Software:Nightmare Creatures II

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Nightmare Creatures II
Developer(s)Kalisto Entertainment
Publisher(s)Konami
Programmer(s)Stéphane Le Dorze
Artist(s)Pascal Barret
Composer(s)Frédéric Motte
Platform(s)PlayStation, Dreamcast
Release
Genre(s)Survival horror
Mode(s)Single-player

Nightmare Creatures II is a survival horror video game developed by Kalisto Entertainment and published by Konami for the PlayStation and Dreamcast. It is the sequel to Nightmare Creatures.

Plot

In 1934, exactly one century after the previous game, Adam Crowley, an occultist, and antagonist from the previous game has created a vast race of mutant creatures, which he is using to wipe out a group of monster hunters called the Circle. Meanwhile, Herbert Wallace, a patient at Crowley's genetics hospital, escapes from captivity, armed with an axe. He arrives in London, where he discovers evidence of a picture of Ignatius Blackward, who in the previous game with Nadia Franciscus, had defeated Crowley. In a fire, Wallace is rescued from it by Rachel, the only surviving member of the Circle. They head their separate ways, with Wallace venturing to Crowley's castle, only to discover that Crowley himself is not there, but he is in Paris.

He then falls down a chute, which leads to a biplane that he flies to France . Wallace enters a cinema, where he finds a note from Rachel informing him that she knows of Crowley's plans. He then proceeds onwards to a museum to meet up with Rachel, but unknown to Wallace, Rachel is captured by zombies. Wallace then enters the museum, where he finds a detailed blueprint of the Eiffel Tower, along with some of Crowley's plans. In a crypt that Wallace enters, he is attacked by zombies, escapes in a car, and crashes in an elaborate graveyard after getting assaulted by a zombie that hid in the back, where he finds a part of Rachel's shirt snagged on a tree.

Wallace departs from the graveyard and falls into a sewer, which in turn takes him to the Paris underground, where he finds evidence of documents of ancient cults and a passage that leads to the Eiffel Tower. He then climbs to the top of the structure, where he finds a grotesque monstrosity. Using dynamite, he explodes the creature, only for the explosion to throw him off the top of the spire. However, his fall is cushioned, and he is reunited with Rachel, whereupon they walk away together. Whether Crowley is plotting his next scheme or gone forever is completely unknown.

Gameplay

The gameplay is similar to the previous installment, seeing the adrenaline bar abandoned and the addition of fatality moves to execute weakened enemies. Unlike the previous game though, Herbert is the only playable character and the unlockable ability to play as a monster is absent.

Music

The game features licensed music from Rob Zombie in the cutscenes while the in-game music was composed by the Nightmare Creatures composer, Frédéric Motte.

Reception

Reception
Review scores
PublicationScore
DreamcastPS
AllGameStarStarHalf star[7]StarStarStar[8]
EGMN/A4.83/10[11][lower-alpha 1]
Game Informer5/10[14]5.25/10[15]
GameFanN/A(MVS) 64%[16]
58%[17][lower-alpha 2]
GameRevolutionF[18]C−[19]
GameSpot5.9/10[20]5.3/10[21]
GameSpy4/10[22]N/A
IGN5/10[23]8.3/10[24]
Next GenerationStarStar[25]N/A
OPM (US)N/AStarStar[26]
Aggregate score
GameRankings49%[5]64%[6]

The PlayStation version of Nightmare Creatures II received "mixed" reviews, while the Dreamcast version received "unfavorable" reviews, according to the review aggregation website GameRankings.[5][6] Greg Orlando of NextGen quoted a song by Carly Simon, "You're So Vain", in saying of the latter console version, "Konami's 'dream' turns out to be nothing but 'clouds in our coffee.'"[25]

Uncle Dust of GamePro said that the PlayStation version "certainly earns its 'Mature' rating with plenty of blood and severed body parts, so it may not be for everyone. PlayStation horror fans, though, will find it a terrific, sharp-looking and -sounding action/adventure game."[27] He also said, "While the visuals are certainly more impressive than the PlayStation version's, the Dreamcast version of Nightmare Creatures II remains otherwise almost identical—which is a good thing, because the PlayStation Nightmare Creatures II is a great game."[28][lower-alpha 3] However, 2 Barrel Fugue said of the Dreamcast version in another GamePro review, "If you're the type of person who gets a kick out of exercises in futility, then Nightmare Creatures II is for you. If not, back away slowly and, when it's not looking, run like hell."[29][lower-alpha 4] The Electric Playground gave the PlayStation version a favorable review while it was still in development.[13]

Notes

  1. ↑ Three critics of Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the PlayStation version each a score of 4/10, 4.5/10, and 6/10.
  2. ↑ In GameFan's viewpoint of the PlayStation version, three critics gave it each a score of 55, 49, and 71.
  3. ↑ GamePro gave both the PlayStation and Dreamcast versions each two 4.5/5 scores for graphics and fun factor, 5/5 for sound, and 3/5 for control.
  4. ↑ GamePro gave the Dreamcast version 4/5 for graphics, and three 2/5 scores for sound, control, and fun factor in another review.

References

  1. ↑ Trueman, Doug (June 13, 2000). "Konami's Nightmarish Sequel Arrives". http://www.gamespot.com/dreamcast/adventure/nightmarecreatures2/news_2587476.html. 
  2. ↑ IGN staff (22 May 2000). "The Games of May/June". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on 22 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230322230136/https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/05/23/the-games-of-mayjune. Retrieved 1 December 2023. 
  3. ↑ "Nightmare Creatures 2". http://www.chipsworld.co.uk/detProd.asp?ProductCode=2311. 
  4. ↑ "Nightmare Creatures 2". http://www.chipsworld.co.uk/detProd.asp?ProductCode=2898. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Nightmare Creatures II for Dreamcast". CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 5 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190505074849/https://www.gamerankings.com/dreamcast/198199-nightmare-creatures-ii/index.html. Retrieved 5 March 2021. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Nightmare Creatures II for PlayStation". CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 1 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190501061853/https://www.gamerankings.com/ps/198200-nightmare-creatures-ii/index.html. Retrieved 5 March 2021. 
  7. ↑ Thompson, Jon. "Nightmare Creatures II (DC) - Review". All Media Network. Archived from the original on 15 November 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141115075126/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=22926&tab=review. Retrieved 10 July 2017. 
  8. ↑ Woods, Nick. "Nightmare Creatures II (PS) - Review". All Media Network. Archived from the original on 15 November 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141115072601/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=20796&tab=review. Retrieved 10 July 2017. 
  9. ↑ Young, Jeffrey Adam (28 June 2000). "Nightmare Creatures II (DC)". CNET. Archived from the original on 24 August 2000. https://web.archive.org/web/20000824012429/http://gamecenter.com/Consoles/Dreamcast/Nightmare2/. Retrieved 5 March 2021. 
  10. ↑ Steinberg, Scott (24 May 2000). "Nightmare Creatures 2 [sic (PS)"]. CNET. Archived from the original on 18 August 2000. https://web.archive.org/web/20000818214941/http://www.gamecenter.com/Consoles/Sony/Nightmare2/. Retrieved 5 March 2021. 
  11. ↑ Davison, John; Johnston, Chris; Hager, Dean (July 2000). "Nightmare Creatures II (PS)". Electronic Gaming Monthly (Ziff Davis) (132): 144. Archived from the original on 10 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230710161401/https://retrocdn.net/images/5/54/EGM_US_132.pdf. Retrieved 1 December 2023. 
  12. ↑ Conlin, Shaun (17 July 2000). "Nightmare Creatures II (DC)". Greedy Productions Ltd.. Archived from the original on 7 May 2003. https://web.archive.org/web/20030507125949/http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=2729&full=1#mr_toppy. Retrieved 1 December 2023. 
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Hudak, Chris (18 April 2000). "Nightmare Creatures II (PSX)". Greedy Prodtctions Ltd.. Archived from the original on 15 May 2003. https://web.archive.org/web/20030515185150/http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=2383&full=1#mr_toppy. Retrieved 1 December 2023. 
  14. ↑ "Nightmare Creatures II (DC)". Game Informer (FuncoLand) (89). September 2000. 
  15. ↑ "Nightmare Creatures II (PS)". Game Informer (FuncoLand) (86). June 2000. 
  16. ↑ Van Stone, Matt "Kodomo" (July 2000). "Nightmare Creatures II (PS)". GameFan (Shinno Media) 8 (7): 42–43. https://archive.org/details/Gamefan_Vol_8_Issue_07/page/n43/mode/2up. Retrieved 5 March 2021. 
  17. ↑ Mylonas, Eric "ECM"; Ngo, George "Eggo"; Weitzner, Jason "Fury" (July 2000). "Nightmare Creatures 2 [sic (PS)"]. GameFan (Shinno Media) 8 (7): 12. https://archive.org/details/Gamefan_Vol_8_Issue_07/page/n13/mode/2up. Retrieved 5 March 2021. 
  18. ↑ G-Wok (June 2000). "Nightmare Creatures 2 Review (DC)". CraveOnline. Archived from the original on 13 September 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150913185345/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/nightmare-creatures-2. Retrieved 1 December 2023. 
  19. ↑ Sanders, Shawn (June 2000). "Nightmare Creatures II Review (PS)". CraveOnline. Archived from the original on 20 April 2004. https://web.archive.org/web/20040420022948/http://www.game-revolution.com/games/sony/action/nightmare_creatures2.htm. Retrieved 5 March 2021. 
  20. ↑ Provo, Frank (20 June 2000). "Nightmare Creatures II Review (DC)". Fandom. Archived from the original on 18 January 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20050118205454/http://www.gamespot.com/dreamcast/adventure/nightmarecreatures2/review.html. Retrieved 1 December 2023. 
  21. ↑ Provo, Frank (25 May 2000). "Nightmare Creatures II Review (PS)". Fandom. Archived from the original on 22 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230822015822/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/nightmare-creatures-2-review/1900-2577281/. Retrieved 1 December 2023. 
  22. ↑ Wheat (17 September 2000). "Nightmare Creatures 2". IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on 24 January 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090124054725/http://www.planetdreamcast.com/games/reviews/nightmarecreatures2/. Retrieved 10 July 2017. 
  23. ↑ Gantayat, Anoop (12 June 2000). "Nightmare Creatures II (DC)". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on 22 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230822011316/https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/06/13/nightmare-creatures-ii. Retrieved 1 December 2023. 
  24. ↑ Perry, Douglass C. (30 May 2000). "Nightmare Creatures II (PS)". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on 22 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230822011318/https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/05/31/nightmare-creatures-ii-2. Retrieved 1 December 2023. 
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Orlando, Greg (July 2000). "Nightmare Creatures II (DC)". NextGen (Imagine Media) (67): 91. https://archive.org/details/NextGen67Jul2000/page/n91/mode/2up. Retrieved 5 March 2021. 
  26. ↑ Davison, John (June 2000). "Nightmare Creatures 2 [sic"]. Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine (Ziff Davis) 3 (9): 103. https://archive.org/details/Official_U.S._Playstation_Magazine_Issue_33_June_2000/page/n99/mode/2up. Retrieved 5 March 2021. 
  27. ↑ Uncle Dust (July 2000). "Nightmare Creatures II (PS)". GamePro (IDG) (142): 80. Archived from the original on 13 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230813153147/https://retrocdn.net/images/1/16/GamePro_US_142.pdf. Retrieved 1 December 2023. 
  28. ↑ Uncle Dust (July 2000). "Nightmare Creatures II (DC)". GamePro (IDG) (142): 88. 
  29. ↑ 2 Barrel Fugue (30 May 2000). "Nightmare Creatures 2 Review for Dreamcast on GamePro.com". GamePro (IDG). Archived from the original on 12 December 2004. https://web.archive.org/web/20041212231959/http://gamepro.com/sega/dreamcast/games/reviews/5721.shtml. Retrieved 1 December 2023. 
  • Official Website Archive
  • MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

Features

Edits and submissions to the site (including screenshots, box art, developer information, game summaries, and more) go through a verification process of fact-checking by volunteer "approvers".[2] This lengthy approval process after submission can range from minutes to days or months.[3] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copy-editing.[4] A ranking system allows users to earn points for contributing accurate information.[5]

Registered users can rate and review games. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists, which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own sub-forum.

History

Logo used until March 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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