# Crypt of the NecroDancer — user reviews > 50 indexed App Store user reviews of Crypt of the NecroDancer by BRACE YOURSELF GAMES INC., rated 3.83/5 from 242 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crypt-of-the-necrodancer/id1085123968/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crypt-of-the-necrodancer/id1085123968.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 141 · 4★ 28 · 3★ 15 · 2★ 7 · 1★ 51 ## Newest reviews (11 of 50) ### 4/5 — Please Update for New Devices! *2021-01-21, version 1.19* On newer devices like the IPhone XS, the game is shrunken, making it harder to play. I love this game SO much, fixing that would make it perfect! ### 4/5 — Almost everything I wanted *2020-03-09, version 1.19* Ok so this was like my favorite game until I beat it and then felt really unsatisfied. The only thing more that I would want is a level creator or something that you can post your levels and stuff like that. I hope you can add one for a little extra to make this a five star review. Otherwise this is probably my favorite game ever. ### 4/5 — Almost perfect *2019-12-14, version 1.16* I have this game on pc and switch, and now I can play wherever I want. There’s a few problems though... like the items being covered by the notch without being able to set a safe zone, or the occasional crash. Still, being able to enjoyably play this more than makes up for the minor inconveniences ### 3/5 — Great game, but crashes during launch. *2019-09-30, version 1.15* I love this game. Played it for hours on Steam and was excited to play it on my phone, but the entire application crashes after continuing the title screen. ### 3/5 — Good game, too unstable tho *2019-09-26, version 1.15* The game is amazing, I love how fun and good the music and game is. I wish the app didn’t crash so much. When I’m in the lobby, it crashes almost every time I try to get into the levels. It gets really frustrating because you never know when you will actually be able to play. Hopefully this will get fixed soon. ### 3/5 — Concept still amazing, but touchscreen controls terrible compared to original PC version *2019-09-08, version 1.15* Much fun as this game is, especially the PC version, the mobile version’s touchscreen controls are absolutely terrible for later levels and speed run gameplay. Any two-button combinations have a high a high chance of failing when you need them, whether because your fingers barely miss the arrows, or when one finger hits an arrow milliseconds too early. If you have a controller then great, but good luck otherwise. If a future fix can adjust the controls a bit can come back and re rate though. Still a great core game. ### 2/5 — No response from developer *2019-07-30, version 1.15* Apple referred me to contact the developer because the app just would not download or install. It would reach about 70% and then resets back to “Waiting” of “Loading.” Never received a response. ### 3/5 — This game is fantastic! *2019-06-23, version 1.15* However, I have to give it three stars, because there wasn’t really indication that the entirety of this game was included in NecroDancer: Amplified on the app page. I really don’t like giving a bad star review to such a great game, but this is a pretty big issue. ### 3/5 — Don't buy this one! *2019-05-08, version 1.15* The game is great, but Necrodancer: Amplified is the DLC app, and it has all the features of this one, and then some; AND it's the same price as this one. If you buy this one there is no way to transfer progress to the second app, and you will have to pay the whole price for the second one. ### 2/5 — Don’t buy for iPhone X *2019-02-09, version 1.13* The text and field of view are way too small for the phone screen. It’s the PC UI shrunk down to a box smaller than your phone. Very lazy port. The only reason I’m not returning this is because it’s so good on iPad and TV. ### 4/5 — Amazing with only one problem *2018-09-26, version 1.13* I had been playing this game for some time now and just unlocked Melody, but then my save data had been corrupted, and now I have to start over. Please fix this problem. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Sorry but a joke *2020-03-27, version 1.19* I have this game for PS4 so i thought id get it for my phone. So buggy. Took an entire night to download wouldn’t even open. Downloaded it again and theres no sound and i cant get bombs or healing items to work. Good game bad as an app. ### 1/5 — Beware - Always on Home Bar! *2019-12-20, version 1.17* The Home Bar is always on in a game with swipe controls? An errant swipe too close to the Home Bar will start to switch to another app, ruining your rhythm. This game need to be updated to properly dim the Home Bar so it takes two swipes to exit the app. ### 1/5 — Crashes whenever I try to open it. *2019-09-30, version 1.15* I know that this game is supposed to be great, but it crashes every time I try to open it. Until that’s fixed, I can only give it one star. ### 1/5 — Unplayable *2019-04-05, version 1.14* This game is clearly a good one of Nintendo is letting the developer make a Zelda game with the same mechanics. I original purchased the game due to App Store promotion. But, I couldn’t play over an hour due to TERRIBLE controls. This game is not intended for a phone screen. Only get it if you want to hate it and be frustrated that it’s getting so much praise. ### 1/5 — This game WAS great but... *2019-03-21, version 1.13* Ok so basically i used to play this game on the same gaming device i have now, but then i deleted it because i was lazy. Now i try to redownload it cant, takes 15 minutes to complete then says ‘installing’ and resets. Also after i tried deleting it 3 times to remove its necrodancer title screen and moved it, it stopped working right with only ability to move, couldnt download, couldnt delete. Would be 5 stars if i could you know PLAY. ### 1/5 — Hey developers pleez read *2019-01-22, version 1.13* Hey I was very excited to play this awesome looking fun beating game but the game was glitching and would not let me download I was very sad to have this happen to me, pleez fix glitch (and if possible could I maybe get a refund ### 1/5 — Everything too small on 8+ *2018-12-30, version 1.13* I’ll start by saying I love this game. I bought it for PS4 and am currently working on Zone 4. The iPhone version, at least on the 8+, is just not fun to play. The d pad controls are extremely small, as are all of the icons, to the point that it’s hard to read any text. This is a problem in a game where one wrong move can end your run in a heartbeat. It honestly looks like the whole game is stuck on 50% zoom, and based on other reviews, it’s probably an issue for just the 7+ and 8+. I’ll happily bump this up to 5 stars once the issue is fixed, because I just can’t bring myself to play it in its current state. Edit: Downgrading to 1 star because they haven’t fixed the issue and they’re still allowing people with an iPhone plus or X to purchase a clearly broken game. Edit: Still not updated ### 1/5 — Don’t Get This App *2018-04-16, version 1.12* The game itself is a 10/10, but that’s only on any different platform or system. If you try and download this game, it won’t even Install. It just freezes. It has happened to dozens of people. Don’t waste 5 dollars. ### 1/5 — Love it but... *2018-03-16, version 1.12* Update: hey devs I would really love to play the game that I paid for but you still haven’t fixed this for my iPhone X. The entire dpad is seriously half the size of my thumbprint, it is UNPLAYABLE! I’m pretty annoyed now so my review is going to 1 Star. I’ll change it once I can actually play the game , so fix it ! This games seriously needs an iPhone X update , it was great on my 6S+ but now the d-pads are way to small on my new X, it’s pretty much unplayable , which is a shame because the game is really great, please update soon and I’ll change my review. ### 1/5 — Incompatible With Newer IPhone Devices. *2018-03-15, version 1.12* The is UI way too small and completely unusable on newer devices such as the 7+, 8+, and X. If compatibility is added for a these devices, this game would definitely deserve 5 stars. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Buy amplified *2022-11-01, version 1.19* I love this game but there is no reason to buy this version instead of amplified so save the $5 and go get amplified! ### 5/5 — Necrodancer *2019-10-24, version 1.16* I really, REALLY like this game... However.... And I know this is all on me, and not even really a complaint (which is why I've still given it 5stars)... the game is just SO BIG! I only have a 16GB phone (with the OS, it's more like 12), and I can't ever install it because I never have the space. =J I wish they would have lowered the quality of the music and allowed those who wanted HQ tracks to freely download them so that the app could be smaller in size. But... whatchoogonnado? This is an AWESOME game, and I still HIGHLY recommend it if you're into roguelikes and/or music tappers. ### 5/5 — Great game *2019-10-07, version 1.16* So glad the bug is fixed. Thank you! ### 5/5 — Amazing!!! *2019-09-23, version 1.15* This is one of my all time favorites games. Not just on mobile, but on any platform! So unique and challenging and just a blast to play. One issue, game will load but when I drop into any level the game crashes. Just noticed this bug after I upgraded to iPhone 11 running iOS 13. Please address so I can resume the crypt slaying!! ### 5/5 — Great game but I’m having a little trouble *2019-04-13, version 1.15* I love the game and have wasted many hours on it, and I’m really interested in continuing the story, but there’s a bug where when I get to the zone 4 boss as melody, the message “Audio Cheating Detected” and my game freezes. Because of this, I cannot unlock all the characters and continue the story. I’d love for this to be fixed someday so I can continue enjoying this amazing play of a game. ### 5/5 — Sadly Obsolete *2019-03-27, version 1.14* With the DLC now available as a separate app, there is no longer any reason to buy this over it. The DLC has everything that this has. However, I would not recommend deleting this yet. I am hoping for the possibility of a data transfer soon, and until either then or catching up, I would recommend keeping the original for those characters. ### 5/5 — Phenomenal rhythm rougelike *2019-03-22, version 1.13* Phenomenal game with EPIC music that only gets better (love the singing shop keepers!). It is definitely not easy but if you love music and enjoyed the difficulty of VVVVVV then you’ll love this dungeon crawler/rougelike. There is plenty to keep you going back ### 5/5 — Epic game but.. *2019-01-08, version 1.13* This game is good and I love the music especially deep blues theme, however after zone 2 when zone 3 unlocked I left the game expecting everything to be the same. Then for some reason when I joined in next I lost ALL of my progress. I had everything in the lobby unlocked and had dove unlocked and the game said no more and I lost it all. Please give me my progress so that I can continue. ### 5/5 — X (iOS 11.x) *2018-03-14, version 1.12* UPDATE: TOO SMALL AND IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL ON THE IPHONE X. 5-STAR GAME THAT IS UNPLAYABLE IN ITS CURRENT STATE. Just a couple of ours into the Steam version on my computer and this title releases. I had been wondering whether the simple yet elaborate mechanics would be a good fit for mobile, and the developers have answered with a pulse-pounding affirmative. The rhythmic approach to traditional dungeon-crawling distinguishes this title from nearly all others. Thank you, Brace Yourself Games! I look forward to many hours of fun on the go. By the way, the addition of three separate control schemes and the option to play locally stored tunes speaks to the highest levels of developer prowess. These are the companies we should support. **EDIT: Actually I am and I do, "Glair ion." It just looks like I am enjoying it a whole lot more than you at this point. By the way, the devs wouldn't know me (or this review) from a hole in the wall. It's my honest opinion of the title. ### 5/5 — We need DLC!! *2018-02-02, version 1.12* I have steam version too and I always play this game on PC. JUST BECAUSE OF DLC. Now, it’s essential for playing game. Plz release DLC. Everyone is alright with it! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*