Necro Story

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Necro Story is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Rablo Games and was released on October 7, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Necro Story is a light-hearted creature collection RPG where you play as a powerful and (kind of) evil Necromancer. Helped by the ghost of a playful white mage, you must sneak into the Underworld to save humanity. Over 20 necromancy spells are available, spread across 5 schools of magic: Affliction, Darkness, Life Stealing, Summoning and Dark Pacts. Each spell has its own dedicated skill tree. Up…

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

story13 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features charming visuals and a unique art style that enhances the overall experience.
Combat is engaging and offers a variety of mechanics, including a deep skill tree and creature capturing, which adds replay value.
The humor and dialogue are entertaining, providing a light-hearted atmosphere that complements the gameplay.

The combat can become tedious and repetitive over time, leading to a slog in gameplay.
Leveling up is slow, making progression feel frustrating, especially on harder difficulties.
There are technical issues, such as crashes and bugs, that can detract from the overall experience.

story
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The story of *Necro Story* is a humorous and engaging journey that follows a necromancer and a ghost as they embark on a quest filled with unexpected twists and light-hearted dialogue. While it starts with familiar RPG tropes, it quickly evolves into a dynamic narrative that combines dark magic with comedy, offering players a unique and entertaining experience in the monster-taming genre. The game's charm lies in its well-written characters and the balance of humor and adventure, making it a delightful choice for those seeking a fun RPG.
- “The story is fun and filled with humor (good for a few chuckles), and it is satisfyingly long.”
- “The story starts off pretty standard, but past the initial, all too common 'defeat some bosses to open the seal' it throws convention out of the window and has you hop across different scenarios, picking up the pace in what I can only describe as a rollercoaster ride of laughs, with many genuinely funny and unexpected moments, excitement at what was coming next and curiosity at the next challenge to overcome.”
- “What I loved the most was the puns between Vivi the ghost and Jaimus the necromancer; the story is well written and really funny to follow!”
- “The story starts off pretty standard, but past the initial, all too common 'defeat some bosses to open the seal' it throws convention out the window and has you hop across different scenarios, picking up the pace in what I can only describe as a rollercoaster ride of laughs, with many genuinely funny and unexpected moments, excitement at what was coming next and curiosity at the next challenge to overcome.”
- “As for the story-wise, it had its charms, but also its frustrations.”
- “The story is not so linear; there are simple branching paths which is such an interesting thing in a chill game like this.”
humor
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, characterized by cute and funny dialogues that provide a lighthearted experience, though some players note quirks in the script that can be distracting. Many reviews highlight the entertaining story and unexpected comedic moments, particularly praising the witty exchanges between characters. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the gameplay, making it enjoyable for fans of monster-taming and RPGs.
- “A nice and unstressful RPG, full of humor and funny situations.”
- “The story is fun and filled with humor (good for a few chuckles), and it is satisfyingly long.”
- “What I loved the most was the puns between Vivi the ghost and Jaimus the necromancer; the story is well written and really funny to follow!”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by engaging turn-based battles and a variety of critter capturing mechanics, which enhance the overall experience despite some players feeling overwhelmed by the number of micro mechanics. While the combat can become repetitive, the satisfying spell-casting and charming art style, combined with humor, contribute to a delightful gaming experience. Overall, the gameplay is well-received, though some simplification could improve it further.
- “The turn-based battles as well as the critter capturing and collecting mechanics are all top-notch.”
- “Just when I thought it was already cool, more monsters and mechanics appeared and made it even cooler!”
- “Once you get the combat mechanics and get used to the sometimes hectic pacing of combat, it feels very satisfying to cast a chain of spells while absorbing all souls as enemies fall.”
- “I'm not sure, but I have a feeling there are a bit too many micro mechanics that could be cut down to make the game simpler.”
- “Sometimes you can feel repetitiveness in the gameplay since you can't do many things in this game, but all these feelings can be tolerated because the total playtime required to finish the game is not too long.”
- “The gameplay is partly your typical turn-based RPG.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and unique art style, reminiscent of crayon and watercolor drawings, which adds a "spooky cute" vibe. Reviewers appreciate the visual design as a point of pride for the developers, noting its distinctiveness compared to other games and its contribution to the overall fun and engaging experience.
- “Many hours of fun and the artwork is pleasing throughout the game.”
- “The art style is an obvious point of pride for them, and I would say it is pretty charming.”
- “Like the dev's previous game, healer's quest, the game uses an art style that resembles crayon drawings.”
- “As grim as this may sound, the game presents itself in a unique art style reminiscent of crayon/watercolor paintings, giving everything a 'spooky cute' vibe.”
- “I was a bit skeptical seeing the art style of Necro Story, but I have to say it completely won me over.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the lengthy duration of battles, which can lead to a repetitive experience. Overall, there are no notable achievements tied to grinding, further diminishing its appeal.
- “Fighting gets tedious after a while due to its long duration.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with users praising its quality and contribution to the overall experience.
- “The music in this game is absolutely captivating and enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love how the soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment feel epic.”
- “The variety of tracks keeps the game fresh and engaging, and I find myself humming the tunes long after playing.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, particularly due to the ability to specialize their necromancer in various ways—such as summoning, healing, or damage types—allowing for diverse playstyles and experiences in each playthrough.
- “Being able to specialize your necromancer to focus on summoning, healing, damage over time, or pure damage feels really fun and adds a lot of replay value.”
- “The variety of character builds and playstyles keeps me coming back for more, ensuring that each playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple endings and choices that significantly impact the story, I find myself replaying the game to explore all the different outcomes.”