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40. N++ (2015)

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This is one I never actually beat, but it never really felt like I had to? N++ has a buttload of levels, and it's not a game that feels like it wants you to beat every level. You can play as much or as little as you want and be satisfied with the experience. This is one I played in small doses for a month or two - it's so intense that I couldn't play too much at a time without my hands hurting/getting kinda sweaty. The 2D platforming gameplay is basically perfect. Jumping around and doing wall jumps feels awesome. It's crazy how far you can go flying when you do so, and doing a huge jump is pure bliss. Every level has optional objectives you can collect to make it more fun - I often just skipped these, but it was fun trying to get the ones I could get without dying a ton. Some of the obstacles were a bit frustrating and I did die a ton, but they were more mostly satisfying to clear. Though the graphics are simple, they work well for the game. Everything's clear. Reminds me of something like Super Meat Boy in a lot of ways, but even more basic.

The simplicity was good, and I do love Super Meat Boy. It just didn't work perfectly for me here. It's a tiny bit too hard, and there wasn't really anything driving me forward, since there's no plot. I was satisfied with the experience I got. Sometimes it's nice to play a game that's 100% pure action, with no story filler.

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