N+ : PSP or DS?

DeathPrawn · November 2008

I'm feeling a bit masochistic, and I want to get some portable ninja platforming on. But I don't know which version of N+ to buy! I have both a DS and a PSP, and both versions are $20. Do any of you know how they differ? Is one supposed to be much better than the other? I know that for a lot of multi-platform games there is a clear winner between the two (Disgaea on the PSP and arguably Space Invaders Extreme on the DS, for example), but is N+ one of those cases?

Shoe · November 2008

Found this on gamespot explaining the differences:

"The DS version is cleaner, significantly easier, and optimized for play on the dual screens. The PSP version has the best graphics ever seen in an N+ game, but suffers from long load times, frame rate dips, and less precise controls. While each platform has its own set of levels, the PSP version is definitely more of a challenge for those who have previous N+ experience. Only in the later levels, does the DS version tax those who played other versions. Regardless of the version, the levels are the perfect size for playing on the go."

I'd go with the DS version, but that's just me.

Dareth Ram · November 2008

I'm always in favor of inflating my humongous DS library.

McCly · November 2008

I like the DS version way better. Two screens are helpful in certain maps, and the PSP one has pretty bad motion blur.

Graviija · November 2008

Never played the PSP version, but N+ is great on the DS.

jothki · November 2008

So there's actually three distinct sequels to N, then? Awesome.

Mr_Grinch · November 2008

I'm thoroughly enjoying the DS version too, it keeps me entertained on the train in to work on the morning (and causes people to look at me when I start swearing).

Duki · November 2008

The DS one is really fun, it's so damn fast just to turn on and bam you're playing.

Jam Warrior · November 2008

My only complaint with the DS one is that the 'only save after completing a full episode' can get a tad annoying in the later true bastard levels. Sleep mode makes it not too big an issue but I did have to leave my DS going over a number of days sometimes.

I'd imagine the same issue is in the PSP version but without the benefit of sleep mode now I come to think of it. So maybe this is a plus point to the DS version?

Anyway, as far as gameplay goes, DS = :^:

Lucky Cynic · November 2008

Man, I am still not even done with the PC version of N.

But I did once create a thread here about games you wish would be on XBLA. The one I used in the OP was N.

Then nobody posted in the thread and it got locked I think.

ginguskahn · November 2008

Lucky Cynic wrote: »

Man, I am still not even done with the PC version of N.

But I did once create a thread here about games you wish would be on XBLA. The one I used in the OP was N.

Then nobody posted in the thread and it got locked I think.

But N came to XBLA, so you did something right.

Willeth · November 2008

Jam Warrior wrote: »

My only complaint with the DS one is that the 'only save after completing a full episode' can get a tad annoying in the later true bastard levels. Sleep mode makes it not too big an issue but I did have to leave my DS going over a number of days sometimes.

I'd imagine the same issue is in the PSP version but without the benefit of sleep mode now I come to think of it. So maybe this is a plus point to the DS version?

Anyway, as far as gameplay goes, DS = :^:

The PSP does have a sleep mode. You activate it by flicking the power switch instead of holding it.

Honestly I think it just comes down to which device's controls you prefer. That's the only thing that's hugely important in N+.

Do either support downloadable levels?

Jam Warrior · November 2008

Willeth wrote: »

Jam Warrior wrote: »

My only complaint with the DS one is that the 'only save after completing a full episode' can get a tad annoying in the later true bastard levels. Sleep mode makes it not too big an issue but I did have to leave my DS going over a number of days sometimes.

I'd imagine the same issue is in the PSP version but without the benefit of sleep mode now I come to think of it. So maybe this is a plus point to the DS version?

Anyway, as far as gameplay goes, DS = :^:

The PSP does have a sleep mode. You activate it by flicking the power switch instead of holding it.

Honestly I think it just comes down to which device's controls you prefer. That's the only thing that's hugely important in N+.

Do either support downloadable levels?

I stand corrected on my lack of PSP knowledge.

DS has both level editor and downloadable user created levels.

Natheo · November 2008

In my experience with both, I prefer the psp. The view on the ds one is nice and all, but it seems like the bottom screen is just too zoomed in, even though it's nice to have to top screen with an overall view of the level. That was probably incoherent. Oh well.

greeble · November 2008

I only have the psp version, (does have sleep, same save at end of episode scheme, does have downloadable levels and editor)

The controls play well I've never noticed any frame rate dips except for maybe when I die and my body gets exploded everywhere. Just get it for whatever system you prefer.

(I got it for my psp instead of DS since I have custom firmware on my psp so its more convenient, I also like the psp better for games that primarily d-pad and button based. I choose stuff for the DS if it makes good use of stylus, or if the dual screen setup is better than the one big screen, which I don't think is the case here)

freakish light · November 2008

In regards to the DS version,

how the hell are you supposed to pass that level that's shaped like a gigantic heart? No matter what I do it seems like I never have enough momentum to clear the mines.

Brainiac 8 · November 2008

Get the DS version...the two screens help alot.

Rigor Mortis · November 2008

They're different games.

Get both

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