Rift of the NecroDancer

"Negative emotions may not be so easily dispelled for us as they are with Cadence’s magical guitar, but music can help us to motivate ourselves, making this a feel-good game in more ways than one."

"[...]Rift of the NecroDancer stands out as an excellent addition to the series, offering an addictive gameplay and memorable soundtrack. Supporting community track creation, there&s;s great potential for longevity and new experiences in the future."

"Rift of the NecroDancer is a great sequel for players that fell in love with Crypt of the NecroDancer ten years ago. While its unique concept is really cool, it is incredibly challenging and the average player may struggle to …"

"Rift of the NecroDancer packs a steep learning curve, but those that come to know their way around slimes and skeletons are in for a real treat. Those that take the time to learn the inner workings of Rift of …"

"Rift of the NecroDancer is a clever rhythm game that innovates on some of the genre’s best ideas."

"Rift of the Necrodancer is a solid rhythm game with some fresh and exciting takes on the classic Guitar Hero formula. The different enemy types and health system make this stand out from the crowd, but at higher difficulties, these …"

"All in all, Rift of the Necrodancer is an absolute blast, even if I’m a tone deaf dud at it. It’s colorful, has some creatively funny writing, and the sheer creativity at play when it comes to its challenges is …"

"Rift of the Necrodancer captures the true essence of music by creatively visualizing rhythm."

"Rift of the NecroDancer is a great rhythm game. It’s a title that takes the best this genre has to offer and spins that into a unique, compelling remix that you can’t help but bop your head to.This is an …"

"Rift of the NecroDancer features some interesting ideas and a great story mode, which shows how well the concepts from Crypt of the NecroDancer work in a new genre."

"Rift is another great entry in the NecroDancer series. It may be a more &s;traditional&s; lane-scrolling rhythm title, but how the game incorporates Crypt&s;s elements to create its own spin on the formula is noteworthy."

"Rift of the Necrodancer is one of this year’s early heavy-hitters if we’re talking indie music games. [...] Replayable, tough as heck when you want it to be, and full of fun minigames that remind you of a time when …"

"My complaints about the difficulty aside, Rift of the NecroDancer is a hell of a good time. This is a colorful, charming, and unpredictable story that’s a lot of fun to experience. Not to be outdone, there’s a ton of …"

"An absolute banger of a rhythm game that stands out from the crowd, but with a difficulty level that can be intimidating"

"Rift of the NecroDancer is a rhythm game that just refuses to play by the genre&s;s rules. It constantly keeps you on your toes while giving you just enough room to revel in the thrill of every successful combo. Before …"

"It’s a clever core concept that doesn’t wear out its welcome with additional complications or gimmicks, opting instead to deliver the best experience possible based on that core."

"Rift of the NecroDancer is a seriously clever rhythm game with a sublime soundtrack, which will keep you busy for many musical months."

"At the end of the day, Rift of the NecroDancer is an absolute joy to play. Whether you’re here for the music, the challenge, or just a fun way to kill time, this game delivers on all fronts."

"With its innovative mechanics, Rift of the Necrodancer completely reimagines the rhythm game genre, resulting in a unique and highly deserving title. However, not every aspect of the game feels fully developed, though this doesn&s;t significantly detract from the overall …"

"This latest foray into the franchise was a risk that paid off well. Aside from the lackluster story mode, there is not a thing I can fault Rift of the Necrodancer with. The visual clarity built into the core of …"

"Rift of the NecroDancer is one of the biggest indie surprises of the last few years, taking a genre where innovation is difficult and bringing something new, but that at the same time, is clearly a great homage to the …"

"Celebrating rhythm games that were once a hit, Rift of the NecroDancer pays homage to these classics while adding its own originality to break away from the norm, greatly extending the game&s;s lifespan whether for enthusiasts or those just starting …"

"With Rift of the Necrodancer, Brace Yourself Games has picked up the rhythm genre and, well, riffed on it. This is a smart, stylish remix of what rhythm games can be. By swapping prescriptive note charts for more involved pattern …"

"While mixing RPG elements with a rhythm game isn’t a new thing by any means, the modern nostalgia that is evoked with Brace Yourself Games’ Rift of the Necrodancer is just a joy to experience."

"It’s a really competent rhythm game with great music, tons of content, and another strong concept from Brace Yourself Games. You’ll no doubt face frustrations with some of the story mode’s decisions and the game’s overall difficulty spikes, but if …"

"Rift of the Necrodancer successfully transitions the core tenets of the Crypt series to the Rhythm game genre delivering highly amusing and fun gameplay melded with its rocking soundtrack. Paired together with a more defined cartoony art style, silly pun-filled …"

"Rift of the Necrodancer is the latest rhythm game from Brace Yourself Games, and it sees the return of the friendly Cadence. This time we are not faced with a series of procedurally generated dungeons, but the gameplay is reminiscent …"

"Rift of the Necrodancer is a very creative take on the classic lane style rhythm game. Even though, the story mode does not provide any real benefit, the main gameplay is absolutely addicting. The Custom Song integration is also great …"

"In taking a step back and adhering to more classical rhythm games I think that Rift lost a bit of the appeal of what made the original game special for a lot of players. While the cast and characters do …"