IGN
Original Score: 9/10 · 2024-03-07
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“A tactical RPG triumph that modernizes Ogre Battle with deep unit customization.”
Real-Time Tactical Fantasy RPG · Developed by Vanillaware · Published by Atlus / SEGA
Vanillaware's hand-painted 2D artwork meets Final Fantasy XII-style squad programming in a 70-hour tactical epic.
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Unicorn Overlord is a dream come true for strategy fans on Nintendo Switch OLED, PS5, and Xbox Series X. Programming your 5-unit squads' conditional tactics and watching Vanillaware's sumptuous 2D animations play out is endlessly rewarding — and both Nintendo eShop and PlayStation Store offer a generous free demo whose save carries into the full game.
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Individual publication scores normalized to a 0–100 scale alongside original review excerpts and source links.
“A tactical RPG triumph that modernizes Ogre Battle with deep unit customization.”
“Sumptuous 2D artistry and compulsive squad-building mechanics.”
“Tinkering with squad synergies is so absorbing that hours vanish in minutes.”
“The best-looking strategy game on the Nintendo Switch.”