Crypt of the NecroDancer: Nintendo Switch Edition
Move to the beat through randomly generated dungeons, battling monsters as music sets the timing for navigation and changing layouts give each attempt a different route to read.
- AI score · out of 10
- 8.8 / 10
About this game
Crypt of the NecroDancer combines dungeon exploration with movement on the musical beat. Navigate a randomly generated dungeon and battle creatures such as skeletons, zombies and dragons while following a soundtrack by Danny Baranowsky. The layout and item placement change between plays, so the route through the dungeon is not fixed. You can explore alone or team up for two-player local co-op in the base game. Online multiplayer and local co-op for up to four players require the separately purchased SYNCHRONY DLC. On Switch, touchscreen input works for navigating menus, but cannot be used to play the dungeon itself.
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For players who want dungeon decisions tied to a musical pulse.
Beat-based movement asks players to consider where to go and when to move together. Changing layouts and item placement could keep route reading relevant for people who enjoy adapting rather than memorizing one fixed course.
Strengths
- The beat gives music a direct role in dungeon navigation.
- Changing dungeon arrangements can reward attention to the current route.
Weaknesses
- Players who prefer to consider every movement at their own pace may find beat-based navigation demanding.
Who it is for: Players interested in combining rhythmic timing with adapting to changing dungeon layouts.
Play notes: Online multiplayer and local co-op for up to four players require the separately purchased SYNCHRONY DLC.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Changing layouts and item placement can shift attention toward adapting each attempt rather than rehearsing an identical route. | Reviewed | 8.7 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Linking movement to the beat may make route choice more engaging for players who want timing to matter alongside positioning. | Reviewed | 9.1 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Danny Baranowsky's music can serve as an active reference for movement, which may appeal to players who want the soundtrack involved in their decisions. | Reviewed | 9.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Touchscreen use stops at menu navigation, so players wanting touch-controlled dungeon movement will need a different input approach. | Reviewed | 8.1 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Brace Yourself Games
- Publisher
- Brace Yourself Games
- Release date
- 2018
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Music & Dance · Primary genre
- Tags
- ExplorationFantasyLocal Co-opRhythm-based PlayStory-drivenSolo-friendlyReplayableLevel ProgressionTop-downTurn-based Combat
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Co-opSingle player
- Perspectives
- Third personTop-down
Release editions
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwide2018
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Sources
- www.nintendo.comSource revision: 1
- www.nintendo.com