Crypt of the NecroDancer
PS Vita version
Better in Theory
The Good
Brilliant Concept. The idea is so good it's baffling that more games haven't imitated it.
Strange there aren't more in the series (excluding the Switch-exclusive Zelda variant)
The Bad
Playing it now feels needlessly exclusionary: a non-existent on-ramp starts difficult and becomes excruciating quickly.
It asks for too much of a commitment. You can progress, but it means not playing a lot of other games while you perfect your skills. However, this isn't Elden Ring, and that's too much of an ask for what the game gives in return.
Isn't the point of a rhythm game to have fun?
Graphics look... rough
The Bottom Line
Amazing concept that needs a proper sequel (or 4) to flesh it out.
Game hasn't aged well on most levels.
by Wade on March 3, 2025