Necropolis

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User Score
4.8

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 51
  3. Negative: 22 out of 51

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  1. Xerolith
    Jul 16, 2016
    8
    Overall I think this game is worth the $30 (for both the solo, and the co-op adventures). This game allows me to simply unwind after a long, tough day at work. Like many others, I do hope for future content patches (classes, weapons/armor, level modifiers etc.) but I am happy that I supported the devs with my purchase at full price. I could name off a very large number of games that IOverall I think this game is worth the $30 (for both the solo, and the co-op adventures). This game allows me to simply unwind after a long, tough day at work. Like many others, I do hope for future content patches (classes, weapons/armor, level modifiers etc.) but I am happy that I supported the devs with my purchase at full price. I could name off a very large number of games that I spent a full $60 on that were less entertaining, had less content, and/or were buggier, but I won't bore you with that. I honestly enjoy the simpler nature of this game, the art style/comedy and the type of "progression" they decided to go with.

    Simply put, for a the price of admission ($30), I have already had so much fun with this game. Playing with some new steam friends, soloing, and even watching my 4.5 yr old son die time after time trying to get anywhere in the first level lol.

    I look forward to what this game could become, but also enjoy it enough in the current state to recommend it.    … Expand
  2. Ultanemesis
    Jul 12, 2016
    8
    For those hardcore video gamer's who enjoy coop fun times with elements of the Soul's series, this is must play.

    Pros:
    +Reasonably Priced
    +Great graphics for a shell shaded indie game
    +Atmosphere is fantastic
    +Combat very similar to souls
    +Multiplayer is loads of fun

    Cons:
    +Quite Repetitive
    +AI is unintelligent/buggy
    +Minor Plot
    +Multiplayer/Coop is essential
  3. frankie-Z
    Jul 17, 2016
    9
    It's a random generated dungeon game . It's not Dark Souls and thats fine's
    there's lots of weapons and armor loot with enough variation to keep it fun , the story is cloudy and comes in buts and pieces , it's not important but it's fun to follow the story and try to figure out the lore
    the combat is fun , not serious , the co-op is great , it's even better if you set up a chat with    It's a random generated dungeon game . It's not Dark Souls and thats fine's
    there's lots of weapons and armor loot with enough variation to keep it fun , the story is cloudy and comes in buts and pieces , it's not important but it's fun to follow the story and try to figure out the lore
    the combat is fun , not serious , the co-op is great , it's even better if you set up a chat with mic running in back ground , the game doesn't have voice chat option so you have to set one up with you're team mates outside of the game .
    there's little to no learning curve so anyone can play and do OK .
    I play with a joy pad I can't comment on keyboard/mouse controls because I prefer joy-pad for this game .
    controls are very easy to learn , there's a couple of dispersal attacks but the button combos are simple to master , overall a very fun solid co-op that you can play with people of varying skill levels and still have a blast ,
    this is a great summer game that you can play with friends or co-op and make new online friends .. there's team damage friendly fire but PvP is not really something you want to do in this game as death is final if the entire party dies that's a rap it's game over , but that's ok because of the casual nature of the game-play starting over is not frustrating it's just part of the game ,, overall it's a well thought out casual dungeon hack and slash with enough depth to keep you interested and easy enough not to scare off casual players .    … Expand
  4. Mighty56577
    Jul 12, 2016
    9
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    Publicada: 12 de julho
    finished the first lvl easy.
    wait for elevator to go into the second lvl and get one shot by a random enemy that jumped on me from the elevator.
    10/10 would be jumpscared again.
    UM ALÔ AE PROS MEGANINJAS WELLINGTON VIADAO hehe
  5. nico7070
    Aug 2, 2016
    8
    I love this game, it has a nice art style and cool gameplay, also, they're planning on adding a lot of thing. the only thing that i dont like is that every.time you die you need to restart but you barely get any farther.
  6. Twotricks
    Sep 9, 2016
    10
    Rogue meets Tron

    This is how I would title my review of this fantastic roguelike game that oozes with style. Also would add that this is one of most unfairly reviewed games I ever encountered. Perhaps on same level as Alpha Protocol or Vampire:Bloodlines was smashed by game sites and reviewers, but are now considered cult classics. In any case, this is the game that takes best from    Rogue meets Tron

    This is how I would title my review of this fantastic roguelike game that oozes with style. Also would add that this is one of most unfairly reviewed games I ever encountered. Perhaps on same level as Alpha Protocol or Vampire:Bloodlines was smashed by game sites and reviewers, but are now considered cult classics.

    In any case, this is the game that takes best from Roguelike genre and fuses it with Dark Souls (like) gameplay. It is very very heavy on labyrinthine gameplay, so if you enjoy wondering trough huge labyrinths this game is a treat. The combat gameplay is not as good as Dark Souls, and in my opinion it was one of the letdowns that led to bad reviews - but DS sets the bar very high and this game is different. Other reason for some bad reviews is apparent repetitiveness. But what people dont realize is that everything in game is random generated - so you can come with super exciting levels or few sessions with completely same environments - or you can play forever and somehow never see that one map.

    In any case there is recognition crisis concerning this game, because its so different from what people are used too. And this is reason for some peoples disappointment.

    Bottom line - If you like roguelike games - This is hands down best 3D real time combat rendition of the genre. A fantastic game and must have.

    Cons:
    Combat is not as good as Dark Souls
    Would benefit from more weapon types and armors

    Pros:
    Fantastic art style and music
    Great one of the kind atmosphere ( Tron meets Diablo )
    Best 3D roguelike on the market    … Expand

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Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 34
  3. Negative: 5 out of 34
  1. CD-Action
    Oct 14, 2016
    70
    Necropolis’ highlight is its Souls-like combat based on locking on targets, managing the stamina bar, blocking and dodging. The game’s general minimalism serves it well and permadeath encourages to try harder. [10/2016, p.56]
  2. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 21, 2016
    57
    Necropolis tries to incorporate roguelike-elements, but it suffers from lack of content: there’s not enough variety in monsters, weapons, artifacts and other procedural generation elements to make new dungeons feel like fresh experiences. Plus, there’s a considerable problem with setting: some environments end up looking quite spooky, but that tone is smeared by humorous narration and item descriptions. [Issue#212, p.54]
  3. Riot Pixels
    Sep 11, 2016
    58
    A roguelike with skin-deep gameplay mechanics that tries to mimic Dark Souls and ultimately fails.
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