Dominic Leighton
TheSixthAxisUnicorn Overlord Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 4/9/2024
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Unicorn Overlord
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
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- Vanillaware
- Publisher
- Atlus, Sega
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Heidi Kemps
GameSpotUnicorn Overlord Review - A Rare Beast
Published 3/14/2024
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80
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJoe Richards
PlayStation UniverseUnicorn Overlord Review (PS5) - A Bold New Step For Strategy Games - PlayStation Universe
Published 3/12/2024
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90
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Read originalMatt Miller
Game InformerUnicorn Overlord Review - Tactical Superiority - Game Informer
Published 3/12/2024
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85
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Read originalKaan Serin
EurogamerUnicorn Overlord review - endless options propel this strategy RPG to epic heights
Published 3/12/2024
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80
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Read originalAdrian Morales
Game RantUnicorn Overlord Review
Published 3/11/2024
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80
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Read originalGeorge Yang
Digital TrendsUnicorn Overlord review: deep strategy RPG is a rousing victory
Published 3/8/2024
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80
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Read originalTJ Denzer
ShacknewsUnicorn Overlord review: This unicorn has some ogre in it
Published 3/8/2024
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90
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Read originalOllie Barder
Forbes‘Unicorn Overlord’ Review: Vanillaware’s Tactical Return To Form
Published 3/8/2024
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90
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Read originalJames Billcliffe
VG247Unicorn Overlord review | VG247
Published 3/7/2024
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