Motion-RPG Sword of the Necromancer has a sequel on the best way that takes it from top-down 2D to a completely 3D perspective. Forward of that, the devs at Grimorio of Video games plan to pattern the brand new model with a 3D remake of the unique someday in 2024.

Whereas there’s no concrete date in place but, Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection is within the works for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Collection X|S, Nintendo Change, and PC (through Gematsu). This one makes use of the engine of the sequel — which is titled Sword of the Necromancer: Revenant — to reimagine the 2021 outing and introduce new mechanics and methods. 

Right here’s a fast comparability between the unique model (prime) and the 3D remake (backside):

Sword of the Necromancer is a dungeon-crawler with some procedurally-generated roguelite components. As you progress and inch towards discovering the reality of the previous, you’re capable of make allies out of enemies by reviving fallen monsters. The weapon technology system is procedural, providing a bunch of various makes use of for weapons and objects with various results. The remake goals to up the management you’ve got over your newfound mates, as now you can customise their AI. 

Past some up to date mechanics, Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection has remastered illustrations, new story sequences, and help for each English and Japanese voiceovers. In the event you plan on taking part in the sequel when it launches, you’ll have the ability to use your clear knowledge from Resurrection to unlock some bonuses in Revenant. There aren’t too many particulars in the mean time, however one bonus talked about is the power to name upon the remake’s bosses as particular summons. 

The unique Sword of the Necromancer has a very nice pixel artwork model to it, however it’s additionally cool to see a staff going to the difficulty of updating visuals to match a sequel to this extent. Hopefully we’ll see extra of it in motion between now and the unspecified launch date.