N+ was supposed to include a robust level sharing feature, which was stripped at the last minute by Microsoft. In the game as it is now, users can create their own levels in the ever-addictive Ninja game. However, sharing is limited to private online matches, which is far from the dream scenario of developer Metanet Software.
Mare Sheppard, co-founder of Metanet and developer of N+, had this to say to MTV’s Multiplayer:
It’s a huge disappointment, and we had to settle for at least some level-sharing while we wait. We hoped fans could deal with creating and sharing levels only with friends until we get to re-enable the full level sharing functionality, someday.
Huge disappointment, indeed. Microsoft really needs to find a way to make user-created content available easily on Xbox Live. This is the way everything is headed with the industry, and Microsoft seems to be making it difficult for developers to get this feature into the hands of gamers. Only time will tell how things like this will pan out.
Well when N reaches PS3, it will probably have the user created content, I was thinking of buying it for 360 but now ill just wait and see which version to get
That “when” is the big issue. Metanet have stated they want to bring the game to PSN, but are under contractual obligation with Microsoft, so it could be a long time before the game makes it over to the PS3
Itll probably be the typical “Timed Exclusive” of 6 months or so, but at least they confirmed its definately in the works
I have some requests out to Mare Sheppard of Metanet for when we might expect this game to come to the PSN. I’ll keep you posted
Can’t wait for them to unleash the XBLA hounds. Not long before I’m running around an N dick and vagina created level. YAY! /sarcasm
Microsoft are so damn protective. Don’t want to get anymore legal issue but still. not letting 360 owners share levels? pfft.