Alruna and the Necro-Industrialists

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Alruna and the Necro-Industrialists is a single player platformer game with a post-apocalyptic theme. It was developed by Neckbolt and was released on September 26, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

All manner of thing shall be wellWelcome to a compact, tightly packed Metroidvania, where the Square Aspect Ratio and Single Screen Level Design allows every one of the 200+ rooms to slot into the larger puzzle-box of the world; where secrets, exploits and sequence-breaking are built into the very foundation of the game; and where the overarching story doesn’t care too much which path you happen t…

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 78 reviews

music17 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

Beautiful and stylish retro pixel art with a fitting and memorable chiptune soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere.
Engaging and rewarding exploration with lots of secrets, interesting level design, and unique powerup mechanics encouraging experimentation and sequence breaking.
Compact and well-paced metroidvania experience that offers satisfying platforming and puzzle elements, enjoyable for fans of the genre seeking a short but dense game.

Once an ending is reached, the save file gets locked making it impossible to continue exploring, collect missed items, or access alternate endings without restarting the game, which frustrates completionists.
Controls and movement can be finicky or awkward, especially sliding mechanics and some combat interactions, leading to occasional player frustration.
Several bugs and glitches are present including getting stuck inside walls, enemy stun locks, repetitive damage without invincibility frames, crash bugs, and occasional softlocks affecting smooth gameplay.

music
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
39%
9%
The game's music is widely praised for its catchy, retro-inspired chiptune and 8-bit soundtrack that effectively enhances the cyberpunk and nostalgic atmosphere. Players appreciate the clever integration of rock and metal references in the lyrics and dialogue, which adds unique texture, though some find this element occasionally forced. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that significantly elevates the gaming experience.
- “It's a fun metroidvania with tightly designed rooms, retro sprites, and cool chiptune music that I really enjoyed and that stayed stuck in my head after playing.”
- “The pixel art is stunning, and the soundtrack is top-notch, really setting the mood as you make your way through this mysterious, decaying world.”
- “Good ol’ retro style platformer with stunning pixel art and a rad soundtrack that’s just perfect for the vibe and the story (don’t miss the story!).”
- “Also, I'm not a fan of all the NPCs speaking in song lyrics.”
- “The various references to different rock and metal songs can sometimes feel forced, as can the social commentary, but both give the writing its own unique texture.”
- “I do think it's generally well written and handles its allegories well (excepting some rather shoehorned song lyric quotes), but I know it'll ruffle some players' feathers, either out of political disagreement or just because they prefer themes being less overt.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
45%
14%
Gameplay is praised for its creative and unique mechanics, solid controls, and interesting level design that offers satisfying puzzle-solving and exploration in a compact metroidvania experience. Some users note occasional bugs, a preference for simpler traversal abilities, and frustration with locked alternate endings, but overall the gameplay is engaging, smooth, and well-balanced with the game's atmosphere and music.
- “It has fantastic level design and satisfying gameplay.”
- “Good game, lots of small interesting puzzles that require you to understand the game mechanics, pretty short but condensed.”
- “Map progression is done through simple, but well-implemented puzzle mechanics in each area, which allow you to traverse to more rooms, and eventually fight the next boss.”
- “Low-res screen-by-screen gameplay with a fast character has you jumping out of one screen and into a new one, instantly into enemies you didn't know were there, and you get stuck inside them and die.”
- “If I had one major hiccup with the gameplay, it's that I think locking the player out of being able to go back for the alternate endings once you beat it once is very silly.”
- “One of these endings is technically a completionist one, but you can get it early if you abuse the game mechanics in a way that doesn't really make that much sense (having plants growing out of walls which are not really there).”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
22%
21%
The story receives mixed reactions, with some praising its engaging, cartoonish, and over-the-top tone alongside interesting themes and memorable characters, while others criticize it as immature, preachy, or poorly polished. Overall, it offers a nostalgic, retro-inspired narrative that complements the gameplay, though its depth and writing quality may not appeal to everyone.
- “I love the dialog and story and all the NPCs, it's over the top and cartoonish, but do you want a game like this to be subtle?”
- “Pros: the game tells a nice story that has some good themes but isn't too complex.”
- “It's story is bleak to the point of being cathartic, and I love it.”
- “I already wasn't really vibing with the story and the preachy "I'm 14 and this is deep" type of dialogue, but I was willing to leave a positive review, as the power ups were used in interesting ways, it had some very cool looking bosses and it had a very fun character: the nemesis robot simping hard for some plantussy, but this final thing completely ruined my experience with the game.”
- “The story is, to be honest, pretty awful, like an edgy 15 year old wrote it, so it's not worth thinking about much.”
- “I love the dialogue and story and all the NPCs, it's over the top and cartoonish, but do you want a game like this to be subtle?”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
The game’s graphics are widely praised for their charming blend of retro 8-bit style and modern design, creating an authentic and atmospheric visual experience. Coupled with a well-matched chiptune and cyberpunk-inspired soundtrack, the aesthetics effectively enhance the game's metroidvania vibe and overall immersion.
- “An excellent bite-sized metroidvania that nails its graphical style and sound, while stumbling over some awkward writing and a sort of anti-climatic ending.”
- “Magical mesmerizing graphics and gorgeous atmospheric OST!”
- “The graphics are charming and have a good mix of modern designs and retro vibes.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers solid level design and gameplay but is marred by various bugs, including glitches that cause players to get stuck or experience crashes. While these issues can be frustrating, they are not game-breaking and can generally be worked around with some effort. Overall, the stability is somewhat compromised but still manageable.
- “It has fantastic level design and satisfying gameplay, but it is buggy.”
- “The weirdest glitches I found were a room where you slide into a space with a dead end; the game loop crashes when exiting the room, leaving Alruna in the main menu, able to walk and jump around.”
- “The game has a few glitches, e.g., you can get stuck in some spaces when you try to slide into them.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The game features beautiful, magical art and mesmerizing atmospheric music that create a rich, thematic environment. Its clever level design and smooth pacing enhance exploration, making the atmosphere engaging and immersive. Overall, it offers a highly recommended, well-crafted experience for fans of metroidvania games.
- “Beautiful art, atmospheric, thematic, good pacing.”
- “Full of clever areas, secrets, and dripping with atmosphere.”
- “Magical mesmerizing graphics and gorgeous atmospheric OST.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers strong replayability through its intriguing secrets, multiple walkthroughs, and extra abilities, making it enjoyable for both casual play and challenging speedruns. It is considered the developer's best-designed title, providing a rewarding experience for players seeking extended engagement.
- “It has a lot of really interesting design with its secrets and extra abilities that make for high replayability, which is great for this genre.”
- “This is easily the developer's best designed game, making for a fun casual experience and a very rewarding speedrun experience for those looking to get extra replay value out of it.”
- “The game has a decent replay value, and figuring out all the possible walkthroughs is fun.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is initially amusing but can become incoherent and nonsensical over time. However, it occasionally delivers unexpected, funny moments, such as amusing endings triggered by unusual player actions.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users mainly discuss the art and visual design of the characters rather than their development, indicating that character aesthetics are a highlight but there's limited mention of growth or depth in their arcs.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features engaging dialogue that evokes meaningful themes, but its short length limits the depth of emotional impact on players.

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Alruna and the Necro-Industrialists is a platformer game with post-apocalyptic theme.

Alruna and the Necro-Industrialists is available on PC and Windows.

Alruna and the Necro-Industrialists was released on September 26, 2024.

Alruna and the Necro-Industrialists was developed by Neckbolt.

Alruna and the Necro-Industrialists has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Alruna and the Necro-Industrialists for its music but disliked it for its stability.

Alruna and the Necro-Industrialists is a single player game.

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