The story in Knights in the Nightmare is told in both a forward and reverse fashion, with the revelation of past events — what happened at castle Aventheim — being used to decide and explain the events of the present. The plot follows the player's wisp and a Valkyrie, and along the way recruits fallen knights as allies to battle against monsters. These allies' pre-death stories are shown as glimpses of the Before Crisis events.
Teachings: Learning how to play[edit]
If this is your first time playing it is highly suggested to read everything in the Teachings section you can select after starting the game. This section will explain an overview of the Teachings section. If you want to read the information Teachings then go to Gameplay.
- What each section covers
- Tutorial: Basic step by step explanations of game play that allows hands on experience trying things out.
- Tips: In depth explanations for major aspects of game play.
- First Steps: Brief and to the point definitions of terms and concepts. Good for a quick reference.
There are a lot of subtle complex aspects to combat in Knights in the Nightmare. It is important to become acquainted with how things work before starting a new game. After you are familiar with the game mechanics return to the main menu and start a new game. You will initially only be able to choose either easy or normal mode. The only differences between the difficulties is how efficiently the enemies attack you. Choose the difficulty that suits your tastes and the story will begin.