OK, let’s see a show of hands: Who is already getting sick of hearing about NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams on the Wii? Alright, very interesting. Now, who is sick of it primarily because of the 16,000 posts I have done about it in the last few days? Wow, I knew it.
Well, sorry to add to the overexposure, but some new information about the game was just revealed and, I swear, some of it is almost mildly interesting.
According to SEGA of Europe, NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams will use the Wii’s Forecast Channel to change the scenery to match what the real world seasons are like outside. While this is nothing revolutionary, the fact that the designers are branching out and trying some different things is refreshing. But will this enhance/affect the gameplay at all aside from looking cool? Probably not. But it’s a unique addition to what is shaping up to be a promising game.
Still not convinced? Hit the jump for more gameplay info -- including the greatest/dirtiest sounding feature yet -- the dolphin mask!
[Thanks, Chris]
Here's all the new information:
-Three sets of Persona masks give the player new shape-shifting abilities and more ways to explore the world.
- Dragon mask: Transforms NiGHTS into a huge dragon and makes him resistant to wind effects.
- Dolphin mask: NiGHTS can change into a dolphin and explore underwater.
- Rocket mask: NiGHTS takes the shape of a rocket and travels at supersonic speeds.
-There are seven fantastical dream worlds to explore and the unique environments of Nightopia introduce an extraordinary, magical world unlike any other.
-WiiConnect24: Exchange items with friends via the network and change the scenery according to real-world seasons using the Forecast Channel.
What do you think? Excited? Or did you already fall asleep halfway through reading this?
Contest:
1:19 AM on 04.04.2007
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... the Sun
Do they want a cookie for trying something new or something? I can't see how spending time on this will enhance the game experience. If it is raining outisde I want it to be fucking sunny in the game.
Panzer Dragoon
Virtual On
Shenmue
Fighters Megamix (the daytona car!)
Jet Set Radio (or at least a x360 patch)
Streets of Rage
Chu Chu rocket
Shinobi
Alexx Kid
And a sequel to that beat 'em up in the house of the dead universe (BUSUJIMA FTW!!! Greatest character EVAAAHHHH!)
BTW whats up with sega lately? They are making their best effort for their games to suck!! I Just played Armored Core 4 Trial and it was boring at best... wonky controls, inaudible sound effects... what a waste of my time. I fell sorry for the ppl who buy this crap. I Hope they kick out their designers and directors and bring some experienced ppl on the teams becasue unless that happens I want to mantain those games I just mentioned to be just a happy and fun memory...
I also hope that it is an "instant Wii Classic." The Wii really needs some 3rd party support like this to get rid of all the people saying that the Wii has no games to play after launch and to erase this Nintendo stigma of poor 3rd party support. I'm rambling aren't I? SEGA!
I noticed when posting in the forums that a lot of the D'toid folks weren't to arsed about this game. I was shocked personally... maybe it's an age thing.
why do you feel the need to even say something like "what do they want a cookie or something"
If they want to put something in the game that may help the experience a bit better than it is their own damn decision. God its people like you that down great news like this. I personally think this is really cool, if it is raining outside and its raining in the game then it may create a bridge between what is physically affecting my region and what is happening in the game. two thumbs up from me.