About This Game Nominated as a IGF Seamus McNally Finalist, NightSky is an ambient action-puzzle game that offers a gameplay experience unlike any other—cerebral challenges fill uniquely designed picturesque worlds. The player must maneuver a sphere by using realistic physics to advance; each of these worlds is broken into different areas. The original soundtrack by experimental jazz musician, Chris Schlarb will further heighten the surreal experience.Key features:2D platform/puzzle-based gameplayAdvanced 2D physics modelMultiple difficulties with unique topography11 massive levels, each with expansive areas to exploreMultiple “vehicles” each with specific uses and dynamics physicsAdditional secrets and unlockables 7aa9394dea Title: NightSkyGenre: Casual, Indie, StrategyDeveloper:Nicalis, Inc.Publisher:Nicalis, Inc.Release Date: 1 Mar, 2011 NightSky Download Rar File Ah, physics, where would we be without it? Well, we wouldn't have this little ball beauty for a start! Or gravity. Or molecules. Or ukuleles. Or underpants. Or hotdogs. Or gangrene. Or police pension funds being suspiciously syphoned off into untraceable dummy accounts. Sorry, where was I?... Oh yeah, NightSky!...NightSky is a physics, balling, roll-'em-up puzzler of sorts where you have to guide a ball through a wide selection of varied obstacle courses. This is primarily done by simply moving around with the arrow keys and adjusting your ball momentum and timing accordingly, as well as speeding up, slowing down or braking on the stages where it's allowed. But as it goes on, further elements are added, like parts of the environment that can be manipulated or inverting gravity or any number of marvellous contraptions that can be guided around while housing your ball. It really is amazing just how creative the game manages to consistently be through so many different areas and that it rarely ever feels repetitive despite the generous number of stages, which include an "alternative set", essentially a remixed version of every stage you've already completed, but this time ramping up the hardness on your ball.The difficulty is judged nicely as well. It teaches you each element perfectly whilst at the same time testing you fairly with every mechanic you learn. As should always be the case in any game, if you fail here, it doesn't feel like the game's fault, and each "death" isn't a punishment on your ball, but rather a lesson to learn as you further refine your strategy and ball technique. If there is any frustration to be had it's when you get to the end of a tricky stage, have your ball suddenly drop or get your ball stuck somewhere, then have to go all the way back to the start and drag your ball the whole way through again. But between the quick restarts and well designed stages, this shouldn't be too much of a problem for anyone with any patience, and when you finally achieve success, that euphoric feeling should be ample reward enough for your struggling ball.The look and sound of the game deserve some attention, too, as the solid black foreground of most stages set against the beautiful night-time backdrops help keep your blood pressure down during even the most difficult of ball manoeuvers. This is further reinforced by the sedate music and charming little dings and thuds of any moving parts around you. I can imagine it could have been tempting to try ramping up the tension and sense of urgency on your ball by adding more energetic music to push you forward, but I think they judged it perfectly here and are real enablers of that "one more go!" mentality you want to have in your ball games.So for a slightly different breed of puzzler with fun, fair, challenging and yet relaxing ball play, you really need look no further than NightSky... now with 87.8% more ball jokes.. A very peaceful and atmospheric platformer. The music helps make the game, for sure. Very minimal plot, but it's there.. The graphics & physics are interesting, although the physics feel a tiny bit off. If it hadn't kept windowing in a much smaller screen it may have been worth playing a little more. No matter what I tried on my Mac I could only get it to show in a quarter of the game window.. A superb platform-puzzle game replete with atmospheric visuals, intelligent puzzles that are based on a juidicious combination of a limited number of elements, smooth and simple yet more than adequate controls. It's one of those games that you don't need to invest hours going through the options but rather you can just start playing from the first minute. Unmissable.. Some of the physics are questionable at times. The ball's speed is faster than one would anticipate which can throw off the player for some puzzles. Overall, the atmosphere and graphics are great. The puzzles themselves prove a nice and interesting challenge.. Very fun take on these sorts of games. The controls handle really well, the levels hit a good balance of being a quick challenge (although some are FAR too easy, and some can be a bit frustrating to get them right). Good polish, enjoyable music. Just a fair warning to people who care, but the majority of achievements did not pop for me, not exactly sure why. Not something I care too much about but I know a lot of people really like them, so there is a chance you might have to replay or switch game slot saves.. NightSky is a very short, but neat, physics-based puzzle platformer. You control a ball which must be rolled through a series of levels, solving various puzzles along the way. The game does a good job of easing you into the various different techniques required to progress. It starts off easy, with simple things like speeding up and slowing down to control momentum, then advances to more complex tasks such as changing the spin of the ball on walls and slopes to fling yourself to otherwise unattainable heights. Along the way, you'll also have to solve a number of puzzles involving objects such as balls, cannons, rotating platforms, wagons, blocks, an assortment of different ball-powered vehicles, and more. Complementing NightSky's solid physics gameplay is its unique graphic-style. The levels are rendered in a dream-like palette of rich hues in the background and stark black terrain and objects in the foreground. It really is quite impressive and soothing to look at. Add in some subtle music that plays from time to time, and it all comes together nicely. If you're like me, you'll also find yourself wanting to take a screenshot of nearly every screen, because there's always something neat to look at. That said, one major downside to the graphics (and the game in general), is that it only runs at an extremely low resolution. This is a seriously unfortunate issue for a game like this that depends so much on its visuals to stand out. Additionally, the game doesn't even run full-screen properly. In order for it to run full screen (albeit with "blown up" visuals), you should make sure to download the "unofficial" 1.1 patch from the developer's web site (more info below). That one major issue aside, this is still a game that is worth checking out. Between the solid gameplay and the beautiful visuals, there's a lot of variety packed in such a small package. And small, it is - the game can be fully completed in around 3-4 hours. Once finished, there is an extra bonus level that can be unlocked by finding a series of hidden "stars" throughout the main quest (don't worry, the game tells you which specific sub-levels the stars are hidden on, so it's fairly easy to find them all). But aside from that, there's not much else here. There is supposedly an HD version in the works (which will in theory fix the one major issue noted above regarding graphics resolution), so it may even be worth waiting in case that ever materializes. Regardless, whether you get the current version or hold out for a true HD update, this is a game that is worth experiencing if you're a fan of physics puzzlers or games with unique styles and gameplay.*** Note about updating the game: The default download that comes from Steam runs in a very low resolution that can't be changed. However, there is a post in the developer's forums (and also in the official Steam discussions) which links to an updated executable (NightSky11.exe). I recommend downloading this. Rename the original "NightSky.exe" in your SteamApps folder and replace it with the 1.1 version (rename it "NightSky.exe". This version allows the game to run full-screen, though unfortunately not at a higher resolution (so the graphics will be slightly blurry). Still, it's much better than nothing.. I'm at loss for words on how captivating the atmosphere is. Games like this give me faith in indie development.
NightSky Download Rar File
Updated: Mar 28, 2020
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