Jump and Defend like a ninja with ‘N+’
In this game called N+ you play as the guide for a bell-bottom clad ninja, as he passes challenging obstacles in a bid to get to the all important exit. In the process he has to activate a swath of switches and face multiple encounters. He has a rich repertoire of moves at his disposal to confront his foes, including a wall jump, a wall slide, and the ability to sprint up and down inclines. However, he isn’t your typical sword swinging ninja like in Naruto: Ninja Council, because he completely lacks a sword, and can’t double jump either. You are faced with the difficult task of guiding the ninja through a continuous maze of cunningly laid mines and electrified blue orbs in each level. There will also be missiles and projectiles aimed at your character with pin point precision.
To add to the mentioned threats, you also have to keep track of the timer, non-compliance of which will lead to inevitable failure. While traveling through the levels, you can grab gold bricks that will extend your total time. Though these bricks are no easy prey and are usually hidden in difficult terrain. The time you accumulate is carried over from map to map in five-map sets. Once you complete the map there are animated victory celebrations and your character also undergoes a visual modification.
This portable version is really commendable as it has fantastic colourful and sharp imagery. You can, in addition, spice up the game by choosing to play the multiplayer mode. The soundtrack though, it must be said, is rather ineffective and monotonous.


