Crypt of the NecroDancer

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  • Summary: A hardcore rhythm-based roguelike game. Can you survive this deadly dungeon of dance, slay the NecroDancer, and recapture your still beating heart? Or will you be a slave to the rhythm for all eternity? Players must move on the beat to navigate procedurally generated dungeons while battlingA hardcore rhythm-based roguelike game. Can you survive this deadly dungeon of dance, slay the NecroDancer, and recapture your still beating heart? Or will you be a slave to the rhythm for all eternity? Players must move on the beat to navigate procedurally generated dungeons while battling dancing skeletons, zombies, dragons, and more! Groove with the game's epic dance soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection! You can even play with a dance pad to really shake your bones!… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 45
  3. Negative: 0 out of 45
  1. Guardian
    May 14, 2015
    100
    Crypt of the Necrodancer may not be for everyone, but if the idea of a steamy love-in between two seemingly incompatible genres turns you on, you’re gonna love it.
  2. Destructoid
    May 4, 2015
    95
    For those looking for the next gaming obsession after the likes of Spelunky, Binding of Isaac, or Rogue Legacy, look no further than Crypt of the NecroDancer.
  3. Riot Pixels
    Jun 15, 2015
    90
    Originality, tactical depth, variety — you’ll find them plenty in Crypt of the NecroDancer. ‘90’ is not only a score but the minimum amount of hours you’ll spend obsessing over this game.
  4. IGN Spain
    Apr 21, 2015
    89
    There are few games as immediately accessible and fun as this one. Pure, simple, joyful and with a killer soundtrack, Crypt of the Necrodancer is a small radiant gem.
  5. Vandal
    Apr 26, 2015
    86
    It not only is a great game, but also original, addictive and comes with tons of content. If you like dungeon crawlers and you're looking for something different, Crypt of the NecroDancer is a safe bet that adds an unique musical touch to the formula.
  6. 4P.de
    Apr 24, 2015
    85
    The soundtrack is great. The conceptual mix of rhythm game puzzler and dungeon crawler is ingenious. Games like this show that the indie scene is still dancing to a different beat.
  7. Games.cz
    May 25, 2015
    70
    Roguelike genre, which is renowned for its difficulty, moves up an entire level with the Crypt of the NecroDancer. It offers a challenge that has the potential to plunge you into despair, even if you are familiar with such games. NecroDancer is cute, unforgiving and exotic in its own essence. You won't experience anything similar elsewhere. The question is, whether you're good enough to bear all the gifts this game offers you.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30
  1. superflou
    Apr 24, 2015
    10
    A dungeon crawler mixed with a rythm game: An interesting concept. But this game is not JUST a concept but a fantastic game, with a lot ofA dungeon crawler mixed with a rythm game: An interesting concept. But this game is not JUST a concept but a fantastic game, with a lot of complex mechanisms, rich bestiary, hundred of items, more than 10 characters who have their own gameplay...The music, which is a key point for a rythm game, is absolutely perfect and the final game includes 3 soundtracks ! A must have… Expand
  2. Kompre
    Apr 29, 2015
    10
    How to describe this game? An epileptic rhythm game with the best BO you can imagine and where Euclidean division is your only way out throughHow to describe this game? An epileptic rhythm game with the best BO you can imagine and where Euclidean division is your only way out through the hordes of giggling monsters.… Expand
  4. Matseb2611
    Oct 11, 2015
    10
    I've been addicted to this game since I started playing it. I am not a big fan of rogue-likes in general, but this game is among few rareI've been addicted to this game since I started playing it. I am not a big fan of rogue-likes in general, but this game is among few rare exceptions.

    You have 4 zones to beat, each one contains 3 floors and a boss fight. Every zone has its own theme and enemies. But wait, there's more. The enemies each move to the beat in their own unique pattern, and you have to recognize it and adapt quickly. For example, some enemies might be moving along a scripted path, others try to go for you specifically, some might stay still for 2 beats and then move on the 3rd one, others might move on every beat, and so on. It's all very well done.

    During your dungeon crawling you'll also come across a lot of items of varying degrees of helpfulness. You have healing items, weapons, armour, rings, spells, and even some unusual items. Some can spawn from the start, others require unlocking via collectible diamonds. You can even remove the less useful items from the dungeons via the janitor, so that there's more chances instead for chests to contain the items you find more useful.

    There is of course a fair bit of luck involved, as is pretty common with rogue-like games. At times you'll be lucky to find a nice weapon and other useful items early on, other times you'll just be spawning with enemies all around you. It is a very challenging game. You will die a lot. But you do learn to recognize the enemy movement patterns and eventually overcome them.

    I also really like the whole light-hearted theme the game is going for. I think the devs pulled it off perfectly. The music is also amazing and will just drag you in to the beat.

    In addition to the regular mode with the main character, you also get to unlock several other characters, which seem to have their own unique abilities (for example one of them can only confuse enemies but not kill, another is only able to use bombs, and so on). It all adds an extra challenge for those who want it. You can even go and practice fighting against specific enemies and bosses if you wish.

    Great game in general. Highly recommended.    … Expand
  5. philzlz
    Dec 22, 2018
    9
    A hardcore roquelike rythm game with an amazing soundtrack. Follows the story of Cadence who enters the crypt in search of her father.

    This    A hardcore roquelike rythm game with an amazing soundtrack. Follows the story of Cadence who enters the crypt in search of her father.

    This game is very difficult and it took me almost thirty hours with the main character to finally beat it. 16 randomized floors and a wide range of items (could be more though). Soundtrack can be randomized so it does not get repetitive. While difficulty is high the game is never unfair and makes it one of the best roguelikes available today.    … Expand
  6. CheetoPhingers
    Aug 18, 2021
    9
    I'm not sure what people's expectations are sometimes. This game is such a unique little game that oozes style. Indy games like this need toI'm not sure what people's expectations are sometimes. This game is such a unique little game that oozes style. Indy games like this need to be supported!… Expand
  7. Apolsc
    Apr 24, 2015
    8
    Really fun, challenging game. Combines dungeons rpg with rythm, and just when you think you are accustomed to a certain rythm you pass a zoneReally fun, challenging game. Combines dungeons rpg with rythm, and just when you think you are accustomed to a certain rythm you pass a zone to a new one with different style of music, and enemies. Very original in every aspect and nice pixel art.… Expand
  8. Mr_Robot
    Aug 16, 2020
    2
    Мне и моему другу игроку в osu не понравилось, поиграли час не знаю что у этой игры крайне положительные отзывы в стиме.Мне и моему другу игроку в osu не понравилось, поиграли час не знаю что у этой игры крайне положительные отзывы в стиме.

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