgusts me; they just deprive other legit gamers of playing a copy of the game. I for one am glad that Atlus is reprinting this game. It's a win for the gamers and a lose for the hoarders. Good for them.

[Gholam]

Anyone know how well this plays on an 80gb Ps3?

[mang9432]

People buy games to play them not to 'collect' them. At least most people do. People that purchase games for the sole purpose of scalping them disgusts me; they just deprive other legit gamers of playing a copy of the game. I for one am glad that Atlus is reprinting this game. It's a win for the gamers and a lose for the hoarders. Good for them.

qft

[eau]

Anyone know how well this plays on an 80gb Ps3?

According to the official PS3 Backward Compatibility status (http://www.us.playstation.com/Support/CompatibleStatus) list, PS3 80GB has no major problems with this title.

[MSI Magus]

People buy games to play them not to 'collect' them. At least most people do. People that purchase games for the sole purpose of scalping them disgusts me; they just deprive other legit gamers of playing a copy of the game. I for one am glad that Atlus is reprinting this game. It's a win for the gamers and a lose for the hoarders. Good for them.

Ever think that maybe some of us even if we dont buy just to scalp enjoy collecting games the way others enjoy collecting cards or stamps? Honestly alot of people do buy extra copies with the sole purpose of selling them, but alot of us buy them because we enjoy owning alot of games or rare games. Some buy to trade for rare games later.

Nothing wrong with any of those reasons.

[Scorch]

After playing a bit of Persona 3: FES, I'm interested in the series, and I was just talking to a friend yesterday about how I never see this game used and every time I see it new, it's extremely pricey. I definitely bit on this deal. Thanks so much, OP

[ninja dog]

Sheesh, have they sold a million copies of this game yet? :lol:

anyway, I own this, but if anyone passes this up, you're nuts.

[Mysterio]

Crap. I bit. I'm getting pretty good at tossing CAG purchases on my Backlog Mound: out of the shipping box/plastic bag, onto the pile! I need help...

[62t]

If you want to invest your money for 10 years later, video games are probably not the best thing

[AshesofWake]

son of a bitch, im too poor for this teasing Amazon



DAMN YOU AMAZON, DAMN YOU TO HELL!!!

[johnnypark]

I didn't realize this came out in 2004! based on all the positive reviews and impressions (and this thread), i think I'm gonna have to grab it. Dammit.

[j.elles]

You don't even get to fuse demons and really get introduced into the games systems I believe until the 4-6 hour mark depending on how fast you play.

First time I played this game It was for about 5 hours. Time just flew buy. Mark of a great RPG.

[Link127]

That will cost you more than the game. :lol:

glad i still have mine :D

[T3kN]

Christ! I guess im going to have to throw down $30 for this.
Damnit

[the_punisher]

I'm still a n00b at RPG's, FFX really being my first non-action RPG, and every boss battle is so annoying becuase they have one-killo moves, hence making it hard :(

I might go back to FFX one day (already spent 30+ hours), but Kingdom Hearts is much better anyway xD

[Vegan]

Ever think that maybe some of us even if we dont buy just to scalp enjoy collecting games the way others enjoy collecting cards or stamps? Honestly alot of people do buy extra copies with the sole purpose of selling them, but alot of us buy them because we enjoy owning alot of games or rare games. Some buy to trade for rare games later.

Nothing wrong with any of those reasons.

Sorry, but when the amount of enjoyment that you get from a game is directly related to how exclusive your experience is and how few people can experience it... there is definitely something wrong with that.

[T3kN]

I have a feeling this post is gonna get out of hand.

[MSI Magus]

Sorry, but when the amount of enjoyment that you get from a game is directly related to how exclusive your experience is and how few people can experience it... there is definitely something wrong with that.

Way to put words in my mouth. Alot of my top 10 games are stuff that isnt rare like FFX, and on the flip side Valkyrie Profile which for awhile was the shining gem of my collection is IMO overated and a very meh game.

I never said that how rare something is has ANYTHING to do with how fun it is. I just said some of us enjoy building a collection and enjoy adding rare games to said collection.

[RaidenMGS3]

I have a feeling this post is gonna get out of hand.

Heh, but can ya blame anyone? This is pure awesomeness with an extra slice of kick-arse!

[Zache]

I can't believe I actually payed 60 bucks for it a year ago. Oh well, hope they have Digital Devil Saga at that price soon as well.

[abhinav]

I knew i should have waited on this one, i still haven't opened to copy i bought.

[willardhaven]

Sorry, but when the amount of enjoyment that you get from a game is directly related to how exclusive your experience is and how few people can experience it... there is definitely something wrong with that.


I don't think that's what he meant.

He was talking about how collectors enjoy rare or out of print baseball cards or comic books.

Some people collect games like baseball cards, they can play them or they can display them.

I used to think collecting was my hobby, but I really hate having a pile of games.

[MSI Magus]

I don't think that's what he meant.

He was talking about how collectors enjoy rare or out of print baseball cards or comic books.

Some people collect games like baseball cards, they can play them or they can display them.

I used to think collecting was my hobby, but I really hate having a pile of games.

Exactly and thanks. I can understand the whole pile thing....sometimes I feel that way....but most of the time I love just seeing my apartment look like a gamestop :)

Im trying to break the 1,000 game mark by year end.

[TahoeMax]

I used to think collecting was my hobby, but I really hate having a pile of games.

Sell 'em off. It's pretty fantastic suddenly having a huge stack of cash or a ridiculous Paypal balance.

[Afrocious]

Definitely, except you will be forking over $80 for Prime as it is beyond awesome and no cag can resist

I'm planning on just canceling my trial before the 1 month is over. I might just cancel it today since I don't buy games that often. I picked 2 days free because atm I'm extremely bored. I may just buy the MGS Essential collection and not open it soon.

[nikkai]

Sell 'em off. It's pretty fantastic suddenly having a huge stack of cash or a ridiculous Paypal balance.

Only annoying thing re: paypal is the %fee or the 500 monthly withdrawal limit. =/

[Sir_Fragalot]

Fantastic DOTD. I love this game although I got stuck at a boss in which I can't see a way of beating him, so I haven't been playing it, lol. Fantastic game though, but it kicks you in the balls multiple times over.

[TahoeMax]

Only annoying thing re: paypal is the %fee or the 500 monthly withdrawal limit. =/

Yeah, but I've only ever had to deal with the 500/mo limit once, and that was only for a week or so. I really don't have all THAT much to sell. It works for me.

[willardhaven]

I've sold over 1,000 dollars in games over the past 7 months actually.

Secret Vampire on this very site just bought over 450 dollars worth.

My trade list changes daily.

[sixteenvolt420]

Yeah, but I've only ever had to deal with the 500/mo limit once, and that was only for a week or so. I really don't have all THAT much to sell. It works for me.

Or you could sell stuff on amazon and not have to worry about it.

[Draugr]

Couldn't resist, especially with the $10 gift card I got from Brawl. :D

Must have been one hell of a reprint.

[TahoeMax]

Or you could sell stuff on amazon and not have to worry about it.

Well I do that, as well. There's a place for everything. If I think I can get the price I want straight-up on CAG or TZ, I do it and get paid through non-CC Paypal. No problem. If I have trouble in forums and the Amazon price can almost give me the price I want after factoring fees in, I'll go that route. If it's rare I'll do Ebay and eat the fees because I probably will still get much more there.

[n8n8baby]

Coincidentally, I just pulled this out of my backlog and started playing it last weekend. It has a lot of very cool battle systems, and a Pokemon-like "catch 'em" mechanic (only much deeper). There is a boss early on (The Matador) that is very difficult to beat, which forces you to really start paying attention to the "Press Turn" system, your Magatama's strengths/weaknesses, demon-fusion, and using the correct demons to nullify his magic. I levelled up about 5 levels (to level 18) and fused some strong demons, and when I finally beat him, all of my demons were down and I had exactly 6 HP left.

It's no cakewalk, and it's arguably too hard for such an early point in the game, but once you can get passed that point, you will be very familiar with all of the games' primary systems. I am quite entertained with it, and the combination of systems present is quite unique.

[thestranger]

oh man! i need to stop spending so much money!!!!

[The Perfect Drug]

oh man! i need to stop spending so much money!!!!I'll keep your money safe. ;)

[Afrocious]

Well I just deactivated my Amazon Prime trial. I have the option of turning it back on too. I wonder if there's a way to abuse this...but I'm not going to risk it.

[I_Am_ProZac]

agh, I ordered this game from Amazon yesterday!

[New Jack]

is there anyway to tell the diffrence between the reprint and the original? i heard that the very first few copies had the soundtrack with it and the later original print run didnt have them. so is there anyway to tell the diffrence between the two?

[willardhaven]

Original print run had a soundtrack and sticker seal on top.

Second print run I believe had no sticker and one disc but came with the classic PS2 case (with memory card holder).

The latest reprint is in the cheapo PS2 case from the MGS collection (no memory card holder). This one also does not have a sticker on top.

[Ryuukishi]

agh, I ordered this game from Amazon yesterday!They will refund your $10 if you email and ask.

[dim2192]

I have no need to get this one. Atlus sucks!

[UberNinjaz]

is there anyway to tell the diffrence between the reprint and the original? i heard that the very first few copies had the soundtrack with it and the later original print run didnt have them. so is there anyway to tell the diffrence between the two?

Look at the back of the case, right above the usual stuff like "Memory, Number of Players etc.". If it says something about a Limited Edition CD in italic white letters, you have it (though to be honest the soundtrack is pretty bleh overall). If its not there, then well too bad since its the reprint.

[T3kN]

Well I just deactivated my Amazon Prime trial. I have the option of turning it back on too. I wonder if there's a way to abuse this...but I'm not going to risk it.

I think I can remember a while ago some Cags getting together and making a like Amazon Prime club sort thing? I never added to it, but I think it worked where members used the same amazon prime account to use prime?

I never got into it, cuz when I order from amazon I usually buy something thats over $25 for the free shipping.

[PrarieD0G]

Wow some of you guys seem hog-wild over this game. Is it really THAT great?

I'm the not biggest RPG player (the only RPGs I've played through completely are FFIII, Pokemon games, and Kingdom Hearts)... is this the type of game that anyone would like or only hardcore RPGers?

[Alien Spider]

Great price on an awesome game! Definitely in my Top 10 favorite PS2 games.

[TahoeMax]

Wow some of you guys seem hog-wild over this game. Is it really THAT great?

I'm the not biggest RPG player (the only RPGs I've played through completely are FFIII, Pokemon games, and Kingdom Hearts)... is this the type of game that anyone would like or only hardcore RPGers?

Hardcore. There is grinding galore and you will die many, many times. If you aren't an RPG maniac, chances are good you'll hate it.

[Arkay Firestar]

Wow some of you guys seem hog-wild over this game. Is it really THAT great?

I'm the not biggest RPG player (the only RPGs I've played through completely are FFIII, Pokemon games, and Kingdom Hearts)... is this the type of game that anyone would like or only hardcore RPGers?

It is definitely a more challenging game than the RPGs you cite, and likely has some of it's popularity in part to it's unforgiving difficulty, but it also has won its status for its dark, edgy, and fairly unique premise and story. Post-apocalyptic has been done before, but often not with the style and depth you'll find in Nocturne.

[silks]

The SMT series has always seemed to be a fanboy favorite, so my curiosity has me in for one. Consider my soul crushed.

Maybe I'll have to pull a Final Fantasy VII on this one and super-grind my characters to invincibility. In FF7 I got all my characters up to Lvl. 99, at which point they could cast Knights of the Round about 12 times in a row each turn. Very handy against the Ruby and Diamond Weapons at the end. Took me days of grinding, though.

My God, what have I done with my life?

[TahoeMax]

The SMT series has always seemed to be a fanboy favorite, so my curiosity has me in for one. Consider my soul crushed.

Maybe I'll have to pull a Final Fantasy VII on this one and super-grind my characters to invincibility. In FF7 I got all my characters up to Lvl. 99, at which point they could cast Knights of the Round about 12 times in a row each turn. Very handy against the Ruby and Diamond Weapons at the end. Took me days of grinding, though.

My God, what have I done with my life?

Actually even with a team of lvl. 99 characters you'll still get obliterated by some of the toughest bosses without proper preparation and skill distribution. A lot of fights are very strategic affairs in this one. You almost have to go in unprepared and die a few times before you know what to do.

[Slim Gatsby]

I picked up a used copy last year, but for $30 for a sealed one, even if its a reprint, I'll have to bite.

Even FFVII got reprinted and saw its value plummet at one point. ;)

[Alpha2]

Has anyone played this on the PS3?


According to the PS3 compatability site, there are no major issues on either the 60 or 80gb PS3, Enjoy!
I know I will because I just ordered mine, Strange though i'd expect a deal like this would have been gone by the time I got home from work.

[mguiddy]

agh, I ordered this game from Amazon yesterday!
And your complaint is?
They will adjust the price, just send them an email before today is over.

[PrarieD0G]

Hardcore. There is grinding galore and you will die many, many times. If you aren't an RPG maniac, chances are good you'll hate it.

It is definitely a more challenging game than the RPGs you cite, and likely has some of it's popularity in part to it's unforgiving difficulty, but it also has won its status for its dark, edgy, and fairly unique premise and story. Post-apocalyptic has been done before, but often not with the style and depth you'll find in Nocturne.

Alright, I guess I'll pass then. Thanks!

[NolbertoS]

I would definitely rebuy it if I didn't own the original, and yes I do own an original print run with the soundtrack. Never bothered to listen to the tunes on the soundtrack, but I'm wondering how much my copy of Nocturne with or soundtrack separately is selling on ebay nowadays??

[willardhaven]

I was only 4-5 hours in but I didn't have to grind at all. Just fused demons and fought the random encounters (ugh).

The game is fun, it's just that I have always had many others to play.

[Phryo88]

OMFG I bought this on play-asia.com when they had gotten it in stock. And now amazon blows the deals away. --;

[Wlogan31]

Crap - did this sell out??

[lilterror]

Yahoooo It Sold Out

[Wlogan31]

Yahoooo It Sold Out

I literally just sat down at the computer to purchase it...

[buckythekat]

I literally just sat down at the computer to purchase it...

ditto :-( I knew I should have placed my order before I had dinner and not wait until after... :wall:

[willardhaven]

I hope there is a restock for you guys.

[muzras]

ditto :-( I knew I should have placed my order before I had dinner and not wait until after... :wall:

Fuck edit: shaqfu did not come out lol

me too guys :cry:

I put it in my cart was gonna order 3 or 5. Did not know if me buddies wanted 1 each was tryin to confirm. :(


Anyone order this today and is willing to trade?


LOL I bet CAGarooooz bought like 50% of them or more today.

[younglinker]

Dang i added to my cart, but had to sign up for an account.... and while i was doing that it sold out! Hope it re-stocks

[roguejedi5]

If i only saw this earlier:cry:, been wanting to get this game for awhile but always missing the deals on this game. Please amazon restock this one.

[jikijikijiki]

What annoys me is everyone who NOW wants this game because it became hard to find. Where were you when it was released? Prolly playing Halo...ugh...not me I pre-ordered it the day it was announced for stateside release and still have my copy.

Same thing goes with the Dreamcast. People didnt buy it when Sega needed the sales, they buy it years later at pawn shops and used game stores, but still claim to be HARD CORE...whatever.

[newlu]

they must have sold thousands of copies before they are OOS

[aerozero]

ditto :-( I knew I should have placed my order before I had dinner and not wait until after... :wall:

Me three

DAMN

I decided to order it after class and now it's sold out.

[newlu]

What annoys me is everyone who NOW wants this game because it became hard to find. Where were you when it was released? Prolly playing Halo...ugh...not me I pre-ordered it the day it was announced for stateside release and still have my copy.

Same thing goes with the Dreamcast. People didnt buy it when Sega needed the sales, they buy it years later at pawn shops and used game stores, but still claim to be HARD CORE...whatever.

i pre-ordered DC when it was first announced in Asia
and i still keep it somerwhere in my storage

good ol' days

[GDKN-403]

What annoys me is everyone who NOW wants this game because it became hard to find. Where were you when it was released? Prolly playing Halo...ugh...not me I pre-ordered it the day it was announced for stateside release and still have my copy.

Same thing goes with the Dreamcast. People didnt buy it when Sega needed the sales, they buy it years later at pawn shops and used game stores, but still claim to be HARD CORE...whatever.

Right, you've shamed me out of buying this game now, I'm so utterly worthless. When Atlus comes knocking wondering why I still haven't purchased their game, I'll simply inform them that I'm not worthy of such magnificence because I am not hardcore enough, and I saw the light thanks to jikijikijiki.

[willardhaven]

Haha I love when people get righteous about consumer products.

You're not indie enough to play Nocturne, sorry.

:roll:

[mitch079]

jikijikijiki should change his user name to Tommy Dreamer cuz HE'S HARDCORE.

[jollydwarf]

What annoys me is everyone who NOW wants this game because it became hard to find. Where were you when it was released? Prolly playing Halo...ugh...not me I pre-ordered it the day it was announced for stateside release and still have my copy.

Or maybe I didn't want it 'back in the day' because I've until recently reflexively associated non-Final Fantasy JRPGs exclusively with the knee-jerk judgmental types who are obsessed with maintaining the totally vague and subjective "HARDCORE" status, like thrift store-haunting 'scenesters' who live in fear every waking moment that the inclusion of someone else into their 'scene' will instantly shatter their indie-ness.

I'll play Lego Indiana Jones and I'll play this. And just know that when I get it, I might even take compromising photos of it lying next to Madden '09! No one will stop me!

[Wlogan31]

What annoys me is everyone who NOW wants this game because it became hard to find. Where were you when it was released? Prolly playing Halo...ugh...not me I pre-ordered it the day it was announced for stateside release and still have my copy.

Same thing goes with the Dreamcast. People didnt buy it when Sega needed the sales, they buy it years later at pawn shops and used game stores, but still claim to be HARD CORE...whatever.

Well, when this game came out we were playing hardcore games for the PS1 and N64 still. And when the DC came out we were still playing hardcore style on the SNES and Genesis...

Don't hate the CAG's, hate the Game...

[gobz]

What annoys me is everyone who NOW wants this game because it became hard to find. Where were you when it was released? Prolly playing Halo...ugh...not me I pre-ordered it the day it was announced for stateside release and still have my copy.

Same thing goes with the Dreamcast. People didnt buy it when Sega needed the sales, they buy it years later at pawn shops and used game stores, but still claim to be HARD CORE...whatever.

If Dreamcast = HARD CORE, then LYNX must be Fuck'IN O.G.

[GDKN-403]

Don't push my gold Game Boy Camera 'cause it's close to the eeeeeeedge :P

I'm kinda interested in this game but I already don't finish enough RPGs. Poor Baten Kaitos, I'm so close to the end, too.

[Mysterio]

I'm planning on just canceling my trial before the 1 month is over. I might just cancel it today since I don't buy games that often. I picked 2 days free because atm I'm extremely bored. I may just buy the MGS Essential collection and not open it soon.

When I took advantage of their offer, I, too, thought as you're thinking, but I'm glad I ended up keeping Prime. If I remember correctly, if you cancel it, you can never again subscribe to it. Also, you can share your Prime membership with "members of [your] household (http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=13819211&#manage). They can either pitch in to cover the monthly cost, or you'll be their favorite family member because of your generosity. :lol: Regardless, I have no regrets subscribing to Prime, and enjoy being able to purchase virtually whatever I want without having to consider shipping and delivery time. Add to that Amazon's AAA customer service, and it's a win-win for me. Hope my input helps with your decision. If not, you never heard of me. ;)

[johnnypark]

What annoys me is everyone who NOW wants this game because it became hard to find. Where were you when it was released? Prolly playing Halo...ugh...not me I pre-ordered it the day it was announced for stateside release and still have my copy.

Same thing goes with the Dreamcast. People didnt buy it when Sega needed the sales, they buy it years later at pawn shops and used game stores, but still claim to be HARD CORE...whatever.

Ever consider the fact that a game that had a limited release and went out of print might have had a hard time becoming popular A) for a lot of people to know about it, and B) for a lot of people to actually obtain it, thus preventing word-of-mouth sales as well.

And for the record, Dreamcast hadn't exactly proven itself when it was released, and a lot of people were waiting to see what the PS2 had to offer before committing to a system after the Saturn did so poorly against the PS1. It's easier to love the Dreamcast when you can get it for $50 than for $200.

Seriously, dude, one of the most close-minded posts I've seen on here in a long time.

[MSI Magus]

What annoys me is everyone who NOW wants this game because it became hard to find. Where were you when it was released? Prolly playing Halo...ugh...not me I pre-ordered it the day it was announced for stateside release and still have my copy.

Same thing goes with the Dreamcast. People didnt buy it when Sega needed the sales, they buy it years later at pawn shops and used game stores, but still claim to be HARD CORE...whatever.

Adding to the list of reasons. Or maybe we dont want to waste $50 on every last game that comes out or cant afford to do so? Some of us arnt privileged enough to be able to afford $50 for every new game that we think looks good, and alot of us can but we just feel its silly to spend full price on any game that looks good.

I personally almost never buy a game at the full admission price, I instead wait a year to year and a half and im able to get the same damn games for 1/3 -1/5th the price. As a result my collection is 2/3x larger then most gamers I know and iv got a fatter bank roll to boot. Yes some get rare and go up and price, but for every game that doubles in value there are 15 others that drop to $10-$20.

[jererjerer]

wasn't the version with soundtrack the originally released version? if that were the case, it's extremely unlikely to get one at the 30-40 price range, on top of it, the longer you wait, the higher the price.