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[Sage]

*stares at the trailer* Woooow......

After reading everything ya'll had to say, I can't really add much to it. ^^;; I WILL, however, point out a little something that no one has said anything about yet:

Did anyone take a good look at the designs on Reala's armor? They're emblems of Wizeman's hands. The gauntlets and chest armor are the best view in this short clip.

A few thoughts: Since the story is very parent-child relationship centric, I can't help but wonder how NiGHTS and Reala are going to add to that. NiGHTS, the one who broke away and flew free, and Reala, the one who remained loyal and is yet chained (possibly). I'm suspicious of the mask Reala's wearing (looking forward to seeing what role THAT plays in the plot).

Anyway, I believe I'm going to love this game. I love how NiGHTS is being portrayed so far, and I especially love the intense interest he's taking in Helen and Will. He seems to be genuinely curious about and fond of them. I like Reala's redesign, it looks a lot more action ready, like we can expect a really good knock-down-drag-out battle between the the two maren later. >=) The only complaint I have at the moment is the gameplay graphics. They could really use some tweaking before they'll look great. And I wouldn't call the levels "barren," I'd call them "open." I'm actually excited about going crazy and exploring every nook and cranny of those places. I love huge open game levels. (*Sonic 3 and Sonic and Knuckles flashbacks* 8D)


More later as I manage to translate my feelings into words, though right now JOYGASM fits best. XD

[Curiosity Inc.]

Completely random thought: I'd much rather be a level designer for NiGHTS than a level designer for Sonic. Both game franchises have beautiful scenery that need painstaking attention to detail. The levels for both game franchises take a lot of time, energy and money to design, draw, render and polish just right.

The difference is that with Sonic, you never see any of it. It must make the developers cry to put so much work into the backdrops knowing that the players are going to blur by so quickly, they'll never notice.

NiGHTS, on the other hand, goes at just the right speed. Fast enough so it doesn't get boring, but slow enough for the player to take in every detail of the beautiful worlds crafted by Sonic Team.

[JaxTH]

See!? I told you all SEGA wouldn't mess this up!

[catchan2007]

Imagine what the battle between Wizeman and NiGHTS will be like. EEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

(My take on Wizeman vs NiGHTS)

Wizeman: We meet again...NiGHTS.

NiGHTS: Holy...0-0 Did you...where you...oh crap...

[Exploding-Man]

Oh, the curtain. May be slightly symbolic of Wizeman, but we have a vague idea of what he looks like now thanks to the new trailer. He's looming behind Reala. =3 He looks the same, from what I can see from the shadow. Though it appears he has some sort of halo now.
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Yeah, that is the thing. Its not quite Reala (which people guessed from the head) and its not quite Wizeman (which people guessed from the drape attached to the head. It could quite easily be symbolic of a Jackle remake. I mean, he has the 2 horns and the cape. The horns were not that style in the old school NiGHTS, but that does not mean it isn't him.

Of course it could just be a curtain with a decorative top. But for now I will stick to the "we will see some variation of Jackle," theory.

[shadow1111111]

Has anyone else noticed that the NiGHTS Journey of Dreams page on IGN also has new screenshots with 2 BIG IMAGES OF THE ALPS LEVEL? It looks great! VERY much like Spring Valley. And I disagree about Curiosity Inc.'s idea of no one seeing the scenery in Sonic games. I love just stopping in the middle of a level and admiring details put into the games' the levels. But NiGHTS is a deserving game, more so than Sonic, to have spectators for the environments.

[Ealynn]

And I disagree about Curiosity Inc.'s idea of no one seeing the scenery in Sonic games. I love just stopping in the middle of a level and admiring details put into the games' the levels. But NiGHTS is a deserving game, more so than Sonic, to have spectators for the environments.

Yes, I too took time to walk around and admire the view, ahh... smell those dandelions. Could stare for hours at the hot air fumes coming from the shower in the casino. It's not inside a level, but, you get the idea. Also, with JoD now, is it not still so that you walk around with the kids in that same level? Or has that changed?

[NNR07]

The difference is that with Sonic, you never see any of it. It must make the developers cry to put so much work into the backdrops knowing that the players are going to blur by so quickly, they'll never notice.

NiGHTS, on the other hand, goes at just the right speed. Fast enough so it doesn't get boring, but slow enough for the player to take in every detail of the beautiful worlds crafted by Sonic Team.

I agree with you.

Everything is too fast with Sonic; The average gamer will never stop to look at the scenery. However, with NiGHTS, everything is taken in, because it is not at a fast pace, and the environment is usually in a tad bit more action...

[viperxmns]

*watches video*

oh snap!

lol, Reala/Wizeman for half a second. New fish Nightmaren.. Gulpo 2.0..
Still not liking the look of the platforming parts with the kids. Lamorz. But the FMV is bloody awesome.

[GarnetPrincess]

I loved the FMVs and I thought Reala looked good. The music is absolutely wonderful.

[Monophobe]

Maybe Reala's mask is like Michael Jacksons kid being made to wear one; after all, Wizeman does like to lure the little children in their beds.

Think about it


......I'm sorry

[iNSOMNiAC]

'Bout the NiGHTS/Wizeman battle:

Wizeman: NiGHTS...I am..Your father..*vader sound*

NiGHTS: NOOOOOOO--Oh wait..Yeah, yeah you are..So..?

Wizeman: >/

8D

[Gun6]

Somehow, I think that all of the kids make fun of Will when he runs.

Poor, poor Will.

[iLLViLLAiN]

Somehow, I think that all of the kids make fun of Will when he runs.

Poor, poor Will.

Like I said before, he looks like he's suffering from a severe case of constipation.

[shadow1111111]

I agree with you.

Everything is too fast with Sonic; The average gamer will never stop to look at the scenery. However, with NiGHTS, everything is taken in, because it is not at a fast pace, and the environment is usually in a tad bit more action...

since when are Sonic and NiGHTS fans “average gamers”?

[Xay]

'Bout the NiGHTS/Wizeman battle:

Wizeman: NiGHTS...I am..Your father..*vader sound*

NiGHTS: NOOOOOOO--Oh wait..Yeah, yeah you are..So..?

Wizeman: >/

8D

Better yet...

NiGHTS: So Wizeman, we Meet again!
Wizeman: Where is Reala? Is he alright?
NiGHTS: I kinda... Uh, Paralooped the Granola out of him.. Again.
Wizeman: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Dear lord that was Terrible XD

[KittyWhiggles]

Like I said before, he looks like he's suffering from a severe case of constipation.

Maybe he eats alot of cheeze products ^^


I've grown to like Will *huggles* Hes just so cute XD
But NiGHTS is cute as a handfull of Jelly-beans 8D

[iNSOMNiAC]

Better yet...

NiGHTS: So Wizeman, we meet again!
Wizeman: Where is Reala? Is he alright?
NiGHTS: I kinda... Uh, Paralooped the granola out of him.. Again.
Wizeman: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Dear lord that was terrible XD

XD *chokes on her Kit-Kat bar* Brilliant!

[Xay]

XD *chokes on her Kit-Kat bar* Brilliant!

Indeed. Damn, i could make a whole Movie like that. NiGHTS: Dream Wars Episode 3- Revenge of the Seeds.


With 100% More Maren Angst then you can Shake a Stick at!

On the Subject of the Trailer.... OMGZSEGAGIVEMEMOREBEFOREIDIENOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!! As much as im Always more Pro 2D then Pro-3D I have to be honest... Those FMV Graphics? DAMN. I.WANT.MOAAAAAAAAAAR!!

[KatKitoshi]

Just saw the trailer XD *late yes I know ^^;;* I got the tinglies, and that's all I need to know this will be awesome! X3.

*stares at huge Wizeman shadow, shakes fist* Ah thought ah keeled j00000!!! >< LoL

and oh em gee NiGHTS opened his/her mouth XD at least it didn't look like it was trying to run into the corner of his face ^^; LoL at least for those scenes. NiGHTS was so fancy free! I loved it! X3

[KittyWhiggles]

Wizeman: *sings* Guess who back (back), Back again (gain). Wizeman is back (back) Tell maren.
NiGHTS: *jaw-drop* OmO and you've gotten taller....rer. ..Oh *bleeeeep*

[iNSOMNiAC]

Wizeman: *sings* Guess who back (back), Back again (gain). Wizeman is back (back) Tell maren.
NiGHTS: *jaw-drop* OmO and you've gotten taller....rer. ..Oh *bleeeeep*

And, because we /all/ know Reala has an invisi-scratchtable:


Reala: *starts beatboxing and such for Wizeman*

NiGHTS: xX' omgwtfbbq?!

This is so much fun. xD You KNOW this is how the whole Wizeman battle in JoD will go!

[KittyWhiggles]

And, because we /all/ know Reala has an invisi-scratchtable:
Reala: *starts beatboxing and such for Wizeman*

NiGHTS: xX' omgwtfbbq?!

This is so much fun. xD You KNOW this is how the whole Wizeman battle in JoD will go!

Oh my gawd, Rap Battle! 8D

[iNSOMNiAC]

Oh my gawd, Rap Battle! 8D

Hellz yeah! NiGHTS vs Reala/Wizeman in a rap battle! Wewt. XD And to think, I hate rap. ._.

[Xay]

Hellz yeah! NiGHTS vs Reala/Wizeman in a rap battle! Wewt. XD And to think, I hate rap. ._.

...

Unintentionaly, you both have given me an Insperation for the Next track on my Album. XD Seriously though, i might give that a Go, it coud be quite Interesting...


Where we're we going with this again? I forget .____.;

[Martijngamer]

Thought this would be the best topic to spoil you brats a bit
I just got 3 music soundtrack files from SEGA.
When DiGi or TRiPPY are online and can make an update, you'll get to enjoy this as well.
It's beautiful!

[Martijngamer]

Waiting for the ADMiNS to make it an official newspost, here's for you peops that are faitfull enough to check older topics
Download the NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams music pack

[viperxmns]

!!

ugh.. having some trouble downloading.. ok.. there it goes, I think.. man oh man, dude.. you rock..

jeez.. huge file formats.. main theme with expanded intro..love the new Dreams Dreams arrangement.. gotta admit I was hoping for level music,

Sega would never be that generous at this stage ..

[YamiLover13]

Well this would be nice if the dorm security crap would allow me to download it. It is taking too long so it cuts me off. ARG! I hate living in a effing dorm!

-Edit-

Ok i got it. ...its only 3 songs?!!!! Why in gods name are the file sizes so large?! You don't loose much quality when reducing it to 4 MB! D:

[Mommom]

What I expect to see:
A snake/drgon like thing(Gillwing like)

A cat like thing(Clawz like)

Redesign of Jackle(or something look like)

In both games, girl wants to have a music, boy wants ato have asport career. In this game, there is more strategy and family.

Also, Wizeman doesn't have any imagination .

[Machenstein]

Redesign of Jackle(or something look like)

Well... there's that "chameleon magician" boss from the TGS impressions complete with playing cards and a funny hat. I assume this magician is a replacement for Jackle just as the ballon clown is to Puffy and the mechanical fish is to Gulpo. I still want Jackle.

[Jof]

Well... there's that "chameleon magician" boss from the TGS impressions complete with playing cards and a funny hat. I assume this magician is a replacement for Jackle just as the ballon clown is to Puffy and the mechanical fish is to Gulpo. I still want Jackle.

I think it's all but certain that all the original bosses are back, just revamped with new strategies.

And to be honest, it makes sense when you think of it. Only NiGHTS and Reala are 1st level Nightmarens, so for now can we assume that no-matter what Dreamer sees them, they keep the same appearence ?

Now, in the original, it was said that Puffy was a representation of Elliot's mother or such like.

How abouts, that since this game features new Dreamers, the original Nightmaren are still present, but change on appearence depending on who is seeing them. Their basic form remains intact, but is altered slightly by the Dreamers inner thoughts ?

Oh. And that music. FT-f*!*ing-W. I'm glad they kept Dreams Dreams, and got rid of the original singers. The original sounded like Japanese people trying to sing English. At least this sounds reasonably good : P.

[Machenstein]

I see. So they are the same characters only seen from a different dreamer's perspective? Each nightmaren represents a psychological problem that lurks within the dreamer's subconscious, right? So while it's the same problems being personified, it's the personification that makes it different. That's why it was necessary for Wizeman to have created a similar but different nightmaren from Puffy. Puffy and the new balloon clown, while similar, represent something different. If Puffy represents materialism, what does the clown represent?

Maybe we should save it for another topic.

[Innotech]

god that music sound SO f*!*ing GOOD.

[Blue Fantasy]

I searched the topic and didn't find anything so I hope I'm not repeating...

Did anyone else think the music box-like tune at the beginning sounded familiar? I swear I've heard that tune before, but I just can't remember where. XP I KNOW I've heard it, cause I can hear it in my head with different instruments. Dangit where'd it come from?! I'm gonna do a websearch now...

[Mommom]

We forgot something. The non-1st level nightmarens(boss ones) can transform. But why not Reala. He is a nightmare too.

[viperxmns]

*Re-itirates*

Guys, so the music from the French page is actually legit? That is actually quite surprising.. Hm.. Have to admit it's gonna be something to grow on me. I kinda like the 'level' music upon repeated listenings, not sure about the boss music.. maybe.. hm.. Guh.

[iNSOMNiAC]

Well... there's that "chameleon magician" boss from the TGS impressions complete with playing cards and a funny hat. I assume this magician is a replacement for Jackle just as the ballon clown is to Puffy and the mechanical fish is to Gulpo. I still want Jackle.

As long as it's still basically Jackle, I'm happy...I guess. =/ I've just gotten /decent/ at drawing him, I dun want to have to start over too much. xX