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Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne
Before there was Persona or Digital Devil Saga, there was Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne. Even with strong commercial and critical success, the title doesn’t get nearly enough credit for how much it influenced future games and spin-offs. It featured a modern setting, transitioned to a third person perspective and implemented a cel-shaded aesthetic, which translated to a more stylish and defined look. The essentials, like negotiating with and fusing demons, still remained and set it apart from other RPGs on the PS2. Though it’s been four years since the last major follow-up, a new title, Shin Megami Tensei V, is in the works for the Switch.
