Knights in the Nightmare

 DS
  • Publisher: Atlus
  • Release Date: Jun 3, 2009
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 25
  3. Negative: 1 out of 25
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  1. Nintendo Gamer
    74
    The most complex RPG we've ever played. Takes a lot of time to get to grips with, let alone master, but it's worth the effort. [Sept 2009, p.71]
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  2. Game Informer
    70
    An intriguing excursion into uncharted territory. [June 2009, p.93]
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  3. GamesRadar+
    70
    Knights in the Nightmare isn't a bad game; the combat system is addictive as hell, and though the various elements of the game that might seem like an odd mix, together they make a lot of sense. It just tries to do too much, so instead of a historic must-play that changes the genre forever, we get a quirky, worthwhile oddity.
  5. GamePro
    70
    Casual players and even tactical RPG fans may have a hard time getting used to Knights in the Nightmare, and I can guarantee that the effort to learn the battle system will be worth it in the long run. [July 2009, p.86]
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  6. Metro GameCentral
    70
    Part tactical role-player, part bullet hell shooter - this is hard to get into but worth it if you do.
  7. Edge Magazine
    60
    For its fights alone Knights In The Knightmare is a worthy effort, another semi-successful attempt to find the sweet spot for stylus-driven roleplay. [July 2009, p.101]
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  8. Gamervision
    60
    The story never draws you in, battles take forever, diminishing the game’s allure as a portable experience, and the fact that you play as a ball of light introduces a layer of separation from the game’s characters that ensures your disinterest in their fates.

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#30 Best DS Game of 2009
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#20 Most Discussed DS Game of 2009
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#24 Most Shared DS Game of 2009

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 31
  3. Negative: 2 out of 31
  1. Vectus
    Jul 13, 2017
    5
    this game has a nice system and some nice art but visually during the fights it seems very hectic and all over the place the sprites becomethis game has a nice system and some nice art but visually during the fights it seems very hectic and all over the place the sprites become very ugly when being outlined or covered by horrible looking boss attacks the story is quite bland for what little of it there is.… Full Review »
  2. BrynJ.
    Jan 27, 2010
    10
    A complex, difficult, innovative strategy game that maximizes the potential of the DS hardware. The visuals, audio, and gameplay are more A complex, difficult, innovative strategy game that maximizes the potential of the DS hardware. The visuals, audio, and gameplay are more polished than most games. Give it some time, maybe read a FAQ towards the beginning of the game to figure out what you need to do, and don't project your ideas of what a strategy game should be onto this game.… Full Review »
  3. TrevorG.
    Jan 26, 2010
    10
    So I picked up this game when it first came out because it looked absolutely amazing. And then I let it sit for months because I just So I picked up this game when it first came out because it looked absolutely amazing. And then I let it sit for months because I just didn't want to take the time for the tutorials(I heard it took an hour or so). I kept playing games I could just pick up and play. Then one day decided I would just start doing the tutorials.... they really fly by... not very long at all. And it was totally worth it! The story is interesting and has a nice progression. It let's you know just a piece of the puzzle at a time. The settings are very immersive... especially for a hand-held game. And the battles are a lot of fun. If you like strategy games like Age of Empires on the DS and you like RPG's than this game should be up your alley. While it's true you don't get too attached to all your characters.... you do get pretty attached too the knights you've been fighting with for a while. Especially after upgrading them(and you get a little glimpse into what they were like when they were alive).... but the story isn't about your knights ... it's about the wisp and his connection to everything that is going on. It's really a intimate look into the kingdom of Aventheim... both it's past and present. The art style is really unique and very well done. There's just so many good things to say about this game. Probably my favorite game on the DS.… Full Review »
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