Night Trap was first released for the Sega CD, becoming one of the first games to use full-motion video technology, leading to controversy over its content.
Night Trap, among other games, was brought to public attention during U.S. Senate hearings on video game violence, influencing the creation of the ESRB rating system.
A remastered edition of Night Trap was released for modern platforms, introducing the game to a new generation of players with enhanced video quality.