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Super Meat Boy Research Paper

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Super Meat Boy Meets Ninja Gaiden Meets Portal
If you’re already familiar with the N+ series, then rest assured, it’s more of the same perfected gameplay you love to hate. If you’re new to the series, then welcome to hell. But it’s the kind of hell that feels like heaven when you finally conquer a level that just whooped you 30 times in a row.

This is not going to end well.This is not going to end well.
The gameplay in N++ is deceptively simple. The goal is to press a switch with your ninja and make your way through the opened door. You have a limited amount of time and collecting gold along the way increases that time. Hazardous objects and enemies provide instant kills, and everything is presented on a single static screen. The difficulty …show more content…

The game starts with a staggering 2,360 levels with more to be added after launch. Be fair warned, however, as the $19.99 price will increase with added content so it might be best to snag a copy now. The other side of this game’s depth comes from the level editor. User-created levels have already been shared online and they range from tortuous to artsy. They’re nicely organized into different categories like: Best, Newest, Hardest, Made by Friends, etc. The community aspect of the game is beautifully realized and you can have hours of fun sharing and competing with strangers and/or friends.

This is definitely a game you could blast through while listening to your favorite album or podcast, but the included soundtrack is very fitting and stimulating, if a little limited. Tracks ooze mystery to match your own discovery of each level’s puzzle, and the pumping beats push you past the brink of defeat. In a nice twist, the shoulder buttons allow you to instantly change the track and visual theme at any time. More color schemes and tweaks are waiting to be unlocked, providing even more reason to keep going.

N++‘s retro look belies it’s depth and polish. You’ll constantly be surprised and pleased by the little details and easter eggs placed throughout. Everything and more is where it should be, especially when it comes to stats. A detailed breakdown of every second spent in the game and even how many thousands of times you pressed the jump button are meticulously tracked and displayed.

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