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Nights into Dreams
By Sonic Team, released 1 Jan 1996
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
- action game
- Christmas video game
What it is
Nights into Dreams is an aerial adventure from Sonic Team, originally released in 1996 and presented here as a remake of the Saturn game. Players guide NiGHTS through Nightopia, collecting colored Ideya, earning points and fighting bosses while helping Elliot and Claris confront Wizeman the Wicked. The Windows release adds enhanced graphics and widescreen presentation across all seven original dreams. It also includes playable material from Christmas NiGHTS, achievements and leaderboards, plus a Saturn-style original form for players who want that presentation. A Movie Theater and Gallery provide access to story and artwork extras. Steam lists single-player play, achievements, partial controller support and Family Sharing. The listed Steam release date is December 17, 2012, and its Steam genre is Adventure; it is also described as a platformer, action game and Christmas video game. Windows is the listed Steam platform, while the broader platform listing includes Windows and PlayStation 3.
What players like, and what they don't
- All seven original dreams have enhanced graphics.
- Playable content from Christmas NiGHTS is included.
- Achievements and leaderboards track progress.
- Movie Theater and Gallery include story and artwork extras.
- Steam lists only partial controller support.
- The listed Steam release is for Windows.
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a single-player aerial adventure with collectible orbs, boss fights and achievements. Saturn fans may value the option to replay the game in its original form.
Nights into Dreams combines its aerial adventure with modern presentation options and Christmas NiGHTS content. Its Saturn-style option and extras give returning players additional ways to revisit it.
