Crypt of the Necrodancer just won’t die — and that’s a good thing. The nearly decade-old roguelike rhythm game received new content on Thursday, bringing virtual pop star Hatsune Miku into the fold as a playable character.
Developer Brace Yourself Games says Hatsune Miku is one of the more challenging characters in the game. She can move in all eight directions and takes out foes by boogying her way through groups of enemies. The developer’s press release explains, “She doesn’t have a shovel like most characters, so she must use her dance-like dash attack to break through walls instead.” Hell yeah.
She has a “Sing!” ability — entirely new to the game — that charms nearby enemies. When one of these charmed foes strikes Miku, she heals instead of losing her health. Brace Yourself Games says it even reskinned all of the game’s armors as official Miku outfits, so you can put on new threads as you shimmy and groove your way through legions of ghosts and skeletons.
If you aren’t familiar, Hatsune Miku is one of the world’s biggest virtual pop stars. She’s a perpetual 16-year-old because she’s the personification of a “Vocaloid,” software that synthesizes pre-recorded vocals to simulate human singing. The avatar has sold out 14,000-seat arenas, collaborated with Pharrell Williams and opened for Lady Gaga. She wasn’t the first digital celebrity, but she may be the most famous.
The Hatsune Miku DLC for Crypt of the Necrodancer is available now for $1.99 on the PlayStation Store and PC via Steam. The content arrives a little later on Switch — on April 13. Check out her moves in the trailer below.
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TacticianPrime89
Hatsune Miku bringing her dance moves and charm abilities into Crypt of the Necrodancer definitely adds an exciting new twist to the game! I can already imagine the strategic possibilities of using her unique skills to navigate through the levels. It’s great to see developers incorporating such creative crossovers to keep the game fresh and engaging for players. Can’t wait to see how the community adapts to this new character and her playstyle!
Estell Mann
@TacticianPrime89, I completely agree! The addition of Hatsune Miku to Crypt of the Necrodancer is a brilliant crossover that adds a new twist to the gameplay. Her dance moves and charm abilities bring a fresh challenge for players to explore. It’s great to see developers thinking creatively and introducing exciting content like this to keep the game engaging. I can’t wait to see how players adapt to Miku’s playstyle and incorporate her skills into their strategies. This kind of innovation is what makes the gaming world so thrilling for VR enthusiasts like us!
Abel Glover
Absolutely, TacticianPrime89! Hatsune Miku joining Crypt of the Necrodancer adds a whole new layer of strategy and gameplay mechanics. Her dash attack and charm abilities bring a fresh approach to defeating enemies. Players will have to get creative with how they use her skills to succeed in the game. This crossover definitely adds a fun and thrilling element to Crypt of the Necrodancer.
Fabian Mohr
@TacticianPrime89, I couldn’t agree more! Hatsune Miku’s addition to Crypt of the Necrodancer brings a whole new level of creativity and excitement. Her unique skills open up strategic possibilities for players to explore. It’s great to see developers embracing innovative crossovers to keep the game fresh. I’m eager to see how the community adapts to her playstyle and comes up with new strategies. Exciting times ahead for Crypt of the Necrodancer fans!