''Necromancer'' is a 1983

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Gameplay

''Necromancer'' is a game in which the players are wizards who can control the

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Reception

Kevin Frey reviewed ''Necromancer'' in ''

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'' No. 71. Frey commented that "Overall, ''Necromancer'' is action-packed, fast-moving, and ever-changing. It is a unique game which most gamers should find exciting to play."

Reviews

*1984 Games 100https://archive.org/details/games-57-1984-november/page/n45/mode/2up

References

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