NecroCity
- October 26, 2023
- Shift Games
Get on SteamWelcome to NecroCity, a place that does not bustle with life. Take on the role of the governor of this dark city - manage your resources and develop your NecroCity. NecroCity is a city-building economic strategy game, with a defense and combat system. The world of the dead is just in front of you!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a captivating and quirky story that immerses players in a dark and intriguing world.
- Gameplay mechanics, including resource management and unit recruitment, are engaging and provide a strategic challenge.
- The graphics and art style are visually appealing, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
- Gameplay becomes repetitive quickly, with limited variety in missions and enemy waves, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
- The user interface is clunky and lacks essential tooltips, making it difficult to navigate and understand game mechanics.
- Many features are underdeveloped or buggy, resulting in frustrating gameplay experiences and a feeling that the game is incomplete.
- story21 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its quirky and engaging narrative that unfolds throughout the missions, while others find it lacking depth and originality. Critics note that the dialogue can be amusing yet forgettable, and the overall plot feels simplistic and aimed at a younger audience. Despite the potential for a captivating storyline, many feel that the repetitive gameplay detracts from the enjoyment of the narrative experience.
“First and foremost, the storytelling in Necrocity is nothing short of remarkable.”
“The way the game weaves its story into the gameplay is masterful, and it adds a layer of immersion that is genuinely praiseworthy.”
“It's a great strategy game with a funny background story that keeps on unfolding through each chapter of the story; this game will give you everything in little doses, then it will keep on increasing it with each chapter, and just when you think you have seen everything, surprise surprise, it's just getting started.”
“The storyline is a bit childish and it seems this is the market they are aiming at. I can't see the game getting much harder even in later levels. If the game is aimed at the tween market, you have misjudged it badly; most 10-15 year olds are playing COD, Civilization, Fortnite, PUBG and playing them well. This game will appeal to under 10s graphic-wise but might be tricky to play on the later levels, so it's really aimed at no one in particular.”
“In between and during missions, these undead heroes ironically add some life to the game’s campaign, but they’re nothing noteworthy and neither are their silly, typo-ridden text-based conversations, which I found mildly amusing if forgettable.”
“As far as content is concerned, I’d like to see more in-game objectives and game modes added—as is, there are only wave-based campaign missions, and they currently all feel indistinguishable due in part to the game’s copy/paste level design.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its straightforwardness and integration with the story, while others criticize it for being repetitive, clunky, and lacking engaging mechanics. The user interface is noted as messy and in need of improvement, particularly in providing clearer explanations for gameplay elements. Overall, while the graphical style and basic concepts are praised, the gameplay experience is often described as underwhelming.
“The way the game weaves its story into the gameplay is masterful, and it adds a layer of immersion that is genuinely praiseworthy.”
“In general, I found the building system and resource management mechanics in Necrocity to be smooth if simple, though the UI currently lacks a number of tooltips and descriptions making it hard to determine what’s what, but that’s a pretty easy fix.”
“When viewed through this lens, it's not a bad little piece; the translation is rough, the UI is a bit of a mess, and explanations for some mechanics are lackluster, but the graphical styling is nice and the gameplay is pretty straightforward (for better or worse).”
“I liked the basic concept and story, but the gameplay is just not very fun.”
“I think there is a fun and quirky story, but I don't care to find out because the gameplay is repetitive and boring.”
“Art and concept looks great but the gameplay felt 'clunky' and overall it's just not exciting enough to make me continue playing.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many praising the charming art style and immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. While the visuals are described as nice and engaging, some critiques point to a lack of depth in cutscenes and a simplistic design that may appeal more to younger audiences. Overall, the graphical quality is rated positively, with scores like 8/10 and 4/5 reflecting a solid appreciation for the visual presentation.
“The graphics and sound design further enhance the overall experience, creating a dark, immersive atmosphere that draws you deeper into the game's world.”
“Graphics: 8/10”
“Visuals: 4/5”
“The audio music is spooky basic and I fear it will get annoying quickly. The voiceover and beast sounds are okay but not impressive. Maybe it needs more comedy to appeal to a wider range of players. The cutscenes are a bit lackluster and not very enthralling, so if this is where the 17GB of data has gone, I would reevaluate that. The storyline feels a bit childish, and it seems this is the market they are aiming at. I can't see the game getting much harder even in later levels. If the game is aimed at the tween market, you have misjudged it badly; most 10-15 year olds are playing Call of Duty, Civilization, Fortnite, PUBG, and playing them well. This game will appeal to under 10s graphically but might be tricky to play in the later levels, so it's really aimed at no one in particular.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it basic and potentially annoying, while others appreciate its quirky Halloween vibe. There are suggestions for improvement, such as incorporating more comedic elements to broaden its appeal, and concerns that the overall audio experience, including voiceovers and sound effects, lacks excitement. Despite these critiques, one reviewer rated the music positively at 4/5, indicating that it has its merits.
“Where *queues Nine Inch Nails* 'Every Day is Exactly the Same.' That's right, don’t let its charming art style and delightfully quirky Halloween soundtrack fool you—behind its spooky albeit colorful façade, Necrocity is about an hour’s worth of content that’s been stretched into ten, and just in time for early access.”
“Music: 4/5”
“The music needs to be adjusted.”
“The audio music is spooky and basic, and I fear it will get annoying quickly. The voiceover and beast sounds are okay but not impressive. It might need more comedy to appeal to a wider range of players. The cutscenes are a bit lackluster and not very engaging, so if this is where the 17GB of data has gone, I would reevaluate that.”
“The storyline feels a bit childish, and it seems this is the market they are aiming at. I can't see the game getting much harder even in later levels. If the game is aimed at the tween market, you have misjudged it badly; most 10-15 year olds are playing games like Call of Duty, Civilization, Fortnite, and PUBG, and playing them well.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics and sound design contribute significantly to a dark and immersive atmosphere, effectively pulling players deeper into its world.
“The graphics and sound design further enhance the overall experience, creating a dark, immersive atmosphere that draws you deeper into the game's world.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a humorous background story that unfolds progressively through its chapters, providing players with a delightful mix of surprises and escalating comedic elements as they advance.
“It's a great strategy game with a funny background story that keeps unfolding through each chapter. This game delivers everything in little doses, gradually increasing the humor with each chapter. Just when you think you've seen everything, surprise surprise, it's just getting started.”
