Christmas Nights Into Dreams - Action & Adventure for Sega Saturn JP (1996)

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Christmas Nights Into Dreams title screen for Sega Saturn

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(Sega Saturn - JP, Action & Adventure)

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Sega

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Sega

Released On:

22 Nov 1996

Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams... is essentially a demo that was given away through various promotions and magazines. While it may have 'only' appeared to be a one-level demo of NiGHTS into Dreams... (Spring Valley), it is really a bit more.

Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams... 's title screen, level backgrounds and even character models change according to the current season. Play it throughout an entire year and experience not only Christmas NiGHTS, but also Winter NiGHTS, New Year NiGHTS and NiGHTS: Limited Edition. Santa will appear on his sleigh on Christmas Day, and Reala will make a guest appearance on April Fool's Day, to mention only a few of its little cameos.

The gameplay is identical to that of NiGHTS into Dreams... , but it arguably has more longevity due to the Presents Box. The box contains unlockable artwork, promotional movies, Time Attack and Link Attack modes, Sonic as a playable character in the game, and more!

EAN-13:

4511184002040 (Japan)

Sega Region Code:

610-6431 (Japan)

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Number of Players Supported:

1 Player

Video Modes Supported:

Widescreen (16 x 9)

Input Devices Supported/Optional:

3D Control Pad

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Enemies & Characters

NiGHTS

A Nightmare born as a companion to Wizman with a free-spirited personality, superior flying abilities, and the power to morph his body at will. He can dualize with Visitors and has previously adventured in the Dream World with Elliot and Claris.

Wizman

The founder of the Nightmare and the original companion to NiGHTS.

Elliot Edwards

A 15-year-old genius from Central Square who excels at basketball and possesses a cool, reserved personality. He regained his true courage after meeting the Knights and is currently friends with Claris.

Claris Sinclair

A 15-year-old artist from the suburbs of Twin Seasons with high sensitivity who regained her courage after meeting the Knights. She is walking towards her own dream and is close friends with Elliot.

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Controls

A, B, C Buttons

Drill Dash

Jump button

Jump

Jump button (pressed again)

Double jump

L, R Buttons

Acrobat Flight

90° Viewpoint Switch

Viewpoint Switch

Start Button

Game Start

A or C Button

Command Confirmation

A, B, or C Button (hold down)

Drill Dash

A, B, or C Button (while touching enemy)

Touch Dash

Directional button (turn once in mid-air)

Bara Loop

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Tips & Maps

Touch Loop

When the character touches an enemy, the momentum causes a spin, triggering a "Para Loop" that automatically spins while in contact with an enemy.

Air Brake

Pressing the L and R buttons simultaneously during an acrobatic flight allows you to stop mid-air.

Acrobatic Flight

Using the D-pad, L/R buttons, or analog keys allows the character to perform various acrobatic motions, which only count towards the score during Acrobatic Time.

CHRISTMAS DREAM: Acro Ring

When Nite passes through this ring, Acro Time starts, Twinkle Dust turns into a yellow band, and acrobatic motions become score points for obtaining high points.

CHRISTMAS DREAM: Chip Box

A box containing 8 Color Chips (Blue Chips) that releases them when destroyed.

CHRISTMAS DREAM: Christmas Cake (Idea Vessel)

The Temple where Nite is located; only those who possess an idea can enter, and placing 5 ideas creates an entrance to Nightmare.

CHRISTMAS DREAM: Alarm Egg

A guardian that chases you when in the form of Elliot or Claris to lead those lost in the dream world back to the original world.

CHRISTMAS DREAM: Christmas Tree (Idea Capture)

A device set up by Nightmare to steal ideas; bringing 20 Color Chips (Blue Chips) to decorate it releases the captured idea.

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How to Play

Before Starting the Game

The initial screen depends on whether save data exists. If there is no save data, the game proceeds to the Clock Setting Screen, then to the Title Screen. If save data exists, it goes directly to the Title Screen.

Setting Date & Time [Clock Setting Screen]

If starting without save data, you must set the date and time. Use the direction buttons to change items: use ▲ to increase values and ▼ to decrease them. Select "OK!!" to confirm.

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Once set, this screen will not appear again. To change settings later, use "Date/Time Setting" in the Sega Saturn's main user settings.

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Ensure a lithium battery is properly installed in the console, as date/time data cannot be backed up without it.

Game Start [Title Screen]

The game proceeds to the Select Diary or Select Screen based on play history. First-time players are directed to "LOAD" in Select Diary. Returning players go to the Select Screen.

Choosing a Play Diary

Pressing Start on the Title Screen brings up the Select Diary 'LOAD'.

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First-time play: Use ▲▼ to select 'NEW GAME', then press A, C, or Start to open the text input screen. The default diary name can be changed using direction buttons for letters/numbers and A/C to input. Press B or Start to move to 'END', then A, C, or Start to confirm and proceed to the Select Screen.

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Continuing play: Use ▲▼ to select a saved diary, then press A, C, or Start to load it and proceed to the Select Screen.

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If a Power Memory (sold separately) is connected, use ▲▼ to choose between Console RAM and Cassette ROM.

SELECT [Select Screen]

Use ▲▼ to select an item and press A, C, or Start to confirm.

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CHRISTMAS DREAM: Adventure in 'SPRING VALLEY' with a Christmas atmosphere (→P.16).

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CHRISTMAS PRESENTS: Access Christmas present bonus content (→P.23).

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OPTIONS: Change various game settings (→P.14).

OPTIONS [Options Screen]

Use the D-pad Left/Right to select an item and Up/Down to select the setting. Press A or C to confirm and B to cancel.

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SELECT DIARY: Changes to the Select Diary screen.

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SOUND TEST: Listen to music and sound effects. Select BGM or SE, then choose a track name to play.

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AUDIO: Select STEREO or MONO output.

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TV SCREEN: Select NORMAL or WIDE TV size.

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DREAM DATA: Changes to the Dream Data screen.

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LINK DATA: Changes to the Link/Time Data screen. This cannot be selected if "LINK ATTACK" or "TIME ATTACK" items do not appear in the Christmas Present.

DREAM DATA [Course Data Screen]

This screen displays the progress route and best scores for Dream courses 1-4. Toggle the display using the D-pad Left/Right.

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Press L to display Elliot's Dream Data.

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Press R to display Claris's Dream Data.

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Press B to return to the previous screen.

SELECT DIARY [Record Management Screen]

Diaries record player scores and play results. Select a command with ◀▶, a diary with ▲▼, and confirm with A or C. Press B to cancel.

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DELETE: Select a diary to delete and confirm.

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COPY: Select a diary to duplicate (overwrite) and confirm.

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RENAME: Change the name of a saved diary via the text input screen.

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LOAD: Select a diary to resume from. Selecting NEW GAME creates a new diary.

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OPTIONS: Changes the screen to the Options menu.

LINK DATA [Link Data Screen]

Displays data for the top 5 scores in "LINK ATTACK" and "TIME ATTACK" from the Christmas Present. Toggle between data types using ◀▶.

About Point Acquisition

In Night Pia, items like Color Chips and Wreaths add points when taken or passed through. Continuous item collection displays 'LINK', doubling points by the chain count.

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Remaining time after clearing the Nightmare further increases points.

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Clearing courses or Dreams evaluates points in stages from A to F.