The Nightmare
You have eight hours to escape the haunted castle that your subconscious created in your mind and keeps you prisoner.
31 December 1982
The Nightmare is an adventure developed by Liberty Software, released 31 December 1982 on Atari 8-bit.
What The Nightmare is
The Nightmare is an adventure game developed by Liberty Software and released in 1982. It was published by Epyx. It is available on Atari 8-bit only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
You're not sure if your mysterious surroundings are real, or merely an apparition, but you're trapped within a dark castle - the abode of the depths of your subconscious. The heavy iron door behind you is sealed and there is only one means of escape. You must retrieve your mind's eye, located within the tunnel of death, and return with it to the iron door. Then, and only then, may you return to reality. You'll hear piercing screams from within the castle walls and the sound of footsteps - not always your own. The Nightmare takes you from the depths of the dungeon, up flights of stonecold steps, into three other vast castle floors, all riddled with mysterious chambers, fearsome creatures and…
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are fantasy and horror. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
The Nightmare — frequently asked questions
When did The Nightmare come out?
The Nightmare was released on 31 December 1982 for Atari 8-bit.
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