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Crypt of the NecroDancer – reviews and rating

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Crypt of the NecroDancer has an average rating of 85% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5), the worst by Game Informer (8/10). The game was released on April 22, 2015 for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch and PS Vita. Metacritic score is 87, players on RAWG rate the game 83%.

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What critics praise
„Crypt of the NecroDancer is a phenomenal dungeon crawler. It’s loaded with personality, great music, fun characters and deep action that only appears simplistic on the surface.“
4,5/5 HardcoreGamer
What critics criticize
„Incredible tunes and engaging rhythm gameplay collide with a solid roguelike formula.“
8/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date
Apr 22, 2015
Platforms
PCPlayStation 4Xbox OneiOSmacOSLinuxNintendo SwitchPS Vita
Genres
IndieActionRPG
Developer
Brace Yourself Games
Publisher
Spike Chunsoft, Brace Yourself Games, Klei Entertainment
Average playtime
4 h
Reviews count
2

Where to buy

Steam PlayStation Store Xbox Store App Store GOG

FAQ

What is the rating of Crypt of the NecroDancer?

Crypt of the NecroDancer has an average rating of 85% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5), the worst by Game Informer (8/10).

When was Crypt of the NecroDancer released?

Crypt of the NecroDancer was released on April 22, 2015.

What platforms is Crypt of the NecroDancer available on?

Crypt of the NecroDancer is available for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch and PS Vita.

How long does it take to beat Crypt of the NecroDancer?

Players on RAWG spend on average 4 hours playing Crypt of the NecroDancer.

Is Crypt of the NecroDancer worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 85%, Crypt of the NecroDancer is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Crypt of the NecroDancer?

Games similar to Crypt of the NecroDancer are for example Cadence of Hyrule - Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring the Legend of Zelda.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
10 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 5,0
Best rating
4,5/5 HardcoreGamer
Worst rating
8/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #109 of 717 games released in 2015 better than 83 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 85%
  • Foreign critics2 reviews 80%
  • MetacriticMetascore 87%
  • Players (RAWG)317 votes 83%

Local critics rate the game higher by 5 %.

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 32 %
  • Recommended 54 %
  • Meh 13 %
  • Skip 2 %

317 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4,5/5
HardcoreGamer Apr 24, 2015
Crypt of the NecroDancer is a phenomenal dungeon crawler.  It’s loaded with personality, great music, fun characters and deep action that only appears simplistic on the surface.  Every move synchs up to the music, pushed forward at a steady pace that makes it easy to screw up until you learn to dance with the dungeon.  Each enemy requires its own strategy to defeat, and while they may be relatively...
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Tutorials, cheats

Cheats https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/pc/819282-crypt-of-the-necrodancer/cheats
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