
The European version includes a glitch that soft-locks the game at certain points.Inside the game disc is a magnitude of unused content, one that is interesting to note is an audio file containing the main theme of Star Wars, possibly to test the audio of the game.The next titles in the franchise to have an EFIGS localisation would be Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight and Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight. This is the first game in the Megami Tensei series to be officially translated into French and German.

真・女神転生III-NOCTURNE マニアクス ( Shin Megami Tensei III NOCTURNE Maniakusu) The western localizations of the title exclude the "III" of the original release, likely because its predecessors Shin Megami Tensei and Shin Megami Tensei II have never been localized there.

Since Maniax has many new additions and takes longer to complete, director Yamai jokingly considered calling it " Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Masochist." The title of the game (Maniax) comes from the fact there were many "maniac users" that played the original many consecutive times. There is no extra reward or clear mark for beating the game on Hard Mode, so it is mostly for the extra challenge and bragging rights. Item prices in the Junk Shops are tripled (x3).Damage from floor traps and Poison are tripled (x3).Ambush/Back Attack rates are much higher.Escape is only possible if all enemies are afflicted with ailments that prevent them from being talked to. Escaping from battle has a 0% success rate even with Fast Retreat.Enemies target the party's weaknesses more often.Normal mode halves (0.5x) enemy attack damage. "A level of difficulty suitable for those seeking the thrill of death." Ambush/back attack chances have been lowered.The game has been made easier in Normal difficulty:.Additionally, New Game Plus also has the freedom of selecting the game's difficulty.Aside from the regular difficulty (Normal), the Hard difficulty has been added, which does not need to be accessed through playing in a New Game Plus file.General game balance adjustments (lowered ambush attacks, lower instant death rates, etc.).The physical skills dedicated to the protagonist have been improved.The option to fight and later enlist the help of Beelzebub and Metatron.The option of allowing several previously infusible bosses to join the party.Devil May Cry 2's Dante: he is first found, and he can be recruited in the party if certain conditions are met.A bonus for keeping the protagonist's first demon party member ( Pixie).

