XBLA recently saw the release of N+, the sequel to the much loved “N.” While “N” was a free flash game, N+ is a full on 800 pointer arcade game, so is it worth the money?
N+ is a game where you control a little ninja stick figure, as you try and reach the exit of over 300 single screen maps, a lot of which are brand new. The maps may appear simple at first, but boy do they get tough thanks to mines, precipitous drops and a bunch of enemies. Buyer beware, the learning curve is a little steep. The game chucks you into some hard levels a bit too early on, while the later levels can take up to 50 tries and may warrant the purchase of a padded room.
For your 800, well earned points, you’re getting a lot of content. On top of the 45 episodes, each containing 5 levels, there are also co-op specific levels for up to 4 players, leaderboards, a level editor, survival and race multiplayer game modes.
The co-op levels are brilliant. You’ll have to open doors and lure enemies for your buddy, but often you’ll be completely sealed off from each other. Like the main campaign, they do get plain sadistic at times leading directly to my lack of hair and fingernails. Here’s one weird point about the co-op though: when playing with four players, instead of splitting the group in half, it splits it 3 and 1, which leaves the host getting no help.
N+ will cause you a lot of frustration, but there’s something about the game that makes it a hell of a lot of fun and more addictive than crack, which leads to some very satisfying moments when you finally complete a troublesome level. Usually jumping and shouting for joy ensues.
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6 responses so far ↓
1 Maul // Feb 26, 2008 at 11:51 am
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2 GrimResistance // Feb 26, 2008 at 12:02 pm
I’m currently trying (and mostly failing) to finish the PC version. It’s hard as hell but there’s a sense of accomplishment in beating it. I like that I can use my xbox controller with the xpadder (infinitely better than joy2key) software though.
3 balaamsafe // Feb 26, 2008 at 12:30 pm
I love the flash game
play it almost every day in my ICT lessons, i kearn much more from that than an idiot lecturing me on how to use basic excel
heres a link incase anyone hasn’t played it and wants to try it out before purchase
http://www.it-kids.net/game/games/Ninja-Training
4 The Ploogle // Feb 26, 2008 at 1:09 pm
I might have to get the free flash version, but that game looks FUN!
5 GrimResistance // Feb 26, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Wikipedia says: “Numerous websites, including AddictingGames and eBaum’s World, host decompiled versions of N that can be played from inside the browser, often known as ‘N-Game’. These versions of the game violate the game’s license agreement, often do not give credit to the original developers, and are out-of-date compared to the latest official version of N.”
So you should get it from here, http://www.thewayoftheninja.org/n.html
6 RobLink // Feb 26, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Played this to death as a flash game, so I bought this last Wednesday. Totally worth it, co-op is fantastic, and playing it on a 42 incher rather than a 17 incher makes all the difference. If you like the PC version, this comes in highly recommended.
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