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[Kori]

A game with soul.. yeah, that sounds right! I can't think of any other game in existence which has held my attention and fascination for so many years. Just ONE game from over a decade ago! Of course, NiGHTS means a lot to me on a personal level. He was, and still is, a great comfort through dark times. He reminds me that we can overcome anything, be it in dreams or reality, and when we come out the other side, it's like flying with nothing to hold us back, nothing can stop us!

[NNR07]

A game with soul.. yeah, that sounds right! I can't think of any other game in existence which has held my attention and fascination for so many years. Just ONE game from over a decade ago! Of course, NiGHTS means a lot to me on a personal level. He was, and still is, a great comfort through dark times. He reminds me that we can overcome anything, be it in dreams or reality, and when we come out the other side, it's like flying with nothing to hold us back, nothing can stop us!

Basically, what you two said :3.

NiGHTS forever attracts my attention, and it just never gets boring for me. Maybe because it's so open-ended, and yet, there's still so much to do. Even in the Saturn version.

And, then it kinda becomes, 'more' than that, with the Dream theory. It's a lot easier to actually believe in NiGHTS for me. There's just so much more of a chance he does exist, than a chance that Sonic exists.

It just strikes me as a game that's 'realistic' and still attracts me. Both story and gameplay :3.

[Innotech]

one of the few games in the world that goes beyond a mere game and becomes an unforgettable experience. Few games really do this for me. but some would include NiGHTS, Zelda OOT, Zelda Wind Waker, Okami, Mario 64 (especially underwater levels) and as far as racing games go, NFS2SE is supremely badass. I also have many games that really stand out to me but by far Id play the ones I listed over and over again till the end of time. But I think out of all the games I enjoy, NiGHTS is by far the most special one for the feeling it gives you while you play it (as much as the memory of that feeling has long since faded for me) I really need a damn Saturn

[Wizeman1213]

A game with soul.. yeah, that sounds right! I can't think of any other game in existence which has held my attention and fascination for so many years. Just ONE game from over a decade ago! Of course, NiGHTS means a lot to me on a personal level. He was, and still is, a great comfort through dark times. He reminds me that we can overcome anything, be it in dreams or reality, and when we come out the other side, it's like flying with nothing to hold us back, nothing can stop us!

ditto

[Zero-Shift]

I love NiGHTS for three big reasons.

1. The game's aesthetics give it style and personality that you just can't forget.

2. It's an innovative, fun, and infinitely replayable score attack game. Beating old scores never gets old.

3. It's whimsical. I like whimsical.

[viperxmns]

Yep, a game with soul is a good way to put it, I'd say. And there is no other game like NiGHTS. Similar to Okami, as Innotech mentioned, NiGHTS stands alone as an experience, and the characters are all pretty loveable, even what are meant to be nightmares. Plus the game really never gets old. There's always the score challenge, and the one on one NiGHTS/Reala 2 player matchup, while quite limited in nature, has that limitless appeal. You could keep going and going. The only reason I'd still say Sonic is my favorite gaming character over NiGHTS is simply because he came first and made that imprint on me :3

[viperxmns]

Lol I just realized that NiGHTS has no neck.

(The power of NiGHTS compels you)

[Machenstein]

Scary! More so than Reala.

[viperxmns]

Really, when you think about it, I can only imagine how scary NiGHTS could be/was as a nightmaren. Because his appearance is deceiving.

[KittyWhiggles]

Really, when you think about it, I can only imagine how scary NiGHTS could be/was as a nightmaren. Because his appearance is deceiving.

XD. i bet he could've been a great nightmare. Its those eyes, they are a trap to draw you close and then....*wham!!* you are scarred for awhile XD Run! dont look him in the eyes!

[viperxmns]

Meh, I don't think he would be that scary...

I had a thought once that he could lure a dreamer to fly with him, then go to an inner space somewhere and leave, basically trapping the dreamer in some kind of nightmare.

[Kbooki]

I'm sure NiGHTS could become quite frightening if he wanted o.o; I mean... just think of what goes on in nightmares... the silliest things can become terrifying in dreams...

but back on topic!

The game itself, the story and ideas surrounding it, the fan community here, and just the entire concept of NiGHTS... all of it brings to me the best emotions. Everyone has their own take on it and it touches people in all different ways. NiGHTS is a very inspiring and powerful work of art... one that will continue on in many forms I'm sure.

[viperxmns]

Dreams that use different visual styles would be a great innovation to the franchise.

*imagines a Van Gogh Starry Night level*

[animejosse]

Actually, that is on the site - it's in articles under the reading section. That said, I think that was the first site where I saw that particular advertisement.

[Dark Magician]

I don't know what took me so long to post here since I had my own feelings to NiGHTS. Because I hadn't played the game when it came out (which was somewhere near middle school, I believe), I had to learn what I could about NiGHTS from the Internet, the barely loyal to the game Archie version, and from what I could pick up from the commercials so I didn't know about NiGHTS in the same way you guys did. But the entire idea surrounding it, the human characters overcoming their personal obstactles (not just saving the world like others), and NiGHTS himself encouraged me to consider trying to overcome mine (it's the eyes I tell you). So in a way, Sonic is the hero who I look to, but it was NiGHTS who encouraged me to pursue my dreams again.

[TRAViS]

I can't believe I overlooked this thread for so long considering how much NiGHTS means to me now more than ever.

In lieu of a long story, let's just say I overlooked NiGHTS twice before I actually started getting into it earlier this year. For the 11 years it's been out, I'd always seen it as that "other" game released around Mario 64 (I fell victim to the Nintendo Hype Machine; I was only eight at the time) and never really took notice even though I did own a Saturn. Once the sequel was announced my interest in the original game was very very lightly sparked and I took a shot in the dark with nightsintodreams.com my address bar. No search engines, no referral page. Just straight here I came out of luck. The game, the art, the music, the premise, the deeper meaning, the following; it all hit me at once. Within minutes I bought a new copy with the pad on eBay and waited about as impatiently as I ever had in my life for the game to get here.

NiGHTS has been really inspiring for me. It has literally been the gate to my dreams, as I had never looked into and questioned my own subconscious before. NiGHTS was the game that made me wonder what dreaming is really all about (and made me look into lucidity, which I've had good luck with so far at about one a week, I'd say). The story's been legitimately inspirational and helped me gain enough courage to drive again after a terrible accident, as well as face my vertigo head-on and stop it from limiting me in a lot of places.

I think what's gotten me the most riled up as of recent is the fact that Journey of Dreams can be promoted (as there are more Wiis out there right now than Saturns were ever made..), and the game and story can be experienced by those who weren't fortunate enough to own a Saturn, fell into the same group as me, or are themselves victims of market hype. At the bare minimum, I've made the game known to at least a hundred people around campus and will continue to do so even past the games release, and in the polar extreme, created another addict like myself (*eyes Xenon, who will probably read this post sometime soon*).

Once I get talking with people here at college about NiGHTS, it's also been quite interesting seeing just how oblivious and uptight modern gamers are who prefer Halo 3, Madden, Guitar Hero, and more of everything after gaming went mainstream near the start of the sixth generation (Microsoft vs. Sony is where the downfall began...). I even had a guy completely blow me off because there wasn't any violent content involved with the game. Compared to gamers who grew up and appreciate everything fifth gen and older, it's actually revolting seeing just how much marketing and hype has molded the public. If JoD's gonna be a success, SEGA's going to have to step up their marketing team stronger than they ever were in the past and pull off making this THE Wii game. Otherwise, in wake of Mario Galaxy's release, we're getting another into Dreams situation where JoD's going to be that "other" game......

In addition to what NiGHTS has done for me, there are of course the things I love about it on the fan level. The game controls beautifully and is as unique as they come. I absolutely love the art style and direction used for both of the games and most of the fan art I've seen (still working on doing some myself, just need better PC accessories and some motivation ^_^;). The music, frankly, is some of the best I've heard both in and out of videogames. I've grown to know and love the marens, and I really want to encounter some in my dreams...

And the community here? Comprised of some of the best people out there. You all rock. Every last one of you. I've never seen a community as nice and courteous as this one (and all of you have intelligence, something lacking from 99.7% of the forums on the internet). Thanks for everything thus far; this is a community I feel proud to be a part of. ^_^

[Xenon]

Alright, to start. TRAViS writes too much.

moving on:

I think the main thing that got me into NiGHTS (aside from that jerk up there with the ESSAY posted ^.^) would have to be just the overall feel of the game. The atmosphere in the game is both cheery (music-wise) and dark (story-wise). It's one of those games that manages to fill both those criteria, and you don't see a lot of those. Truly it is a one-of-a-kind game.

I can honestly say that NiGHTS has greatly influenced me on a personal level. It's the one game that has inspired me to draw since about the eighth grade. Which is quite a step up for me.

As TRAViS stated earlier, it has also led me to start sitting down and analyzing my dreams, mostly out of curiosity more than anything. I've had several Lucid moments as well since I started playing NiGHTS. I guess I find the game most appealing due to the story behind it and the idea that there truly is a 'dream world' that we all enter when we sleep.

I'm going to leave it at that since most everything else I could say will lead to countless amounts of rambling.

[GoldDreams]

NiGHTS is the single greatest creation in the entire gaming industry. Not only has this one shot title remained fresh in the memories of all those lucky enough to play the game, but also in the memories of those who haven't. This was done in part with the countless (annoying teases) with cameos in Sega games. Which was always a shame for Sonic Team to do such a thing. Anyway, I once believed that NiGHTS was on the fast track to becoming Sega's next mascot to replace Sonic in the 32-bit era and beyond. Unfortunately this never panned out.

I love NiGHTS for many reasons. It was released at a turning point in my life. An the themes set forth and the bits left to the imagination left more for me to be captured within. Each feature complimented the other to the point where you'd easily find yourself entirely consumed in the atmosphere. What I took out of the game besides the epic tale of "Follow your dreams" etc, was that there is more to your dreams than what many want to believe. Along with so many other personal truths that have followed. NiGHTS definitely was a positive guide down this path.

[The wise Kitsune]

NiGHTS has Basically changed my life. This is no joke! The story is a bit long...

[iLLViLLAiN]

I feel the original game was darker while the new one seems to be coming off as pretty cheery. I don't know why I think of it this way. I guess that's why I liked the first on so much because it felt a little dark. Maybe it was the artwork. Maybe it was the graphics. I don't know.

[Mitsuu]

i've never played the game, but i've got to say the fanbase is incredibly interesting. looking through the artwork and all the things you people do, it gives me a very comfortable feeling that reminds me of a ramen shop at an old abandoned forum that had a lot of sentimental value for me.

[^_^ Go Dreamer]

*deep breaths*

NiGHTS has helped me in so many ways!! I've gone through alot of dark times of not believing in myself, feeling scared, and majority of the time being depressed! Somtimes I still get into that same situation today, but NiGHTS helps me and gives me courage to overcome fears that I have each and everytime!! It's difficult for me to explain this feeling in words. *is starting to tear up* I'm sorry to be crying like this........... NiGHTS has helped me sooooo much and still continues to aid me today! ............ I'm sorry...I'm... starting to get too emotional right now.....

[iLLViLLAiN]

I always felt that the original had more of an alluring aura of mystery, which in some ways can be interpreted as darker. To prove my point, stare at either the cover of the game or an image of Twin Seeds Tower for a while, and try to sense how you feel when looking at those images.

Yeah I see what your talking about. It does have a mysterious feel to it. Glad to know it wasn't just me.