A Tokyo collapsed in on itself, demons to recruit, and not one helping hand.

The gut ranking puts Nocturne just above average, and no more. That is where it gets interesting, because criterion by criterion, the game detonates. Its art style lands ahead of 99% of titles, near the very top. Attachment follows, ahead of 96%. Fun, ahead of 90%. The soundtrack, ahead of 86%. Only one line drags: controller feel, in the lower quarter, but on three votes only, so handle with care. The tension is sharp: analyze it and Nocturne crushes almost everything, yet immediate adhesion stays lukewarm. A game you admire more than you instinctively pick.

In the Japanese RPG world, that is the signature of a demanding title. Where others charm you instantly, this one asks for effort at the door, then marks the ones who stay.

So, who is it for? For you if you love a hostile atmosphere, a look unlike anything else, and progression that excuses nothing. Much less so if you want a welcoming game or a controller that feels comfortable from minute one.