Hands of Necromancy II Review Summary

Name: Hands of Necromancy II community summary
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2026-10-18

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Strong improvement over original game
Fun new playable character added
Innovative necromancy combat mechanic
Excellent level design praised
Enjoyable soundtrack and music
Levels too dark to navigate

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Helpful reviews: 92%
Unhelpful reviews: 8%
Protest reviews: 0%

82%
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Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 352
Negative points: 251
Gameplay points: 336
Perf. points: 13
Rec. points: 79
Misc points: 151

Point	Description	Importance
Strong Improvement Over Original Description Many reviews highlight that the game surpasses the first installment in numerous ways. It is described as less janky, more accessible, and a big improvement that refines the overall experience. Importance 54%	Many reviews highlight that the game surpasses the first installment in numerous ways. It is described as less janky, more accessible, and a big improvement that refines the overall experience.	54%
Fun New Playable Character Description The addition of a second playable character is well-received, with her unique weapons, transformations, and spells adding enjoyable variety. Many find her more fun and powerful than the original protagonist. Importance 50%	The addition of a second playable character is well-received, with her unique weapons, transformations, and spells adding enjoyable variety. Many find her more fun and powerful than the original protagonist.	50%
Innovative Necromancy Mechanic Description The necromancy feature is praised as novel, well-integrated, and tactically flexible. It allows resurrecting fallen enemies as temporary allies and is considered more effective and useful this time. Importance 44%	The necromancy feature is praised as novel, well-integrated, and tactically flexible. It allows resurrecting fallen enemies as temporary allies and is considered more effective and useful this time.	44%
Excellent Level Design Description Reviewers consistently praise the level design as top-notch, varied, and well-crafted. It is frequently noted as a significant improvement over the first game, with many calling it phenomenal or fantastic. Importance 43%	Reviewers consistently praise the level design as top-notch, varied, and well-crafted. It is frequently noted as a significant improvement over the first game, with many calling it phenomenal or fantastic.	43%
Enjoyable Soundtrack and Music Description The soundtrack and music are frequently praised as good, interesting, and genuinely incredible. It significantly elevates the game's atmosphere and vibe according to reviewers. Importance 41%	The soundtrack and music are frequently praised as good, interesting, and genuinely incredible. It significantly elevates the game's atmosphere and vibe according to reviewers.	41%
Solid Retro Shooter Gameplay Description The game offers solid shooter gameplay with nostalgic 90s vibes, reminiscent of classics like Heretic and Hexen. It provides an authentically retro experience that fans of old-school shooters appreciate. Importance 41%	The game offers solid shooter gameplay with nostalgic 90s vibes, reminiscent of classics like Heretic and Hexen. It provides an authentically retro experience that fans of old-school shooters appreciate.	41%
Fun Weapons and Combat Description Weapons are described as fun to use and well-handled, with fine-tuned mechanics. The variety of weapons and enemies contributes to an enjoyable combat experience. Importance 32%	Weapons are described as fun to use and well-handled, with fine-tuned mechanics. The variety of weapons and enemies contributes to an enjoyable combat experience.	32%
Good Overall Game Description Many reviewers find the game fine, pretty good, and fun overall. It plays well and has merit, providing a solid experience similar to the first game. Importance 32%	Many reviewers find the game fine, pretty good, and fun overall. It plays well and has merit, providing a solid experience similar to the first game.	32%
Varied and Interesting Enemies Description New enemies add interest to the gameplay, and the enemy roster is considered great. The variety of enemy types is praised as quite good, enhancing combat encounters. Importance 25%	New enemies add interest to the gameplay, and the enemy roster is considered great. The variety of enemy types is praised as quite good, enhancing combat encounters.	25%
Fun Transformations and Abilities Description Transformations are fun to use and make exploration enjoyable. The necromancy and shapeshifting aspects are highlighted as really fun features. Importance 22%	Transformations are fun to use and make exploration enjoyable. The necromancy and shapeshifting aspects are highlighted as really fun features.	22%
Well-Designed Maps and Levels Description Maps are well-made with good encounters and enjoyable to explore. The level selection is interesting, and the design allows for satisfying exploration. Importance 18%	Maps are well-made with good encounters and enjoyable to explore. The level selection is interesting, and the design allows for satisfying exploration.	18%
New Content and Secrets Description The game adds new levels, enemies, and weapons, along with well-hidden secrets. This new content enhances the gameplay and exploration. Importance 18%	The game adds new levels, enemies, and weapons, along with well-hidden secrets. This new content enhances the gameplay and exploration.	18%
Good Playtime Value Description The game provides good hours of play and guaranteed fun. Reviewers feel it offers a worthwhile time investment. Importance 10%	The game provides good hours of play and guaranteed fun. Reviewers feel it offers a worthwhile time investment.	10%

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