Nightmare

Nightmare is an open-world 2D MMO set in Sylvenus, where you explore, fight enemies, level your character and uncover your past. Recruited by the Empire, you begin at Castle Odium with no knowledge of what came before, tasked with serving the King and Royal Court. A main story quest and numerous side quests are available at your own pace as you forge your destiny in the region.

The history of Sylvenus

Long ago, the frog-like Anura used powerful magic held in orbs to create the first humans from the elements, seeking help with their labor. Some humans served and venerated the Anura, while others founded their own villages and cities. The Dracon, who came from the moon Fengari to learn the Anura’s life-creating magic, became their allies; together they established kingdoms in Sylvenus, now known collectively as the Sylvenian Empire.

The Empire is ruled by an Archon, a being with human and Dracon genes created by Draconian arcanists using the Anura’s ancient magic. Humans serve the Archon by mining gold and gathering rare resources in return for gifts. The Anura, who are attuned to arcane arts, serve as priests and priestesses of The Moon Cult, which preserves ancient knowledge and upholds the Empire’s power.

After years of service, some humans rebelled against the Archon rulers. The rebels were exiled or made guardians of the Archons’ homelands. The Oracle, a high-ranking member of The Moon Cult, cursed them to transform at night into Vampires, Werewolves, Salamanders or Cyclops. People within the Empire are taught to shun these creatures, who are generally outcasts living in exile or as refugees.

Explore and develop

You can gather resources and craft items through 14 tradeskills, including mining, fishing, blacksmithing and gem cutting. The world also contains dungeon puzzles, Magichests with rare items, and special items that grant access to otherwise inaccessible locations. You can collect Guardians from across the land to fight alongside your character, and enter raid battles for a chance to obtain powerful, rare items.

The game offers hundreds of character-style combinations and eight classes for different play styles. At level 30, you discover which clan you belong to.

Factions and housing

Choose either the Imperial Alliance or The Oracle’s Hand to take part in world PvP, alone or with your company allies. PvP events reward players based on their performance. You can also create a company and join your allies in base sieges.

You can buy and decorate a house, which other players in the world may visit.