The highly rated indie roguelike rhythm game 'Crypt of the NecroDancer' has just received a huge new update (v3.0.0) for the first time in 5 years.
ITAD for Crypt of the NecroDancer says that GOG has the lowest current sale price (A$3.60) at this present time, BUT- whilst the v3.0.0 update has just been released for the Steam version (current sale price is A$4.30), this has NOT yet happened for the GOG version
- DLCs are currently discounted across both GOG and Steam storefronts
Overview of List of New Features in v3.0.0
No Beat Mode has been added for any character; you can now save and quit anytime; load times have been reduced; controller support has been improved; and the game is compatible with the Steam Deck.
Custom music has also been overhauled, with more audio file formats supported and the ability to save multiple playlists and switch between them.
Co-operative play has been improved with a new dynamic view scaling for local sessions, while independent per-player beatmaps have been added meaning each player tracks their own rhythm.
Also added are an updated replay system, tweaked leaderboards and speedrun timer, plus more quality of life updates and crash fixes.
Lastly, the game has received better modding capabilities and a custom level editor.
Game description & Launch Trailer video
DELIVER BEATDOWNS TO THE BEAT!
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move on the beat to navigate an ever changing dungeon while battling dancing skeletons, zombies, dragons, and more. Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
FEATURES:
- Descend into the crypt as 15 playable characters with unique play styles and challenges!
- Jam out to over 40 original songs in Danny Baranowsky’s award winning soundtrack, or set your own beats with songs from your own MP3 collection!
- An ensemble of major and minor puns at every half-step!
- Play with keyboard, controller, or even a USB dance pad!
- Official Danganronpa character reskins and mod support!
- BONUS: Includes 6 playable remixes of the entire soundtrack. Remixes by FamilyJules, A_Rival, Chipzel, OCRemix, Girlfriend Records, and Virt!
GOLD AND LOOT AWAIT
Gather diamonds to unlock permanent upgrades and better equipment to traverse deeper into the NecroDancer’s lair. The deeper you go, the more treacherous enemies you’ll face.
RACE TO THE TOP
Reach great heights as you disco down through the depths of the crypt. Whether you aim to get the highest scores or complete runs in the fastest times, you can compete against a robust community of players in a range of permanent and daily challenges across all characters.
I love this game on the switch. It's super fun