Crypt of the NecroDancer Receives First Update in 5 Years; Adds Level Editor, Mod Menu, and More

Well, lastly. A little bit niche-r favourite Crypt of the NecroDancer has acquired an update after a 5-year hiatus. And, whereas it’s not solely a content-focused replace, it does present (everybody’s favourite) quality-of-life enhancements. Crypt of the NecroDancer is a top-down roguelike rhythm recreation that was first launched on PC in 2015, adopted by console releases over the subsequent few years. However, there has not been any replace to the sport since early 2018, when a brand new zone, boss, and characters had been added with the Amplified prequel growth. Now, we’re receiving an overhaul of a number of key programs, from Steam Deck assist to a neater “No Beat” mode. 

As Crypt of the NecroDancer gameplay depends on matching every motion with the beats of the more and more advanced soundtrack (lovingly dubbed “Spookhouse Rock”), the addition of a “No Beat” mode permits gamers to take a neater stroll by the procedurally-generated dungeons. This function appears to be accessible to all characters. Additionally, the builders have added a “save and quit” function that permits gamers to droop their video games mid-run, fairly than having to play to the top of a zone so as to save progress. Further, suspended runs can now be added to a number of leaderboards: Deathless, Story, and All-Characters. 

While there are some new options coming with this replace, in addition to some fixes to identified bugs and desync points, a majority of this replace focuses extra on the participant’s interplay and integration with the sport. A giant enhance for the sport’s longevity, a custom-level editor, is coming to Crypt of the NecroDancer, giving gamers and modders a wide range of instruments to make their very own dungeons. Players will now be armed with improved controls permitting for extra custom-made mapping; a {custom} music system overhaul; a brand new mod loader and menus; and naturally, the brand new stage editor’s personal built-in instruments and extra customizable hotkeys, which have acquired a large improve. Finally, the builders have optimized the sport to a extra lax system requirement, permitting for higher streaming of in-game sources and sooner load occasions. 

Overall, the modifications is probably not the flashiest for followers anticipating a DLC or growth, however they are going to definitely delay the sport’s lifespan, particularly for passionate gamers who’re nonetheless investing time within the recreation 7 years later.