Nightmare Creatures
0 plays 1998 #Action
Nightmare Creatures is a 1997 survival horror video game developed by Kalisto Entertainment for PlayStation, Windows, and Nintendo 64. A sequel, Nightmare Creatures II, was released three years later. A mobile phone version of Nightmare Creatures was developed and published by Gameloft in 2003. A second sequel, Nightmare Creatures III: Angel of Darkness, was cancelled in 2004.
From Wikipedia's article Nightmare Creatures
Keyboard controls
| N64 | Player 1 |
|---|---|
| Stick | ↑↓←→ |
| A | X |
| B | C |
| Z | Z |
| L | A |
| R | S |
| C buttons | IKJL |
| D-pad | TGFH |
| Start | Enter |
Hotkeys
- 1 Quick save state
- 2 Quick load state
- 3 Change save slot
A gamepad with an analog stick plays much better than the keyboard.
Gamepads are detected when you press a button. Remap any key from the emulator’s Controls menu (gear icon).
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Keyboard controls
| N64 | Player 1 |
|---|---|
| Stick | ↑↓←→ |
| A | X |
| B | C |
| Z | Z |
| L | A |
| R | S |
| C buttons | IKJL |
| D-pad | TGFH |
| Start | Enter |
Hotkeys
- 1 Quick save state
- 2 Quick load state
- 3 Change save slot
A gamepad with an analog stick plays much better than the keyboard.
Gamepads are detected when you press a button. Remap any key from the emulator’s Controls menu (gear icon).
2.5 Could be better
GameRankings 65%
Review scorecard
- Graphics 2.5 out of 5 Overall fallback
- Sound 2.5 out of 5 Overall fallback
- Control 2.5 out of 5 Overall fallback
- Fun Factor 2.5 out of 5 Overall fallback
Overall fallback: GameRankings 65%. Overall source The same 65/100 overall rating fills missing categories using the face scale; these are not separate category scores.
What the reviews talk about
Key wordsspookycreepydifficultcompellingdatedbland
What the critics said
Next Generation stated that "While the visuals are compelling enough to drive many players forward, the repetitive action is enough to make most wait for a level select code and a weekend rental."
— Next Generation, 1998
Taking the other side, IGN concluded, "Ultimately, the positives far outweigh the negatives in Nightmare Creatures. It's spooky, challenging, and a hell of a lot of fun."
— IGN, 1997
For example, GameSpot stated that "Since the more complex moves are significantly harder to pull off (especially with those attacking creatures interfering and all), you'll end up jamming on the kick or slash buttons with an occasional block or dodge."
— GameSpot, 1997
They summarized that "With its speedy gameplay and fast-moving enemy interaction, not to mention the intense, creepy nature of the backgrounds, Nightmare Creatures is sure to haunt your dreams for months to come."
— GamePro, 1997
Next Generation reviewed the Nintendo 64 version of the game, rating it three stars out of five, and stated that "Nightmare Creatures does grow bland after the first few levels, but the variety of items and new combos keep the game from diving into tedium. All in all, it's a welcome addition to the N64."
— Next Generation, 1999
From the Reception section of Wikipedia's Nightmare Creatures article.
Scores
- 80 Game Informer 8/10; 8.75/10
- 74 IGN1997 6.5/10; 7.4/10; 7.8/10
- 67 GameSpot1997 8.5/10; 6.7/10; 5.5/10; 5.7/10
- 66 Nintendo Power1999 6.6/10
- 60 Next Generation 3/5; 3/5
- 50 AllGame 2.5/5; 4/5
- 48 Electronic Gaming Monthly 4.825/10; 6.625/10
- – N64 Magazine true
- 82 PC Gamer (US) 82% · other versions
- 80 Computer Gaming World 4/5 · other versions
- 78 GameRevolution1997 C+; B+ · other versions
- 70 Edge 7/10 · other versions
- 70 Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine1998 3.5/5 · other versions
- 50 Computer Games Strategy Plus1998 2.5/5 · other versions
From the review table in Wikipedia's Nightmare Creatures article.
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