NiGHTS Into Dreams

What Balan Wonderworld wish it could be

With a more serious review, the defining trait of this game is charm. It's a simple game that doesn't have have an overarching story. You collect points by flying through objects and can do tricks for even more points. You then use said points to break these flying orb-things to retrieve the items you had initially lost. At each checkpoint you receive a score then move onto the boss.

It's really as simple as that and it really works to it's advantage in my opinion. It's not requiring you to be a gaming master to play it- it just sets the stage for anyone to pickup and have fun with.

100% recommend.

I just 100%ed this game the day before it gets delisted.

It’s been real, boys.

Such a lovely little game. It's a shame Sega doesn't give this franchise more love.

It is literally a perfect PC port of the Sega Saturn classic. As the proud owner of both of "NiGHTS into dreams" and the rare Promo Disc "Christmas NiGHTS" for my saturn, i can attest you that this version here is the Go-To version to play it. This PC port here comes with both the original Saturn version, in its original 4:3 Aspect ratio and graphics and also with an optional modern Port with higher resolutions, updated Models and graphics and widescreen support. And yes, that means both regular NiGHTS and Christmas NiGHTS since both are included, the saturn classics AND the modern PC version.

Gameplay wise this is as 90s as it gets and It plays wonderful with gamepad (i have a generic PC Gamepad by Nacon and it was detected and assigned without me having to do anything) and can also be played with keyboard.

There are a lot of things to unlock, like artworks and behind the scenes videos. I think i even found some of the graphics that you could see if you put the Sega Saturn Disc of "Nights" into your PC Disc drive.


And now for the bad part:
This Classic is being actively DE-LISTED and REMOVED from the Steam storefront forever by SEGA, on December 6th 2024..... So if you haven't played that game yet and planned to play it later sometimes, you better get it now because the window of opportunity is closing in a few days and this version here has thankfully NO Denuvo and NO online verification, NO additional account required and absolutely NO-Always online requirement.

So i say

GET THIS GAME WHILE YOU CAN!!! DON'T BE STUPID AND WAIT BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE

lsd

I adore this game. Shame it's being de-listed.

play it before its put down to die

This is one of the best games I've ever played! For the price I 100% recommend! The acrobatics are tight and responsive, and the music is absolutely wonderful. and the graphics extremely charming. It will take you a few runs of the courses to get a decent rank, so the game despite looking simple is increasingly challenging in the later levels. Overall a pretty solid 9/10 experience, would recommend to anyone who enjoys fast-paced arcade-style games.

I think this is an extremely important game, both on its own and for Sonic Team's history. I don't want to spoil how or why, play it yourself and you'll figure out why. Play it over and over and figure out the mechanics of the game and you'll have as much fun with it as any Sonic game that asks you of this. The soundtrack is also great, I'd say it's as good as Sonic CD's.

If Sega ever rereleases this, please add more developer interview videos and show more concept art and especially document things from development that didn't make the cut, like "Self".

very sad that this classic game is getting de-listed in December, Sega has a fan base they need to answer to. grab the game while you can. only two weeks left before its vaulted :\

Please don't delist this game or the other SEGA games.

I've loved nights for a while now, I've got it on the saturn and such, but oowh it controls so nicely on pc..... the saturn controller was always so fidgety for me but wasd is very nice..... not looking forward to it getting delisted, try it out whilst you can!! :3

This game has such a magical vibe to it and should probably be remembered more than it has been. Get it before it get's delisted on December 6th!! ! !!

It's a very simple game, both premise and gameplay wise. You have your two main children characters who have some trauma that they're suffering and in their dreams they enter nightopias where they meet NIGHTS. The evil Wizeman will use their stolen Ideyas, (Dream energy), to have the power to enter the real world and invade. NIGHTS is supposed to be a henchman for Wizeman but decides to instead work against him. NIGHTS does this by helping children get their Ideyas back and on the way help them overcome their real-world fears.

You get to traverse the levels as the children at the start but you're supposed to touch NIGHTS at the alter so you can "Dualize" with them, becoming NIGHTS for yourself so you can actually start the level. Levels are separated into 4 "Mares", or courses that loop. You gotta get 20 blue chips to open up each Ideya and then return the Ideya back to the alter. You can get star chips for bonus points, go through rings for points and also perform a specified number chain to open up capsules for extra points. There are also a lot of unique level gimmicks that change up the gameplay, whether it be changing the camera perspective to being top-down, having you ride a sled, having you bounce off structures, having you ride a coaster of some sort, Etc. The gameplay sounds quite simple but the enjoyment comes from remembering each mare so you can perfect your loops and get as many points as possible. You're only required to at least get enough points to get a C rank to beat the game, but it's fun to try to do better and get all the A ranks for each level.

The visuals of this game are most definitely dated with it being a retro game, but it is a port of a remaster that does clean it up a bit, especially when it comes to the character models and object sprites in the levels. There may only be 7 total levels in this game but they're quite different from each other. You get bouncy museums to gadget deserts, very dreamlike.

The music in this game is pretty damn peak and has become one of my favorite soundtracks. It's so sparkly and tranquil, even incorporating some great jazz. Themes like "The Dragon Gave A Loud Scream" or "The Mantle" and "Dreams Dreams" are amazing. If you're not super interested in buying this game then you at least owe it to yourself to listen to the music that this game has to offer. SEGA doesn't miss when it comes to music lol.

I only tried this game because it's going to be shadow-realmed on December 6th. I really wish I had tried it before though because I like what this game does so much now and I want more of it. If you're someone who really likes appealing media and perfecting your gameplay, then this will be a magical experience.

Rip Dreamcast Collection ;(

This is technically the best Sonic game for the Sega Saturn, haha! I was a bit confused on how to actually play Nights, but I got the hang of it quick enough. Give this little underrated gem from the 1990s a shot, pronto!

Swagger

Can't believe they're really going to delist this classic. Truly it deserves a place amongst other accessible sega classics like Sonic the hedgehog for the genesis, Or their Arcade titles.

If you do get this game, read the manual first, as the objective of the game is not immediately obvious.

It's a real shame that this game is going to be de-listed as of the 6th of December 2024 as this is actually a really fun arcade style score attack game once you understand how it works and is one of the very few SEGA Saturn games worth playing, sold at a reasonable price tag for the content you get and is a decent port by its own merits. The Saturn graphics mode was a welcome addition to this version for those looking for an experience more authentic to the original release, and is a feature that should come standard with remasters.

I don't even know if this game is getting another remaster in the future or not, so I strongly suggest buying this game as soon as you can before your NiGHTS become nothing more than Dreams...

Pretty Vivid and Colorful Adventure Game

Please get this before its delisted, you will not regret it.

I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON!?




But I Dig It

One of the best ways to experience Nights into dreams and many other great classic games are being delisted for no reason given
Fuck you sega
my reveiw for the game is a little hard to understand at first but very charming and addictive
if u cant play this game on steam by dec 6th sail the seven seas my friend
sad this has to be my review

FUCK

Still just as fantastic as I remember.

This game has a lot of charm to it if you're willing to take the time to appreciate it. Coming from modern games, the game may seem a little bit odd or confusing... but that's because this also comes from an era where you'd be able to read through the manual to get more flavor and context.

If you give it a little patience, you will slowly grow to love the mechanics of the game, the story, the visuals and of course: The Music. I guarantee the main riff will really stick out in your mind after playing.

A cult-classic from Sonic Team with pretty fun gameplay, colorful and good (for its time) graphics, and an excellent soundtrack. Even though it is weird and doesn't explain itself well, it is a great game that I love.

Fun to play!

not easy to jump into but it's a fun little game

Good classic game. I liked it then and still like it now. Years later.

I really like this game, it may have been hard to get into with it’s weird controls, but it was smooth sailing once you got it down, one thing that annoys me is that why is this labeled as part of the Dreamcast Collection, NiGHTS is a Saturn game when it was originally released, the only time NiGHTS appeared on the Dreamcast was though a pinball board in the first Sonic Adventure.

This is your brain on DMT.

it wah good

sega would become drillionaires if people knew the influence this game has on me (im ont he floor having a seizure its awesp,eme)

I wasn't too sure of what I was getting into when I started playing, but I don't regret playing this game. This is one of those games you play for a comfy experience. Good music combined with some fun visuals and overall just fun to play.

This game is a bit confusing at first but after you understand what you have to do, It is so much fun. The game has a lot of charm that fits the dream like theme. It is also a great game to pick up and play if you feel like playing something.

This is a good game but I am having issue where I either have to play the game on keyboard with audio or on controller with no audio. Is there a way to fix that?