NightSky

NightSky

As an IGF Seamus McNally Finalist, NightSky presents an ambient action-puzzle adventure that delivers a unique gameplay experience—intellectual tasks populate specially designed scenic environments. To progress, the player controls a sphere utilizing realistic physics; each world consists of separate zones.

Release Date 1 Mar, 2011
Developer Nicalis, Inc.
Publisher Nicalis, Inc.
Genre Strategy , Indie , Casual
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux
78 Metacritic View on Steam

System Requirements

Component
Minimum
Operating System
Windows XP
Windows XP
Processor
Intel Atom A
[Dual CPU] Intel Xeon E5-2643 v2 @ 3.50GHz A
Graphics
N/A
N/A
Memory
512 MB
2 GB
Storage
100 MB
100 MB

Suggested PC Build

Minimum Build

  • CPU: Intel Atom P5362
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • Storage: 1 GB
  • OS: Windows XP

Recommended Build

  • CPU: [Dual CPU] Intel Xeon E5-2643 v2 @ 3.50GHz
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • Storage: 1 GB
  • OS: Windows XP

About This Game

As an IGF Seamus McNally Finalist, NightSky presents an ambient action-puzzle adventure that delivers a unique gameplay experience—intellectual tasks populate specially designed scenic environments. To progress, the player controls a sphere utilizing realistic physics; each world consists of separate zones. The surreal atmosphere is deepened by an original soundtrack composed by experimental jazz artist Chris Schlarb.

Key features:

  • Gameplay centered on 2D platforming and puzzles
  • Complex 2D physics engine
  • Varying difficulty levels with unique geography
  • 11 vast levels featuring large explorable areas
  • Various “vehicles” offering specific uses and dynamic physics
  • Extra hidden content and unlockables