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In all, Sword of the Necromancer is a fun roguelite with a heartfelt story. The usage of the titular blade adds a whole new layer to the roguelite genre, in that gamers will need to strategize about what enemies to take out first in order to have them fight on their side. If the genre interests you but you need a good story to feel at all invested, then this game is for you.

Overall, Sword of the Necromancer is a rewarding roguelike that not only puts women in front and center of the game, but their love for one another is what fuels the game’s very existence. It’s the perfect blend of dungeon crawler and visual novel, and I sincerely hope that Grimorio of Games continues to create such rich, and fulfilling games like this one.

Sin duda todas las mejoras han sido un acierto y reflejan el cariño y buen hacer del equipo de Grimorio of Games por mejorar la experiencia del jugador. Sword of the Necromancer pone sobre la mesa innumerables bondades, desde sus originales mecánicas, los códigos IR, la rejugabilidad, el amplio abanico de armas, el diseño artístico, la banda sonora o el rico lore, todo ello, hacen del título una propuesta muy interesante que no puedes dejar escapar. Excelente.

Sword of the Necromancer es un fantástico e innovador roguelike que cuenta la historia de amor entre dos mujeres que deberán luchar por salir adelante en la cripta del nigromante.

Sword of the Necromancer ist ein besonders schöner Titel, den Freunde von Roguelikes schnell genießen werden. Besonders die etappenweise erzählte Liebesgeschichte zwischen Tama und Koro ist rührend. Das Gameplay ist dabei herausragend und die Variation an Waffen und Monstern mehr als ausreichend. Auch der Schwierigkeitsgrad ist selbst auf „einfach“ nicht ohne und der Wiederspielwert enorm. Leveleigene Dauermelodien und eine geringe Kreativität beim Dungeon-Design sind hier deshalb nur kleine Schwächen, da der Spielspaß stets auf höchstem Niveau rangiert.

Sword of the Necromancer manages to bring something new to the flooded rogue-like genre while providing a heartwarming story. It has a multitude of options to allow players to tailor the game to their liking. It’s breadth of mechanics allow for tons of experimentation that will keep you coming back until you finally get the true ending.

Sword of the Necromancer is a gem of a game. While visually it can look a little repetitive, the game is honestly a ton of fun. I think this one may be a game people remember for a long time.

Sword of the Necromancer est un excellent rogue-lite pour débuter. En proposant un gameplay varié et fondé à la fois sur la technique, mais aussi sur la gestion de nos monstres, il se rend accessible à un grand nombre de joueurs qui y trouveront forcément leur compte. Mais c’est surtout via son scénario qui se découvre par petite touche en fonction de nos succès face au boss qu’il réussit à maintenir l’envie d’aller toujours plus loin intact. Entièrement jouable à deux en coop, le titre de Grimorio of Games intéressera les joueurs qui ont besoin d’une histoire pour s’immerger dans un titre et y passer plusieurs heures, et ce, pour un prix raisonnable.

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 behind the stabbing is interesting and heartfelt, drawing the player further into the depths of the dungeon, while the action is exciting. An expansion to add more level and boss variety would go a long way to making this required playing, but anyone interested in this type of game should give this Sword of the Necromancer a swing.

Sword of the Necromancer es un juego Action RPG de exploración de mazmorras con elementos de Rogue-like en el que puedes revivir a los enemigos derrotados para hacerlos luchar a tu lado. Convierte a tus enemigos en aliados utilizando los poderes prohibidos de la Espada de Nigromante y ayuda a Tama a alcanzar las profundidades de la mazmorra para conseguir suficiente poder y traer a Koko de entre los muertos. Crea un pequeño ejército de monstruos, equípate con armas y reliquias y aumenta de nivel para enfrentarte a los guardianes que se interponen entre tu objetivo y tú.

Sword of the Necromancer je chytľavé akčné RPG, ktoré má síce jednoduchú grafiku a hrateľnosÅ¥ je po čase repetetívna, no aj napriek tomu obsahuje veľmi vydarený a svieži prvok vyvolávania padlých nepriateľov do boja. Ak nejakú príšeru zabijete, môžete si ju vyvolaÅ¥ do boja na svoju stranu, čo má za následok zábavné boje a zaujímavé taktizovanie. Príbeh je tiež neokukaný a celkovo sa jedná o príjemnú indie hru.

Per Sword of the Necromancer si può dire che il risultato sia maggiore della somma delle sue parti: si tratta di un dungeon crawler rogue-lite che sa di già visto per quel che riguarda lo stile audiovisivo, il design dei mostri ed il gameplay di combattimento, che però grazie alla geniale idea di poterci creare la nostra armata di nemici resuscitati da far combattere al nostro fianco, a una gestione intelligente del sistema di progresso e una storia sorprendentemente coinvolgente, fa volare via in un batter d'occhio le ore necessarie ad arrivare alla fine. Non un capolavoro senza tempo, ma non tutti i giochi devono esserlo

Sword of the Necromancer is a game that will scratch a very particular itch for fans of rogue-lite experiences that feature more narrative than the genre is known for. The gameplay mechanics deliver one cool idea, the monster resurrection, but fail to make full use of it, especially when players need to deal with bosses or the more capable enemies of later levels. I wanted the game to give me more reasons to use the monsters I revived, to understand them, to build strategies around the ones I chose to carry around.

Si habéis llegado hasta aquí, solo podemos recomendar esta aventura plagada de acción, emoción y amor a todos aquellos que de verdad disfruten no solo del género, sino también de una gran historia.

Sword of the Necromancer is a solid Rogue-Lite action RPG title that has a clever resurrection mechanic, but otherwise doesn’t do much new and different. That said, what Sword of the Necromancer does, it does pretty well and makes it one of the more enjoyable enters into the genre.

Sword of the Necromancer è un titolo che riporta in auge una tematica vista in Shadow of the Colossus, ma non così profondamente. Un rapporto d'amicizia spezzato può essere ricostruito? Forse, ma ciò che blocca di più il piacere offerto dalla produzione va riassumendosi nella ripetitività delle mappe, cosa che in un gioco procedurale ammazza la voglia di tornarci, nonostante i buoni propositi di trama.

Although Sword of the Necromancer has a number of unequivocal blemishes, the core concept of summoning fallen creatures and having them fight alongside you is rather compelling. Fortunately, Grimorio of Games seems responsive to player feedback, and has already added an optional bag to assist with inventory management. If the team can work on AI pathfinding, Sword of the Necromancer might not be sorcery, but does have its charms.

Está claro que no es perfecto, y que tiene ciertos puntos que podrían ser mejorados. Pero también hay que reconocer que todo lo que hace lo hace bien, posee buenas ideas como la necromancia. Y todo con sencillez, con coherencia, y bajo un universo que nos ayuda a meternos de lleno una bonita historia de amor con un encanto muy especial.

Su mecánica identitaria que permite revivir a los enemigos, con las posibilidades que esto ofrece, aportan un toque diferenciador con respecto al resto de títulos de su género. Todo ello, aderezado con una historia profunda y que sabe atraparte desde el primer minuto, hacen que se le perdonen las pequeñas carencias técnicas que presenta el título.

Sword of the Necromancer is a fun roguelike, with a unique enemy revival system that sets it apart from other titles in the genre. Unfortunately, a lacklustre combat system and unoriginal story mean that it doesn't quite match up to the absolute best roguelikes out there.

Sword of the Necromancer es un roguelike interesante, aunque no ha llegado a cumplir con las expectativas que habíamos fijado en él. Es muy entretenido, y sin lugar a dudas lo más interesante que ofrece en el apartado de la acción es la posibilidad de revivir a los enemigos para utilizarlos como aliados, aunque la implementación de esta característica podría haber sido más fina en algunos aspectos. En cualquier caso, si te llama la atención su temática, o quieres probar un título más del género te recomendamos que le sigas la pista, ya que te va a hacer pasar buenos ratos.

Overall, what Sword of the Necromancer may lack when it comes to a unique visual design and level variety, it makes up for with the narrative hook and satisfying monster-summoning combat. Whether you’re hacking your way through your foes using weapons or a carefully selected menagerie of monsters, combat feels good and you’re only ever one boss away from more story content. With player-assists now available for those who would prefer a tough hack-and-slash experience, and several upgrades that improve the flow of the roguelike experience, it’s easier to progress without long slogs between new narrative beats. Make no mistake, it’s still a tough game that’ll punish you for reckless play, but the gameplay now feels more in line with the developers narrative ambitions.

Sword of the Necromancer es un título indie que cumple notablemente como roguelike. Si disfrutas de la exploración de mazmorras y el toque añejo de los clásicos juegos de Game Boy Advance y Super Nintendo la obra de Grimorio of Games y JanduSoft no te defraudará. Su mecánica de revivir enemigos para convertirlos en aliados es buena pero no está tan bien pulida como nos gustaría. No obstante, es seguro que, con el tiempo, todos estos pequeños fallos serán corregidos y tendremos un gran juego español cuya historia te atrapará desde el principio.

Sword of the Necromancer è un titolo che ha sicuramente da dire la sua. Non possiamo annoverarlo tra i capolavori del genere ma è altrettanto vero che i ragazzi di Grimorio of Games sono stati in grado di produrre un titolo con delle meccaniche interessanti dotato, inoltre, di una storia che merita di essere vissuta, dall'inizio alla fine. Purtroppo una certa ripetitività di fondo (causata in parte anche dal genere stesso del titolo) e un sistema di controllo non sempre perfetto abbassano un po' il voto finale. 

Le jeu Sword of the Necromancer est un jeu sympathique et divertissant, surtout quand on le joue à deux. C’est un bon dungeon crawler de type roguelike qui a essayé de se démarquer en utilisant le concept de résurrection des créatures à notre avantage. Malheureusement, le concept de “pouvoir se batte au côté de monstres” n’est pas un concept inconnu et le fait de n’avoir comme action que les quatre touches d’objets/magies/créatures ainsi que l’esquive rend le jeu un peu fade.

Sword of the Necromancer is a neat, engaging, and surprising rogue-like with some great ideas and a curiously deep narrative. The mechanic of reviving enemies to fight for you is a great concept, and general features like diverse weapons and effective combat maneuvers feel superb, however, this strange inventory design feels like a huge setback. The inclusion of the latest update which allows for a more customized experience is an improvement, but it did sour my enjoyment of the game just a little to not have it from launch. As it stands, you can’t really let yourself get attached to anything other than the titular sword which directly contradicts the key point of the narrative; that Tama has grown attached to Koko. If you are looking for a nice, light rogue-like to jump into that doesn’t feel mindless, this is the game for you.

Sword of the Necromancer è un Roguelike che basa il gioco stesso e la trama sulla resurrezione, che siano mostri od umani. Sei una guardia del corpo che necessita di far tornare in vita la persona che stava scortando per puro sentimentalismo.

Un nuevo exponente de los juegos de estilo roguelike (y dungeon crawler) aterriza tratando de ofrecer una idea más o menos atractiva sobre la que gira el título, que no es otra que el hecho de poder invocar a criaturas caídas para que peleen junto a nosotros. Sin embargo, no es la primera vez que es posible pelear junto a monstruos que usamos como aliados ni, menos todavía, termina de insuflar algo de frescura a un estilo que está demasiado visto en los últimos tiempos. Tal es la cantidad de juegos similares que han aparecido en los últimos meses que casi hasta cuesta distinguir unos de otros, y en este caso Sword of the Nicromancer no consigue tal objetivo. Sin embargo y a pesar de eso es un título interesante… siempre y cuando te gusten mucho este tipo de ofertas.

Sword Of The Necromancer es un buen juego, tiene sus fallos, pero, aun así, logra ser una experiencia más que disfrutable. Sumérgete en la mazmorra del nigromante y lucha junto a tus enemigos para salvar la vida de Koko y dar un final feliz a una hermosa historia de amor.

And that’s how I feel about Sword of the Necromancer overall: unsatisfied. While its queer twist on a usually heteronormative story deserves to be recognised, the game is let down by not letting the new ideas come to fruition. It feels like I received a bouquet of violets, but instead of them being fresh and in-bloom, they are already wilting. With just a few tweaks, the bouquet could revitalise into a fun roguelike, and while it’s overall a serviceable experience, there’s really no reason to go back once you have the true ending, if you don’t feel tired out before then.

Grimorio of Games combines action RPG gameplay with the roguelike genre in their new title Sword of the Necromancer. Is this adventure worth the effort, or should you stick to more tried-and-true roguelikes? Check out our review and find out

Sword of the Necromancer è una produzione sicuramente godibile e facilmente approcciabile, ma la cui ordinarietà (ludica, ma anche estetica e sonora), abbatte quello che dovrebbe essere uno degli obiettivi del genere di riferimento, ovvero la rigiocabilità sul medio e lungo periodo. Una volta scoperto tutto quanto di buono la storia ha da offrire, faticherete a ritornarvi, anche al netto della presenza di una modalità cooperativa a due giocatori.

If you are looking for a 2D dungeon crawler with some rogue-lite options, Sword of the Necromancer might just scratch that itch, but for me the legend didn’t quite live up to what I had hoped.

As a dungeon-crawling roguelike, Sword of the Necromancer is quite predictable for the genre despite its clever resurrection mechanic.

Sword of the Necromancer includes a love story with queer characters who can revive monsters to fight alongside, a good variety of items, randomized senarios, and options to customize difficulty, with the promise of adding more content in the near future. Although it doesn’t shine brightly in any aspect, it does a fair job in all departments and proves that crowdfunded campaigns can work.

Sword of the Necromancer is undoubtedly built upon a solid foundation but it lacks the level of complexity necessary for repeated playthroughs that its predecessors and colleagues have in spades. With a needlessly repetitive storyline and an extremely limited inventory, this rogue-like relies too heavily on faulty AI that renders revived monster allies helpless while doing little to facilitate alternate playstyles. Sword of the Necromancer is visually pleasing and functionally operable, but I question its longevity when compared to current industry standards.

Sword of the Necromancer has some neat ideas on show in its dungeon-crawling gameplay, but it felt a little bit too basic to offer that much excitement. What doesn’t help is the restricted item limit, which often made it difficult to justify reviving monsters and having them fight beside you… you know, the coolest feature of the game.

To enjoy Sword of the Necromancer requires you to be invested in the narrative, but to do that, you’ll have to get through gameplay that lacks many refinements that a roguelike needs. The system of bringing monsters back alive to fight for you is limited because you have to manage only four slots of items, which often shadows the game’s most unique systems. As charming as this game looks, it doesn’t ever become a challenging adventure or an interesting experience.

Sword of the Necromancer certamente tinha potencial, porém, no estado em que o game se encontra, é difícil recomendá-lo de qualquer forma. A impressão que o título passa é a de ainda estar durante suas primeiras fases de early access. O jogo parece estar incompleto, realmente um tanto vazio, e também não parece saber muito bem o seu motivo de existir. Além de partes da história e da ideia principal de invocar monstros derrotados, muito pouco do resultado final dessa produção se salva. É uma pena, mas você pode passar reto por Sword of Necromancer e apostar em algum dos vários fantásticos roguelikes disponíveis no Nintendo Switch.

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.

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.