Chris Thursten
PC GamerPC Gamer Crypt of the NecroDancer Review
Published 5/12/2015
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87
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PS4 / Linux / PC / iOS / Mac / Vita / XONE / Switch - 4/23/2015
Crypt of the NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDancer is a hardcore roguelike rhythm 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?
- Developer
- Brace Yourself Games
- Publisher
- Spike Chunsoft, Brace Yourself Games, Klei Entertainment
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Critic avg
88
29 scored reviews
Total coverage
29
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Score range
70–100
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 88 across 29 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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29 included scored reviews
90–10016 reviews · 55%
80–8912 reviews · 41%
70–791 review · 3%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Patrick Hancock
DestructoidDestructoid Crypt of the NecroDancer Review
Published 5/4/2015
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95
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalSophie Halliday
ZTGDZTGD Crypt of the NecroDancer Review
Published 4/29/2015
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80
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalEric Layman
Digital ChumpsDigital Chumps Crypt of the NecroDancer Review
Published 4/27/2015
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86
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalSpencer Campbell
GamingTrendGamingTrend Crypt of the NecroDancer Review
Published 4/27/2015
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100
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrei Dobra
SoftpediaSoftpedia Crypt of the NecroDancer Review
Published 4/27/2015
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85
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalBritton Peele
GameSpotGameSpot Crypt of the NecroDancer Review
Published 4/26/2015
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80
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Cunningham
Hardcore GamerHardcore Gamer Crypt of the NecroDancer Review
Published 4/24/2015
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90
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalRob Gordon
Game RantGame Rant Crypt of the NecroDancer Review
Published 4/22/2015
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90
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrew Zucosky
ShacknewsShacknews Crypt of the NecroDancer Review
Published 4/22/2015
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80
-8 vs critic avg
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