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Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams... Demo
Console icon Saturn

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Developer

Sega, Sonic Team

Publisher

Sega

Genre

Action

Released

November 22, 1996

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Achievements

Author: guindev (14)

There are 14 achievements worth 92 (110) points.

Sort: Normal ^ - Won By - Points - Title - Type 
  • The Girl

    (3) (3)

    Complete Dream mode with the Christmas setting as Claris.

    373 (321) of 422 – 88.39%

    76.07% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    88.39% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • The Boy

    (3) (3)

    Complete Dream mode with the New Year setting as Elliot.

    257 (247) of 422 – 60.90%

    58.53% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    60.90% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • The Prodigy

    (10) (12)

    Complete Dream mode getting an A rank on any festive setting (Winter, Xmas or New Year).

    229 (203) of 422 – 54.27%

    48.10% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    54.27% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • The Fool

    (3) (3)

    Complete Dream mode as Reala.

    254 (246) of 422 – 60.19%

    58.29% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    60.19% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Complete Sonic mode.

    257 (238) of 422 – 60.90%

    56.40% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    60.90% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • The Swift

    (10) (13)

    Complete Sonic mode with a Total Time under 6 minutes.

    185 (176) of 422 – 43.84%

    41.71% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    43.84% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • The Clever

    (5) (6)

    Banish Gillwing in one hit.

    210 (192) of 422 – 49.76%

    45.50% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    49.76% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • The Grinch

    (3) (3)

    Carry more than 50 blue chips in Dream mode.

    293 (257) of 422 – 69.43%

    60.90% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    69.43% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • The Brave

    (5) (6)

    Get a 25 link combo in Link Attack mode.

    206 (195) of 422 – 48.82%

    46.21% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    48.82% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • The Hero

    (10) (13)

    Get a 50 link combo in Link Attack mode.

    199 (189) of 422 – 47.16%

    44.79% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    47.16% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

  • Successfully complete a lap in less than 16 seconds in Time Attack mode.

    196 (184) of 422 – 46.45%

    43.60% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    46.45% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • The Ace

    (10) (13)

    Successfully complete a lap in less than 16 seconds in Time Attack mode, twice in a row.

    194 (183) of 422 – 45.97%

    43.36% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    45.97% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • The Child

    (10) (11)

    Unlock all presents in the first and second boards.

    265 (242) of 422 – 62.80%

    57.35% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    62.80% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode
  • And You

    (10) (13)

    Unlock all presents in the third board.

    198 (182) of 422 – 46.92%

    43.13% of players have earned the achievement in hardcore mode
    46.92% of players have earned the achievement in softcore mode

Recent Players

renoVlone renoVlone

17 Jun 2025, 1:04am

Celebrating ...nothing really :( Presents: 0/23

breakspirit breakspirit

16 Jun 2025, 9:43pm

Playing ~Demo~ Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams...

thanos8 thanos8

15 Jun 2025, 11:02pm

Playing ~Demo~ Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams...

invasorverde invasorverde

15 Jun 2025, 8:07pm

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Torjaxx Torjaxx

15 Jun 2025, 1:04pm

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14 Jun 2025, 9:42am

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alvayuso alvayuso

13 Jun 2025, 11:31pm

Playing ~Demo~ Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams...

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13 Jun 2025, 5:47pm

Playing ~Demo~ Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams...

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13 Jun 2025, 4:04am

Celebrating ...nothing really :( Presents: 0/23

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13 Jun 2025, 1:30am

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Recent comments

(See all 35)
BackseatGamerRain 10 Dec 2024 22:09
Anyone know how to edit the clock for this on a Steam Deck?
stupidcatgirl 11 Dec 2024 02:07
@BackseatGamerRain if you hold A+B+C+Start, it should boot you back to the Saturn BIOS, where you can change the system clock (might have to press it a couple of times, since it resets the game first)
BackseatGamerRain 11 Dec 2024 16:43
It works! Thanks for making this run possible. :)
Plevtaro 11 Dec 2024 22:34
Why yall saying this is an easy set? I mean yeah challenges ain't that hard but trying to complete the 3rd board was so grindy to me thanks to Reala appearing in any of my first 3 matches
Plevtaro 12 Dec 2024 01:10
So finally I realized why I was stuck at the presents board. Didn't expected a demo to take me hours to complete.
boogiepop 12 Dec 2024 04:52
Mastered! Chill game, once I got to board 3 for the presents I realized it was going to become grindfest, but it's not too bad if you memorize what presents you opened. The Reala presents do you real dirty though. Im very glad the side modes such as the Link challenge and time attack were easily doable. Sets like this are such a blessing on this site.
TheKToaster 14 Dec 2024 21:52
Mastery #30

Very cool even for just a demo.
Movement feels satisfying (Sonic mode lmao), and once you manage to do the OHK on the Boss consistently farming points for the presents isn't so bad.

I'll definitaly check out original Nights next year, cause this demo was a great introduction once you figure out the mechanics and the idea of the level by replaying it over and over (or looking it up in a guide).
IAmChrisAMA 27 Dec 2024 02:15
👑 #16

It's funny how a Christmas demo of a game is what introduced me to the NiGHTS games but I'm glad it did! This is surprisingly fun! It weirdly reminds me of Tony Hawk games in a way. Arcade-y but satisfying tricks and movement.

Wasn't a fan of Sonic mode but I thought it didn't hinder anything.

Also I happened to OHK the boss on my first try!

Can't wait to play other NiGHTS games!
TanteiRotana 27 Dec 2024 15:12
I'm really struggling with the A rank achievement despite getting nearly anything else. Does anyone have some epic tips?
stupidcatgirl 27 Dec 2024 15:32
@TanteiRotana this video helped me out a lot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIRNNs-OHs4
Make sure you're using up most of your remaining timer, it shouldn't be too bad to get an A rank even if you don't end up going for the OHKO on Gillwing.
TanteiRotana 27 Dec 2024 17:39
Okay cool I mastered it, thanks a ton @StupidCatGirl for the video suggestion. My struggle was that I was playing too carefully & would only get in 1-2 laps & not cashing in my orbs, when the main strat is to cash in your orbs than focus on doing laps until your nearly outta transformation time. Very neat game, will have to check out the full version sometime.
Dmillika 1 Jan 2025 20:29
This really took me back to feeling like a kid during Christmas again. What a wonderful experience this was. This is going to be my new yearly tradition and I can't wait till my kids are old enough to enjoy it, too.
benit149 10 Jan 2025 03:47
I may have trouble mastering this unless I can figure out how to do the scoring exploit with the ribbon on the third lap. I've tried it multiple times and I don't understand what I'm doing wrong. Getting the quick kill on Gillwing is also extremely difficult for me. It doesn't help that I have tremendous lag on the emulator, making controlling Nights all that more awkward. I enjoyed this when I was younger, but I think it may be too intense for me today.
HikanowaGuild 11 Jan 2025 21:50
Mastery #35

Mastered for RetroAchievemas. A Christmas themed NiGHTS into Dreams... demo disc. You'll be playing the first level over and over (however, Elliot has his own version of the stage different from Claris'. It's mostly about unlocking all the secrets in the match card game after every run based on the Rank you got. You're slowed down by the "Instant Lose" panels that can take away your remaining picks, which is a bit annoying. Besides the time involved replaying the same stages, mastering this is pretty easy.
alvayuso 17 Jan 2025 17:14
👑 #10

I never had a Saturn or played many Sega games, but wow, this one really surprised me. I’d seen it around before and had no idea what it was about, but thanks to this forgiving DEMO, I not only figured it out but ended up loving it. Some of the achievements were pretty tough for me, so here are some tips for others who might be in the same boat:

*Take it slow at first* Don’t stress about scoring perfectly right away. This game is pretty unique, so just focus on learning the characters, boss strategies, and tracks. Grab as many items as you can per lap, but don’t worry about being perfect—time doesn’t give you score except on boss levels.

*Tackle the date achievements early* Since the levels don’t change, these will help you get used to the game and collect all the presents. Remember, there are three sets: Claris, Elliot, and Final presents. The Final ones can be unlocked with either character, but the other two require using the specific character.

*Go for the A rank achievement* It’s easier than it sounds! A-A-B-B scores and a solid boss rush (finishing with at least 60-70 seconds left) should do the trick. You don’t need to be perfect.

*Finish the secondary challenges* Time Attack, Link Attack, and Sonic Mode are all manageable. Check the achievement comments for tips if needed—they were super helpful for me.

*Save the boss OHKO for last* This one gave me some trouble, so take your time and refer to the comments for guidance. I think it is really recommended to have certain experience with the game before trying to get this one.

Big thanks for the set! It was an awesome experience, and I hope everyone have as much fun as I had!

❄️Merry Christmas!❄️
ElectricAngel 18 Jan 2025 10:48
Mastered! The vibes here are immaculate~
hin0t0ra 28 Jan 2025 19:25
Anyone know how to actually change the dates? Whenever I press A+B+C+Start, it just sets my time to the current date.
I tried messing around with the save files by backing up my current one and then setting the date differently, but then my Game just won‘t start
MoonMother 28 Jan 2025 21:36
Was absolutely confused as hell when I started this set. However, it quickly became a favorite of mine while playing it for the Christmas event. Will definitely have to check out the full game at some point. But I can happily say this one has been mastered!
hin0t0ra 28 Jan 2025 22:02
Ok, I can trigger the different holidays by changing the time of my system but when I beat the 4th round of the New Years stage, it just never cuts to the Boss and the Games doesn‘t seem to load.

It‘s a shame to me that such a charming Game is ruined by technical issues
stupidcatgirl 20 May 2025 21:02
cool new badge!!!