NiGHTS into Dreams...

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• DDestructoid

  Ian Bonds · Nov 10, 2012

  7.0

  Graphically, it's bright and the details pop a bit, especially with the HD coat of paint. Cartoonish character designs and garish costumes offset the twists and turns of each level's layout. The look is definitely dated, though -- when on the ground as one of the children, the static, almost robotic movement of walking shows the game's age.

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• TEThe Escapist

  Ma'idah Lashani · Oct 12, 2012

  9.0

  NiGHTS isn't a cheap thrill, either. Rather than having a hollow storyline loosely tie together a series of excuses to murder people and open boxes, NiGHTS has a seriously thought-provoking plot about identity, consciousness and the nature of fear. NiGHTS into Dreams is a meaningful game wrapped in a package of challenging yet thoroughly enjoyable gameplay.

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• OOOXM Online

  Heidi Kemps · Oct 11, 2012

  8.0

  Colorful, surreal visual style that’s received welcome touch-ups
• VGVideo Gamer

  Martin Gaston · Oct 10, 2012

  8.0

  Get over that confusion, though, and NiGHTS becomes invigorating. This spangly new HD version offers you a choice between a 'Brand New Dreams' mode and the Saturn original, with the former a slightly HD-ified version of the 2008 PlayStation 2 port of the Saturn original, which only ever saw the light of day in Japan. It's probably the best way to play now, despite a slightly ham-fisted attempt to make the game run in 16:9.

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• GGameSpot

  Jason Venter · Oct 04, 2012

  7.0

  If you spent many happy hours with Nights Into Dreams when it was first released, odds are good that you'll enjoy this reunion. The game hasn't aged perfectly, but it still provides a memorable experience that players should enjoy even if this newest edition serves as their introduction to Nights, Claris, and Elliot. Flying through magical worlds is still fun, much like you probably dreamed it would be.

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• GRGames Radar+

  Sterling McGarvey · Oct 03, 2012

  7.0

  Nights into Dreams HD is a great entry point for gamers who’ve read about the series over the years, but might be curious what all the fuss is about. In some regards, it comes off as a tad simplistic, but it’s easy to see where the qualities of the game lie, and why it gained such a cult following over the sixteen years. If you’ve never experienced this Sega classic, it’s a fun and imaginative romp that’s worth checking out.

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