RPG

Unicorn Overlord

Single Player

Critic · IGDB

4.4

Users · RAWG

2024

Released

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📅 Release Info

Release DateMarch 8, 2024

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🏷️ Game Details

Genres

RPGStrategy

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PlayStation 5PlayStation 4Xbox Series S/XNintendo Switch

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About this game

From the masterminds that brought 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and Odin Sphere, ATLUS x Vanillaware presents the rebirth of tactical fantasy RPG. Fight against fate and embark on a royal adventure to regain your reign alongside trustworthy allies.

Unicorn Overlord combines the timeless tactical RPG genre with overworld exploration and innovative battle system for a unique epic fantasy experience in the iconic Vanillaware style.

Traverse a vibrant world, assemble units and direct them into exquisitely animated battles. Perform heroic deeds and grow renown throughout the five nations. Cultivate a grand army with over 60 unique characters, from humans and elves to massive beasts and heavenly angels

Pros & Cons

Pros

Hand-drawn art, expressive animation, and detailed character and monster designs.
Squad composition, positioning, equipment, and programmable tactics add strategic depth.
Large class roster supports varied squad compositions and unit interactions.
Open-ended map offers optional objectives, recruits, and multiple stage approaches.
Lengthy campaign includes numerous recruits and extensive customization.

Cons

Units fight automatically according to preset tactics.
Optimized squads can make later battles predictable.
Many classes, menus, statistics, and tactical settings can feel overwhelming.
Long stretches repeat side content, resource gathering, liberation battles, and travel.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Gameplay & themes

RPG