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Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection

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68%Game Brain Score
story, music
gameplay, graphics
89% User Score Based on 27 reviews

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Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Grimorio of Games and was released on January 23, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

An epic reimagining of the cult ARPG, now with stunning 3D graphics and completely revamped gameplay. ABOUT THIS GAME Return to the world of Sword of the Necromancer like never before! Resurrection is a 3D remake of the original game, completely reimagined with new graphics and gameplay mechanics. Dive into an adventure full of emotions, strategy, and action, with an artistic style inspired by th…

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89%
Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews
story4 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions
  • Unique art style and engaging story with charming characters and good voice acting.
  • Innovative summons mechanic that adds depth to gameplay, allowing for strategic monster management.
  • Improvements over the original game, including better combat mechanics, more dynamic gameplay, and quality of life enhancements.
  • Combat mechanics can feel clunky and unrefined, with issues like inaccurate attacks and frustrating enemy interactions.
  • Summons often feel weak or ineffective, leading players to rely more on the protagonist rather than utilizing the summon system.
  • Technical issues such as crashes, frame rate drops, and limited controller customization detract from the overall experience.
  • gameplay
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this indie game features a unique summons mechanic and randomized dungeons, which adds excitement and variety, though it can be frustrating at times due to AI issues and the limited utility of summoned monsters. While the combat mechanics and reviving system are satisfying, the overall experience is hindered by a lack of polish and depth, making it a mixed bag for players. Despite its PS2-era graphics and budget constraints, the game offers some engaging elements that can appeal to fans of the genre.

    • “The combat mechanics are also quite satisfying.”
    • “This unique mechanic, paired with randomized dungeons, keeps gameplay exciting and dynamic.”
    • “The charming PS2-era graphics make it obvious that this is an indie effort, but when it comes to pure gameplay, it has nothing to envy from some of the top crop of the genre.”
    • “Gameplay is decent, but it's a small budget indie game so don't expect amazingness.”
    • “I hope they've nailed the fundamentals better than they did here before implementing things like character switching and multiple movesets, because the gameplay of this game was way more frustrating than it was fun.”
    • “Gameplay: you'll realize sooner or later that monsters are almost always a drawback to use, aside from the one with healing powers.”
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is widely praised for its heartfelt themes of love and redemption, complemented by charming art and professional voice acting. Reviewers appreciate the emotional depth and engaging narrative, which keeps players invested throughout. The blend of appealing visuals, a captivating soundtrack, and a focus on diverse representation enhances the overall experience, making it a standout for fans of storytelling in games.

    • “The heartfelt story about love and redemption adds depth to the action, blending perfectly with the stunning pixel art and atmospheric music.”
    • “The story is what kept me going forward, and I enjoyed it until the very end.”
    • “Add to that a beautiful and interesting LGBTQ+ story, a professional dub, an OST reminiscent of Falcom's best works (I promise I'm not exaggerating, just listen to the opening theme) and a delightful art.”
    • “The plot is all the same, but everything else has been either transformed or greatly expanded.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are a reimagined 3D version of the original's 2D art, featuring clean visuals and a charming PS2-era aesthetic that highlights its indie roots. While there are some bugs and glitches, the overall design is well-received, complemented by strong voice acting and music, and the variety of enemies adds to the visual appeal.

    • “Visuals are clean and there's plenty of enemy variety.”
    • “I love the voice acting in this game, as well as the music and the new graphic design.”
    • “The charming PS2 era graphics make it obvious that this is an indie effort, but when it comes to pure gameplay it has nothing to envy from some of the top crop of the genre.”
    • “The charming PS2 era graphics make it obvious that this is an indie effort, but when it comes to pure gameplay, it has nothing to envy from some of the top crop of the genre.”
    • “The graphics are fine.”
    • “A nice reimagining of the original with 3D graphics instead of its original 2D art; it's a fun game, but it definitely has its share of bugs and glitches.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its catchiness and epic quality, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the impressive soundtrack, likening it to the best works of Falcom, and appreciate the professional voice acting that complements the heartfelt narrative. The atmospheric music beautifully blends with the game's stunning pixel art and engaging story, adding depth to the gameplay.

    • “The soundtrack was amazing, made the game feel a lot more epic and glorious.”
    • “Add to that a beautiful and interesting LGBTQ+ story, a professional dub, an OST reminiscent of Falcom's best works (I promise I'm not exaggerating, just listen to the opening theme) and delightful art.”
    • “The heartfelt story about love and redemption adds depth to the action, blending perfectly with the stunning pixel art and atmospheric music.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is currently subpar, with users experiencing stuttering and unstable frame rates that fail to reach the monitor's refresh rate, even with v-sync enabled. While it runs on the Steam Deck with automatic settings, performance dips into the 20s, suggesting that future optimizations could potentially stabilize it at 60 FPS.

    • “Performance: runs on deck, automatically setting the correct resolution and using the deck controls, but currently runs sub-optimally.”
    • “If properly optimized, a deck could easily achieve a stable 60 FPS in this game, but currently it can dip into the 20s.”
    • “I cannot speak to PC performance; I only played on deck.”
    • “There's stuttering, and the frame rate isn't stable, and won't even reach my monitor's refresh rate, even with v-sync on, which clearly isn't working.”
    • “Performance: runs on deck, automatically setting the correct resolution and using the deck controls, etc., but at the time of writing (22 days since release), runs sub-optimally.”
    • “If/when properly optimized, a deck could easily do a stable 60 FPS in this game, but currently can dip into the 20s.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a heartfelt narrative centered on love and redemption, which enhances the action and is beautifully complemented by stunning pixel art and atmospheric music. It is highly recommended for fans of both roguelikes and emotional storytelling.

    • “The heartfelt story about love and redemption adds depth to the action, blending perfectly with the stunning pixel art and atmospheric music.”
    • “For fans of roguelikes and emotional storytelling, this is a must-play.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a visually appealing 3D reimagining of the original 2D art, providing an enjoyable experience; however, players have reported various bugs and glitches that affect stability. Overall, despite these issues, it remains a fun game.

    • “It's a fun game, but it definitely has its share of bugs and glitches.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
    • “I encountered several stability issues that disrupted my gameplay.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users indicate that there are no grinding achievements in the game, suggesting a lack of repetitive tasks or activities typically associated with grinding. This may enhance the overall gameplay experience by allowing players to focus on more engaging content.

    • “Grinding achievements: no.”
    • “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding for resources, and it just wasn't rewarding.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is enriched by a heartfelt story of love and redemption, complemented by stunning pixel art and evocative music, creating an immersive experience that enhances the overall gameplay.

    • “The heartfelt story about love and redemption adds depth to the action, blending perfectly with the stunning pixel art and atmospheric music.”
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Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection is a role playing game.

Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One and others.

Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection was released on January 23, 2025.

Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection was developed by Grimorio of Games.

Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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