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{{IB-Level
{{Infobox Level
|image     = TheNightmare.png
|image = Demon Pack 3 - The Nightmare.png
|id        = 13519
|creator = Jax
|creator   = [[Jax]]
|difficulty = EasyDemon
|created    = [[Update 1.2]]
|stars = 10
|updated    = [[Update 1.7]]
|id = 13519
|difficulty = {{EasyDemon}}
|version = 1.2/1.7
|stars     = 10
|last_updated = 1.7
|length    = 1m 29s (Long)
|composer = Step
|objects    = 7,940
|song = Polargeist
|copytype  = Password (7813)
|song_id = Official
|downloads  = 174.63M
|likes      = 6.3M
|rating    = Featured
|artist    = [https://step.newgrounds.com/ Step]
|music      = [[Polargeist]]
|previous  = [[Crescendo]]
|next      = [[THE LIGHTNING ROAD]]
}}
}}
'''The Nightmare''' is a [[Update 1.2|1.2]]/[[Update 1.7|1.7]] Easy Demon level by [[Jax]], published on 20 October 2013. It is the second level of [[Map Packs|Demon Pack 3]].
'''The Nightmare''' is a 1.2/1.7 Easy Demon level created, verified, and published by Jax. It is the most downloaded and liked Demon level in Geometry Dash, appearing first on the Demon list without filters. As the second level in the Demon Pack 3, it holds historical significance as one of the first Demon-rated levels in the game. Despite its popularity, it has faced criticism for repetitive gameplay and outdated design.


==Description==
== Description ==
The Nightmare features a mix of ball, cube, and ship sequences with gravity-based challenges.
The Nightmare features a mix of ball, cube, and ship sequences with gravity-based challenges:
*A ball segment with gravity changes and orb/pad inputs takes place from 0% to 20%.
*A ball segment with gravity changes and orb/pad inputs takes place from 0% to 20%.
*A mirrored cube sequence with straightforward jumps spans 21% to 40%.
*A mirrored cube sequence with straightforward jumps spans 21% to 40%.
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*A final cube sequence with rapid jumps and a triple-speed ship segment concludes the level from 81% to 100%.
*A final cube sequence with rapid jumps and a triple-speed ship segment concludes the level from 81% to 100%.


==Gameplay==
== Trivia ==
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*It is the third most-downloaded and third most-liked user level in the game.
*It contains 7,940 objects and takes 1 minute 29 seconds to complete.
*It was rated on November 22, 2013, as the third Demon level in the game, before [[demon park]] and To The Grave.
*It is considered one of the easiest Demon levels, though some argue [[Platinum Adventure]] and [[THE LIGHTNING ROAD]] are easier.
*It was updated in 1.7 with enhanced decorations and gameplay changes.
*A rated clone, The MareNight, was accidentally rated in 2021 but quickly unrated.
*It was temporarily demoted to 8 stars alongside THE LIGHTNING ROAD (7 stars).
*The achievement "This is a nightmare," added in 2.2, is likely inspired by this level.
*Remakes of the level were created by Alkali and BranSilver.


==Trivia==
== Walkthrough ==
*The Nightmare was rated on 22 November 2013, one of the first five Demons rated simultaneously.
[[File:Geometry_dash_Demon_lvl_-_The_Nightmare |center|thumb|300px|Original version of The Nightmare by AleXPain24.]]
*The Nightmare holds several popularity distinctions, including:
[[File:Geometry Dash - The Nightmare by Jax (updated)|center|thumb|300px]]
**The most-downloaded level in a [[Map Packs|Map Pack]].
 
**The most-downloaded Easy Demon.
== Gallery ==
**The second-most-downloaded Demon level, behind [[Bloodbath]].
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***For several years, The Nightmare was the most-downloaded Demon level in the game. Bloodbath overtook it in March 2026.
Demon_Pack_3_- The_Nightmare_Screen.png|Level selection
**The third-most-downloaded level in the game, behind Bloodbath and [[OuterSpace]].
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**The fourth-most-liked level in the game, behind [[ReTraY]], [[Sonar]], and OuterSpace.
 
*The Nightmare was the most-downloaded Demon level for many years before being overtaken by Bloodbath in March 2026.
== Map Packs ==
*The Nightmare is considered one of the easiest Demon levels alongside [[Platinum Adventure]] and [[THE LIGHTNING ROAD]].
{{Map Packs}}
*The Nightmare was updated during Update 1.7 with enhanced decorations and gameplay changes.
 
*The MareNight, a clone of the Nightmare, was accidentally rated in 2021 but quickly unrated.
 
*The Nightmare was temporarily demoted to 8 stars alongside THE LIGHTNING ROAD (7 stars). It was reverted after serious community backlash.
 
[[Category:Map Pack levels]]
[[Category:Long levels]]
[[Category:Demon levels]]
[[Category:Easy Demon levels]]
[[Category:Map Packs levels]]
[[Category:1.7 levels]]
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