Freeware game N coming to Xbox Live Arcade

Posted Jan 29, 2007 at 10:01AM by QJ Staff Listed in: Xbox 360 Tags: Metanet Software
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N - Image 1If you haven't heard about freeware Flash-based computer game N, get out of here! Nah, just kidding. We're pretty sure anyway that you've seen this one before. For those who haven't, it's a side-scrolling game that features a realistic physics engine. To help you get a picture of this better, a lot of those who've played it say that it's actually reminiscent of Lode Runner and Soldat.

Anyway, developer Metanet Software came out anew today and announced that they will be bringing the game to Xbox 360 via its Live Arcade feature. They also mentioned that development will begin on February 1 with the help of Vancouver-based studio Klei Entertainment. Part of their official statement reads:

We will make sure that this incarnation of N remains as close to the original as possible, in terms of gameplay, graphics and fun. We're including a level editor so players can make and swap their own levels, and we're testing out exciting new features such as multiplayer modes as well. Expect to see N+ on Live Arcade fall 2007.


The original N came out sometime May of 2005 and grabbed that year's Audience Choice Award during the Independent Games Festival. On a slightly different topic though, we wonder if fans would be willing to get this one. We honestly like the game, but as we've said, it's a freeware and in fact, a download of it can be found in Metanet's official site (via the Read link).

Well, we guess it's a new experience after all when you're playing 2D on a console. What do you think?

 
 
 

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by Rhem - 2007-01-29 11:43
» 2007 BEST XBOX LIVE ARCADE GAME

OMG! This is gunna be so sick! i love this game..looking forward to the multiplayer features and swapping levels...100% defo buy

hope theres new levels too...cant wait to play in HD !

by PotFarmer - 2007-01-29 12:44
» yah this is gonna kick ass

but this better not cost freakin 25 dollars like lumines does or else i will take a giant dump on bill gates. seriously a godly sized dump. just imagine big god's poop is.

by Mdubz - 2007-01-29 16:57
» This game will *****ing rock!

Couldn't be more right, this game is going to be AWESOME! (Actually I first thought of contacting the creater of the game a long time ago when it came out about XBLA possibilities, but I never did. Maybe I could've gotten in on a bit of the profits. :P)

by lmxloco - 2007-01-30 02:04
» Sweet!

This game rocks. If the price is low, or free, then I'm going to definitely jump on this.

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