N+ A Triumph For Tiny Ninja - Kotaku Comments

N+ A Triumph For Tiny Ninja

TheIrishNinja — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:51:49 MDT

way late to the party, but this game's one of the best ive played on XBL. Bought it with points left over after Penny Arcade, and everyone around here (even the casuals) are loving it. Great game, love to see more like it.

TheIrishNinja

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joelface — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 03:34:34 MST

@Evil_Snow_Man:

AGHHHH... sooo fucking awesome.

joelface

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KittenKiller — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:48:55 MST

I like the game.

Lag on multiplayer XBLive games is horrible. Buy it if you have friends to invite over. Be wary if you plan on playing online with friends.

That is all.

KittenKiller

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NeoStarr — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:11:32 MST

I bought N+ within days of it's release and was actually really disappointed that it wouldn't connect to any multiplayer games. I'll have to try again later.

NeoStarr

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Evil_Snow_Man — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:44:05 MST

As soon as they anounced the XBLA version I went back to playing the flash version for practice... The games definitly have some control differences to them though.

Lot of fun. Did a 3 player Co-Op other night straight thru all 10 episodes, all of us laughing at big/stupid deaths...

The one level where you are HAVE to have 2 people survive to the top just so one can kill himself on the mines blocking the door is great fun.

"You kill yourself"
"No! You kill yourself"
"I don't wanna die"
"Fine I will kill myself"

Evil_Snow_Man

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Barts - www.bartsnews.net — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 03:43:24 MST

I'm playing the original N for two weeks now. The craze begun with the PSP promo video, I then made a post on Barts' News and now I can't stop playing.

Argh. Can't wait for that PSP version. :)

Barts - www.bartsnews.net

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joelface — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 03:21:34 MST

fucking LOVE n.

seriously, anyone who owns a 360 and doesn't buy N+...

...you are dead to me.

BUY IT!

joelface

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Spoffoth — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 03:18:22 MST

I loved the demo, it reminds me of the old Bruce Lee game on C64.

Spoffoth

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supercrap — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 21:03:33 MST

I made my friend (who just got his 360 on the internet last week) download the demo of this. 2 minutes later he bought it, and plays it all day now. It's that good. I like playing it while listening to Kraftwerk.

supercrap

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Witzbold — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:14:57 MST

This wins my award for most stressful XBLA game ever. :D

Witzbold

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NeoAkira — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:55:03 MST

This is has basically convinced me to buy a 360, too bad I don't have the monies for it :(

NeoAkira

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ZenGaijin — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:18:52 MST

@Infradead:

Because Bomberman is probably the best game on XBLA

ZenGaijin

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chalmo — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:14:36 MST

Completed the cooperative campaign with my brother just this past weekend, we too found that while there are levels that really, really do kick your arse, none did so to the extent of not wanting to play anymore.

It controls flawlessly, failure never came because the game 'cheaped' you or the controls weren't up to scratch, it's all you buddy. Not an easy game, by any means, but so very satisfying on completion, be it the whole game or just a level that's been taunting you for the past half hour. Can highly recommend.

chalmo

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Taco Bell™ — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:30:53 MST

I'll definitely be grabbing this when it releases on the DS because I need some frustration on the go. Of course, I may have to drop a few hundred MS Points just to be able to leave a few friends with the right idea of who's best at N.

Taco Bell™

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Crom — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:01:26 MST

Mare and Raigan (aka Metanet) are two of the most talented people in videogames today. they were actually worried that the difficulty level of the game would scare off potential buyers who grabbed the demo, but based on the latest majornelson charts, it seems like they have nothing to worry about.

i consider myself lucky to call them friends and colleagues in the toronto games' scene

Crom

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parad0x360 — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:58:45 MST

@Scrapple: even if the devs are only getting 35% of revenue, thats still more then they would make selling retail.

You gotta figure since there is always a demo unlike on psn (one of my major gripes about it) you know if you like it before you buy it, and demos that are easy to get like all XBLA games make telling your friend about it that much easier which turns into more sales.

If this game hit a retail shelf for the same price it wouldnt sell half as well. Casual console games have a sort of retail stigma and if you looked at the box for this chances are you wouldnt buy it cause it looks stupid and pointless...you need to play it to get it.

parad0x360

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parad0x360 — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:55:29 MST

Never played the web version of this before and I wasnt expecting to like it from previews and info I read.

I downloaded the demo, beat the 1st two levels and I know there was something special about it, so I bought it right away and no matter how much you play it doesnt seem to get old.

parad0x360

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wallapuctus — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:38:00 MST

I tried the demo and wasn't that impressed. dIfferent strokes I guess.

wallapuctus

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Touy — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:37:57 MST

@Touy: And I realize I didn't say what glitch. For the love of God, do NOT quit the game without going to the main menu first. It seems to be the only 100 percent safe way to have your progress saved.

Touy

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Touy — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:24:33 MST

FUCK. THAT. GLITCH.

*Cries*

Touy

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Coyotegrey — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:19:50 MST

Triumph of substance over style? I thought the art style itself was a triumph in minimalism...

Coyotegrey

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Xlom3000 — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:57:23 MST

I've made some maps I'd love to test out on people (co-op maps) if anyone would like to give them a try, add me. Gamertag: Xlom3000

If I had to sum up the three maps I've made so far they would be, "ghost and goblins hard and team ninja a-hole-ish"

Xlom3000

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iamfalcon — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:57:11 MST

Anyone thinking $10 might be a bit steep can forget that fact. It is easily the best $10 I have ever spent on a game. Tons of levels and incredibly fun to control and master. If you ever buy an XBLA game, buy this one.

I should also say that the best part of this game is the leaderboards. I can't stop playing an episode until I rank in the top ten.

iamfalcon

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Vexorg — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:51:29 MST

@Detha:

Given the fact that the original Flash version of N existed long before the PS3 was even announced, I seriously doubt it (the fact that it's also headed for the DS would seem to suggest the same.)

Vexorg

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Jon-Claw — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:37:50 MST

Still waiting on that PC version of N+...

Jon-Claw

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glipz — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:35:47 MST

Just need to jump in on the n+ love. I bought a few other Live arcade games because I wanted to support the developers and really liked the style (eets, alien hominid, etc)

But this game which i was excited for has just grabbed me and held me. Absolutely one of the best experiences I have had on my 360 yet. Not because its pretty, not because its deep, mostly because it makes me feel like a bad ass when after an hour of blowing up, i have that beautiful flow of a run that takes me through a episode.

Also I was so sucked in I bought the friggin gamer pics and theme, I have lost it.

glipz

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Cloral — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:29:10 MST

Yeah 2-player on the maps designed for co-op is really great. There are some evil levels though. One has one player at the top where there are some circle drones and some doors, the drones are pretty easy to avoid (and initially blocked by the doors so until the first one is opened you are completely safe). Meanwhile, the other player is in a large lower area with a missile launcher and the 5 door switches spread out on top of spring blocks. If you've played the game you know those missiles are really tenacious, and there are no solid blocks in that entire space to block them with. Also, if you hit one of the higher-up switches and miss landing on a spring block below, you fall to your death. I was the guy on the top, and I basically had to sit around for half an hour and watch my friend struggle with getting the door switches. (the level incidentally is called "pressurizer", you'll know it if you reach it!)

Cloral

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Scrapple — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:23:38 MST

Great game... props to microsoft for a sharp eye on this quality pc game and getting on xbla.. now lets hope that BS about microsoft snagging half the profits away from devs is untrue..

Scrapple

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teh_sideburns — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:18:30 MST

Fahey, you mention playing 4p in the single-player levels, but you neglected to mention the brilliant level design of the co-op campaign! Co-op levels with 2 players really test the skills of both players, often putting them in unique situations in completely segregated areas. Play with 4 and you've got a little more room for error.

One awesome map has one player (or two) on the top of the screen, jumping increasingly risky gaps, while the other player(s) are on the bottom half, hopping through moving drones. On each half of the screen there are switches that open doors for the other player(s) to progress further, so teamwork is absolutely crucial.

teh_sideburns

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Sonic_and_Tails — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:11:17 MST

Oh how I can now remember back to two years of high school physics, and computer science. Because you know, stations with computers in high school = N game, and after we got emulators, Halo and Super Smash LANed through the internal network. Good good times. N was the shit. Especially during a midterm...

Sonic_and_Tails

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Rabidsquirrel — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:05:29 MST

@KEELr: Bionic my friend.. Bionic

Rabidsquirrel

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XbhaskarX — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:05:15 MST

This game is very well made and a lot of fun.

XbhaskarX

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KEELr — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:03:47 MST

I got 1200 points on my account that Im trying to save for Bionic ReArmed, but the N+ demo was just awesome and this article didnt really make the 'what-to-do' choice any easier!

KEELr

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StupidDufus — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:01:21 MST

@7ucky:
I actually prefer the keyboard controls versus the 360 d-pad or analog stick.

And I can't tell you how many times I pressed the restart button versus jump.

Minor complaints though.

StupidDufus

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Detha — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:59:16 MST

Microsoft's response to LittleBigPlanet?

Detha

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Spoony Bard — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:56:10 MST

@DankPanties: Yep. Didn't like it at all...the little man is too sensitive and hard to control. Oh, that sounded bad.

But you get the idea...it's like "STICK FIGURES IN SPACE!" or something.

Spoony Bard

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DankPanties — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:52:07 MST

Terribly overrated.

The original might of been fun if the game hadn't felt like it was coated in greased ice.

DankPanties

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DerrickDS — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:51:06 MST

I loved the game on the PC, and I love it on the 360. I played Live co-op w/ my friend last week and then regular co-op with my girlfriend, who never plays anything on the 360. But becuase the game is so simplified, she gets it... start, avoid obstacles, get to the end. We had a blast.

DerrickDS

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Rabidsquirrel — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:49:52 MST

@Rabidsquirrel: AWWW Kotaku comment lag! I thought I had closed the window before it had submitted.

Rabidsquirrel

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Rabidsquirrel — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:48:35 MST

@Mike Fahey: Go Ninja, Go Ninja Go!
You made another funny HaHaHaHa

Damn.. now that song is flooding thru my head. Grr on you Vanilla Ice.

Rabidsquirrel

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Soopy — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:47:24 MST

i have played this game almost non-stop since it came out. it is tons of fun and through-out the entire multiplayer you will laugh and have fun the entire way. never a dull moment. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Soopy

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Rubix42 — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:45:10 MST

Couldn't agree more, one of the best arcade releases on the Xbox, and the best pure platforming game I have played in ages!

Rubix42

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Ryumeka — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:45:09 MST

I just bought it like an hour ago :D

Even the single player game will keep me busy for ages

Plus, I love the secret achievement in it.

Ryumeka

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Rabidsquirrel — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:45:03 MST

@Mike Fahey: Go Ninja, Go Ninja Go!
Mike you made another funny HAHAHAHAHA.

Good god now Vanilla Ice singing that song is flooding back to me.

Rabidsquirrel

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drywaller79 — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:44:12 MST

I really wasn't too keen on the game by itself(simply because I heard it gets really difficult), but the multiplayer side sounds like an awesome idea.

drywaller79

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Infradead — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:44:07 MST

WHY did I spend my last 800 points on Bomberman?!

Infradead

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liquid_kore — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:43:39 MST

Just played the demo last night. It was really the first time a demo has ever convinced me to buy a game I was convinced I wasn't going to. The presentation is great especially the transition from level to level. And the music was surprisingly good as well.

liquid_kore

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peacefuloutrage — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:43:00 MST

@Maximus9: Um, I think that's the developers, too. They don't know how many sales they'll get, so $10 isn't that bad. You can try it first, so if it sucks, then you don't buy.

peacefuloutrage

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JoeyTheHobo — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:42:40 MST

Can't wait for the DS version...

JoeyTheHobo

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Mike Fahey — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:39:56 MST

@def PD: Sorry, Multiplayer is via Xbox Live, system link, or two player on the same dealie.

Mike Fahey

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retronaut — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:39:27 MST

I guess it's pretty hard... though - judging from the PC/flash-version of N.

retronaut

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Archaotic — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:39:12 MST

@def PD:
Both. It has local co-op and I think local VS modes too. It's pretty cool, since the levels are so compact everybody just plays on the same screen.

Archaotic

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Maximus9 — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:37:50 MST

@def PD: PSP and DS, no PS3 thus far.

Maximus9

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def PD — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:36:01 MST

Is the MP aspect local, via Live, or both?

Is this headed to the PSN by any chance?

def PD

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Maximus9 — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:35:09 MST

I tried the demo and liked it, it reminded me a lot of Jumpman and Jumpman Jr. on the C64 for some reason.

I'm debating buying it, the game seems both fun and frustrating and I take exception to MS charging $10 for everything as a minimum charge that's not a classic arcade game.

Maximus9

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Spiffyness — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:32:48 MST

Oh fudge, there's co-op? Okay, NOW I'm gonna buy it.

Spiffyness

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Ess — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:32:03 MST

@7ucky: Try the Demo!

Yes it controls much better than with the arrow keys. Much.

Ess

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Cdestroyer127 — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:30:18 MST

I played N a LONG time ago on The PC when I heard N+ was coming for XBLA I KNEW I had to get. Even know it would say bye to 800 points, but it was WELL worth it.

Cdestroyer127

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7ucky — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:28:06 MST

Controlling this with an actual controller seems like it would be more fun. Hmm...

7ucky

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Thrash16 — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:26:41 MST

aye Fahey! the multiplayer adds LOADS to the game...my brother (who is typically a single-player guy, i mean i have to BEG him to play multiplayer with me) and i stayed up for hours playing co-op and the races! N+ is easily one of my favorite games in a long long time!

Thrash16

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I h8 ph15h with a passion — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:26:01 MST

So... another good Live Arcade game? Sweet. Cool if it comes to WiiWare and PlayStation Store too.

I h8 ph15h with a passion

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Hollowcow — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:26:01 MST

I may have to pick this up soon.......

Hollowcow