Alyssa Rochelle Payne
GameGrinThe Necromancer's Tale Review
Published 8/13/2025
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70
-6 vs critic avg
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Series X|S / Switch 2 / PC / PS5 / Mac - 7/17/2025
The Necromancer's Tale
A story-rich gothic RPG. Master the rituals of an ancient spellbook. Raise an undead army to march against your enemies. Commune with the realm of the dead & struggle with your descent into madness. Progress through secrecy, diplomacy, blackmail, coercion & seduction until ready to reveal yourself.
- Developer
- Psychic Software
- Publisher
- Psychic Software
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76
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Critic avg
76
6 scored reviews
Total coverage
6
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Score range
60–90
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
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The critic average is 76 across 6 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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6 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 17%
80–892 reviews · 33%
70–792 reviews · 33%
Below 701 review · 17%
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Chris McMullen
GameSpewThe Necromancer's Tale review
Published 8/5/2025
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Score
80
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalJade Darton
ImpulsegamerThe Necromancer’s Tale Review
Published 7/25/2025
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Score
70
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalKyle McGrath
Thumb CultureThe Necromancer’s Tale – PC Review
Published 7/22/2025
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Score
60
-16 vs critic avg
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Read originalErik Hodges
Try Hard GuidesThe Necromancer’s Tale Review — Magic Book
Published 7/21/2025
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90
+14 vs critic avg
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Read originalBlake Wilcox
Screen HypeThe Necromancer’s Tale Review – Dark Magic Meets Deep Choices
Published 7/17/2025
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Score
85
+9 vs critic avg
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