Crypt of the NecroDancer: Nintendo Switch Edition

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 99 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 99
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 99
  3. Negative: 17 out of 99
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  1. nortoons
    May 1, 2020
    6
    This is a charming game with some of the best music around, but it's very repetitive and can be extremely frustrating. For some people, that's the whole draw of this type of game--it relies on dying, learning, and repeating almost ad infinitum. For me, it's just not my type of game, although I admit I can enjoy playing it in short bursts. I absolutely love the music and the graphic style,This is a charming game with some of the best music around, but it's very repetitive and can be extremely frustrating. For some people, that's the whole draw of this type of game--it relies on dying, learning, and repeating almost ad infinitum. For me, it's just not my type of game, although I admit I can enjoy playing it in short bursts. I absolutely love the music and the graphic style, and I really love the rhythm-based aspect. Those things save this game from being a generic dungeon crawler and transform it into something really special, just not quite for me.… Expand
  2. aneroph
    Mar 22, 2019
    5
    I was suggested this game when I asked for recommendations on the best rhythm games on the switch. This is NOT a rhythm game. It has a very, very small rhythm game element on walking with a beat (a very stoic and boring beat at that) but the rest of the game is a roguelike. That doesn't necessarily mean the game is bad. It has its charming points and kept me entertained for a few hoursI was suggested this game when I asked for recommendations on the best rhythm games on the switch. This is NOT a rhythm game. It has a very, very small rhythm game element on walking with a beat (a very stoic and boring beat at that) but the rest of the game is a roguelike. That doesn't necessarily mean the game is bad. It has its charming points and kept me entertained for a few hours before I got bored and moved back to the real rhythm game Voez. If you were hoping for a rhythm game, you really need to look elsewhere. If you enjoy roguelikes, then this might be exactly what you are looking for.… Expand
  3. alexozzycake
    Oct 9, 2018
    5
    I tried really hard to like this game as it's incredibly charming and a very cool concept, but ended up finding it clunky, lacking in depth, and worst of all just very repetitive. Maybe if it was considerably cheaper I'd have expected a bit less from the game but definitely a disappointment all-around. Great soundtrack however.
  4. Koyb0417
    Jul 2, 2020
    6
    this is just hard and not funny. i would go to bed instead of this game. i wasted my ten dollars QQ
  5. pundy14
    May 26, 2022
    5
    Just didn’t do it for me. I found the finding a keeping a rhythm too challenging. I think if I was musically talented this game would probably rock my socks off, but given I struggle with a beat, I didn’t get far. If you struggle to hold a beat, I wouldn’t bother.

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#30 Best Switch Game of 2018
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#86 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Feb 27, 2020
    80
    Crypt of the NecroDancer will hurt you and then heal you with beautiful music for hours and hours. [Issue #40 – July/August 2019, p. 23]
  2. Meristation
    Mar 26, 2018
    85
    Wonderfully hectic, exquisitely manic, we love this little jewel of a game. It's also jam-packed with content and a marvelous soundtrack.
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  3. Nintenderos
    Mar 12, 2018
    85
    It adds freshness and originality to a classic genre, mixing the best of rhythm and dungeon crawler games. Unfortunately, the overall look is weak, but the story is interesting and there is a variety of characters, together with a great soundtrack and the accessibility of the mechanics make it into an experience that is addictive and endearing that you can't miss.
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