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N++ (NPLUSPLUS)

Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac, PlayStation 4 • 2016

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Quick resume

N++ is a fast-paced, momentum-based platformer about darting around obstacles, narrowly evading enemies and collecting gold in a beautiful minimalist landscape.

Global score

94/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Platform, Puzzle, Arcade

Pros

  • Extensive content with thousands of levels
  • Precise and satisfying momentum-based controls
  • Robust level editor and community sharing
  • Challenging but fair gameplay
  • Supportive and active community

Cons

  • Lack of online multiplayer
  • Can be frustratingly difficult
  • Potential physical strain from intense play
  • Some color palettes hard on the eyes
  • No narrative or story depth

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have full control over their movement and decisions, including level choice, play style, and custom level creation."

  • Competence
    5

    "The game is highly skill-based with precise controls and a steep learning curve, rewarding mastery and persistence."

  • Competition
    4

    "Includes leaderboards, racing modes, and score challenges encouraging comparison with others."

  • Continuation
    5

    "Thousands of levels, user-generated content, and ongoing challenges promote long-term habitual play."

  • Cooperation
    3

    "Local co-op multiplayer available, fostering teamwork though no online multiplayer yet."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Robust level editor and customization options allow players to create and share unique content."

  • Domination
    -2

    "Competitive elements exist but community is described as supportive and respectful, with no emphasis on dominance."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game as a challenging distraction and stress relief with immersive momentum-based gameplay."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and personal desire for challenge and mastery."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Players explore different routes, mechanics, and user levels, encouraged by the editor and varied challenges."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Discovering new levels, secrets, and user-generated content provides ongoing exploration."

  • Expression
    3

    "Customization of color palettes and headbands allows personal expression within minimalist aesthetics."

  • Fantasy
    -1

    "Minimalist and abstract presentation with no narrative focus, more realistic in terms of platforming physics."

  • Fellowship
    3

    "Active community sharing levels, participating in contests, and supporting each other."

  • Growth
    5

    "Strong emphasis on skill acquisition, learning momentum mechanics, and personal improvement."

  • Health
    -4

    "Primarily sedentary gameplay with intense finger use and potential for physical strain."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires continuous focus and precision; not suited for background or casual idle play."

  • Intimacy
    2

    "Community interactions and friendships form, though mostly through shared interest rather than deep emotional connection."

  • Leadership
    -3

    "No evidence of leadership roles; players mostly participate equally or individually."

  • Progression
    4

    "Progression through levels, collecting gold, unlocking palettes, and completing challenges."

  • Relaxation
    1

    "Some players experience flow and catharsis, but the game is often tense and challenging."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Enjoyable minimalist visuals and electronic soundtrack provide sensory stimulation."

  • Status
    3

    "Leaderboards and global rankings provide social recognition and status."

  • Story
    -5

    "No meaningful narrative or plot; gameplay-focused with minimal story context."

  • Strategy
    4

    "Requires planning routes, timing, and problem solving to navigate levels efficiently."

  • Thrill
    4

    "High tension from time limits, precision jumps, and risk of instant death create suspense."

  • Value
    5

    "Extensive content, no microtransactions, and ongoing updates provide excellent value."

  • Violence
    -4

    "Focus is on avoiding hazards and death rather than combat or destruction."

  • Survival
    4

    "Avoiding death and managing time are core challenges, emphasizing survival under pressure."

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