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Monster-summoning Action RPG 3D Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection participates in Steam Next Fest, demo available

Get a taste of the game's mechanics for a limited time

Check Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection on Steam


Barcelona, Spain - June 10th, 2024

 
Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection, the 3D remake of the original Sword of the Necromancer, will be a part of this Steam Next Fest that starts today. During this event and for the first time, players will be able to try a demo, which contain up to the first boss and showcases many of the game's new features, like the new combat system and possibility of customizing the summoned monsters' AI.

 
Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection will be a reimagining of the original monster-summoning dungeon crawler game, which featured top-down pixel art graphics. Based on the still in development sequel's engine (Sword of the Necromancer: Revenant), players will be able to relive Tama's quest to resurrect her lover in 3D, with exciting new ways to battle and renewed mechanics and systems. This remake will also feature remastered high quality illustrations and voice acting (both in English and Japanese) and new scenes to delve deeper in Tama and Koko's tragic love story.


In addition to PC, Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection will be released on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series.


The Steam Store page is up, and players can wishlist the game already!
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About Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection


Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection is a third-person 3D Action Dungeon Crawler where you can revive your defeated enemies to make them fight alongside you. Turn your foes into allies using the forbidden powers of the Sword of the Necromancer and help the rogue Tama reach the dungeon's depths to obtain the power to bring her beloved priestess Koko back from the dead. Assemble a small army of monsters, equip yourself with weapons and relics, and level up to take on the guardians that stand between you and your goal.

Key features:

 
  • Turn your foes into allies: Use the Sword of the Necromancer to revive defeated monsters and make them fight alongside you.
  • Plan your battles, control the dead: Customize your summons' behaviour with the Tactics feature.
  • New dimension, new battle system: Improved combos and a new companion AI system.
  • Level up: Enhance your character and your monsters by fighting together.
  • Relive the journey: Discover Tama and Koko's past as you advance through the dungeon.
  • Local co-op play: Play with a friend in local co-op.


About Sword of the Necromancer: Revenant


Sword of the Necromancer: Revenant is a third-person 3D Action RPG with Dungeon Crawling and city building, and the sequel to Sword of the Necromancer. Revive your enemies once again and make them fight alongside you!

With a completely renewed battle and companion system, travel the continent, restore the Sacred City of Euda to its former glory and vanquish the ominous threat that looms over the world. Gather the powers of the Revenants, forgotten heroes of old times and create a little army of dead to defeat the Necromancer once and for all.


Key features:

 
  • Turn your foes into allies once again: use the Sword of the Necromancer to resurrect defeated monsters and make them fight alongside you.
  • Use the power of the Revenants: once ago great heroes, their spirits now wander the world. Defeat them in battle and unleash powerful summons.
  • Improved and customizable AI: set your monster’s Tactics to get the most of each one
  • New battle system: improved battle system with new possibilities like air combos. Swap characters at any moment and continue chaining hits!
  • Play solo or in local co-op: play the whole game with an AI companion or lend a controller to a friend to play together in split-screen co-op.
  • Leave the dungeon: travel the world and help its people, explore cities, towns and open fields. Delve into procedural dungeons filled with enemies, loot and challenges.
  • Restore Euda to its former glory: reconstruct a ravaged town, recruit people and get new functions and services like shops, a forge, cook…


About Grimorio of Games


Grimorio of Games is a small team based in Barcelona. After developing the hyper-active action platformer Super Hyperactive Ninja, Grimorio of Games released Sword of the Necromancer, a top-down 2D Action RPG with roguelike elements, in 2021.


The game was released digitally on January 2021 for PC, Xbox One, PS4 and Nintendo Switch, and had a physical release in Europe for PS4 and Switch in September. In November, the game received PS5 and Xbox Series versions, thus being released in all current platforms.


Sword of the Necromancer previously had a very successful Kickstarter campaign that raised over €200K with more than 5500 backers.