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Sword of the Necromancer – reviews and rating

Sword of the Necromancer has a rating of 80% based on a single review by HardcoreGamer. The game was released on January 28, 2021 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Linux.

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What critics praise
„While complaints can be leveled at Sword of the Necromancer based on repetition, that doesn’t mean that it’s bad. In fact, it’s enjoyable and recommended.“

Game info

Release date
Jan 28, 2021
Platforms
PCPS5Xbox Series X|SNintendo SwitchPS4Xbox OneLinux
Genres
IndieAdventureActionRPG
Developer
Grimorio of Games
Publisher
JanduSoft
Reviews count
1

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About game

Sword of the Necromancer is a dungeon-crawler action RPG with Rogue-like elements where you can revive your defeated enemies to make them fight alongside you.

Sword of the Necromancer is inspired by Rogue-like games like Enter the Gungeon, 2D Zelda games like A Link to the Past and monster-catching mechanics like those from Azure Dreams. The aim is to create a fluid battle system, with head-to-head combat as its main focus while leaning on monster summons for special actions and attacks.

FAQ

What is the rating of Sword of the Necromancer?

Sword of the Necromancer has a rating of 80% based on a single review by HardcoreGamer.

When was Sword of the Necromancer released?

Sword of the Necromancer was released on January 28, 2021.

What platforms is Sword of the Necromancer available on?

Sword of the Necromancer is available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Linux.

Is Sword of the Necromancer worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 80%, Sword of the Necromancer is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. The rating is based on a single review.

What games are similar to Sword of the Necromancer?

Games similar to Sword of the Necromancer are for example MLB The Show 22, Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong, Cris Tales, Kaze and the Wild Masks and Balan Wonderworld.

Statistics

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #333 of 489 games released in 2021 better than 28 % of games
  • #139 of 189 games released in 2021 on PC better than 26 % of games
  • #57 of 66 games released in 2021 on PS5 better than 14 % of games
  • #49 of 58 games released in 2021 on Xbox Series X|S better than 16 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language1 reviews 80%
  • Foreign critics1 reviews 50%

Local critics rate the game higher by 30 %.

Reviews

4/5
HardcoreGamer Feb 2, 2021
While complaints can be leveled at Sword of the Necromancer based on repetition, that doesn’t mean that it’s bad. In fact, it’s enjoyable and recommended. Sure, Supergiant Games’ Hades devours this title’s lunch in that it’s a superior action rogue-like with great story. Barring that, Grimorio of Games built a fun and interesting dungeon crawler that’s deeper than it appears at first glance. The tale...

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