Neighbourhood Necromancer
- May 16, 2014
- Choice of Games
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Reviews
- The game features quirky humor and amusing writing, making it an enjoyable experience.
- It offers a unique and irreverent story that allows players to choose between good and evil paths.
- The game has good replayability with different outcomes based on player choices and stats.
- The characters are often described as bland and lacking depth, making it hard to care about the story.
- The gameplay can feel railroaded, with limited meaningful choices and a lack of a cohesive narrative arc.
- The game is very short, leading to a feeling of dissatisfaction and a lack of a satisfying conclusion.
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as moderately unique but ultimately lacks depth, with uninteresting characters and a repetitive, linear plot that fails to engage players. While it offers a choice between good and evil actions, these decisions do not significantly impact the overarching narrative. Some players appreciate the comedic elements and text-based adventure format, but many feel the story does not provide enough substance to be memorable.
“The story follows in a very irreverent way as you choose how to use your newfound powers for good or evil and determine what becomes of the very British town.”
“This game is a quaint text-based adventure with an interesting plot and good comedy.”
“It is entirely story-based, so make sure you read everything.”
“The game revolves around the binary choice of either using zombies to murder people who have been kind of rude to you, or not interacting with any of the game's set pieces; and neither of those options have any effect on any kind of overarching story.”
“Characters are boring, plot is repetitive, linear, and dull.”
“Not everyone wants to be the villain of their own story.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as hit-or-miss, with some players finding the writing hilarious while others feel it falls short overall. There are standout moments of humor, such as a quirky character like an evil-wishing squirrel, which add charm to the experience.
“Some hilarious writing.”
“The writing also has a lot of humor in it (like a squirrel that wishes you evil and harm!)”
“It had a few moments that were funny and cool.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received criticism, particularly regarding its mechanics and statistics, indicating that it may not meet player expectations or provide an engaging experience.
“The gameplay didn’t fare much better.”
“Game mechanics and stats are poorly designed.”
“The overall gameplay experience is frustrating and lacks depth.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the game's replayability is high due to its diverse gameplay options, multiple endings, and varying character paths, encouraging players to explore different strategies and experiences. Many users appreciate the added content and updates that enhance replay value, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging. Overall, players find themselves returning to the game for new challenges and discoveries.
