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N+ release on 8/26, budget priced at $20
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PSP Fanboy interview: David Geudelekian, N+
What caught your eye about N? What made it so appealing to bring to the console side?
David Geudelekian: I had been playing N since 2005, and on top of simply being one of the greatest platform games of all time I had always thought that this would make an excellent portable game! The organization of the gameplay into 5-level episodes make for an excellent translation to portable gaming with each level usually lasting under a minute and each episode just over the two minute mark. The simple but stylish graphics would translate well too, and even the run-and-jump gameplay seems perfectly suited for the often interrupted attention-spans of the average portable gamer.
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PSP Fanboy interview: Metanet and N+
The original N was a surprising success. What do you think made it appeal to such a wide audience?
Mare & Raigan: It's very addictive, in part because it's not easy -- the more you play, the more you learn and the better you get, the more you want to keep playing. Hundreds of levels provides a lot of options for players, so that if they get stuck on a specific level they just play a different level rather than giving up. Online replays allow them to show off their talents to the world and be competitive. The simple presentation focuses the player's attention on the gameplay and puts the spotlight on the movement of the ninja. N references old school games like Lode Runner and Jumpman, titles that inspire nostalgia in the older gamers, and the injection of modern physics and collision plus the hilarious ragdoll deaths makes it appeal to younger gamers. N has something for everyone!
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The many ways to die in N+
It's funny to see IGN's new videos from N+. We mentioned it a while back -- this game is notoriously hard. So, when we see the player of these videos struggle through the same levels we did, we can't help but chuckle. It's the kind of game that'll either scare you away, or make you come begging for more. And, don't forget the built-in level editor and networking mode, which allows you to create and share your own devilish creations with other PSP owners via Infrastructure. Not bad, huh?
Check out all of IGN's videos here.
Ad: N+ invades reality
Are you ready to get ninja platforming stuck in your mind? That's what this new ad is trying to do. The frustratingly difficult (but incredibly satisfying) levels of N+ are enough to drive anybody mad. After dying hundreds, nay thousands of times, you'll also go as mad as this dude.
PSP Fanboy hands-on: N+
While there were clear moments where we felt like simply throwing our PSP systems on the ground, we couldn't help but continue trekking onward. Strangely, you do feel like a ninja while playing the game, and when you're able to successfully complete an episode (which contains multiple levels), you feel truly accomplished. Like any good ninja, your character will be able to make some truly spectacular jumps. Over time, you'll learn how to exploit the wall jump and fly long distances like a pro.
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