Unicorn Overlord (March 8, 2024)

[Zero]

Played a bit of the demo.

It's neat but there are way too many heavy hitters out right now and on the horizon to entertain this.

Certainly not for $60 either

 

[42 Monks]

Played a bit of the demo.

It's neat but there are way too many heavy hitters out right now and on the horizon to entertain this.

Certainly not for $60 either

take it from my posts in here - thought this was autobattler mid at first too. its what fire emblem should've evolved into instead of that fire emblem engage bullshyt

there's a lot you can say about the release window but the price tag ain't an issue.

 

[Gizmo_Duck]

Already preordered but its prob not gonna get played until i plat rebirth

 

[Grand Conde]

Played a bit of the demo.

It's neat but there are way too many heavy hitters out right now and on the horizon to entertain this.

Certainly not for $60 either

As always you have no idea what you are talking about. "Neat"? fukk out of here clown.

 

[Grand Conde]

take it from my posts in here - thought this was autobattler mid at first too. its what fire emblem should've evolved into instead of that fire emblem engage bullshyt

there's a lot you can say about the release window but the price tag ain't an issue.

Game is like 50 hours or something and this fukkwit is complaining about the price.

 

[Don Homer]

Already preordered but its prob not gonna get played until i plat rebirth

oh u ambitious, huh?

 

[Zero]

As always you have no idea what you are talking about. "Neat"? fukk out of here clown.

Game is like 50 hours or something and this fukkwit is complaining about the price.

You're doing alot for a thread that's about to be emptier than the opposite side of your bed

 

[Animal House]

Already preordered but its prob not gonna get played until i plat rebirth

Yeah Rebirth is straight up crack I love that game. There’s a certain charm with this one the demo solidified that. Plus it’s Vanillaware, they don’t miss

 

[Gizmo_Duck]

oh u ambitious, huh?

Game has a fun enough loop that i can tell im gonna. I just hope there’s no annoying mini-game trophies

 

[feelosofer]

The game is giving Ogre Battle vibes in a good way.

 

[Gizmo_Duck]

 

[Grand Conde]

Trophy list:



Apparently game has a NG+ with permadeath.

 

[Tetris v2.0]

Can't believe this drops this week

I'll be there later this year, too much right now

Vanillaware don't miss

 

[Grand Conde]

Downloading now.

 

[Gizmo_Duck]

MetaCritic - 90





NoisyPixel - 8.5/10

Between the gratifying sense of progression throughout character growth and liberation, as well as the bountiful paths of player individuality that you can grow lost in, Unicorn Overlord is a delight for tactics enthusiasts yearning to seek their teeth into a polished adventure. This fulfilling gameplay loop is endearingly reminiscent of the developer's work pre-13 Sentinels, and I can't wait to see what their future holds.

XboxEra - 9/10

As for me, I've said my piece: Unicorn Overlord is a fantastic strategy game that is both gorgeous as it is fun. Tactics fans are in for a treat, and even those weak to the genre find this game to be a fulfilling experience.

CGMagazine - 9/10

With a wealth of character permutations, a large cast of characters, and a well-realized story, Unicorn Overlord excels in delivering a tactical roleplaying game experience that lives up to the greats while continuing to expand Vanillaware's portfolio of concept art come-to-life videogames in a new light.

IGN - 9/10

Reflecting on the incredibly diverse and remarkably creative world I explored across my 45-hour journey, any issues I had with Unicorn Overlord ended up feeling like nothing more than nitpicks. The tactical combat system is unique and complex while also being easy to understand, expertly blending mechanics from many of its peers with smart new additions of its own.

PushSquare - 9/10

It's hard to say whether Unicorn Overlord is objectively Vanillaware's best game, but for us, it's right up there, competing for the crown — and that's incredibly high praise. This is an immaculate and deeply engaging strategy RPG; the best example of the genre that we've played in years. For those who are looking to get lost in tactical thought, it's essential — and for everyone else, it still stands as an engrossing fantasy adventure. Vanillaware's done it again.

GamerBraves - 9/10

Unicorn Overlord would likely be a highly influential entry in the tactical RPG genre – a pure tactics game that is innovative, deep, and satisfying, and it wants you to think, consider, and strategize, while being enthralled by Vanillaware's hallmark jaw-dropping aesthetics and a head-bopping soundtrack.

VG247 - 4/5

Standing on its own, Unicorn Overlord is an excellent expansion of Vanillaware's now-trademark visual style and its newer RTS mechanics, offering both gripping strategy and an atmospheric pulp fantasy world that you're going to want to sink hours and hours into.