N++ (NPLUSPLUS)

N++ is a game that does a lot with a little (for better or worse). Here's what I like about the game: + 3 BUTTONS. As of the time of this review, I am dealing with tendinitis in my right hand. Having a game that can be played entirely with my left hand after a few remaps has made the time dealing with this injury so much more bearable. If you need a content-packed game to keep you sane while dealing with something similar to my situation then I can't recommend this game enough. + Your character feels AMAZING to control, at first it may seem a bit too loose and floaty, but the more time you spend with the game the more you feel as if you have complete control over your actions. The way momentum plays into your platforming feels excellent to learn and eventually master (though I'm far from mastering said movement myself. + The scope of this game isnt too high. This may be a mixed bag for some but in my opinion this makes for a unified, clean experience. No large side-scrolling levels, no erratic enemy behavior, no extra fluff to add or take away from the gameplay. Having just yourself, the timer and each single-screen level is very refreshing in an era where every game feels like it has to do something special to stand out. Sometimes less is more, and N++ excels at that. + The soundtrack, though a bit strange at times, is amazing. Here's what I don't like about it: - The official level design feels all over the place at times. The difficulty curve can go from a walk in the park in one room, to enemy spam in the next, all in one level. I haven't completed all the base-game levels yet so this may change later on but for the early levels this is a definite annoyance I have with the game. - Sometimes hitboxes don't make sense. I'll occasionally wonder why my ninja blows up when landing next to a mine while cleanly avoiding it the next attempt, despite very little change in the overall trajectory of my jump. This point might be me just having a skill issue though. - I have a 1440p monitor and some parts of the UI aren't positioned correctly or bleed into other parts of the UI, primarily in the level select and stats sections. A minor nitpick but thought it may be good to point out for people with a similar setup to my own. I'd say N++ is worth buying, regardless of a sale or not. Just know there are a few quirks that will make or break your enjoyment of it. I'm more than glad to have this game in my library despite its flaws.

this game is incredible, it is no exaggeration to describe it as perfection of the format . it is wonderful to me that such a game can and does exist . play it play it play it play it play it

Game is good enough to be included on my nerdy gamer tattoo sleeve. Best time to play is while pooping with your steam deck.