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Nightmare is a single-player 3Daction mod for Half-Life 2 in which a group of young heroes conquer a delightfully-twisted world of dreams and nightmares… with the power of their imagination.

Nightmare features unique party-based, action combat where the player controls the Aaron-- the main character. As Aaron defeats the fearsome Mid monsters in this nightmarish world, they join his group. He selects two of his friends to be in his party and they fight alongside him.

The world of Nightmare brings imagination to life. Each child, dressed in the paraphernalia of their favorite animal, possesses a Dream Creature that protects them. They are larger-than-life, ethereal companions that appear (in part or whole) when the children summon them to fight. These Dream Creatures embody the essence of make-believe-- the empowerment it gives, the curiosity it breeds, and the hope it cultivates.

Nightmare takes place in a dreamland setting, full of 50's nostalgia and the flavor of a sweet suburban childhood. Layered on top of this idealized setting are the themes of childhood nightmares-- dark shadows, mysterious alleys, and glowing eyes.