Nightbreed: The Interactive Movie is actually one of two games based on this film, the other being a fairly nasty action-oriented mess. This version however, fits into the adventure genre. You play the role of the films protagonist, Aaron Boone, a patient diagnosed with Schizophrenia and condemned by his psychiatrist for a string of murders. This is where the game begins, and through a series of unlikely events, Aaron becomes the last hope for salvation of a group known as the “Nightbreed”.
Although certainly better than the other game which shares its name, this is still a fairly average game that will probably only be really appreciated by fans of the film.
The Nightbreed are a fairly diverse collection of horrifying beings who have banded together as a result of years of persecution by human beings. Recent times haven’t been kind to this rag-tag race of nasties, but they have a prophecy that eventually they will be liberated by none other than the games protagonist.
The first task of the game is to make your way to the police station. This is presented in a top down, bird’s eye view of the city and involves clicking a little ahead of your car. On your way you will encounter police roadblocks, which you can ram, or navigate around (Why it’s necessary to avoid the cop’s considering your driving to the station is never clearly explained.). Upon turning yourself in,
you are institutionalized. During that time, you hear whispers of a place known as Midian, a dark and mysterious place where sinners of all kinds can find redemption. In search of salvation, you break free of captivity and begin your search for Midian. Your trail leads you to a graveyard, the secret entrance to Midian, the home of the Nightbreed. Your role as savior of the Nightbreed begins here.
Gameplay is fairly typical of the adventure genre, involving going from place to place, performing different tasks, none of which are particularly exciting. Occasionally you will also have to play through various minigames. The most annoying thing about these tasks is that they can lead to an instant death.
The graphics in this game are fairly standard fair for classic adventure games, certainly not good enough to redeem some of the more frustrating elements of this game. Sound effects, whilst adding somewhat to the experience, are fairly inconsistent.
All in all, nice game for a true fan. Give it a shot.
