Night Trap: 25th Anniversary Edition

For whatever it's worth, I like Night Trap. It is a bad game, but I like it. Screaming Villains' love-letter to one of the most notorious video games of all time has to be the most oddly-conceived re-release in gaming history. But I can't think of another game, that's so bad, that somehow deserves the recognition so much.

If nothing else, Night Trap is a historic document. A nostalgia trip for some and an insight into a rare gaming niche for others. Presented here with insightful extras and a modern lick of paint, it still stands up as a genre curio. There isn't much content here and continued enjoyment will rely on how much you are willing to replay the main story. But, if you succumb to its corny charms, this is a game as entertaining to play as it is to watch.

If you have no interest in retro gaming and aren't willing to look past its limitations, Night Trap's repetitive nature is likely to confuse and irritate you. Come at it with an open mind and an enthusiasm to discover (or relive) the brief period when we all foolishly thought FMV was the future, and you'll find a charmingly silly game accompanied by a host of wonderful features that elevate it to more than just a remaster, but a digital museum piece commemorating a unique time in gaming history.

Night Trap: 25th Anniversary Edition is a short but fun game with plenty of extras to make it worth your time and money. It's a time capsule to a time in gaming when having full motion video on your TV screen that you could interact with was mind-blowing and, considering we've been getting new interactive movies to play on PlayStation 4 thanks to Wales Interactive and its release of The Bunker and Late Shift, now is definitely the perfect time to revisit the game that pretty much started it all.

Night Trap: 25th Anniversary Edition is a curious throwback to an important piece of video game history, but one that currently serves more as a museum piece than an entertainment product. For FMV fans or retro enthusiasts, there may be some value. For the general public, however, the game fails to justify its modern existence.

FMV games are back in full swing, so this is the perfect time to dive into one that is now part of gaming history. Kudos to Screaming Villains for their work on the game since the footage has been considerably revamped giving us the definitive version of the game.

Night Trap: 25th Anniversary Edition may not be a game you enjoy, but it's still a game worth your time. Even if copious levels of late 80s and FMV cheese aren't your thing, the game's cheap and includes plenty of bonuses that give a much deeper appreciation of this controversial classic.

Night Trap 25th Anniversary is a nostalgic trip down memory lane.

Night Trap utilizes an incredibly simple gaming mechanic that involves mostly watching a movie unfold. Its cheesy '90s campy feel should attract nostalgic gamers looking for a modern spin on a classic Sega CD launch title. The updates and slight gameplay additions make this the definitive version worth owning.

Night Trap: 25th Anniversary Edition is a valuable history lesson, but unless you're really interested and curious for this infamous title, there are other current games that are better for players looking for engaging, exciting or even lasting experiences.