Sword of the Necromancer

 Switch
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
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  1. Nintendo Life
    Feb 4, 2021
    40
    With nothing to offer besides some pleasant storytelling, we cannot recommend Sword of the Necromancer on any meaningful level. It’s not horrible, but it’s bereft of both meaningful content and any manner of unique execution. A sequel or heavily-modified relaunch could salvage the game into something much stronger, as the core idea of resurrecting fallen monsters is a decent one, but its treatment here renders it irrelevant. What a shame. This could have been something special. It's not a complete and total disaster – occasionally, when the screen is a little busier, you might feel a flicker of engagement as you dash between combatants – but overall, we'll be leaving this one for dead.
  2. Screen Rant
    Jan 29, 2021
    40
    Sword of the Necromancer feels more like a proof of concept than a full-fledged experience. The idea of using former enemies as allies is a great one, but its shoddy execution and lack of content hamstrings that premise quickly. People who are looking for another exciting roguelike game after finishing Hades should keep on looking, as Sword of the Necromancer doesn't live up to the potential of its one great gimmick.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. Forthelawls
    Feb 16, 2021
    8
    I'm enjoying it so far! It does lack some polish and features that I'd like. -Limited to four equip slots is the big bummer here. Imo itI'm enjoying it so far! It does lack some polish and features that I'd like. -Limited to four equip slots is the big bummer here. Imo it should be four for weapons/consumables/trinkets and four more for summons. Coulda been on the dpad. +The voice acting not being cringey leaves me happy with this game. Would recommend. +Combat and movement is smoooooth… Full Review »
  2. S_Stone
    Feb 19, 2021
    7
    Not a bad game at all but needs more content. Story is great though and has stellar voice acting in English ( a little bit worse in Japanese,Not a bad game at all but needs more content. Story is great though and has stellar voice acting in English ( a little bit worse in Japanese, but still good). Hades is a better game (also almost double the price) but requires you to repeat a lot to get the full story, Necromancer is better for short plays, and it's more to the point too.

    The gameplay is way deeper that what it seems at first glance, and the small inventory that everyone complains about is not a problem for me, in fact it made me think a lot on what to use    … Full Review »
  3. jotamasu
    Feb 17, 2021
    8
    Great game that is being unfairly compared to Hades, and of course will fall short to it. Story is great, telling a love story between twoGreat game that is being unfairly compared to Hades, and of course will fall short to it. Story is great, telling a love story between two girls, a thing that is not common in action games, yet Roguelike.

    It needs a bit of polish though, but it is completely enjoyable as it is now, and has lots of potential for a sequel    … Full Review »
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