N+
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| Developer(s) | Slick Entertainment, SilverBirch Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Metanet Software, Atari |
| Designer(s) | Raigan Burns and Mare Sheppard |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360 (XBLA), PSP, DS |
| Release date | XBLA |
| Genre(s) | Platform game |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, Multiplayer |
| Input methods | Gamepad |
N+ is the video game version of the popular Flash game developed by Slick Entertainment and published by Metanet Software for Xbox Live Arcade. Another, completely different port of the game is being brought to Nintendo DS[2] and PlayStation Portable[3] by developer SilverBirch Studios and Atari.[4] Metanet Software licensed their N IP for this deal, provided single player level design for both versions, and consulted on the project.
The Xbox Live Arcade version was released on February 20, 2008, while the handheld versions are due out on August 12, 2008.[5][6]
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[edit] Gameplay
The Xbox Live Arcade version, like the PC editions, features user-created level content as well as a built-in level editor, in addition to the 300+ levels included with the game. N+ features 3 types of multiplayer play, Race, Survival and Co-operative up to 4 players either locally or over Live. Changes include improved graphics, the ability to customize your ninja from the start, and a scarf around the ninja's head.
[edit] Development
Metanet Software joined forces with Klei Entertainment Inc. to develop a version of N+ for the Xbox Live Arcade.[7][8] Klei Entertainment created a new division for XBLA games, called Slick Entertainment, which took over the development work for N+. Metanet Software Produced/Published this title, as well as providing all level design and extensive consultation.
[edit] Reception
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| Publication | Score |
| 1UP.com | A-[9] |
| Eurogamer | 8/10[10] |
| GamePro | 5/5 |
| GameSpot | 7.5/10[11] |
| IGN | 8.5/10[12] |
| Official Xbox Magazine (UK) | 10/10 |
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| Compiler | Score |
| Metacritic | 83% |
| Game Rankings | 84% |
The Xbox Live Arcade version of N+ scored favorably amongst critics, receiving perfect scores from both GamePro and Official Xbox Magazine UK. Eurogamer's Dan Whitehead said "Purely on the basis that it's a wonderful concept executed with no small amount of wit and style, N+ comes highly recommended - at least to those with a taste for such punishing gameplay. It's obscenely generous in the number of levels you get to play with, while the multiplayer modes provide even more incentive to keep playing."[10] 1UP.com's Nick Suttner called the game "a perfect fit on Live Arcade and is exponentially more entertaining to play with a few friends from your couch. The nuts and bolts hold up as fantastically as ever, and the presentation is spot-on; it's all the more tragic that a few correctable details keep it from being something truly special."[9]
GameSpot commented, "Regardless of your jumping skill, platforming history, or dodging prowess, N+ is sure to leave you equally nonplussed and wanting more,"[11] while IGN raved, "N+ is just plain fun to play. The controls feel nice and the levels are creative and addictive."[12]
N+ XBLA recently won the 2008 Popvox Award for Best Console/PC game[13] [14].
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ http://majornelson.com/archive/2008/02/20/arcade-n.aspx
- ^ The Official Nintendo DS N+ Website
- ^ The Official Playstation Portable N+ Website
- ^ SilverBirch Signs Multi-Platform Development Deal With Atari
- ^ Atari - US - N+ - Nintendo DS™
- ^ Atari - US - N+ - PSP® system
- ^ Metanet Software N+ development announcement
- ^ Discussion on N+ release onto the XBLA service
- ^ a b Nick Suttner (2008-02-25). N+ Xbox 360 Review Index, N+ Reviews. 1UP.com.
- ^ a b Dan Whitehead (2008-03-04). N+ Review // Xbox 360 /// Eurogamer. Eurogamer.
- ^ a b Don Francis (2008-02-25). N+ for Xbox 360 Review - Xbox 360 N+ Review. GameSpot.
- ^ a b Ryan Geddes (2008-02-22). IGN: N+ Review. IGN.
- ^ New Media BC announces PopVox Awards winners (2008-05-26).
- ^ Metanet Software (2008-05-26). N+ wins! The 2008 Popvox People's Choice Award for Best Console/PC Game. Metanet Software.
