Crypt of the NecroDancer: Nintendo Switch Edition

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  • Summary: Crypt of the NecroDancer is a hardcore rhythm-based roguelike game. Can you survive this deadly dungeon of dance, slay the NecroDancer, and recapture your still beating heart? Or will you be a slave to the rhythm for all eternity? Players must move on the beat to navigate procedurallyCrypt of the NecroDancer is a hardcore rhythm-based roguelike game. Can you survive this deadly dungeon of dance, slay the NecroDancer, and recapture your still beating heart? Or will you be a slave to the rhythm for all eternity? Players must move on the beat to navigate procedurally generated dungeons while battling dancing skeletons, zombies, dragons, and more! Groove with the game's epic dance soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection! You can even play with a dance pad to really shake your bones!… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. God is a Geek
    Feb 9, 2018
    95
    If you’ve never played Crypt of the Necrodancer, the Switch release is the definitive version without question.
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Feb 12, 2018
    90
    At the end of the day, Crypt of the Necrodancer is a trip. You hop on for the ride, enjoy some groovy tunes, and overcome a slew of challenges along the way. Even though every run is different, I always felt I was in control. It’s hard to get on the beat, but once over that initial hump, Crypt of the Necrodancer becomes one of the most intriguing experiences available on the Nintendo Switch eShop. Don't sleep on it.
  3. Nintendo Life
    Feb 26, 2018
    90
    CA roguelike at heart with a rhythm-game soul, Crypt Of The NecroDancer is a sublime experience that’s a must-play for fans of the genre(s). Its upbeat, uptempo take on dungeon crawling is infectious, and there’s enough content here to last even the savviest of spelunkers for many, many dance-fuelled dives into the depths — if you’ve never tangoed with the COTN, this fully-featured Switch edition is the perfect way to jump in.
  4. Nintenderos
    Mar 12, 2018
    85
    It adds freshness and originality to a classic genre, mixing the best of rhythm and dungeon crawler games. Unfortunately, the overall look is weak, but the story is interesting and there is a variety of characters, together with a great soundtrack and the accessibility of the mechanics make it into an experience that is addictive and endearing that you can't miss.
  5. Meristation
    Mar 26, 2018
    85
    Wonderfully hectic, exquisitely manic, we love this little jewel of a game. It's also jam-packed with content and a marvelous soundtrack.
  6. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Feb 27, 2020
    80
    Crypt of the NecroDancer will hurt you and then heal you with beautiful music for hours and hours. [Issue #40 – July/August 2019, p. 23]
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  7. Switch Player
    Mar 1, 2018
    70
    Crypt of the NecroDancer has risen once again to bring a hefty amount of rhythm action goodness to Switch. If this is your jam, then its definitely worth picking up again for portable and local co-op play. If you haven't played before and aren't sure if you'll dig it then the Switch version is a content-rich way to give it a whirl and find out.

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  1. Positive: 10 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 19
  3. Negative: 3 out of 19
  1. Sam454
    Feb 17, 2018
    10
    Crypt of the NecroDancer is one of the greatest indie games of all time, and, albeit rather pricey, holds up incredibly well on NintendoCrypt of the NecroDancer is one of the greatest indie games of all time, and, albeit rather pricey, holds up incredibly well on Nintendo Switch. The controls are incredibly responsive and it looks just as beautiful as the other versions of the game. The soundtrack is superb as always and is still the best part of the game. The addition of the new character is a rather nice addition too. I would highly recommend this if you have never played it, because once you have, you'll be humming along to the music for months to come.

    10/10    … Expand
  2. LukeBu
    Jul 3, 2021
    10
    It's a great perfectly solvable, low rng, rogue-like, that challenges you by only letting you move on the beat, and make quick decisions toIt's a great perfectly solvable, low rng, rogue-like, that challenges you by only letting you move on the beat, and make quick decisions to the tempo of sweet crunchy tunes.… Expand
  4. Pimplup
    Oct 2, 2019
    9
    Main reason I'm writing this review is to let you know that the trailer video on this page is actually for Cadence of Hyrule, a gameMain reason I'm writing this review is to let you know that the trailer video on this page is actually for Cadence of Hyrule, a game completely different from Crypt of the Necrodancer.
    Really fun game, but I definitely recommend getting it on PC if you can, since the controls work so much better with a keyboard.    … Expand
  5. Hermano999
    Sep 23, 2019
    8
    The main feature of this game is your state of mind, after you played it for 1h straight, listening to the rhythm... You may think you wereThe main feature of this game is your state of mind, after you played it for 1h straight, listening to the rhythm... You may think you were playing it, but for real this game is playing you!… Expand
  6. Koyb0417
    Jul 2, 2020
    6
    this is just hard and not funny. i would go to bed instead of this game. i wasted my ten dollars QQ
  7. alexozzycake
    Oct 9, 2018
    5
    I tried really hard to like this game as it's incredibly charming and a very cool concept, but ended up finding it clunky, lacking in depth,I tried really hard to like this game as it's incredibly charming and a very cool concept, but ended up finding it clunky, lacking in depth, and worst of all just very repetitive. Maybe if it was considerably cheaper I'd have expected a bit less from the game but definitely a disappointment all-around. Great soundtrack however.… Expand
  8. KingofBeasts
    May 4, 2023
    0
    Honestly, one of the worst games I have played. While it has potential, being a rogue like game. The introduction being okay. The game fallsHonestly, one of the worst games I have played. While it has potential, being a rogue like game. The introduction being okay. The game falls apart, when it gets into the dungeon itself. Everything moving to a beat, while on paper seems fun. In practice, it is awful. The game doesn’t give you opportunities to learn, it doesn’t explain anything last I remember.

    To make things worse, it just punishes for missing a beat. This isn’t a way to make a game, rather, it is one of the worst ways I have experienced. Would have been fine with just the music, and keep it real time, without the whole stupid beat mechanic. Maybe then I would have rated it higher. Though, after hours, I decided to just drop the game.

    It was a waste of time, a waste of money, and overall, just not enjoyable.    … Expand

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