History YMMV / NiGHTSIntoDreams

* CreepyCute: [=NiGHTS=] is a slightly odd example, staying mostly on the "cute" side with big starry eyes and sweet smile. [=NiGHTS=] is thinner then any human should be, and has something of a ballet-dancers physique, and those eyes could most definitely be uncomfortable; they're a step 'above' cat-like. Combined with the way it moves, it also veers into ''[[UncannyValley disconcertingly]]'' beautiful and graceful territory. There there is [[http://www.nightsintodreams.com/NiD/conceptart/Nights024.JPG official concept art]] showing [=NiGHTS=] making [[NightmareFace Nightmare Faces]] and revealing its seldom seen ScaryTeeth and OverlyLongTongue...

* JustHereForGodzilla: Although the ''Christimas [=NiGHTS=]'' sampler is worth hunting down because it offers so much content it's almost like a companion game of its own, the "Sonic the Hedgehog Into Dreams..." minigame is a huge draw for many fans of the blue blur, especially after the bitter aftertaste of ''VideoGame/SonicXTreme'''s cancellation and was the closest thing to a true 3D Sonic game at the time. More so with the minigame's exclusion in the [=PS2=] and consequently HD re-release.

%%* MemeticMutation: Du~a~lize!

%%** Bomamba's opening sequences.

* SeinfeldIsUnfunny: Back when the first game was released for the Saturn, it was acclaimed by both critics and fans alike for its colorful and imaginative visuals and characters, fantastic soundtrack, and addicting fast-paced gameplay, showing the world what the Saturn was actually capable of. In some circles, it was seen as the KillerApp of the Saturn, on par with competing powerhouses ''VideoGame/SuperMario64'' and ''[[VideoGame/CrashBandicoot1996 Crash Bandicoot]]''. The characters have appeared in countless cameos since then, and even ''Creator/ShigeruMiyamoto'' laments that it was a game he wishes he had made. But with the game's HD re-release, many of those who had never played the game before have expressed confusion to what the hype was all about, citing its short length, minimal story, and the objective of the gameplay not being completely clear[[note]]All of which were actually very common in the early 32-bit era[[/note]], while admitting it was probably considered groundbreaking and revolutionary for its time. Many fans who experienced the game when it first came out still adore it to this day and praise it as a underrated masterpiece.

%%* ToyShip: Helen/Will.

%%* FoeYay: [=NiGHTS=] and Reala.

* CreepyCute: [=NiGHTS=] is a slightly odd example, staying mostly on the "cute" side with big starry eyes and sweet smile. [=NiGHTS=] is thinner then any human should be, and has something of a ballet-dancers physique, and those eyes could most definitely be uncomfortable; they're a step 'above' cat-like. Combined with the way it moves, it also veers into ''[[UncannyValley disconcertingly]]'' beautiful and graceful territory. There there is [[http://www.nightsintodreams.com/NiD/conceptart/Nights024.JPG official concept art]] showing [=NiGHTS=] making [[NightmareFace Nightmare Faces]] and showing its seldom seen ScaryTeeth and OverlyLongTongue...

* CreepyCute: [=NiGHTS=] is a slightly odd example, staying mostly on the "cute" side with big starry eyes and sweet smile. [=NiGHTS=] is thinner then any human should be, and has something of a ballet-dancers physique, and those eyes could most definitely be uncomfortable; they're a step 'above' cat-like. Combined with the way it moves, it also veers into ''[[UncannyValley disconcertingly]]'' beautiful and graceful territory. There there is [[http://www.nightsintodreams.com/NiD/conceptart/Nights024.JPG official concept art]] showing [=NiGHTS=] making [[NightmareFace Nightmare Faces]] and showing its seldom seen ScaryTeeth and an OverlyLongTongue...

* CreepyCute: [=NiGHTS=] is a slightly odd example, staying mostly on the "cute" side with big starry eyes and sweet smile. [=NiGHTS=] is thinner then any human should be,and has something of a ballet-dancers physique, and those eyes could most definitely be uncomfortable; they're a step 'above' cat-like. Combined with the way it moves, it also veers into ''[[UncannyValley disconcertingly]]'' beautiful and graceful territory.

* ThatOneBoss:
** Jackle. Unless you know the right pattern to fly in to avoid his cards, that timer will be down to zero in seconds. Once you hit him and separate him from his cape, you'll be desperate to follow him to make sure he doesn't grab it again, otherwise you're back to square one.
** Wizeman's battle in the first game. The fireballs and giant snowballs are easy enough to dodge, but the rows of stones will trap and kill you if you misjudge their movement. The worst is the tornado formed like an hourglass -- there's a small hole right in the middle of it, but you can only fit if you Drilldash, and it's very easy to miss.

* {{Mondegreen}}: Famously, Reala's line of "Beadichinoa Naitsu" ("Let's go, [=NiGHTS=]") has become "There is no [=NiGHTS=]". This one's notable in that many fans used it as a defining element of [=NiGHTS=]'s and Reala's relationship (and [=NiGHTS=]'s relationship with Wizeman's forces/all of Nightopia in general) for ''years''.

** Puffy is easy enough if you're just trying to win, but if you're going for a high enough score to unlock Elliot's Twin Seeds she becomes a ''royal'' pain due to how the fight works--you can't hurt her directly and must throw her into various rooms of her mansion, where the final toss buries her under rubble and pops her. The throwing mechanics are very slow, and tossing her at the wrong angle will make her bounce erratically and sometimes backwards, wasting even more time. To make matters worse, the breakable areas alternate positions between rooms and the hitboxes can be wonky.

%%** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfEiYgHIu3k&hd=1 Elequent Echo]]

** Puffy is easy enough if you're just trying to win, but if you're going for a high score she becomes a ''royal'' pain due to how the fight works--you can't hurt her directly and must throw her into various rooms of her mansion, where the final toss buries her under rubble and pops her. The throwing mechanics are very slow, and tossing her at the wrong angle will make her bounce erratically and sometimes backwards, wasting even more time. To make matters worse, the breakable areas alternate positions between rooms and the hitboxes can be wonky.

** Puffy is easy enough if you're just trying to win, but if you're going for a high score she becomes a ''royal'' pain due to how the fight works--you can't hurt her directly and must throw her into various rooms of her mansion, where the final toss buries her under rubble and pops her. The throwing mechanics are very slow, and tossing her at the wrong angle will make her bounce erratically and sometimes backwards, wasting even more time. To make matters worse, the breakable areas alternate positions between rooms.

** Wizeman's battle in the first game. The fireballs and giant snowballs are easy enough to dodge, but the rows of stones will trap and kill you if you misjudge their movement. The worst is the tornado formed like a time glass -- there's a small hole right in the middle of it, but you can only fit if you Drilldash, and it's very easy to miss.

* AccidentalInnuendo:
** Here's the first thing Reala says to a lost and confused little boy at an abandoned theme park in ''Journey Into Dreams'':
--->'''Reala''': Oh how I've waited for this moment! The opportunity to get you all alone, dear visitor! Now, how exactly should I go about getting what I want? Hmm?
** From the beginning of the game of the second game:
--->'''Owl''': Go over and touch [=NiGHTS=]. You'll see what I mean. That is, of course if you're into that sort of thing.
* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: That ''horrendous'' JumpScare Helen has when trying to enjoy her childhood, showing her mother [[RedEyesTakeWarning furious with her!]] Is the player supposed to interpret Helen feeling guilt? Or that her mom [[ControlFreak isn't a very nice person]] in real-life at all?
* AngstWhatAngst: [=NiGHTS=] certainly takes [[spoiler:their entire species basically being out to get them]] in stride, although they do display signs of being bothered by [[spoiler:Helen's reaction to learning that [=NiGHTS=] is a Nightmaren]].

* ContestedSequel: The general consensus is that ''Journey of Dreams'' doesn't live up to the original. While some believe the original blows the game straight out of the water, the game does have its share of defenders who believe it's still a decent game in its own right. Some would even argue that it's better than the original game for expanding the formula and increasing its length and replay value.

%%* {{Narm}}: The voice acting in ''Journey of Dreams'' doesn't always hit like it should, making scenes that should be sad or touching comical instead.

* ReplacementScrappy:
** The Chamelan from the second game is often disliked, simply due to the fact that he's a copy of Fan-Favorite [[EnsembleDarkhorse Jackle]].
** Will and Helen from ''Journey of Dreams'' are not nearly as beloved as Elliot and Claris. Fans generally think they have uninteresting designs, their actors are poor, and for having their stories be far too long.
* TheScrappy: Helen from ''Journey of Dreams''. The general consensus is that her story is wasted, her actress is terrible, and that she comes off as incredibly [[UnintentionallyUnsympathetic selfish]] at times. The biggest problem is, however, her cowardice. Fans got quickly annoyed with how Helen was terrified with ''everything'' and wondered why she possessed the Ideya of Courage, especially after she [[spoiler: loses it near the end of the game.]]

* TearJerker: In the "Yellow Ideya" ending when [=NiGHTS=] [[spoiler:reveals that they know that they'll ''die'' if Wizeman is destroyed, saying that they've "known it all along", and then ''fights him anyway''. After Wizeman is defeated, they take one final bow and dissolves into light]]. Also counts as the character's SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome. Helen and Will's reactions don't really help either. [[spoiler:The shots of them waking up and crying, with their tears falling onto whatever they're holding, only adds to the sorrow of the moment.]]

** For a first boss, Donbalon can be a real pain in the ass. He’s pretty annoying, creepy, and laughs at you constantly. The premise is simple, just throw him to the top of the obstacle-filled stage. But the controls and quirky physics will cause a misbounce, and just one will ruin your A grade run. If you grab Donbalon near a block, the game can easily glitch, causing the nightmaren to ''rocket off'' at speed in a random direction (usually downwards).
** Bomamba, a witch whom you have to beat by tilting malevolent cat heads into holes. Odd physics mean it's mostly luck if any fall through. It's timed, too, just to add insult to injury.
** Chamelan is a GuideDangIt sort of boss. Once you know what to do, executing it isn't too hard... so long as you don't dawdle ''at all'' and have [[LuckBasedMission reasonable luck.]]
* ThatOneLevel:
** Stick Canyon. It's packed with all kinds of neat mechanics and gimmicks, but the timer doesn't allow you to get the most out of the level, and you'll likely run out of time in the middle of the roller-coaster-like ride. You'll need a good memory of the stage's layout and either be quick or skip some things to get that A Rank.
** The Sky Concert. It's a rhythm-based level with flight controls, and you'll have to be adjusting your speed often to hit the higher and lower notes on time.
* TheyChangedItNowItSucks:
** ''Journey of Dreams''. Trying to expand the length of the game by introducing gimmick levels, some of which are repeated throughout the game, and having a larger story with voice acting did not sit well with the fanbase.
** The [=PS2=] and HD re-releases were also criticized for having worse and less precise controls than the Saturn version, the latter of which was addressed with a patch, but is still considered inferior to the fluid controls utilized by the 3D Saturn Pad. Their ports of ''Christmas [=NiGHTS=]'' are also missing several bonus modes and features including the ever popular "Sonic The Hedgehog into Dreams..."

* UnnecessaryMakeover: [=YouTuber=] [[https://youtu.be/Uo8BvDAhS0o DiGi Valentine]] takes issue with Reala's redesign for ''Journey of Dreams''. He points out that Reala's original design is consistent and simple enough, yet still an excellent visual contrast to [=NiGHTS=]. But he complains that Reala's redesign adds so many new and inconsistent details, like a pink ruff with samurai-like armor, and describes him as looking like "a Hot Topic reject circa 2003."

* {{Waggle}}: Playing ''Journey of Dreams'' using the Wiimote soured many impressions of the game, which required players to aim a pointer at the screen that would guide [=NiGHTS=]. Using the Wii Gamepad or a Gamecube Controller is much more preferable.

* FoeYay: [=NiGHTS=] and Reala.

* {{Sequelitis}}: The second game, ''Journey of Dreams'', was not nearly as well-received as the first one, with major sources of criticism being its poorly optimized controls and the heavier emphasis on gameplay centered around the human characters.

* ScrappyMechanic: In the first game, doing a loop was not only a way to defeat enemies, but it would kill any Nightopians unfortunate to be nearby. It was thankfully rectified in the sequel, which is actually required to save them in one stage.

* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: That ''horrendous'' JumpScare Helen has when trying to enjoy her childhood, showing her mother [[RedEyesTakeWarning furious with her!]] Is the player supposed to interpret Helen feeling guilt? Or that her mom [isn't a very [[ControlFreak nice person]] in real-life at all?

** [=NiGHTS=] is genderless. Claiming otherwise tends to start internet was that can last ''months''.

** Here's the first thing Reala says to a lost and confused little boy at an abandoned theme park in Journey Into Dreams:

** Heck, it starts from the beginning of the game!

* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation: That ''horrendous'' JumpScare Helen has when trying to enjoy her childhood, showing her mother [[RedEyesTakeWarning furious with her!]] Is the player supposed to interpret Helen feeling guilt? Or that her mom [[MeddlingParents isn't a very]] [[ControlFreak nice person]] in real-life at all?

* AntiClimaxBoss: Wizeman in the second game. He's not particularly difficult to take down and goes down much easier than he did in the first game.
* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: Pretty much the entire soundtrack, for ''both'' games, but especially the songs Dreams Dreams, [=NiGHTS=] and Reala, and The Mantle.
** Don't forget about Wandering Wildness (the theme for Lost Park) and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBmjTdGlNxc D'Force Master]] (the final boss theme) in Journey of Dreams.
** And now Music/OverclockedRemix has released the album [[http://ocremix.org/album/30/nights-lucid-dreaming NiGHTS Lucid Dreams]] for all to enjoy.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfEiYgHIu3k&hd=1 Elequent Echo]]
** ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSd9EUMFjhw Growing Wings]]'', which in ''Journey of Dreams'' is then followed by ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYFXn-VWnWU Cruising Together]]''.

* EarWorm: Enjoy "Dreams Dreams"? Hope you enjoy listening to the numerous remixes throughout both games!

* MemeticMutation: Du~a~lize!
* [[{{Mondegreen}} Mondegreen]]: Famously, Reala's line of "Bedishino Naitsu" ("Let's go, [=NiGHTS=]") has become "There is no [=NiGHTS=]". This one's notable in that many fans used it as a defining element of [=NiGHTS=]'s and Reala's relationship (and [=NiGHTS=]'s relationship with Wizeman's forces/all of Nightopia in general) for ''years''.
* {{Narm}}: The voice acting in ''Journey of Dreams'' doesn't always hit like it should, making scenes that should be sad or touching comical instead.

** Ignoring the fact that you play as a ''living nightmare'' (however friendly) and fight other nightmares, the opening cutscenes in ''Journey of Dreams'' are pretty creepy.

*** Wizeman in general is just SurpriseCreepy all over.

** Bomamba's opening sequences.

* {{Sequelitis}}: Many fans believe that the second game, ''Journey of Dreams'', is inferior to the original to varying extents.
* SignatureSong: "Dreams Dreams". "[[EarWorm In the nights, dream delight...]]"

* ToyShip: Helen/Will.

* ContestedSequel: The general consensus is that ''Journey of Dreams'' is a decent game but doesn't live up to the original, and while some believe the original blows the game straight out of the water, the game does have its share of defenders who believe it's still a decent game in its own right. Some would even argue that it's better than the original game for expanding the formula and increasing its length and replay value.

* HarsherInHindsight: The "Sonic the Hedgehog Into Dreams..." minigame in the ''Christmas [=NiGHTS=]'' sampler allowed players to roam freely as the blue blur in the ''[=NiGHTS=]'' engine, which many believed would have been perfect for a proper 3D Sonic title for the Saturn. Not only did such a game never appear on the Saturn, but when Yuji Naka saw early footage of ''VideoGame/SonicXTreme'' and believed the ''[=NiGHTS=]'' engine was being used without his permission, he threatened to quit the company if the game proceeded to use it, which is seen as one of many contributing factors to that game's cancellation.
* HeartwarmingInHindsight: The kids version of "Dreams Dreams" in the first game can become this when you consider the female singer, Jasmine Allen, was brought back to sing the "Sweet Snow" version in ''Journey of Dreams''.

* JustHereForGodzilla: Although the ''Christimas [=NiGHTS=]'' sampler is worth hunting down because it offers so much content it's almost like a companion game of its own, the "Sonic the Hedgehog Into Dreams..." minigame is a huge draw for many fans of the blue blur, especially after the bitter aftertaste of ''VideoGame/SonicXTreme'''s cancellation and was the closest thing to a 3D Sonic platformer at the time. More so with the minigame's exclusion in the HD re-release.

* ScrappyMechanic: In the first game, doing a loop was not only a way to defeat enemies, but it would kill any Nightopians unfortunate to be nearby. It was thankfully rectified in the sequel, which is required to save them in one stage.
* SeinfeldIsUnfunny: Back when the first game was released for the Saturn, it was acclaimed by both critics and fans alike for its colorful and imaginative visuals and characters, fantastic soundtrack, and addicting fast-paced gameplay, showing the world what the Saturn was actually capable of. In some circles, it was seen as the KillerApp of the Saturn and stood its own against its competing powerhouses ''VideoGame/SuperMario64'' and ''[[VideoGame/CrashBandicoot1996 Crash Bandicoot]]''. The characters have appeared in countless cameos since then, and even ''Creator/ShigeruMiyamoto'' laments that it was a game he wishes he had made. With the game's HD re-release, many of those who had never played the game before have expressed confusion to what the hype was all about, citing its short length, minimal story, and the objective of the gameplay not being completely clear[[note]]Things that were actually very common in the early 32-bit era[[/note]], although some have admitted it was probably considered groundbreaking and revolutionary for its time. Many fans who experienced the game when it first came out still adore it and praise it as a underrated masterpiece.

** The HD re-release was also criticized for having worse and less precise controls than the Saturn version, especially when compared to how it controlled with the 3D Pad that was designed for the game. Its port of ''Christmas [=NiGHTS=]'' is also missing several bonus modes and features including the ever popular "Sonic The Hedgehog into Dreams..."

* UnderusedGameMechanic: Many players found themselves enjoying the idea of traveling on foot in the original game, as Claris and Eliot were allowed to explore the 3D stages freely that their on-rails companion [=NiGHTS=] normally couldn't. Certain Nightopian eggs could only be reached this way, and Eliot could even ride in an elevator to reach the top of the metal tower in Stick Canyon. Unfortunately, being chased by the clock and having a reduced score only seemed to discourage this type of play, which was why the "Sonic the Hedgehog Into Dreams..." minigame was praised for removing the clock, allowing for free exploration just for one level. The sequel attempted to remedy this by having stages that only took place on foot, but instead of allowing players to roam freely on the flying levels, these levels had players stuck on a linear path.

* {{Waggle}}: Playing ''Journey of Dreams'' using the Wiimote soured many impressions of the game, which required players to aim a pointer at the screen that would guide [=NiGHTS=]. Using the Wii Gamepad is much more preferable.

* AntiClimaxBoss: Wizeman in the second game. He's not particularly difficult to take down and he actually goes down in less hits than in the first game.

* ScrappyMechanic: In the first game, doing a loop was not only a way to defeat enemies, but it would kill any Nightopians unfortunate to be nearby. It was thankfully rectified in the sequel.

* ThatOneLevel: The Sky Concert. It's a rhythm-based level with flight controls, and you'll have to be adjusting your speed often to hit the higher and lower notes on time.

** ''Journey of Dreams''. Trying to expand the length of the game by introducing gimmick levels, some of which are repeated throughout the game, and having a larger story with voice acting did not sit well with the fanbase. The Wii-mote controls certainly didn't help matters, and not everyone was pleased with having to buy a seperate controller to make the experience more bearable.
** The HD re-release was also criticized for having worse and less precise controls than the Saturn version, and its port of ''Christmas [=NiGHTS=]'' is missing several bonus modes including the ever popular "Sonic The Hedgehog into Dreams..."

* SugarWiki/VisualEffectsOfAwesome: The first game looked absolutely phenomenal on the Saturn when it was first released, showing an explorable 3D world with several small details that many thought the system wasn't capable of pulling off. ''Journey of Dreams'' is no slouch in the graphics department either, but when it was discovered that [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgbMRpq5ibc an emulation hack allows the game to run at 60fps]], the game looks absolutely ''phenomenal'', leading one to wonder if it's how the game would have looked if it was released on the [=PS3=] and Xbox 360 as originally intended.

* HarsherInHindsight: The "Sonic the Hedgehog Into Dreams..." minigame in the ''Christmas [=NiGHTS=]'' sampler allowed players to roam freely as the blue blur in the ''[=NiGHTS=]'' engine, which many expressed would have been perfect for a proper 3D Sonic title for the Saturn. Not only did such a game never appear on the Saturn, but when Yuji Naka saw early footage of ''VideoGame/SonicXTreme'' and believed the ''[=NiGHTS=]'' engine was being used without his permission, he threatened to quit the company if that game's team went any further with it, which is seen as one of many contributing factors to that game's cancellation.

** ''Journey of Dreams'', big time. Trying to expand the length of the game by introducing gimmick levels, some of which are repeated throughout the game, and having a larger story with voice acting did not sit well with the fanbase. The Wii-mote controls certainly didn't help matters, and not everyone was pleased with having to buy a seperate controller to make the experience more bearable.

-->'''Reala''': Oh how I've waited for this moment! The opportunity to get you all alone, dear visitor! Now, how exactly should I go about getting what I want? Hmm?

-->'''Owl''': Go over and touch [=NiGHTS=]. You'll see what I mean. That is, of course if you're into that sort of thing.

* AngstWhatAngst:
** [=NiGHTS=] certainly takes [[spoiler:their entire species basically being out to get them]] in stride, although they do display signs of being bothered by [[spoiler:Helen's reaction to learning that [=NiGHTS=] is a Nightmaren]].

** Ignoring the fact that you play as a ''living nightmare'' (however friendly) and fight other nightmares, the opening cutscenes in Journey of Dreams are pretty creepy.

* TheScrappy: Helen from ''Journey of Dreams''. The general consensus is that her story is wasted, her actress is terrible, and that she comes off as incredibly [[UnintentionallyUnsympathetic selfish]] at times. The biggest problem is, however, her cowardice. Fans got quickly annoyed with how Helen was terrified with ''everything'' and wondered why she possessed the Ideya of Courage, especially after she [[spoiler: loses it near the end of the game.]]

** The Chamelan from the second game is often disliked, simply due to the fact, He's a copy of Fan-Favorite [[EnsembleDarkhorse Jackle]].

* TearJerker:
** In the "Yellow Ideya" ending when [=NiGHTS=] [[spoiler:reveals that they know that they'll ''die'' if Wizeman is destroyed, saying that they've "known it all along", and then ''fights him anyway''. After Wizeman is defeated, they take one final bow and dissolves into light]]. Also counts as the character's SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome.
** Helen and Will's reactions don't really help.
** True. [[spoiler:The shots of them waking up and crying, with their tears falling onto whatever they're holding, only adds to the sorrow of the moment.]]
* ThatOneBoss: Bomamba, a witch whom you have to beat by tilting malevolent cat heads into holes. Odd physics mean it's mostly luck if any fall through. It's timed, too, just to add insult to injury. Jackle may also qualify.
** And if Jackle doesn't qualify, Wizeman's battle in the first game definitely does. The fireballs and giant snowballs are easy enough to dodge, but the rows of stones will trap and kill you if you misjudge their movement. The worst is the tornado formed like a time glass -- there's a small hole right in the middle of it, but you can only fit if you Drilldash, and it's very easy to miss.
** Chamelan is a GuideDangIt sort of boss. Once you know what to do, executing it isn't too hard... so long as you don't dawdle ''at all'' and have [[LuckBasedMission reasonable luck.]]

* ThatOneLevel: The Sky Concert.

* FandomEnragingMisconception: Some people can be very insistent about ensuring that the title character's name is capitalized as [=NiGHTS=], not Nights or NIGHTS.

* {{Narm}}: The voice acting doesn't always hit like it should, making scenes that should be sad or touching comical instead.

* ReplacementScrappy: The Chamelan from the second game is often disliked, simply due to the fact, He's a copy of Fan-Favorite [[EnsembleDarkhorse Jackle]].

* AccidentalInnuendo: Here's the first thing Reala says to a lost and confused little boy at an abandoned theme park in Journey Into Dreams:

* AngstWhatAngst: [=NiGHTS=] certainly takes [[spoiler:their entire species basically being out to get them]] in stride, although they do display signs of being bothered by [[spoiler:Helen's reaction to learning that [=NiGHTS=] is a Nightmaren]].

* NightmareFuel: Ignoring the fact that you play as a ''living nightmare'' (however friendly) and fight other nightmares, the opening cutscenes in Journey of Dreams are pretty creepy.

* TearJerker: In the "Yellow Ideya" ending when [=NiGHTS=] [[spoiler:reveals that they know that they'll ''die'' if Wizeman is destroyed, saying that they've "known it all along", and then ''fights him anyway''. After Wizeman is defeated, they take one final bow and dissolves into light]]. Also counts as the character's SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome.

* FandomBerserkButton: Some people can be very insistent about ensuring that the title character's name is capitalized as [=NiGHTS=], not Nights or NIGHTS.

* {{Sequelitis}}: Many fans believe that the second game, ''Journey of Dreams'', is inferior to the original.

* TearJerker: In the "Yellow Ideya" ending when [=NiGHTS=] [[spoiler:reveals that they know that they'll ''die'' if Wizeman is destroyed, saying that they've "known it all along", and then ''fights him anyway''. After Wizeman is defeated, they take one final bow and dissolves into light]]. Also counts as the character's CrowningMomentOfAwesome.