N2O: Nitrous Oxide

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N2O: Nitrous Oxide is a first-person parkour game set in a sprawling urban landscape. Players speed through the city on nitrous oxide-powered rollerblades, performing tricks and evading adversaries. The game emphasizes speed, agility, and exploration, offering a unique blend of high-speed action and urban exploration.

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 72 reviews

music22 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game features an awesome soundtrack by The Crystal Method, enhancing the overall experience.
It offers a nostalgic trip for fans of the original PS1 game, with solid gameplay and fast performance.
The visuals are trippy and engaging, making it a unique and enjoyable arcade shooter experience.

The port suffers from various technical issues, including awkward controls and limited resolution options.
Many players report being unable to get past the start screen or experiencing unplayable conditions.
The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks impactful mechanics, leading to a less satisfying experience.

music
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
41%
7%
The music in the game is widely praised, particularly for its memorable late 90s electronica soundtrack by The Crystal Method, which significantly enhances the overall experience. Reviewers note that while the gameplay is competent, the soundtrack is a standout feature that elevates the game, making it a nostalgic and enjoyable ride. The combination of great visuals and a captivating soundtrack creates a unique atmosphere that resonates with players long after their initial experience.
- “Released in 1998 for the PSX, N20 is a tunnel shooter heavily sold on its soundtrack by famed late 90's electronica producers, The Crystal Method.”
- “But god damn, the soundtrack coupled with the trippy visuals makes it a fantastic time, especially if you already like Vegas.”
- “Getting The Crystal Method to let them use their epic album for the music was a grand decision, and one that made me remember playing this game like fifty years after I first played it on the PS1.”
- “You don't even get the benefit of Crystal Method's 'Vegas' on CD, or for that matter, a way to play any music at all.”
- “A lot of your enjoyment of this game is accentuated by the soundtrack (check any of the other reviews).”
- “The soundtrack was certainly a selling point for the title, but even when I have the game turned down, it stands as a competent game of its genre.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
56%
25%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and lacking excitement, particularly criticizing the mechanics of shooting bugs that do not explode. However, others appreciate the solid gameplay foundation and nostalgic elements, noting that the visuals and soundtrack enhance the overall experience. Despite its simplicity, the game maintains a classic feel with familiar mechanics and new additions that do not detract from the core gameplay.
- “All the old codes work, nothing's been taken out, and the new additions don't change or get in the way of the gameplay that made this one a classic.”
- “Great visuals and soundtrack, rock-solid gameplay.”
- “The game mechanics are simple enough.”
- “But the gameplay is just repetitive and weird.”
- “The gameplay is just basically rotating around a tunnel shooting bugs.”
- “The bugs don't even explode when you shoot them, which means this gameplay consists of basically watching a bunch of rotating bugs.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
22%
21%
The graphics are described as highly saturated and trippy, enhancing the fast-paced gameplay and overall experience, particularly when paired with the engaging soundtrack. However, some users note that the port could benefit from graphical enhancements, as it runs on an emulator and lacks the resolution and smoothing features available on modern systems. While the visuals may not showcase intricate details, they contribute to a thrilling and immersive atmosphere, though they may not be suitable for those sensitive to motion sickness or epilepsy.
- “With graphics that are highly saturated and trippy, along with its high-velocity gameplay, the experience is enhanced by the electronica band The Crystal Method. It's a concoction that might not fare well with those prone to epilepsy or motion sickness, but for those of us who can stomach it, it is an absolute thrill ride.”
- “This is a really trippy game that runs pretty fast, so you won't really notice the graphical jags in the environment, but you won't be able to see the detail on all the insects either.”
- “To me, Tempest can be a stressful game, whereas I have always found N2O to be an amazingly relaxing game. Maybe it's the soundtrack, maybe it's the awesome PSX visuals, or it could just be that the whole package is a sweet ride.”
- “This port could use some graphics enhancements--it runs in an emulator and it would be nice to see some of the features you'd see in common PC emulators, which this game would look much better on if you increase the resolution and add some smoothing.”
- “This is a really trippy game and it runs pretty fast, so you won't really notice the graphical jags in the environment, but you won't be able to see the detail on all the insects either.”
- “With graphics that are highly saturated and trippy, combined with its high-velocity gameplay, it might not fare well with those prone to epilepsy or motion sickness. For those who can stomach it, it is an absolute thrill ride.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report experiencing significant stability issues, including bugs that affect gameplay and misidentifications by the Steam platform. These problems detract from the overall experience, suggesting a need for further optimization and troubleshooting.
- “Such psychedelic worlds and awesome buggy bad guys.”
- “(while troubleshooting, Steam even claimed that I was playing 'Ten Pin Alley', so perhaps that's a hint at their future intentions with said branding)”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is highlighted by its use of popular music, which has been featured in various media, including ads, TV commercials, and other video games, enhancing its commercial appeal and cultural relevance.

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