So far, I’ve unlocked seven out of 10 characters, all of which force you to play NecroDancer differently. Despite having just four basic zones and a selection of minibosses and bosses that you’ll see again and again, it delivers different ways to play that’ll keep you coming back for more.

Clearing a room full of monsters with a few rhythmic taps of the arrow keys is an immensely satisfying feeling.Ĭrypt of the NecroDancer packs a whole lot of content into what initially looks like a tiny package. But when things started going right - often after the game was uncharacteristically generous with its pick-ups - it felt great. I found Crypt of the NecroDancer really hard at first, and I got seriously frustrated with bumbling into enemies and dying within seconds. Training three fingers to unleash attacks, cast spells, and evade enemies is tough going at first, but things do start to click and you’ll soon wonder why you can’t control every game with just one hand. You use the four arrow keys - or a dance mat if you’ve got one - to control everything.

Sure, it borrows ideas from a ton of role-playing and action games, but NecroDancer flips everything on its head with a playing mechanism that’s more Dance Dance Revolution than The Legend of Zelda. Its combination of roguelike adventure and rhythm-action is something I’ve not seen before, and it works great. Image Credit: Brace Yourself Games What you’ll likeĬrypt of the NecroDancer offers something fresh.

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