N2O: Nitrous Oxide
- June 29, 2015
- Urbanscan
Get on SteamN2O: 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.
PC
Windows
PlayStation
Reviews
- The soundtrack by The Crystal Method is fantastic and enhances the overall experience.
- The game offers a nostalgic trip for fans of the original PS1 version, with solid gameplay and fun mechanics.
- It's a fast-paced and unique arcade shooter that provides a thrilling experience, especially for those who enjoy psychedelic visuals.
- The port suffers from awkward controls and technical issues, making it difficult to play for some users.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks impactful sound effects, leading to a less engaging experience.
- The graphics and resolution are dated, and the game feels more like an emulated version of the original rather than a proper remaster.
- music40 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
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 standout soundtrack is a major selling point, creating a captivating atmosphere that resonates with players long after their initial experience. Overall, the combination of great visuals and an engaging soundtrack makes for a fantastic gaming 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.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
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, highlighting the effective integration of classic codes and enjoyable visuals and soundtrack. Overall, while the gameplay may feel simplistic and monotonous to some, it retains a level of charm for others.
“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.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by highly saturated, trippy visuals that complement its fast-paced gameplay, creating an engaging experience, especially for fans of the genre. However, the port could benefit from enhancements, as it runs on an emulator and lacks the graphical fidelity seen in modern PC versions. While the visuals may not showcase intricate details, the overall aesthetic and vibrant design contribute to a thrilling atmosphere, though it may not be suitable for those sensitive to motion sickness or epilepsy.
“With graphics that are highly saturated and trippy, combined 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.”
“But god damn, the soundtrack coupled with the trippy visuals makes it a fantastic time, especially if you already like Vegas.”
“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.”
“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 will 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, along 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.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect highlights the extensive use of a particular song in various media, including video games like Splinter Cell, advertisements, and movies, indicating a successful strategy for generating revenue through licensing.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that users have experienced stability issues, with instances of incorrect game identification during troubleshooting, suggesting potential underlying problems with the platform's reliability.
