N++

 PlayStation 4
User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 68 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 68
  3. Negative: 19 out of 68
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  1. CGB244
    Aug 17, 2015
    1
    How would you feel if a game sold you mediocre DLC, then the servers went down indefinitely? That's the vibe you'll get from N++. Fundamentally, there's not much of a difference between N++ and it's predecessor, N+. The game works on the same mechanics, as expected, with a few added features that all seem to fall short.

    N++ adds a pretty large amount of new levels with a couple new    How would you feel if a game sold you mediocre DLC, then the servers went down indefinitely? That's the vibe you'll get from N++. Fundamentally, there's not much of a difference between N++ and it's predecessor, N+. The game works on the same mechanics, as expected, with a few added features that all seem to fall short.

    N++ adds a pretty large amount of new levels with a couple new enemies to spice things up. Unfortunately. the level design just doesn't feel as fun when compared to the previous installment. It feels as if all of the new levels in N++ focus less on fast movements and a fun experience, instead revolving around incredibly tedious and boringly meticulous repetition, consistently having you move slowly to fall ever so precisely between the gap between two bombs. Then grab the key, and do it again. Maybe I've just grown tired of playing N games in general, but I can't help but feel bored by this installment, while I had a lot of fun laying the others. N++ also adds a wide selection of color schemes, though all but one of them are either hideous or obnoxiously bright, leaving only one tolerable choice: "vasquez," which by no surprise is inspired by N+.

    Whats more frustrating is how this games lacks two features that were part of what made N+ so enjoyable. Foremost, they scrapped online functionality. I have trouble understanding how someone at Metanet decided that was a good idea, but that's beyond me. I was confused when I couldn't invite a friend to my game, and then found out after a quick google that they took it out. Online functionality isn't just some feature that you can scrap. It's becoming more and more of an essential part of games, especially those with multiplayer, which N++ has. The co-op levels were arguably the most fun part of N+, and I'm sure they're great in N++ too. Unfortunately the only way you can enjoy them is through share play, which is only an inadequate workaround. The other feature they removed was the zooming feature. In short, you were able to adjust the camera in N+ at your discretion, zooming in for more precise areas, or just in general if you felt you were too zoomed out. I always had the camera zoomed in, just because it was a better option versus the full screen mode. In N++ the camera is panned out at all times, which is a very frustrating option.

    Now don't just think I'm bashing the game for no reason. I was a huge fan of N+, and preordered N++ because of it. I've since played my way through almost all of N++, with the exception of multiplayer levels for reasons mentioned above. This leads me to one last frustrating point. I figured since I really wasn't all that content with the game, I could just get my platinum trophy and move on, right? Nope. There's one achievement remaining that has been confirmed by the devs to be bugged, with no one in the world unlocking it yet. So after dumping a fair amount of time into this game, I'm currently unable to finish it for good.

    Overall, N++ just feels like a soulless reiteration of N+. making it really difficult to stay interested. It's tedious, and lacks a critical component to play fun multiplayer levels. It's a disappointing end to the series, to say the least.    … Expand
  2. Che_Cosa
    Jul 28, 2015
    0
    PSA: There's no online! How the hell can you make an 8th generation game and not have any online functionality? For a multiplayer game! The predecessor, N+, on last gen consoles had online, which was the whole reason I bought this game. How can you make a new game and scrap such a critical component? Now what? I wish I could get a refund. Incredibly frustrated.
  3. scoobygdee
    Jul 28, 2015
    0
    No online. Don't waste your money like I did. What a disappointment. The last game had it 7 years ago. It's a multiplayer game. And its 2015 for **** sake. There's no excuse.
  4. jubjub1277
    Aug 19, 2015
    0
    No multiplayer.... The last one did but this didn't? No wonder the game didn't sell very well. I was looking forward to this but apparently the devs don't want to implement a crucial feature of the game which is very disappointing. 20$ price tag is too high.
  5. AKauf09
    Sep 6, 2015
    0
    Where's the patch? It's been over a month and the game has yet to patch two major issues. Something involving the level creator corrupts saves, so be sure to stay clear of that. Considering they chose to have level creation and sharing instead of online multiplayer, I would think they would be quick to fix this issue that is a strong deterrent to using it at all.
    There's also a bugged    Where's the patch? It's been over a month and the game has yet to patch two major issues. Something involving the level creator corrupts saves, so be sure to stay clear of that. Considering they chose to have level creation and sharing instead of online multiplayer, I would think they would be quick to fix this issue that is a strong deterrent to using it at all.
    There's also a bugged achievement, "achieve enlightenment," that they acknowledged. I just wanted to get the platinum and be done with this game, but sadly I cant do that.
    The worst thing about it is that there has been absolutely no dev response in nearly a month. Their twitter account is almost entirely devoted to just promoting twitch streams! Why advertise your game further before it's even fixed?
    The game itself is the same as N+, but being forced to play it solo really takes a lot away from it. Very disappointing experience.    … Expand

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82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 47 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 47
  3. Negative: 0 out of 47
  1. Play UK
    Oct 3, 2015
    68
    The difficulty will leave some cold but there's immense satisfaction to be had here. [Issue#261, p.68]
  2. games(TM)
    Sep 28, 2015
    90
    Metanet once described N++ as being a game they hoped would be so refined and so complete that “there’s no need to make another one.” We’re inclined to agree.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Sep 5, 2015
    90
    More game than you can shake a stickman at. [Sept 2015, p.84]
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