For the version of this character in the Archie Comics, see NiGHTS (Archie).

NiGHTS (ナイツ, Naitsu^?) is the titular protagonist of the NiGHTS series. They are a first-level Nightmaren that flies freely through the skies of Nightopia, a dream world that exists in the Night Dimension.

Unrestrained, graceful, bright, cheerful, and full of curiosity,^[3][5] NiGHTS was one of the most powerful Nightmarens created by Wizeman the Wicked, the malevolent ruler of Nightmare, a dark realm in the Night Dimension. Wizeman sent the Nightmarens to destroy Nightopia by stealing Ideya from Visitors. However, NiGHTS was unhappy with Wizeman's orders, and instead allied themself with the Visitors to defend Nightopia.

History[]

Sonic Adventure[]

In Sonic Adventure and its enhanced port, Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut, NiGHTS appears in the Card & Pinball minigame in Casinopolis, featuring elements from Nights into Dreams. NiGHTS themself can also be seen floating over an Ideya Palace when the player loses their last ball.

In the Mission Mode of Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut, NiGHTS' picture can be seen on a small billboard next to Tails' shop.

NiGHTS also makes a cameo appearance as a Chao. The Neutral Fly Type Chao resembles NiGHTS.

Sonic Shuffle[]

In Sonic Shuffle, when the date on the Dreamcast is set to Christmas Eve, NiGHTS will make a cameo appearance and replaces Lumina as the guide.

Sonic Adventure 2[]

In Sonic Adventure 2 and its enhanced port, Sonic Adventure 2: Battle, NiGHTS makes multiple cameos. Firstly, in City Escape, billboards and posters depict advertisements for a NiGHTS hotel, which can be seen in the skyline of Shadow's Radical Highway stage.

NiGHTS also makes a cameo appearance as a Chao. The Neutral Fly Type Chao resembles NiGHTS.

Sonic Battle[]

In Sonic Battle, NiGHTS appears in the Shadow's Speed Demon minigame, where they can be seen flying in the background whenever the player reaches the goal.

Shadow the Hedgehog[]

In Shadow the Hedgehog, a billboard of NiGHTS can be seen to the right of where Shadow begins Lethal Highway, right as they land on solid ground.

Sonic Riders series[]

Sonic Riders[]

In Sonic Riders, NiGHTS made their first cameo as a playable character. They can be unlocked if the player completes the missions of all three of the Babylon Rogues and their personal Extreme Gear is called the Night Sky. Sections of the Sega Carnival and Sega Illusion courses feature elements from Nights into Dreams.

In gameplay, NiGHTS has the following stats:

Image	Type	Stats
		Dash	Limit	Power	Cornering
	Flight	★★★	★★★★	★★★	★★

Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity[]

In Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity, NiGHTS returns as an unlockable playable character alongside with the Night Sky. In addition, signs advertising NiGHTS and Nights: Journey of Dreams can be seen in both '90s Boulevard and '80s Boulevard.

Sonic Generations[]

In the Nintendo 3DS version of Sonic Generations, a hotel with NiGHTS' likeness on it appears in Radical Highway, just as it did in the original stage.

Sonic X Shadow Generations[]

In Sonic X Shadow Generations, a NiGHTS Chao makes an appearance during the celebration of Sonic's birthday.

Sonic Lost World[]

In the Wii U version and PC version of Sonic Lost World, NiGHTS appears in the Nightmare Zone DLC, which is based off the NiGHTS universe. Here, they help Sonic in escaping Wizeman's curse at the end of the zone by Paralooping Reala (who was opening Paraloop portals to Nightmare) and escorting him to the end of the level.

Sonic Forces[]

In Sonic Forces, a Costume set designed in the image of NiGHTS is unlockable in-game with the bonus edition for this title.

Sonic Superstars[]

In Sonic Superstars, Metal NiGHTS is an unlockable design for the Metal Fighter. Parts for Metal NiGHTS can be purchased in the Shop after achieving a Perfect Bonus in a Bonus Stage.

Other game appearances[]

Sonic Pinball Party[]

In Sonic Pinball Party, NiGHTS appears along with a NiGHTS-themed pinball game, featuring many elements from NiGHTS into Dreams. Sonic Pinball Party is the only game where NiGHTS actually interacts with Sonic, as NiGHTS helped Sonic free Amy and Tails from Dr. Eggman's hypnotism. NiGHTS is also a level two competitor in the Egg Cup Tournament.

Sega All-Stars series[]

Sega Superstars[]

In Sega Superstars, NiGHTS is playable in the NiGHTS into Dreams game. The player must control NiGHTS in Spring Valley or Twin Seeds with their arms to fly through enough rings in order to break the Ideya Capture and return the Ideya to the Ideya Palace.

Sega Superstars Tennis[]

In Sega Superstars Tennis, NiGHTS is a playable character that is available from the beginning of the game. They play tennis with other Sega characters.

Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing[]

In Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing, NiGHTS appears as the flagperson who waves the checkered flag at the start and end of the races.

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed[]

Due to popular demand to make NiGHTS a playable character in the first game, both NiGHTS and Reala appear as playable characters in Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed. They appear as the vehicles while a Nightopian and a Nightmaren drive them, respectively. When the player gets a All-Star Move as either racer, they'll control NiGHTS or Reala for a limited time. A NiGHTS-related race-track, Dream Valley, also appears in the game. Because NiGHTS is a playable racer in the game, Ristar replaces them as the flagman.

Sonic Runners[]

In Sonic Runners, NiGHTS appeared as an equipable buddy during two of the promotional events for the game. When equipped, the music changes.

In other media[]

Archie Comics[]

Main article: NiGHTS (Archie)

In Archie Comics' Sonic the Hedgehog comic series, NiGHTS appeared during the Worlds Unite crossover where they joined Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man's Unified Army to stop Sigma's conquest of the multiverse.

Sonic Frontiers Prologue: Divergence[]

In Sonic Frontiers Prologue: Divergence, two NiGHTS Chao from Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure 2 make an appearance as residents of Sky Sanctuary. During an expedition, Knuckles helps a NiGHTS Chao obtain a stone medallion, unwittingly discovering a Portal Gear in the process.

Trivia[]

• Of Sega's non-Sonic characters, NiGHTS has made the most appearances in the Sonic the Hedgehog series.
  • During the fifth generation of consoles, Nights into Dreams's concept and creation was the main creative focus of Sonic Team for the Sega Saturn.
• Lumina and Void both bear a strong resemblance to NiGHTS.
• The first time Sonic appeared in full 3D was in the limited edition Christmas Nights, where they were an unlockable character in the Sonic the Hedgehog into Dreams minigame. In the minigame, Sonic is only playable in the Spring Valley stage, and the original game's Puffy boss is re-skinned to resemble Dr. Robotnik. The gameplay mechanics are also modified. NiGHTS is not present and Sonic can wander around the area freely, as Claris and Elliot do, to obtain the Ideyas without any time limit. The music is a slightly remixed version of "Final Fever", the Egg Spinner boss battle music from the Japanese and European versions of Sonic the Hedgehog CD.
• In Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, NiGHTS and Reala are the only characters who do not transform into plane form when using their All-Star Moves. However, this is only true of the console and PC versions; in the 3DS version, their plane forms are present in their All-Star moves.
• NIGHTS is the only starter character from Sega Superstars Tennis to not be playable in Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing.

References[]

External links[]

• NiGHTS on the NiGHTS into Dreams Wiki