N++
N++
N++ est un jeu de plateforme développé et édité par Metanet Software, disponible depuis le 28 juillet 2015 sur PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One et Nintendo Switch. Il place le joueur dans la peau d'un ninja évoluant dans un univers de science-fiction minimaliste, où il doit traverser des obstacles, esquiver des robots involontairement meurtriers et collecter de l'or grâce à une gestion fine de l'élan et de l'inertie du personnage. Ce titre constitue le premier volet de la série N sur ordinateur depuis 2004 et propose 4 340 niveaux conçus à la main, un éditeur de niveaux, des classements, des replays, des modes coopératif et compétitif en local jusqu'à quatre joueurs, un mode hardcore ainsi que des défis secrets. Le jeu utilise le moteur Adobe Flash et est classé parmi les genres arcade, indépendant, réflexion et plateforme.
L'accueil critique s'est révélé favorable, le site God is a Geek saluant un platformer stylisé incontournable pour les amateurs du genre, tandis que GamesBeat y voyait un choix privilégié pour le jeu en coopération en raison de son action physique exigeante. Certains joueurs, à l'image de retours publiés sur Metacritic ou Steam, évoquent avec enthousiasme la difficulté du titre, sa bande-son électro et la fidélité à l'expérience des versions antérieures, quand d'autres rappellent n'avoir jamais achevé la série malgré une attirance de longue date. N++ affiche un score Metacritic de 90, un score OpenCritic de 84 et une note agrégée de 87,38, pour un prix de 14,99 euros.
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Critiques de la Presse (Metacritic)
« It's been a long time coming, but Metanet Software have delivered on stylish platforming greatness. This is a must buy for anyone who likes the genre. »
« N++ is the new co-op game of choice in our house. And, if you like crazy, physics-based platform action and a decent challenge, it’ll likely find similar favor in yours. Even just played solo, N++ offers so much content and replayability — and is so obviously a labor of love — that it’ll stay on your PS4 home-screen for months to come. »
« The culmination of a decade's worth of iteration, Metanet's latest is a success in every sense. »
« N++ is a gem, a deliciously evil little treat wrapped in moreish gameplay that most developers can only dream of, eliciting cheers and screams in equal measure. »
« N++ is something close to the perfect indie platformer: A pleasure to the senses, challenging without being frustrating, cooperative, competitive, creative, and empowering. »
« Whether you’re someone who wants to play one of the toughest games of the year, or someone who just enjoys pure gameplay at its finest, you’re doing yourself a disservice not giving N++ a shot. You’ll die a million times, but every single one of those failures will remind you that success is just around the corner, and that’s a beautiful, beautiful thing. »
« Simple in concept and masterful in execution. A++ for N++. »
« If you like platformers, you will likely love N++. The game’s physics take a bit of time to get used to, but if you play through the intro levels, you should be fit for flight in no time. »
Avis des Joueurs (Metacritic)
« I remember playing this at the library and sometimes at home back in the late 2000's and never finishing it. The game always seem to stop me from getting every last coin but at the same time never made me feel like it was impossible. Always nice to come back to an old title a platforming one at that and to know it still holds up today and with all the extra levels its a nice pick me up game when you just wanna relax and not think to much about things but also if you wanna get sweaty you can do that as well with the harder levels and chasing down all the coins »
« What is not to like about super jumping, flying ninja sprites to the tune of an absolute colossal synth wave/electro/chip tune soundtrack!? Insanely difficult toward the end but just about manageable for 90% of the game. If you liked the first one, then you will love this update. Art. »
« Reviewers are really stupid. That's the main thing I've learned from N++. Just kidding. Only about the second part. Although reviewers don't know what an indie game is and only purchase games for multiplayer functionality, N++ is an outstanding game. Really; I can't believe people can be so blind to the world. Multiplayer was an add-on to the main meat of the game, the single player. And don't take that as a bad thing; the co-op and race levels are ingeniously designed, providing a great couch experience. For everyone who is oblivious to how game development works, Metanet Software couldn't afford online. Instead, they spent their money on an awesome techno soundtrack that helps players such as myself groove along to the gripping, tough-as-nails platforming, as well as everything else I will mention here. The controls of N++ are super smooth, and the way you handle N (and the way N handles edges; I mean, wow!) helps the controller disappear, leaving only the player, and the perfect platformer. The many choices of color theme are beautifully constructed, and they paint the many enemies and obstacles extraordinarily. This game is a **** masterpiece, and if you disagree just because there's no online, then you don't deserve this minimalistic but oh so complex work of art. »
« I'm close to the platinum trophy in Super Meat Boy. I love a challenge (that's why I picked this up.) But too often, you're being punished for the game's crappy physics engine. Your ninja moves like he's gliding on ice or floating in water, by which I mean you have very little control over him. This isn't twitch. You react, then much, much later, he reacts. It's beyond frustrating. Good level design tho. Just don't do what I did and go from a masterpiece like Meat Boy to this. »
« A very good and fun platform game, tons of content that will test your patience. »
« N++ is a fast-paced, physics-based platformer starring a ninja.N++ is a fast-paced, physics-based platformer starring a ninja. It is a very good game to get. »
« Underrated as hell. Needs to sell more Game has a huge amount of content and is always fun People are idiots for cod or gta instead of this Never stopped being fun once »
« 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. »