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Most people think of the SEGA Saturn as a failed console. With the slump of sales due to SEGAs attempt of a 32 bit system add-on for their genesis {the 32X}, as well as the CD attachment, their 'Frankin-Genny' really killed the market and fanbase for the Saturn. Also due to some trouble marketing games, alot of 3rd person game makers felt attacked and simply didn't want to make games for the Saturn {also due to its complex architecture}. This is more apparent on the Dreamcast although. But this review is of the game NiGHTS, as well as its sampler disc and Christmas NiGHTS. Most people believe that this game came out with the system, which is false. The game came out when the system was slowly dieing in the US {the Saturn was a huge success in Japan, mostly US sales are what butchered the system}. The game alone had enough essence to boost Saturn sales back up. Everyone forgot the ridiculous price tag on the console when they saw this game. The game has massive replay value. Sure you can beat the full thing within two hours, but how good did you do? If you can save the game, which you can, you can always go back and try to best your ranks. The game is also full of easter eggs and cameos and a few unlockables, and eventually a two player mode. The sampler and Christmas bonus were really just too nice. The sampler came out everywhere, and sadly plaques eBay confusing people with the real game vs the sampler. The Christmas special was a true gem, featuring just a little of the game, but with so much redone that its apparent that, at this point of time, SEGA was really after your heart, not your money. Its hard to explain. Most people rave about the music, which is truly awesome. But the game play itself is what makes the game for me. There honestly is and never will be anything like this. Anyone who calls themselves a game fanatic or SEGA fan is a liar if they don't own this. If your looking for this game, and you have a Saturn, you might have noticed the controller floating around that sometimes comes with it. This is a true analog controller, one of the first {the exact first I believe was a peg attachment on the atari roller-ball controller? - doesn't matter, the fact is that this is the first EFFECTIVE analog controller.} This is well worth it, and the gameplay is much better with it. A few notes to future buyers; ~Owners of a Saturn might be interested in the Japanese release of this game. This release is much cheaper in price, and its also very easy to find an Action Reply 4M Auto Plus cartridge for your Saturn {try play-asia.com}, which allows you to play ALL imported games. ~Owners of a Japanese PS2 will also be happy to hear that the game has been re-released for that console {although ONLY a Japanese PS2, not NTSC or PAL}. ~GameTap fans will soon have this game in their inventory. But without an analog controller, good luck experiencing the full effect of the game :P. ~With the concept of NiGHTS JoD {"nights 2"} out, most original NiGHTS fans {like myself} are a little let down due to the atmosphere of the new game. But this isn't a rant about the new game {it is in itself a good game...but pales in comparison}. If you love the first NiGHTS, don't expect to love the second one. Try renting it first!Read full review
Christmas Nights is a promotional game that was released for the holidays years ago for the Sega Saturn. You get to play as Elliot and Claris on their respective levels with an added Christmas theme. The backgrounds are nicely done and the music is a nice touch to get you in that holiday spirit. After you beat your character's level, you get the chance to unlock presents if you match two of the same items correctly. The presents include pictures, unlocking Sonic as a playable character, unlocking the Christmas Nights theme without having to wait until Christmas to play, and much more. You get to play as Reala on April Fools Day and there are other options accessible as the different holidays approach. I bought Christmas Nights because I thought it would make a nice addition to my game collection and I always wanted to play it. This game is highly sought after and rather expensive for the U.S. version. I own the Japanese version(comes with instruction booklet and jewel case). This version isn't expensive at all and can be bought with ease. The PAL version shows up as well, but this version can be expensive at times too. Christmas Nights will be enjoyed by people of all ages. If you don't have this in your collection, be sure to pick it up if the price is right. Enjoy.Read full review
This is a very unique hybrid of demo disc and standalone game produced by Sega during its Saturn years. This game by default is a NiGHTS into Dreams demo disc -- each time you complete it, you can unlock bonus features, statistic monitoring for the full version of the game, production trailers, and a bonus mode where you can play as Sonic the Hedgehog. However, as Christmas approaches, the demo will convert itself into a Christmas themed version, adding new cinematics, music, player and enemy models, and even the level itself using the system clock to determine the current set of features, even changing the environments during the middle of the year. (Try playing on April Fools' Day!) This game is a must-have for a Saturn collector or enthusiast.
Very fun game. The Sega Saturn 3D controller is a must for this game. The changes in the game for holidays makes it unique. The game itself is very unique and fun. Music is pretty good and relaxing/fun. There is a lot packed into this sampler disc.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This little rare gem was a gift from Sonic Team to the Sega fans. If you already love Nights into Dreams you will love this and should be part of any persons collection.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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