Necromonads

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Necromonads is a single player arcade shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Clickteam and was released on October 27, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

Space Colony Alert Bulletin! The Necromonads are at it again!! Colonists must in a orderly fashion proceed to the nearest shelter while the highly trained star pilot provides cover. Inspired by classic arcade shooters but with a twist. Captured colonists become infected and spread it to others. stop the Necromonads infection invasion now!

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47%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

music3 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game features a gorgeous retro visual style that appeals to fans of classic arcade games.
It offers a fun and nostalgic experience reminiscent of the original Defender, making it enjoyable for retro enthusiasts.
The gameplay, while simplistic, can be entertaining for those looking for a casual and easy-going shooting experience.

The game suffers from repetitive and monotonous gameplay, lacking variety and challenge, especially in the early levels.
There are significant control issues, including a lack of full controller support and problems with pausing and resuming the game.
The absence of music during gameplay and overall shallow mechanics make the experience feel incomplete and less engaging.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as easy and repetitive, with many reviewers noting a lack of innovation and depth, reminiscent of classic arcade titles. While the retro visuals and sound effects are praised, the overall experience feels simplistic, suggesting that a re-release with mechanical improvements and additional content could enhance it. Despite its shortcomings, the game offers enjoyable fast-paced action, particularly in group settings, appealing to fans of the genre.
- “It has very nice visuals, simplistic but very nice and a grand tribute to retro games, and the gameplay is very simplistic which is perfect for this genre sometimes.”
- “Fun fast gameplay good for group play.”
- “Even if you've never played Defender, there's a lot to love here, from the retro-style graphics to the authentic arcade-quality sound effects to the nail-biting difficult gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is overall quite easy and repetitive.”
- “But the gameplay wasn't much to cheer for.”
- “Ultimately, the game doesn't clear the bar but a sequel with a few mechanical tweaks would be something to watch for.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is limited, featuring enjoyable chiptune tracks only in the menus, while the gameplay itself is marked by a lack of music, resulting in significant silence during play. Although the retro sound effects evoke a nostalgic Atari feel, the absence of in-game music leaves players wanting more. Overall, while the sound design has its merits, the sparse musical elements detract from the overall experience.
- “The retro vibe is really nice all around every feature of the game: the great chiptune music (only in menus though), sound effects (totally Atari home console alike) and screen effects (all kinds of dot matrix and scanlines emulation).”
- “Good sound and music, but that's pretty much the only aspect I liked about Necromonads.”
- “There's also no music.”
- “Firstly, they removed all the music in the game.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their appealing art style, which pays homage to retro games while maintaining a simplistic yet visually pleasing aesthetic. Players appreciate the combination of retro-style visuals and authentic arcade-quality sound effects, enhancing the overall nostalgic experience.
- “It has very nice visuals, simplistic but very nice, and a grand tribute to retro games. The gameplay is very simplistic, which is perfect for this genre sometimes.”
- “Even if you've never played Defender, there's a lot to love here, from the retro-style graphics to the authentic arcade-quality sound effects to the nail-biting difficult gameplay.”
- “It's a Defender remake with a nice art style.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and excessively time-consuming, often feeling that the achievements require an unrealistic amount of effort to complete, leading to frustration rather than a sense of challenge.
- “Tedious, I'd die of old age before completing these achievements.”
- “And even after that, it becomes more tedious rather than difficult.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have noted that the game's optimization can lead to noticeable stuttering, which may significantly impact the experience for those sensitive to performance issues.
- “How much this bothers you will depend on how sensitive you are to stuttering (a fair amount, in my case).”