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Sword of the Necromancer - Prologue

2020

Should you play it?

Help Tama to save Koko using the powers of the forbidden Sword of the Necromancer. Turn your foes into allies and reach the depths of the Necromancer's dungeon. Defeat the guardians to gain enough soul power to bring Koko back from the dead, no matter the cost.

What works
  • Innovative monster resurrection mechanic
  • Engaging story with strong voice acting
  • Appealing retro pixel art and music
  • Randomly generated dungeons for replayability
  • Free prologue allowing players to try before buying
Things to keep in mind
  • Limited inventory slots restrict gameplay
  • Clunky and stiff combat mechanics
  • Poor ai and limited control of summoned monsters
  • Short demo length and repetitive level design
  • Lack of key remapping and controller focus

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Pale Abyss - Prototype

  • Operencia: The Stolen Sun

  • Metal Hunter
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Sword of the Necromancer - Prologue: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Exploration, Value.

Why this game works

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