Nights would actually work damn well with path gestures. I'd double dip.
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NiGHTS into Dreams Announced for XBLA, PSN, PC
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Nights would actually work damn well with path gestures. I'd double dip.
LumpOfCole
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I thought Sonic Generations for the PC (with 360 controller) plays just fine.
Eaten By A Grue
Member
Don't worry, everything except for Shenmue will be re-released.
HolyBaikal
Banned
Even Keio Flying Squadron. Which is obviously super in-demand. And obviously SEGA has the rights to it and not JVC.
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I love Keio Flying Squadron by the way. I'd love a re-release of that game for any platform.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Bleh, cute-em-ups are for lamers.
If you're talking about the sequel... well, I didn't play it. But it's still too cute. Even Punky Skunk looks cooler.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
If it's based on the PS2 version, which it seems that it is.... it should be on there already.
IrishNinja
Member
so getting this one steam, looking forward to the "how to use the proper saturn controller" thread too.
cj_iwakura
Member
The original Saturn game holds up amazingly. I play it every year.
Saturn USB controller, PC and PS3 compatible.
Not really an option for me though. NiGHTS needs an analogue stick to feel perfect.
cj_iwakura
Member
I never owned an analogue Saturn controller, the d-pad is that great.
The difference between the two controllers is like day and night though.
Trust me on this one.
Dragoon En Regalia
Member
Fuck that shit, duder. I want Cool Riders. If they could port an ancient spiritual sequel to Outrunners to digital platforms, I'd piss my pants with joy.
On the other hand, I'd gladly take Daytona USA 2 and call it a day, if I had to.
HolyBaikal
Banned
I don't think we have much in common, sir.
And you're being kind of elitist about stuff you like and don't like.
Anticitizen One
Banned
That music didn't sound familiar to me at all and i used to play Nights hardcore. Is this like Sonic CD where Japan had a completely different soundtrack from U.S.? When i think of Nights I think of the music at 4:20 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lUqrRGRIIM
Dragoon En Regalia
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I'm pretty sure the music's always been the same. However: certain parts of each level had different instrumentation and arrangement, and this snippet from the main track might have been a variation.
Dreams Dreams may be the main theme, but it's not an accurate representation of the game's musical style.
Dreams Dreams may be the main theme, but it's not an accurate representation of the game's musical style.
It's Soft Museum's (neutral) theme. Depending on how you treated the Nightopian population, it may well sound different than what you're used to.
Dragoon En Regalia
Member
What a great soundtrack. Inventive usage of Cybersound that predates even Ocarina of Time.
checkeredknight
Member
The difference between the two controllers is like day and night though.
Trust me on this one.
I support this comment! The Saturn d-pad is still amazing, but NiGHTS must be played using the 3D pad. It feels and plays so much better with the analogue stick, I couldn't manage it without!
Shotgun Kiss
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I wouldn't be surprised if Christmas NiGHTS is DLC, much like the DX content for Sonic Adventure.
I've never played NiGHTS, so I'll be checking this out.
I've never played NiGHTS, so I'll be checking this out.
jetsetfluken
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Thread title needs some mod editing.
It's NiGHTS, not Nights.
And it's not an "HD Collection". That would imply it includes Journey into Dreams (Wii). We don't even know if this includes Christmas NiGHTS either.
Anyway, I hope something is hinted or said if Christmas NiGHTS is included.
People are saying this is most likely based on the JP PS2 port, but you have to remember there will be some tweaking (localization of menus, etc).
I wouldn't be surprised if they went in and manually removed Christmas NiGHTS. I mean, I'd gladly pay for it as DLC, but if so, it better include all the presents/Sonic mode that wasn't in the PS2 port.
So which is most likely to happen:
A) JP PS2 NiGHTS upscaled/menus localized, but with Christmas NiGHTS removed
B) JP PS2 NiGHTS upscaled/menus localized, but with Christmas NiGHTS as DLC
C) JP PS2 NiGHTS upscaled/menus localized, with Christmas NiGHTS intact but missing Saturn extras (basically an almost direct up-port of the JP PS2 ver.)
D) JP PS2 NiGHTS upscaled/menus localized, with Christmas NiGHTS as DLC with all Saturn extras
E) SEGA Saturn NiGHTS upscaled/menus localized, Christmas NiGHTS not included
It's NiGHTS, not Nights.
And it's not an "HD Collection". That would imply it includes Journey into Dreams (Wii). We don't even know if this includes Christmas NiGHTS either.
Anyway, I hope something is hinted or said if Christmas NiGHTS is included.
People are saying this is most likely based on the JP PS2 port, but you have to remember there will be some tweaking (localization of menus, etc).
I wouldn't be surprised if they went in and manually removed Christmas NiGHTS. I mean, I'd gladly pay for it as DLC, but if so, it better include all the presents/Sonic mode that wasn't in the PS2 port.
So which is most likely to happen:
A) JP PS2 NiGHTS upscaled/menus localized, but with Christmas NiGHTS removed
B) JP PS2 NiGHTS upscaled/menus localized, but with Christmas NiGHTS as DLC
C) JP PS2 NiGHTS upscaled/menus localized, with Christmas NiGHTS intact but missing Saturn extras (basically an almost direct up-port of the JP PS2 ver.)
D) JP PS2 NiGHTS upscaled/menus localized, with Christmas NiGHTS as DLC with all Saturn extras
E) SEGA Saturn NiGHTS upscaled/menus localized, Christmas NiGHTS not included
Anticitizen One
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Thread Title is misleading because I thought this would include the sequel in HD as well
Hero of Legend
Member
I hope Nintendo is again in NDA mode which is why we're not seeing Wii U announcements of these.
Me, I'd much prefer a retail compilation ala the 1st Dreamcast Collection, anyone want to fill me in with a list of Sega ones so far?
Hey if they can push in all of them to date (including NiGHTS and SA2) on one Wii U disc, that'd get $50 from me, there's what, 10 now?
Or just give me NiGHTS, Panzer Dragoon, and Virtual On, all HD versions of the PS2 Ages games, on one disc, I'm a happy camper. Just SOMETHING as a compensation for the lack of these on Wii U.
I'd want a 2-pack of SA1 & 2, but SA1 isn't a true remaster (4:3 and 480p wut), only SA2 looks to be that.
A Wii U debut of a second, real SA1 remaster would be great, but make it fair and give the other consoles it as well.
Luckily I have SA1 & 2 on GC, got new copies about 3 years ago and they're still mint.
Me, I'd much prefer a retail compilation ala the 1st Dreamcast Collection, anyone want to fill me in with a list of Sega ones so far?
Hey if they can push in all of them to date (including NiGHTS and SA2) on one Wii U disc, that'd get $50 from me, there's what, 10 now?
Or just give me NiGHTS, Panzer Dragoon, and Virtual On, all HD versions of the PS2 Ages games, on one disc, I'm a happy camper. Just SOMETHING as a compensation for the lack of these on Wii U.
I'd want a 2-pack of SA1 & 2, but SA1 isn't a true remaster (4:3 and 480p wut), only SA2 looks to be that.
A Wii U debut of a second, real SA1 remaster would be great, but make it fair and give the other consoles it as well.
Luckily I have SA1 & 2 on GC, got new copies about 3 years ago and they're still mint.
jetsetfluken
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Agreed. A mod posted right above me, so hopefully it gets fixed.
It's like saying Beyond Good & Evil HD is called "Beyond Good & Evil HD Collection".
Oh, it includes the unreleased BG&E2??
MrCunningham
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I don't see this as being an easy port, if possible. First of all, Sega claims to have lost of source code to the game. Decompiling and re-writing the Saturn version could be a big problem if that is the case.
Though, I'm not really sure what method they used to port Nights from the Saturn to the PS2. Did they still have the source code for the original Nights?
Dragoon En Regalia
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We don't exactly know which source codes SEGA has failed to recover and/or maintain. Therein lies the problem in figuring out how they dood it.
Anticitizen One
Banned
Sega has to know that Panzer Dragoon Saga HD will print money right?
Hot Coldman
Banned
And then we get Sonic Adventure 2 in Autumn, YEAH BOI
ShirAhava
Plays with kids toys, in the adult gaming world
lol...Man do I miss that site
TaroYamada
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One of the best games ever, glad to see it get a re-release finally.
Dusk Golem
A 21st Century Rockefeller
Day one buy. I'll buy it for 360 and PC if it's a good port. A fantastic game. Hoping Burning Rangers comes around too.
Also, betting they'll make Christmas NiGHTS DLC. imokaywiththis.gif
Also, betting they'll make Christmas NiGHTS DLC. imokaywiththis.gif
Dragoon En Regalia
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Should they keep this digital steam-rolling up, they might just come back.
Just say the name three times!
disappeared
Banned
I don't know whether I want to buy this, or keep my fond memories of the Saturn version as they are.
MrCunningham
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me too. Without question. Sega supporting Steam is one of the best things they have done in the last decade.
I totally agree... back when there was discussion about the Wii version there were definitely people who argued the game was essentially the same in terms of control. Comparing the Saturn and Wii versions I definitely didn't get that sense, but perhaps level design and camera issues also contributed to that.
I think Nights could get a rough reception, though. It carried a lot of weight as one of Sega's big Saturn games and people will remember it as a big deal. It was seen as taking on Mario 64 at the time... I really had a lot of fun with it back in the day, but I expect a lot of newcomers to the game will be disappointed, and some oldtimers may find it doesn't live up to their nostalgia.
Boaty McBoatface
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Oh man, so hyped! I havnt played nights in years since I left my Saturn in the UK (live in Australia now), so this is awesome news!
With Sonic CD, Jet Set Radio and now this, SEGA have seriously been doleing out fan service that people previously could only ever dream about.
With Sonic CD, Jet Set Radio and now this, SEGA have seriously been doleing out fan service that people previously could only ever dream about.
Syphon Filter
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Just wanted to add my voice to the chorus of people who are excited to be able to play this on modern consoles. NiGHTS was the reason I bought a Sega Saturn back in the day and it's still one of my top 3 games of all time. I've never had the chance to play Christmas NiGHTS, so here's hoping it's at least available as DLC. I will attain 400/400 achievements with this game on day 1
I tried to communicate to my co-worker today what makes this game so special and why he shouldn't judge it by it's cover, but he scoffed that the game looks, "too whimsical." His loss!
I tried to communicate to my co-worker today what makes this game so special and why he shouldn't judge it by it's cover, but he scoffed that the game looks, "too whimsical." His loss!