Kiss: Psycho Circus: The Nightmare Child Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Shooter

Kiss: Psycho Circus: The Nightmare Child

SystemSega Dreamcast
GenreShooter
PublisherGathering of Developers
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Released for the Sega Dreamcast, Kiss: Psycho Circus: The Nightmare Child is a shooter published by Gathering of Developers.

Among the 24 Dreamcast shooters in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.

Kiss: Psycho Circus: The Nightmare Child supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes

What playing Kiss: Psycho Circus: The Nightmare Child is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Kiss: Psycho Circus: The Nightmare Child gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

Kiss: Psycho Circus: The Nightmare Child walkthroughs & guides

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Kiss: Psycho Circus: The Nightmare Child FAQ

Who made Kiss: Psycho Circus: The Nightmare Child?

published by Gathering of Developers.

Is Kiss: Psycho Circus: The Nightmare Child multiplayer?

Yes. Kiss: Psycho Circus: The Nightmare Child supports up to 2 players.

How long does Kiss: Psycho Circus: The Nightmare Child take to play?

As a shooter, Kiss: Psycho Circus: The Nightmare Child typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Kiss: Psycho Circus: The Nightmare Child on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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