Sword of the Necromancer

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. IGN Japan
    Mar 5, 2021
    70
    Sword of the Necromancer is a real-time action RPG with roguelike elements. Reviving monsters after you beat them and having them fight alongside you is an interesting concept, but it never fully reaches its potential. The story about two girls - which plays out like a visual novel - is interesting and crafted with care.
  2. GameCritics
    Feb 23, 2021
    65
    Sword of the Necromancer is a brief adventure filled with engaging combat and an unexpected amount of heart. Like many roguelikes, repeated runs can grow a bit tedious and a little more visual variety would have been appreciated, but Necromancer is a viable option for someone looking for a bite-size dungeon crawl… And maybe a good cry, too.
  3. Gamers Heroes
    Feb 2, 2021
    65
    Although Sword of the Necromancer has some exciting ideas, they never fully pay off. Be sure to check out some gameplay footage first to get a feel of what this roguelike has to offer.
  5. RPGamer
    Feb 16, 2021
    60
    Sword of the Necromancer includes a love story with queer characters who can revive monsters to fight alongside, a good variety of items, randomized senarios, and options to customize difficulty, with the promise of adding more content in the near future. Although it doesn’t shine brightly in any aspect, it does a fair job in all departments and proves that crowdfunded campaigns can work.
  6. Video Chums
    Jan 31, 2021
    60
    As a dungeon-crawling roguelike, Sword of the Necromancer is quite predictable for the genre despite its clever resurrection mechanic.

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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. IIIAHMIII
    Feb 3, 2021
    2
    This game is far from finished. 20 different enemies, 5 boring basic bosses. A lot of weapons with no diffrennce in animation. Boring trapsThis game is far from finished. 20 different enemies, 5 boring basic bosses. A lot of weapons with no diffrennce in animation. Boring traps that are just squares. you can only hold 3 items. Your chest only has space for 20 items. The 5th boss is bugged asf and made me 3 runs after eachother because i would fell to the floor or the boss just left. The story is ok i really like the drawing and the voice over.
    It just feels like a game made by 2 persons, Well let me tell you cause you cant skip the ending you get to see over 2000 names. How can such a big team deliver such a basic boring game is the question. Let me remind you that hollowknight is made by 3 people. Not worth your money beliieve me. Buy moonlighter instead or any other decent game.    … Full Review »
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