N+ presents itself as a reasonably good and fun classic platformer, despite the major hype.
Classical platformer that brings back nostalgia | Addicting gameplay | Ability to create your own levels | Awesome replay value
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The Bad:
No Co-Op WiFi | Terrible and repetitive sound | Plain presentation | Repetitive after a while | Blood option doesn't work
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Before the release of N+, people were already creating some major hype about this game. Sure, it's a classic platformer that most of us played on the PC and home consoles, but comparing it to the hype of the releases of FFIV and Zelda is a bit too much, don't you think?
Graphics: This is 2D, plain and simple. Still, it's ideal for this game, since 3D would probably even make it worse.
The main screen isn't linear at all in chapter numbers, since it goes 0,1,2,3,9, etc...making it quite confusing. I also found the game's presentation to be a bit plain and unappealing.
Graphics Score: 6/10
Sound: Very disappointing. I was expecting something a little more exciting, but instead we get a very repetitive music that you hear from start to finish. No alternative, just the one track. Fortunately, there's an option to turn it off, since this is really annoying.
Sound Score: 1/10
Gameplay: As opposed to sound, this is actually pretty enjoyable. It's a step down from the Xbox version, but nonetheless a good one.
Basically, it's down to this: You jump around and collect gold coins while avoiding traps and etc, hit a green gem to open a door, and make your way to it. Nothing special, although I admit it is addicting the first few levels. After that, it gets progressively harder and challenging, but always with the same objective, which can turn some people off.
Oh, and the blood option doesn't work, so that's a major letdown for people who wanted to see some gore.
Gameplay Score: 7/10
Replay Value: With WiFi, this game already promises to have good replay value. Despite this statement, it's not always the case. N+ does indeed offer WiFi features, but contrary to what many people expected, it's not Co-Op play.
Instead, you get to play levels that people created, and you can also upload your own for others to enjoy. A nice idea, although not as exciting as Co-Op would be.
The level editor is a good addition, although a little awkward to work with.
Still, you'll have hours of fun completing all challenges in single mode, but take it at a time, since this game can become very boring after a while.
Replay Value: 7/10
Overall, N+ is a good classic 2D platformer that is initially quite fun and exciting, but then it gets a little boring. You'll be disappointed by the lack of blood (and although the game DOES have an option to turn it on, it DOES NOT work) and Co-Op modes.
It's a good game for people who want to revive some nostalgia or simply kill some time, but it doesn't deserve the hype it has gotten at all. I say only get this game if you want a portable version of the 360 version. If not, go for the latter, since it's much better.