NiGHTS into Dreams is short but incredibly sweet. It's a banquet for the eyes and ears, boasting a soundscape which made every hoop, star and gem a joy to interact with.
None of this would work if the game didn't control well, but it does! It's simple yet responsive; while not the most complex game ever, it's incredibly satisfting to chain things together for long links. While I didn't quite get the itch to chase the A Ranks, it was rewarding to revisit the levels I did poorly on as my score raised dramatically my second time round.
The bosses are solid, the levels are all fun (though I wish the final one wasn't the exact same for both characters) and the vibes are just right. NiGHTS encapsulates 90s/00s SEGA and makes me long for a time where they were more willing to experiment.
None of this would work if the game didn't control well, but it does! It's simple yet responsive; while not the most complex game ever, it's incredibly satisfting to chain things together for long links. While I didn't quite get the itch to chase the A Ranks, it was rewarding to revisit the levels I did poorly on as my score raised dramatically my second time round.
The bosses are solid, the levels are all fun (though I wish the final one wasn't the exact same for both characters) and the vibes are just right. NiGHTS encapsulates 90s/00s SEGA and makes me long for a time where they were more willing to experiment.