Review: N++ (Steam)

Rating: 9
Author: Jim Smale

by Jim Smale · Published August 25, 2016 · Updated September 20, 2016

N++ is all about smooth physics, deftly controlling the speed and inertia of the character, and the awesome feeling of fluidly moving through each level.

Pros:

Classic graphic style of N+.
Full controller support.
Three modes: Solo, Co-op and race.
Help section with game play tips.
Fast frantic puzzle platformer.
Customize your character.
Opening tutorial section.
Story section with a short text based overview of whats what.
Steam Achievements.
Steam Trading Crads.
Huge in depth no options spared level creator.
Graphic options: Resolution, Full screen, Display, Refresh rate and V-Sync.
Stats screen that goes so deep into it it will tell you how many times you jumped, Hell even how many times you pressed left or right!
Online leader boards with all the filters.
Overall completion percentage.
Browse community levels with filters like: Best, featured,top weekly, newest and hardest. All can be played in race,solo or co op modes.
Options allow you to change things explosion types, Blood colour, have it change Background colours after each level and so much more.
Unlock many more themes like retro or futuristic colour schemes.
Change song from main menu.
Banging soundtrack with some brilliant techno drum and bass.
Simple solid controls. All you need to do is learn the jump mechanic and move. Holding the jump button increases height whilst quick taps allow better hovering techniques.
Save replays of your runs.
Every level is timed, Collect gold dots to add +2 seconds onto the timer.
A game where momentum is every bit as precious as timed jumps are.
Over 1000 levels in the game!
Your replays will show in the background on the main menu.
You can follow/favourite and search specific authors work.

Cons:

No real player customization options. In previous games you could have bandannas and change colour for example. EDIT: These are now in the game, Metanet the rascals were keeping them secret for a launch day surprise!
No online play.
You don’t like ninjas.
Your co op partner is crap.
Game view is too far out in single player.
Difficulty spikes.

The Numbers

9/10

Graphics - 9/10
9/10

Sound - 9/10
9/10

Accessability - 9/10
9/10

Length - 9/10
9/10

Fun Factor - 9/10

9/10

Summary

This is by far the most definitive version of N++. No expense has been spared.The level design is absolutely spot on whether you are playing solo or with local friends, Its just so much fun! The game has so many pre built levels let alone the fact you can build your own! What you get here is a LOT of game for your money. In short its the most fun you will have whilst screaming at your TV! Absolute masterclass in execution.