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N is an award-winning 2D action/puzzle platformer reminiscent of Lode Runner: you're a tiny stick figure running around in a puzzle-y world inhabited by enemies. But in N, there's a twist: the ninja is driven…

1 March 2004

N is an indie developed by Metanet Software, released 1 March 2004 on Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) and Web browser.

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What N is

N is an indie game developed by Metanet Software and released in 2004. It is available on Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) and Web browser.

The premise, in the publisher's words

N is an award-winning 2D action/puzzle platformer reminiscent of Lode Runner: you're a tiny stick figure running around in a puzzle-y world inhabited by enemies. But in N, there's a twist: the ninja is driven not only by a thirst for gold, but also by a physics simulation. Expect to encounter death frequently, animated with hilarious ragdoll physics. N includes a built-in editor, called Ned. You can make your own levels to share with the community or hoard for yourself. Infinite levels, woo!
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

N launched on 1 March 2004, within three weeks of Metroid: Zero Mission, Unreal Tournament 2004: Editor's Choice Edition, Unreal Tournament 2004 and Katamari Damacy.

Released around the same time: Metroid: Zero Mission, Unreal Tournament 2004: Editor's Choice Edition, Unreal Tournament 2004, Katamari Damacy.

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When did N come out?
N was released on 1 March 2004 for Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows) and Web browser.

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