Nightmare Boy

October 25, 2017 The Vanir Project BadLand Publishing
Platform Adventure Indie Arcade
PS4 PC XONE Switch
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Nightmare Boy is a metroidvania, action/adventure 2D game where you'll meet weird and unique friends and foes. But tread carefully: Quirky characters and their reactions can have game-changing consequences. Be prepared to collect rare items, vanquish enemies, and eventually face your deepest fears.
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Release Date October 25, 2017
Developer The Vanir Project
Publisher BadLand Publishing
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Side view
Themes Action, Fantasy
Nightmare Boy

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