![]() Gameplay, however, is what ultimately stops In Nightmare from being great. Definitely something a future update could resolve, but as of now the developer has yet to address the issue. As I played In Nightmare on a PlayStation 5, this was a bit of a shock, especially with how frequently it happened. More often than not I found the game to dip below 30 frames per second, even in instances where the only thing happening on screen was opening a cupboard. What wasn’t as impressive was the framerate. The lighting in the game sets the mood perfectly, with sparsely lit rooms giving off a real sense of claustrophobia as the darkness threatens to swallow you up thankfully Bikti can be used to scout ahead, providing just enough light to combat the dark and foreboding worlds. The enemies you’ll come across in these environments are also visually unique, which made me think that someone must have had some truly disturbing nightmares before creating them. ![]() Some of the environments are genuinely impressive, with staircases that wind ever-upwards, and eerie school corridors that reminded me of just how much I detested school. With the game set entirely within different nightmares, I was at first expecting In Nightmare to be a collection of dimly lit corridors and dank caverns I was pleasantly surprised then by the variety of the levels, with each one representing individual points in Bill’s life. Ultimately though, it’s a fine narrative that has some interesting ideas although I’m not usually a fan of collectibles telling the story, they’re not too difficult to locate. It’s a noble idea to try and create a story about a child's mental health, and there are times when some collectibles really made me feel for Bill, but oftentimes it comes off as cliché and almost lessens the dramatic effect the developer was looking for because of it. ![]() You’ll find snippets of the story scattered throughout the levels, from things such as collectible notes that shed some light on the real-world events that led to Bill’s fractured psyche, to ghostly apparitions of events from his past that give you a more visual understanding of just what Bill has experienced throughout his short life. Bill soon meets Bikti, a glowing butterfly that assists him on his quest by using various abilities whilst also acting as a guiding light something you’ll rely on throughout the course of the adventure. You play as a young boy named Bill, unconscious in his real world and trapped in his own hellish nightmares looking for a way to wake up. Avoiding these walking horrors and solving the challenges was fun for a time, but I found myself struggling to push forward in what was unfortunately a rather average game. Experiencing the effects of a broken family turns our young protagonist's dreams into an eternal nightmare filled with monsters and challenging puzzles. In Nightmare is a videogame with an interesting yet sombre concept. Gorgeous 2.5D landscapes - Explore uniquely designed levels in beautiful, 2.// Reviews // 16th Apr 2022 - 12 months ago // By Mike Crewe In Nightmare Review Trine 4 reaches new heights in the series, bringing the most complete gameplay experience ever to fans and new players alike! Features Amadeus, Pontius, and Zoya must find the afflicted prince and resolve the desperate situation before the world is engulfed by the Nightmare Prince's shadows. Prince Selius suffers from intensely dark dreams and, due to his magical talents, monstrous nightmares are able to slip into reality and wreak havoc on the waking world. Amadeus the Wizard, Pontius the Knight, and Zoya the Thief are joined together once again on a thrilling quest through fantastical fairytale landscapes teeming with danger. Experience the most complete Trine ever created! The Trine series returns to the magic of 2.5D with Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince! The three heroes of the best-selling adventure series are back, sent on a quest to retrieve the troubled young Prince Selius.
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