N++
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{{Infobox video game
|title = N++
|image = N++ logo.png
|developer = Metanet Software
|publisher = Metanet Software
|series = N
|designer = {{ubl|Mare Sheppard| Raigan Burns}}
|programmer = {{ubl|Tatham Johnson|Aaron Melcher|Shawn McGrath}}
|artist = {{ubl|Mare Sheppard|Raigan Burns|MASA}}
|platforms = {{ubl|PlayStation 4|Microsoft Windows|Xbox One|OS X|Linux|Nintendo Switch}}
|released = PlayStation 4{{Video game release|NA|July 28, 2015|EU|July 29, 2015|JP|June 27, 2019}}Microsoft Windows{{Video game release|WW|August 25, 2016}}Xbox One{{vgrelease|WW|October 4, 2017}}OS X{{vgrelease|WW|December 26, 2016}}Nintendo Switch{{vgrelease|WW|May 24, 2018}}Linux{{vgrelease|WW|May 31, 2018}}
|genre = Platform
|modes = Single-player, multiplayer
}}
N++ is a platform video game developed and published by Metanet Software. It is the third and final installment of the N franchise, which started with the Adobe Flash game N. It is the sequel to N+. The game was initially released for the PlayStation 4 on July 28, 2015, in North America, and July 29, 2015, in Europe, and was later released for the Microsoft Windows and macOS operating systems on August 25, 2016, and December 26, 2016, respectively. The Xbox One version was released on October 4, 2017. The Linux version of the game was released on May 31, 2018. An expansion to the game, entitled N++ Ultimate Edition, was released for the Windows version of the game on April 21, 2017, as a free update to the game. N++ Ultimate Edition was released for the Nintendo Switch on May 24, 2018.
Gameplay
Gameplay consists of platform-style jumping, dodging, climbing and rebounding from walls, collecting gold pieces to extend the time allotted to complete each level. Players must avoid a myriad of enemies and obstacles along the way.
Release
N++ was announced at Gamescom 2013 during Sony's PlayStation media briefing as the sequel to the game N+.{{Cite web |title=Sony at Gamescom 2013: the story so far |url=https://www.engadget.com/2013-08-21-sony-at-gamescom-2013.html |access-date=2022-08-28 |website=Engadget |date=August 21, 2013 |language=en-US}} The game was released on PlayStation 4 in North America on July 28, 2015, and July 29 in Europe as a timed exclusive.{{cite web|url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2015/07/14/n-launches-on-ps4-july-28th/|title=N++ Launches on PS4 July 28th|last=Sheppard|first=Mare|work=blog.us.playstation.com|date=July 14, 2015|accessdate=July 14, 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2015/07/14/n-hits-ps4-on-29th-july-with-2360-levels/|title=N++ hits PS4 on 29th July, with 2,360 levels |last=Sheppard|first=Mare |work=blog.eu.playstation.com |date=July 14, 2015 |accessdate=July 14, 2015}} In February 2016, Metanet developer Raigan Burns stated that they were working to bringing the title to the Steam selling website for personal computers.{{cite web | url = http://www.pcgamer.com/n-is-coming-to-steam/ | title = N++ is coming to Steam | first = Shaun | last = Prescott | date = February 7, 2016 | accessdate= February 7, 2016 | work = PC Gamer }} The Microsoft Windows version was released on August 25, 2016,{{cite web|last1=Sheppard|first1=Mare|last2=Burns|first2=Raigan|title=N++ is coming to Steam – 25 August 2016! |url=http://www.metanetsoftware.com/2016/nplusplus-coming-steam-25-august-2016|website=Metanet Software|accessdate=August 25, 2016|date=August 17, 2016}} with the OS X version following on December 26, 2016.{{cite web|url=http://www.metanetsoftware.com/2016/happy-holidays-2016|title=Happy Holidays++|date=December 27, 2016|website=Metanet Software|access-date=September 1, 2017}} A version for Linux was announced, and released on May 31, 2018.
An expansion, entitled N++ Ultimate Edition, was announced on December 5, 2016, and was reported to nearly double the size of the original game with more levels and new colour schemes.{{Cite news|url=http://www.metanetsoftware.com/2016/nplusplus-holiday-development-update|title=N++ Holiday Development Update!|date=December 5, 2016|work=Metanet Software|access-date=May 7, 2017|language=en-US}} The expansion was released for free on April 21, 2017, for the Windows version of the game.{{Cite news|url=http://www.metanetsoftware.com/2017/the-nplusplus-ultimate-edition-update-is-here|title=The N++ Ultimate Edition update is here!|date=April 21, 2017|work=Metanet Software|access-date=May 7, 2017|language=en-US}} It brings the level count to 4340, adds 60 new colour schemes, and adds a new Hardcore game mode, aimed towards veteran players.{{Cite news|url=http://www.pcgamer.com/free-n-ultimate-edition-update-adds-another-2000-levels/|title=Free N++ Ultimate Edition update adds another 2000 levels|last=Chalk|first=Andy|date=April 21, 2017|work=PC Gamer|access-date=May 7, 2017|language=en}}
Reception
Review aggregator website Metacritic gives N++ an average score of 82/100 for the PS4 version,{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/n-plus-plus/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4|title=N++|website=Metacritic}} 88/100 for the Xbox One version{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/n-plus-plus/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-one|title=N++|website=Metacritic}} and 90/100 for the PC version.{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/n-plus-plus/critic-reviews/?platform=pc|title=N++|website=Metacritic}} GameSpot awarded it a score of 8 out of 10, saying "N++ may represent an 'if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it' sort of expansion, but the exhilaration that it continues to offer speaks to the idea that it may have been perfect to begin with."{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/n-review/1900-6416211/|title=N++ Review|publisher=}}
PC Gamer's Shaun Prescott gave the PC version of the game a 92/100 rating, describing the game as "a masterful distillation of classic action-platforming gameplay, doling out tension and elation in equal measure."{{cite web | url = http://www.pcgamer.com/n-review/ | title = N++ review | first = Shaun | last = Prescott | date = August 25, 2016 | accessdate=August 25, 2016 | work = PC Gamer }}
References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.nplusplus.org/}}
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