Norman the Necromancer

Tired of always playing the hero? It's time to embrace the dark side in Norman the Necromancer, a brilliantly creative game where you are the final boss! This gem, another award-winning entry from the js13kGames competition, flips the script on classic dungeon crawlers. Instead of invading a lair, you must defend it from pesky, self-righteous heroes.

What is Norman the Necromancer?

In this unique reverse bullet-hell game, you play as Norman, a powerful necromancer trying to enjoy some peace in his crypt. Unfortunately, wave after wave of valiant heroes keeps breaking in to slay you. Your goal is to survive their onslaught by unleashing devastating magic. The core mechanic is simple but strategic: stand still to charge your mana, and move to automatically cast your equipped spells. It’s a fantastic play as the villain game that will challenge your strategic thinking.

How to Defend Your Lair

The heroes are relentless, but a smart necromancer has plenty of tricks up his sleeve.

• Master Mana Management: The stand-to-charge, move-to-fire mechanic is crucial. Find safe moments to stand still and regenerate your mana so you're ready for the next big wave.
• Synergize Your Spells: After each wave, you can spend the ectoplasm dropped by fallen heroes to learn new spells or upgrade existing ones. Think carefully about your build! Combining a rapid-fire spell with one that slows enemies can be a deadly combination.
• Invest in Passive Abilities: Don't just focus on attack spells. Upgrades to your health, mana regeneration, or movement speed are often the key to surviving the more chaotic later waves.

Why You'll Love Being the Bad Guy

• Unique "Reverse" Gameplay: The fresh perspective of defending against heroes is incredibly satisfying and fun.
• Deep Spell-Crafting: With dozens of potential upgrades, every run feels different as you experiment with powerful spell combinations.
• Instant Gratification: As a pure browser game, it loads instantly, making it the perfect unblocked spell upgrade game to play anywhere, anytime.

So, are you ready to show those heroes who's the real boss? Defend your crypt, unleash dark magic, and see how long you can survive as Norman the Necromancer!