ShenmueTree wrote: Soo.. Nocturne for PS2. To play it or no? I enjoy Persona 3, Person 4, P3P, Persona Fes, Catherine, etc.
It's a tough call, because it isn't honestly much like the newer Persona games. It's got a much more solemn, dark atmosphere to it. If Persona 3 and 4 are a bit like playing through an anime series, Nocturne is like a Japanese art film. The story isn't shoved in your face so freely, there aren't a lot of laughs to be had, and it's much heavier in its mood. That's not to say it has less personality, but the personality that's there is certainly a far cry from P3 and P4. It's a bit more grown-up. A bit less teen-aimed.
It's also much tougher as well. Very difficult game, and I'm still kind of shocked I ever finished it at all. You really have to dedicate yourself to grinding in this one. You don't just freely move from one story point to the next in a straight line. You really have to work to power yourself up before moving forward.
But at the same time, it's also a an absolutely wonderful game regardless. The more I think back on my time with it, the more I believe it to be one of the most well-crafted JRPGs ever made. It leaves an impression, that's for damn sure.
So yeah, I'd recommend the game. I'd just recommend it with the warning that it ain't for everyone.