![]() ![]() Unfortunately there are some flaws within Sword of the Necromancer, but on the bright side there aren’t any deal breakers. At the end of every section of the Necromancer’s dungeon lies a powerful boss monster, and Taka will need to make careful use of her necromantic weapon as well as the undead she summons in order to take them out. ![]() The atmosphere of the game is well crafted, with periods of solemn silence as well as good uses of music to emphasize the feeling of the endless dungeon or the bittersweet memories that Taka falls into quite often as the story progresses. This is because, whenever Taka dies, she is brought back right in front of the small, peaceful altar where she lays Koko’s body, a permanent reminder of the stakes she feels for this quest. This game manages to balance the fun of its gameplay and the sombre tone of its story incredibly well, with occasional flashbacks to Taka and Koko, starting with their initial rough meeting and continuing as they develop a close bond to each other, further adding to the feeling of pain when Taka ends up perishing within the dungeon. This adds layers to the strategies gamers can make use of in the dungeon, getting fodder monsters to distract those with high defense so they can go in for the kill, for example, is one option that this reviewer found very useful in his time playing. This is done by having a total of four possible weapons, with the Sword of the Necromancer as one, Taka can either find other weapons such as halberds or bows, or equip an enemy to that slot and summon them at any time to aid in battle. As the name implies it has the ability to revive enemies that have been slain and have them fight by Taka’s side. The mechanic that separates this game from others within its genre is the power of the Sword of the Necromancer itself. Sword of the Necromancer is a rogue-like that takes place in a constantly shifting dungeon, with randomized moves and enemy layouts that provide a different experience with every run. Upon retrieving the titular weapon Taka discovers that the blade itself doesn’t have enough power yet to reclaim Koko’s life, she must venture deeper into the necromancer’s lair and claim their power for herself. Gamers take the role of Taka, who has ventured deep into the mountains in a desperate search to find the power of the Necromancer, and return her beloved Koko to life, no matter the cost. In this way, Sword of the Necromancer begins with a tale as old as time itself. Loss can be one of the most powerful driving forces in the world, and media regarding this is plentiful, from the much beloved Shadow of the Colossus to the recent Avengers: Endgame, those suffering from the loss of a loved one can often be driven to fantastic and desperate measures.
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