Don't let this game's cutsey look fool you, it's harder than you'd think. And a lot more fun.
User Rating: 7.5 | NiGHTS: Hoshi Furu Yoru no Monogatari WII
I may be giving this game a little more leeway due to the fact that I haven't played the original NiGHTS but to be quite honest, this game is inexplicably more fun than it appears to be "On Paper" First off, the game is gimmicky; In a good way. There are a lot of different obstacles, and while some are functionally the same, the aesthetic difference is still worth noting simply for the appeal of the look. However, Bosses share little to no difference with each other, and may at times have very strange and hard weaknesses. Ever heard of a boss who's weakness is a tilt puzzle? No? There's my point. However, the on-foot levels are the game's only real shortcoming. While they're a good change of pace initially, don't expect to be going back to those levels because they're so much fun. Yes, they may have some rather tricky obstacles, but once you get past them, they'll lose their charm like any other beaten puzzle. As for the flight segments, don't be put off by the fact that it's on rails. There's plenty of variance, potentially more than you would think possible. Long story short, give this one a chance. While it doesn't totally justify spending $50, buying this one secondhand, renting it or if at all possible, getting it out from a library are great options.
Graphics: 8/10
Sound: 7/10
Gameplay: 7/10
Value: 6/10
Tilt: 9/10
