Nocturnal Thoughts

In a effort to scratch the console RPG itch, I've decided to give Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne a try. Pretty long title, huh? I haven't tried this one before because I was not impressed with Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga, and this one seemed similar.

Despite my reservations, I've been enjoying the game for the most part. It's dark and serious, with a touch of the right kind of humor.

The only problem I'm having is with the load times. I suspect it may be my PS2, but it could also be scratches on the disc. I've readjusted the laser lense on my PS2, but without much improvement. I know the game can load faster than it has been for me, because I've seen footage on YouTube that proves it. So as my 7-day no hassle return policy ticks away, I have to figure out if the slower load times are hampering the experience enough for me to take it back for a refund.

So far, the good qualities of the game are outweighing this factor, so it's likely I'll keep the game. Or maybe I'm just desperate for a good old fashioned turn-based battle system RPG.