Crypt of the NecroDancer: Synchrony PC

Crypt of the NecroDancer: Synchrony is the second expansion for the atypical roguelike game, in which we travel through dungeons to the rhythm of music. The production was once again the responsibility of the independent Brace Yourself Games team, which developed both the warmly received base game and its prequel in the form of the DLC Amplified.

Early access

As with previous projects, the developer decided to release its work in early access before the "real" release. The authors included only those innovations from?Cryptof the NecroDancer: Synchrony that were considered sufficiently polished. Only later were more mechanics, content, etc. added, with the Brace Yourself Games team promising not to change the price of the expansion after its full release.

Mechanics

Crypt of the NecroDancer: Synchrony is first and foremost a huge package of new content, not changing much in?game. It is still almost a typical roguelike with a permanent death system , in which we explore dungeons, fight monsters (including bosses) and strengthen our character with the treasures we find. Only that here everything takes place in the rhythm of music: characters and enemies move and attack in a beat that matches the playing song.

Three new characters with?unique features have been added to the game. Suzu can move quickly and?is immune to damage when attacking with her lance from?deployment. Chaunter has virtually no health, but can possess enemies and use their abilities. Finally, Klarinetta wields a large two-handed sword with which she can wreak havoc on the board.

Synchrony also means more items, shrines and spells, as well as new enemies, traps, etc., which will make the dancing expedition through the dungeons of the titular NecroDancer even more interesting.

Game modes

The most important novelty of z?Cryptof the NecroDancer: Synchrony is the online multiplayer mode, which allows a group of up to eight players to cooperate or compete over the Internet. In addition, the developers have added full mod support (even several at once) to make it easier for fans to create their own content.

In the case of Versus mode, players do not progress through floors, but face each other on a single procedurally generated map. Depending on the chosen variant, players compete for points (earned for defeated rivals) or until only one character remains on the board. In either case, the game allows for the formation of teams. In addition, there are items and?objects on the board that are not found in the?campaign, while others have been slightly modified to improve balance.