Review: N++ (Steam)

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.

N++ (5)

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.

N++ (4)

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!

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