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Waking Knightmare

Become a Dream Walker in this high Adrenaline Knightmare! Push yourself to the limits on Single Player for a high score or challenge your friends in a battle with your Knightmares on your side. The choice is yours...

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Developer
Synectix Games
Publisher
Synectix Games
Release
October 30, 2022
3 years and 276 days ago
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About the Game

Single Player can use a controller or mouse and keyboard
Controllers are Required for Multiplayer

Single Player:

Waking Knightmare is a simple arcade style game. Grab a controller and jump on in and Push yourself to survive the nightmare in a thrilling high adrenaline filled single player mode. collect your weapons to defeat the Unholy creations that can only manifest from the unconscious mind. Attempt to gain the highest score by reaching the ranks of Dream Walker or be forever trapped in a Waking Knightmare.

VS mode:

play with up to four players to destroy nightmares while building your own dream army then fight to become the one true Dream Walker.

co-op mode:

Team up with other dreamers to destroy every nightmare that crosses your path to gain the high score and achieve the rank of Dream Walkers.

Maps

  • The Beginning (1 player) : TRAINING MAP
  • The Arena (1-4 players) : Vs
  • The Pit (1-2 players) : Vs
  • The Encounter (single player)
  • Hollow Grounds (1-2 players) co-op
  • Beneath (1-2 players) co-op
  • Affliction (1-2 players) co-op
  • The Hunt - Randomly Generated Map (1-2 players) co-op
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