Nights into Dreams HD out now on XBLA and PSN

[Tung Fu ru]

Nights into Dreams HD just came out today (October 5th) on XBLA for 800MS points, and I think came out a few days ago on PSN for $10. Just played through the first stage and I gotta say looks pretty good. The game also includes the original Saturn version and X-mas Nights.


Just a heads up for those interested

 

[DangerousK]

It's fun.

Unfortunately movement is 8-way.

 

[Moon Jump]

I didn't see it on the 360 marketplace, but it was up for 10 bucks on PS3 with no demo. I want to see how it controls before I buy it. I'm still kicking myself in the ass for not buying the two copies of Christmas NiGHTS when they were at the local Blockbuster for 2 bucks each.

 

[DangerousK]

I didn't see it on the 360 marketplace, but it was up for 10 bucks on PS3 with no demo. I want to see how it controls before I buy it. I'm still kicking myself in the ass for not buying the two copies of Christmas NiGHTS when they were at the local Blockbuster for 2 bucks each.

I picked up Christmas Nights JP for $7 a few weeks ago. It comes in a real case.

 

[Hot Chocolate]

Gotta clear some HD space before I dl it, them free games add up

 

[Tung Fu ru]

I didn't see it on the 360 marketplace, but it was up for 10 bucks on PS3 with no demo. I want to see how it controls before I buy it. I'm still kicking myself in the ass for not buying the two copies of Christmas NiGHTS when they were at the local Blockbuster for 2 bucks each.

I didnt see it on my 360, but bought it by logging in on my computer. Then buying it off their website. I couldnt wait. Controls are pretty good IMO.

 

[LoneSage]

I'm still kicking myself in the ass for not buying the two copies of Christmas NiGHTS when they were at the local Blockbuster for 2 bucks each.

You make it sound as if Christmas Nights is a rare and expensive game.

 

[SetaSouji??]

You make it sound as if Christmas Nights is a rare and expensive game.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Christmas-N...=&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

[LoneSage]

holy shit when did that happen

man I've been out of the USA Saturn loop for years

 

[SetaSouji??]

It happened a couple years back for god knows what reason, though the price was much worse (it capped at 100 at one point). The vintage game market is pretty crazy these days.

 

[Moon Jump]

I remember seeing it going for over 50 bucks when I got my Saturn a few years ago. The prices for older games is really insane now. People are charging almost what they'd cost new. I almost wanted to laugh at this one store called 8 Bit and Up in New York City that was selling a loose cart of Chip n' Dale's Rescue Rangers for 60 dollars. The game new was 50!

 

[rarehero]

how is the wii version?
I just got a wii and am kinda looking for one in the wild
but haven't found one that isn't the disc only.

 

[AppleiDog]

how is the wii version?
I just got a wii and am kinda looking for one in the wild
but haven't found one that isn't the disc only.

The Wii version is not that great, the control's aren't that great, and the visual's in my opinion look better in the original!.

Now back to the XBLA, for the price it is a steal, though I feel the control system is a bit of a let down!, compared to saturn analogue, it didn't seem as responsive to the movements.

 

[SonGohan]

I remember owning this on Saturn 12 or 13 years ago. I played it a handful of times, and I remembered liking it. I downloaded the demo, and I just can't stand it. The controls are so off, and you fly way too damn fast (and take up way too much screen real estate for how fast you go), that I can't understand why I have such fond memories of it.

 

[famicommander]

how is the wii version?
I just got a wii and am kinda looking for one in the wild
but haven't found one that isn't the disc only.

The Wii version has a terrible story, cringeworthy voicework, and the gameplay falls short of the original, but I still very much enjoyed it. It still has that relaxing feel and whimsical gameplay.

 

[famicommander]

I remember owning this on Saturn 12 or 13 years ago. I played it a handful of times, and I remembered liking it. I downloaded the demo, and I just can't stand it. The controls are so off, and you fly way too damn fast (and take up way too much screen real estate for how fast you go), that I can't understand why I have such fond memories of it.

The XBLA/PSN version only supports 8-way control whereas the original was full 360 degree control provided you had a Saturn 3D controller. The Saturn version is much better, but it looks like ass on a modern TV. I keep my Saturn hooked up to a nice CRT for that reason.

 

[Neo Alec]

Why does it only have 8-way control? Sounds broken. Analog was so important to this game that they had to design a new controller.

 

[roker]

The Wii version is not that great, the control's aren't that great, and the visual's in my opinion look better in the original!.

Now back to the XBLA, for the price it is a steal, though I feel the control system is a bit of a let down!, compared to saturn analogue, it didn't seem as responsive to the movements.

really?

I mean, this taco has been in your sig like forever. Like since I last posted here regularly 4 years ago.

What the fuck is so special about this taco?

 

[wataru330]

Why does it only have 8-way control? Sounds broken. Analog was so important to this game that they had to design a new controller.

PATCHED TODAY!

24-way analog control, Saturn spec drill dash.

Dig It!

 

[Hot Chocolate]

PATCHED TODAY!

24-way analog control, Saturn spec drill dash.

Dig It!

Ah YEAH!

 

[Poison Sama]

PATCHED TODAY!

24-way analog control, Saturn spec drill dash.

Dig It!

Excellent, now to wait for the game itself to go on sale for 50% off.

 

[IoriYagami n8]

I picked it up on release. SEGA has been hitting some good marks lately with their digital releases. I played through the first stage and got frustrated on the second due to the wonky controls. It just didn't feel smooth.

I'm super stoked that they actually patched the game. 90% of digital releases, especially retro releases, are just thrown out there with some shitty filters and never touched again. Very happy to see that SEGA took notice of fan complaints and fixed it. They are slowly earning my respect again. I'm going to tear it up with some NiGHTS this weekend now! Thanks for the heads up!

 

[Alpha Skyhawk]

I picked it up on release. SEGA has been hitting some good marks lately with their digital releases. I played through the first stage and got frustrated on the second due to the wonky controls. It just didn't feel smooth.

I'm super stoked that they actually patched the game. 90% of digital releases, especially retro releases, are just thrown out there with some shitty filters and never touched again. Very happy to see that SEGA took notice of fan complaints and fixed it. They are slowly earning my respect again. I'm going to tear it up with some NiGHTS this weekend now! Thanks for the heads up!

It's like some companies are finally getting back to the idea that treating the customer well will yield more profit in the end. I swear, I've bought nearly every Steam PC release from SEGA in the past year, and I've gladly paid day 1 full price for all of them. I plan on paying day 1 full price for Nights and the new Sonic racing game when they come out, too. If they ported some other games like Virtua Fighter 5 and Afterburner Climax to Steam, I'd buy them in a heartbeat, too.

 

[SSS]

I'm more surprised by the original Saturn version included. I see texture smoothing and anti-aliasing to some degree which is a complete surprise.

Saturn emulation has always been a bitch, and the best emulator for PC, SSF doesn't have any sort of video enhancements.

If this Nights version truly is emulated, perhaps we might see some downloadable saturn titles. Panzer series?

 

[SetaSouji??]

perhaps we might see some downloadable saturn titles.

Go look at the xbox live marketplace again...