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|cover = NiGHTS into Dreams cover.jpg | |cover = NiGHTS into Dreams cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sonic Team}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sonic Team|Original}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sega of China|Re-release|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.mobygames.com/game/58096/nights-into-dreams/credits/ps2/|title=NiGHTS into Dreams... credits (PlayStation 2, 2008) - MobyGames|date=2023-07-05}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.mobygames.com/game/58096/nights-into-dreams/credits/windows/|title=NiGHTS into Dreams... credits (Windows, 2012) - MobyGames|date=2023-07-05}}</ref>}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 17, 2012}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 17, 2012|ref=<ref name="release">{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/oldnews/9603|title=News - Now Available - NiGHTS Into Dreams|date=2023-10-11}}</ref>}} |
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|nights-into-dreams|}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|nights-into-dreams|}} | ||
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{{Introduction | {{Introduction | ||
| − | |introduction = | + | |introduction = '''''Nights into Dreams''''' is a {{Glossary:Singleplayer}} {{Glossary:Adventure}} and {{Glossary:Action}} game developed by [[Company:Sonic Team|Sonic Team]] and published by [[Company:Sega|Sega]]. |
| − | |release history = | + | |release history = Initially released for the [[Wikipedia:Sega Saturn|Sega Saturn]] in 1996 and later the [[Wikipedia:PlayStation 2|PlayStation 2]] in 2008, ''Nights into Dreams'' received an HD re-release based on the PlayStation 2 version that released for PC via [[Store:Steam|Steam]] on December 17, 2012.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://youtu.be/FDNh5QwhUJY?t=33|title=NiGHTS into dreams... - YouTube|date=2023-05-25}}</ref><ref name="release"/> |
|current state = | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/219950/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/219950/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
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{{Availability/row| Humble | nights-into-dreams | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | nights-into-dreams | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 219950 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 219950 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | NiGHTS-into-Dreams-HD | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | ||
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|unlock = | |unlock = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The following mods requires [https://github.com/Reloaded-Project/Reloaded-II Reloaded II] for installation. | ||
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| + | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| + | {{++}} Also skips intro splash screens and photosensitivity warning. | ||
| + | * Download the mod [https://gamebanana.com/mods/452452 here] from GameBanana. | ||
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| + | ===Input Mod=== | ||
| + | {{++}} Allows for lower deadzones and precise Visitor movement, making the controls feel closer to the Sega Saturn version. | ||
| + | * Download the mod [https://gamebanana.com/mods/452520 here] from GameBanana. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Config\}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Config\UserConfig.cfg|{{p|game}}\Config\Keyboard.cfg}} |
}} | }} | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
{{Image|NiGHTS into Dreams External General.png|External general settings.}} | {{Image|NiGHTS into Dreams External General.png|External general settings.}} | ||
| + | {{Image|NiGHTS into Dreams Options.png|In-game options menu.}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/nights-dreams/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/nights-dreams/en | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = hackable |
| − | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Capped at 30 FPS.<ref name="FPS cap">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/219950/discussions/0/684839199747729208/ 1080p and 60 FPS? :: NiGHTS into Dreams... General Discussions]</ref> See [[#60 FPS|60 FPS]]. |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
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|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===60 FPS=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://gamebanana.com/mods/452518 the 60 FPS mod]||fix= | ||
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} Requires [https://github.com/Reloaded-Project/Reloaded-II Reloaded II] for installation. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
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|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
|controller sensitivity = false | |controller sensitivity = false | ||
| − | |controller sensitivity notes= | + | |controller sensitivity notes = |
|invert controller y-axis = false | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis notes= | + | |invert controller y-axis notes = |
|xinput controllers = true | |xinput controllers = true | ||
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
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|impulse triggers = false | |impulse triggers = false | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |playstation controllers = true |
| − | | | + | |playstation controller models = DS4 |
| − | | | + | |playstation controllers notes = <ref name="ps controllers">{{Refcheck|user=Amethystviper|date=2024-04-04|comment=Tested with a V2 controller connected via USB without Steam Input.}}</ref> |
| − | | | + | |playstation prompts = hackable |
| − | |light bar support = | + | |playstation prompts notes = Requires [https://gamebanana.com/mods/493329 PS3 Button Prompts] mod. Supports English only. |
| + | |light bar support = false | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |dualsense adaptive trigger support = false |
| − | | | + | |dualsense adaptive trigger support notes = |
| − | |tracked motion controllers= false | + | |dualsense haptics support = false |
| + | |dualsense haptics support notes = | ||
| + | |playstation connection modes = USB | ||
| + | |playstation connection modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers = false | ||
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| − | |tracked motion prompts = | + | |tracked motion prompts = false |
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
|other controllers = unknown | |other controllers = unknown | ||
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
| − | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = false |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = false | |controller hotplug = false | ||
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|haptic feedback = false | |haptic feedback = false | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | |simultaneous input = | + | |digital movement supported = false |
| − | |simultaneous input notes = | + | |digital movement supported notes= |
| + | |simultaneous input = false | ||
| + | |simultaneous input notes = Game accepts inputs from either keyboard or controller from the configuration launcher outside of quit confirmation message.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Amethystviper|date=2024-04-03|comment=}}</ref> | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
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{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Sliders for Background Music, Sound Effects, and {{Term|FMV}} movies. |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
| − | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Mono or stereo only. |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|eax support = unknown | |eax support = unknown | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = unknown | |red book cd audio = unknown | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Japanese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 9.0c | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
| − | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Macgovern|date=2024-03-25|comment=Tested using Special K v24.3.24. Game never went higher than D3D9.}}</ref> |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | ===Modifications=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The following mods requires [https://github.com/Reloaded-Project/Reloaded-II Reloaded-II] for installation. | ||
| + | * [https://gamebanana.com/mods/454126 B Rank Fix] - Vertically flips the upside-down B and E rank textures to the correct orientation. | ||
| + | * [https://gamebanana.com/mods/455706 Enemy and Item Lighting Fix] - Applies lighting to enemies and items. | ||
| + | * [https://gamebanana.com/mods/452401 Jackie Fix] - Fixes Jackie's incorrect prototype cape by using the final version's cape. | ||
| + | * [https://gamebanana.com/mods/492842 Wizeman Transparency Fix] - Fixes and restores Wiseman's missing transparency effects. | ||
| + | * [https://gamebanana.com/mods/455068 Nearest-Neighbor Dreams] - Applies {{Term|nearest-neighbor}} filtering to Sega Saturn Dreams mode. | ||
| + | * [https://gamebanana.com/mods/452506 Custom Date and Time] - Allows for custom in-game date and time settings to be set to access Clock Features without altering the system's clock. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minOS = XP SP3, Vista, 7, 8 | |minOS = XP SP3, Vista, 7, 8 | ||
|minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz | ||
| − | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 3000+ | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 3000+ |
|minRAM = 1 GB (XP)<br />2 GB (Vista) | |minRAM = 1 GB (XP)<br />2 GB (Vista) | ||
|minHD = 4 GB | |minHD = 4 GB | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Original | Sonic Team |
| Re-release | Sega of China[1][2] |
| Publishers | |
| Sega | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | December 17, 2012[3] |
| Reception | |
| IGDB | 82 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Adventure, Action |
| Themes | Fantasy |
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Nights into Dreams is a singleplayer adventure and action game developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega.
Initially released for the Sega Saturn in 1996 and later the PlayStation 2 in 2008, Nights into Dreams received an HD re-release based on the PlayStation 2 version that released for PC via Steam on December 17, 2012.[4][3]
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
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| Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | |
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Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| No microtransactions | Game does not contain microtransactions. |
Essential improvements
- The following mods requires Reloaded II for installation.
Skip intro videos
- Also skips intro splash screens and photosensitivity warning.
- Download the mod here from GameBanana.
Input Mod
- Allows for lower deadzones and precise Visitor movement, making the controls feel closer to the Sega Saturn version.
- Download the mod here from GameBanana.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Config\UserConfig.cfg[Note 1] <path-to-game>\Config\Keyboard.cfg[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/219950/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Nights.sav[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/219950/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video
External general settings.
In-game options menu.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS | Capped at 30 FPS.[5] See 60 FPS. | ||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
60 FPS
| Use the 60 FPS mod |
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Notes
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Input
External keyboard settings.
External gamepad settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | No mouse support. | |
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | Configuration tool requires mouse input. | |
| Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
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| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | DualShock 4 [6] |
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| PlayStation button prompts | Requires PS3 Button Prompts mod. Supports English only. | |
| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | Wired |
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| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Game accepts inputs from either keyboard or controller from the configuration launcher outside of quit confirmation message.[7] |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Sliders for Background Music, Sound Effects, and FMV movies. | |
| Surround sound | Mono or stereo only. | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Spanish |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c | [8] |
| Shader Model support | 3 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows |
Modifications
- The following mods requires Reloaded-II for installation.
- B Rank Fix - Vertically flips the upside-down B and E rank textures to the correct orientation.
- Enemy and Item Lighting Fix - Applies lighting to enemies and items.
- Jackie Fix - Fixes Jackie's incorrect prototype cape by using the final version's cape.
- Wizeman Transparency Fix - Fixes and restores Wiseman's missing transparency effects.
- Nearest-Neighbor Dreams - Applies nearest-neighbor filtering to Sega Saturn Dreams mode.
- Custom Date and Time - Allows for custom in-game date and time settings to be set to access Clock Features without altering the system's clock.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP SP3, Vista, 7, 8 | 7, 8 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3000+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista) |
2 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 ATI Radeon HD 3650 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 ATI Radeon HD 4850 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%,%PROGRAMDATA%, or%WINDIR%might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (219950) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ NiGHTS into Dreams... credits (PlayStation 2, 2008) - MobyGames - last accessed on 2023-07-05
- ↑ NiGHTS into Dreams... credits (Windows, 2012) - MobyGames - last accessed on 2023-07-05
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 News - Now Available - NiGHTS Into Dreams - last accessed on 2023-10-11
- ↑ NiGHTS into dreams... - YouTube - last accessed on 2023-05-25
- ↑ 1080p and 60 FPS? :: NiGHTS into Dreams... General Discussions
- ↑ Verified by User:Amethystviper on 2024-04-04
- Tested with a V2 controller connected via USB without Steam Input.
- ↑ Verified by User:Amethystviper on 2024-04-03
- ↑ Verified by User:Macgovern on 2024-03-25
- Tested using Special K v24.3.24. Game never went higher than D3D9.