The Necromancer&s;s Tale
July 17, 2025
The Necromancer&s;s Tale is a narrative-driven top-down RPG where you play the role of a minor noble in the 18th Century, drawn into the Dark Necromantic Arts as you seek knowledge and revenge. Great power awaits... along with the weird, the morbid, and a gradual descent into madness.
Critic Score
82.5
8 critic reviews
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Critic Reviews (8)
Graphics
68.0
Gameplay
72.0
Story
73.0
"The Necromancer&s;s Tale is a promising, well-written RPG with a fleshed-out trust system and rich characters, but simplistic, clunky combat hinders the game a bit."
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88.0
Gameplay
73.0
Story
92.0
"Once you are born, The Necromancer’s Tale begins to blur the line between fixed narrative and player-driven storytelling. Your character’s early years play out with some key events already set in stone, but you’re given meaningful choices throughout. Almost like …"
Read original review"If you&s;ve got a taste for the macabre, you really can&s;t go wrong with The Necromancer&s;s Tale. It makes you work for your necromantic powers but its gripping story will have hooked from beginning to end."
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70.0
Gameplay
85.0
Story
95.0
"The Necromancer’s Tale is a standout narrative RPG that values prose over play, best approached as a richly interactive novel and not a traditional RPG. If you’re here for story, not systems, you’ll find a rewarding, text-heavy journey worth your …"
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70.0
Gameplay
65.0
Story
95.0
"The Necromancer&s;s Tale is an RPG that moves away from power fantasy to rely on a masterful narrative where every decision has its price. It is an RPG experience that demands time, attention, and setting aside preconceptions such as the …"
Read original review"Despite its flaws, it is a hidden gem among CRPG titles that every fan of the genre—and of dark magic in general—should play. Beneath its unassuming visuals lies a well-written story and over 40 hours of necromantic fun."
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80.0
Gameplay
65.0
Story
90.0
"The Necromancer’s Tale isn’t flawless—its combat can be clunky, setups sometimes frustrating, and technical stumbles may irritate—but its strengths in narrative, atmosphere, and choice-driven gameplay make it a memorable experience for fans of story-rich CRPGs."
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60.0
Gameplay
75.0
Story
80.0
"Atmospheric and story rich RPG with a hint of a detective mystery."
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