The Nightmare
Template:Infobox Level 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 Despite its popularity, it has faced criticism for repetitive gameplay and outdated design.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
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 mirrored cube sequence with straightforward jumps spans 21% to 40%.
- A second ball segment with gravity portals and a reverse gravity trap occurs from 41% to 60%.
- A ship sequence with invisible pillars and gravity switches follows from 61% to 80%.
- A final cube sequence with rapid jumps and a triple-speed ship segment concludes the level from 81% to 100%.
Trivia
- 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 one of the first five Demon levels.
- 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.
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