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N+ xbox360 Game Reviews
N+
Critic Score
Metascore: 83 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
9.2 out of 10
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[Xbox Live Arcade] In a futuristic world of inadvertently homicidal robots, a daring ninja must use deft acrobatic skill and guts of steel to survive. N+ is a peerless action-puzzle platformer with more than 300 levels in which to hone your ninja reflexes, plus a built-in level editor for when you're hungry for more. N+ also features unique, physics-based controls, stylish graphics, unlimited lives, competitive and cooperative multiplayer, plenty of gold, and several flavors of sweet, sweet action. Running, jumping, and dying in an unpleasant-yet-comical manner has never been more fun. N+ features run-and-jump gameplay with hilarious ragdoll physics. It's easy to get into, but challenging enough for the hardcore gamer. Featuring well over 300 all-new levels, the game also includes a built-in level editor for players to create their own levels. Additional level packs, including the classic N levels from the PC version, and multiplayer level packs, will be available in the future. Multiple cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes are included. Try survival, race, or co-op play. Each level can be replayed to see how fast you completed the level. Check out additional ninja costumes for both single-player and multiplayer games, and skin your dashboard the N+ way. [Metanet Software]

PUBLISHER: Metanet Software Inc.
DEVELOPER: Slick Entertainment Inc.
GENRE(S): Action
PLAYERS: 4
ESRB RATING: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older)
RELEASE DATE: February 20, 2008

What The Critics Said

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100
Official Xbox Magazine UK
Simple, elegant and hopelessly addictive. [Feb 2008, p.103]
100
GamePro
While N+ is frequently challenging, it never devolves to the level of senseless head gripping difficulty that has been seen in similar games, as it strikes a nice balance in difficulty.
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95
Destructoid
Despite some level design and DLC uncertainties, N+ is absolutely a must buy for any self-respecting 360 owner. N+ adds lots of new, great stuff to an already incredible platformer; with its multiplayer modes, level editor, and wonderfully intuitive-yet-deep controls, there's enough here to satisfy diehard N fans and franchise newbies alike.
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95
ZTGameDomain
If you appreciate the art of focus, gravity, and near-death evasions then this title is a must buy. To round out this package; N+ also includes time-based leaderboards, level editor, co-op and competitive multi-player, and (everybody’s favorite) achievements; combine all of these elements and you have one of the best reasons to spend 800 Microsoft points.
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94
Console Monster
Simple, clean, basic and beautiful!
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91
The Onion (A.V. Club)
It offers nothing but challenge: Players have to accomplish such platforming staples as making precise jumps, timing a dash past missiles and electrified robots, and jumping all the way up a wall with perfect grace.
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90
Totally360
It may not look or sound like much but N+ is nevertheless a beast of a game in terms of gameplay and challenge.
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90
X360 Magazine UK
Its mixture of razor-sharp design and old-school joy make this as close to a must-buy as you're likely to come. [Issue#31, p.116]
90
GameDaily
The multiplayer options are sweet, too, but you'll probably spend more time with the single player game. N+ rocks.
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90
Worth Playing
An incredibly fun game. Although its difficulty level can sometimes drive you up the wall, the simplistic, addictive gameplay is more than enough to keep you glued to your X360 for hours.
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90
AceGamez
A great title that's fantastic value for any hard-headed platforming fan, thanks to its rock-solid game mechanics and a wealth of content and modes.
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90
GamerNode
A triumph in minimalism.
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90
Console Gameworld
N+ is an exciting throwback to 2D platforming that improves upon the formula in almost every way.
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86
Planet Xbox 360
N+ is a reminder that flashy graphics and high concept gameplay are not necessary to create a killer casual game. Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best.
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85
PTGamers
N+ is a lesson in modern times that shows us what really matters in a videogame, and that is the entertainment value.
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85
MS Xbox World
If you’re into puzzles and you’ve never played the PC version of N, this one is a must buy.
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85
IGN
Sure, you can download its predecessor for free on your PC, but with more levels, console controls and a bumped-up look, N+ feels like a new experience.
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85
1UP
If it weren't held back by a few severely annoying technical issues, it might be the best Arcade title yet.
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85
Team Xbox
One of those deceptively simple concepts that’s nearly impossible to put down.
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84
Cheat Code Central
A great game for the Live Arcade. It is presented well, but it is the core gameplay that makes this title so much fun. The blend of puzzling room-based gameplay, combined with the ninja aspect of the game makes it well worth the 800 Microsoft points you'll need to download the title.
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80
Games Radar
N+ may not look like much, but it’s fun and addictive.
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80
Jolt Online Gaming UK
It shows great aptitude for minimalist design and strikes a good albeit controversial balance between steep difficulty and steady progress. Joyful and infuriating in turns, it comes well and truly to life as a shared experience and, if nothing else, is perfect for masochists.
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80
EuroGamer
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.
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80
PALGN
A great mix of fun and frustration.
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80
NZGamer
A hardout classic platform game with cool physics, a cool character and boatloads of content (online tournaments, system link, support for up to four players, level editor and 300 levels), all for a measley 800 points.
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80
games(TM)
The depth of play and excellent level design make up for any problems that you may have with the visual style. [Apr 2008, p.117]
80
Xbox World Australia
Overall, the multiplayer options are a fantastic addition to the series and make N+ an even better value buy, especially if you've got a couple of mates who also dream ninja dreams.
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80
NTSC-uk
There's simply so much game here, and so much replay value to be found in pursuing high scores that - for not much more than a fiver - it'd be rude not to buy it.
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78
Gamer 2.0
So it’s not really anything about N+ itself that will turn people off, as it’s a fun game in its own right with a ton of content in this one little package.
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75
Gaming Age
Platforming nuts and fans of the series won't find themselves disappointed at the content and frenzied gameplay packed into this 800-point arcade game. For a game which in its later bits exists simply to test your patience, it sure does a good job of keeping players in their seats.
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75
GameSpot
The addictive gameplay and stylish design of N+ make the game as charming as it is challenging.
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72
Extreme Gamer
If you’re in the market, Xbox live market to be precise, for a fun, fast paced puzzle game then I’d say the 800 points is worth it.
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70
Gameplanet
This game has no outstanding issues that would pull its rating down apart from the frustration of not perfecting that jump!
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70
Official Xbox Magazine
What makes N+ really new and fresh though is its customizability. [Jan 2008, p.66]
70
Boomtown
While it’s a great game, if you bought your 360 to see high definition graphics and all new gaming experiences, N+ won’t satisfy your modern hunger for High Definition. But if you liked the flash game, rate gameplay over graphics and don’t mind paying just over a fiver for some old fashioned entertainment, buy it… but be prepared to destroy the odd controller at certain difficult levels.
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60
Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
A great game and one of only a few platformers on Xbox; keep a spare pad handy though. [Apr 2008, p.96]

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