Sega Saturn Longplay Panzer Dragoon

[@MrBonderd]

Remember in 1995 going from Sega Genesis to this! What a time to be alive. Now we go multi generations without seeing anywhere near the same changes/feeling😕

[@Takrezz]

Back then game developers was in a race for innovation and originality. Nowadays it's the same recycled FIFA and COD just for sake of money.

[@criminal268]

Ever since PS3 nonething has change

[@TKUltra971]

The main reason being is that companies got greedy and wanted to turn over a profit quickly and efficiently as possible. This is why we get the same 4 types of game year after year. The gaming era ended at the end of the PS2 Xbox generation. PS3 and on wards it became entirely too mainstream. No more creativity, no more experimental game ideas to start new franchise, and way too much social/political commentary. Its like the reason Panzer only got a 'remake' on the switch and not a sequel or a reboot? It doesn't make money enough for investors (SEGA).

[@dgggbggg5025]

You hit the feeling exactly

[@BoazLips2409]

Software development innovation has stagnated today. In those years, innovation upon Innovation, year after year, was normal for both hardware and software. Nowadays, software systems have reached full potential. Real advances can only really be made in hardware, where innovation has also stagnated. We've met the atom barrier: chips can't be sized down any smaller than they already are. The only real innovation we get nowadays is in lower latency between chipsets, buses, and CPU/GPU. Motherboards/SOC manufacturers can only optimize the existing technology. Thus, an entire new kind of processing technology must first be invented in order to make the leaps you were used to in the 90s. Also, capitalism is peaking too. Where game development used to be a space for pioneers and their fresh ideas, that community now largely exists of big corporations, who seek to make what the masses want, what makes the most money.

[@UncleFeedle]

Imagine this in VR. It would be completely mind-blowing. Sega, you are crazy - you are sitting on dozens of fantastic franchises and do NOTHING with them.

[@darksynbios.i.1623]

Indeed!

[@bebbothegreat]

The just announced the remake!

[@ChaosAad22]

It's getting a remake!

[@purpledawn2727]

@DaNes200581 you think it looks terrible? I think it looks pretty good.

[@jasper_of_puppets]

@DaNes200581 YOU look terrible

[@davidpotter1476]

This game blew my mind in 1995. One of my favorite games ever.

[@suprememasteroftheuniverse]

Then Riven.

[@coffeeandbytes9854]

@@suprememasteroftheuniverse Yes! An incredible experience.

[@thepostalteenager2206]

And after 3 years the Half Life was launched and it looked better and played better than this crap

[@bromanndibs3709]

@@thepostalteenager2206 cooked ^

[@Robotoda2000]

The soundtrack in this game is amazing

[@Ninetails2000]

Fun Fact: the Tornado acts in Sonic Adventure are a callback to this game, featuring the same rapid-fire and lock-on shooting mechanics found here. Not that many people realize this and struggle through the entire stage using rapid-fire but when you realized that and start playing them like Panzer Dragoon, they become pretty fun and easy.

[@slavicsandvich5967]

After 21 years... It has returned...

[@fernandopaxecopaxeco196]

The remake Yeaah

[@ThisAlias]

24*

[@sylent6]

Two decades roll by and the gray has settle in and im still waiting for a ps4 port

[@ArioDragon]

And honestly, it could be much better...

[@HollowRick]

​​@@ArioDragon it was a disappointment.. they ended up pleasing no one.. due to a number of factors.. but you only get to make a first impression once.. and launching the game with performance issues and missing the remixed music as an option was the cherry on top...

[@kdubbster]

This to this day is still one of my best and most enjoyable game to play...the sole reason I bought a Sega Saturn back in the day! Thanks for taking me back.

[@jasper_of_puppets]

If you don't have a Nintendo Switch, get ready to buy one, because the remake of this game is coming!!!!

[@katogojira7223]

​@@jasper_of_puppetsthat game sucked

[@jasper_of_puppets]

@@katogojira7223 Yeah, a bit of a let down... but that's what I've just come to expect in life.

[@Skims19]

I legit started crying when I heard the opening theme when that trailer started during the direct I’ve been waiting almost my entire life for a remake

[@Skims19]

MeiAids not going to lie I was surprised, I thought I was going to have to buy a ps4

[@Nyah420]

I love how reaction videos are one of two scenarios for Panzer Dragoon. Either "what is that game" or instant insanity. LOL I never played it on the Saturn. Never had one. Now I'll get my chance to experience this game.

[@sylent6]

Were in the same boat my friend. I was 16 when this game landed in my living room. I want this game on my phone!

[@Baleur]

Me too

[@edotsuki1979]

why wait for a remake when you can have the original anytime you want

[@AaronStarks]

This game is still gorgeous. Just goes to show that's even with a dated, low-res engine, the fabulous art direction still shines through. And I loved the way Panzer Dragoon Saga made its way back through the original game and how the last level of PDS was the very first level of the first game, but you're allowed to roam freely. Realizing that the end of the Saga was right to the left of where you first start the very first game? Mind blowing.

[@thestonedporcupine7221]

+Aaron Starks What really shines through is the influence of acclaimed French artist Jean Giraud, A.K.A. Mobius/Gir, one of the founders of Heavy Metal magazine ('Metal hurlant' in its native, original French release), creator of 'Blueberry' and 'Arzach', and concept designer for films such as The Abyss, Alien, TRON, The Fifth Element, and The Empire Strikes Back. The art director and concept designer for Panzer Dragoon, Manabu Kusunoki, is a self-admitted fan of the now late Mobius, to the point where the Japanese release featured boxart by him. It's also fun to note is that with this game, we can pinpoint the exact time when Sega established their rather unique fantasy/sci-fi art style that they have been incorporating into a number of their titles for the past 20 years.

[@sieman78]

+The Stoned Porcupine great point. I just heard about that guy a couple months ago when I saw a documentary about him. His style was very cool

[@StormsparkPegasus]

+Aaron Starks Agreed. My Saturn isn't hooked up right now (it's in the closet), but I still have all 3 Panzer Dragoon games. I even have a copy of Panzer Dragoon Saga that I bought new for $40 (I was one of the few lucky ones to reserve a copy before launch). But...I wouldn't complain ONE BIT if one day there were an HD remake of that series.

[@DingusMcGringus]

+Aaron Starks I never played Saga. I just owned the first two. One day, I'll buckle down and get it!

[@drunkensailor112]

Aaron Starks the last level of saga is the tower of sestren while the first level of panzer dragoon is the ruins of uru. I don't understand what you mean?

[@gamingdexter]

The first level music is so amazing and spine-tingling, so much love

[@edwardm.6132]

Yessss... This is some of my favorite video game music of all time!!

[@majimamike5313]

This is a game from 1995. It just shows how powerful Saturn was. If only Segas marketing was better..

[@Ebani]

For the price they sold the games they def should have, that's imo the #1 reason it didn't took off.

[@zeemzok]

True.

[@simontemplar.8668]

Add the marketing failure regarding the Dreamcast here.

[@NintenZoid84]

And yet Panzer Dragoon has aged worse than Pee Wee herman's butthole. The best way to experience this one is the with the PS4/PS5 remaster. Avoid the switch version at all costs, since the visuals, resolution and framer rate have been battered.

[@NintenZoid84]

@D R Switch version looks like trash, there's zero reason to get it unless you want to play PD in portable mode. I wonder if PS5 will ever get the superior looking PC version of the new House of the dead...

[@grreeggdfbfd2649]

I remember playing this game and not knowing you could lock on to enemies. I beat the game by manually firing. It took forever...

[@azn532]

Ye when u learn how to lock it's easier lol

[@homejonny9326]

you invented the god mode dificulty

[@phantomkat6633]

Figuring out the lock on was like figuring out a cheat 🤣

[@MikadoHa]

The third stage boss must have been a nightmare.

[@deltazero7262]

Boy you unknowingly played expert mode

[@MrFIRESEAL117]

Wow this game really has nice music.

[@smsteger89]

MrFIRESEAL117 I think the music is Panzer Dragoon's greatest strength. It's so memorable.

[@coldwave007]

+MrFIRESEAL117 Yep. While the graphics are a bit dated, the art direction and music really do carry this game. While ZWEI was arguably the better game, the fantastic music of the first till puts it on top for me.

[@invitationsetc]

Was my favorite because of the music.

[@CaptainKielbasa]

The music on this game was just amazing! They don't make them like they used to.

[@sylent6]

I remember buying this game like yesterday. I bought my Sega Saturn at the age of 16 and paid $400 for the console and this game combine. Back then it was very challenging and the music is what made you keep coming back for more.. The game was ahead of it's time back then.

[@sp1duh84]

The memories are flooding in, man. When I stayed with my mom in the summer, I played this on the Saturn day in and day out trying to beat it--I never got past the sandworm stage, but God did I enjoy this game. The music instantly put you right into the drivers seat of the dragon and that "lock-on feature" was beyond gratifying. I know the Sega Saturn has gotten alot of crap over the years as a failed launch, but to me it's easily one of my greatest experiences in gaming off nostalgia alone: *Virtua Fighter 2, Street Fighter Alpha 1 & 2, Daytona USA* and this game to name a few.

[@spk-media]

I love this game. It's 2014 and i still using my sega saturn.

[@strebis6]

SPK it’s 1/30/19 and I’m playing my Sega Saturn. Bug 2

[@DKprojects9]

@@strebis62023 still playing my sega Saturn 😂

[@stephensmith1499]

My mother bought me a sega saturn back in the day and this was the game she bought with it this is the first game i ever played....brings back memories

[@ramlethalvalentinedestroye1784]

Same

[@spudmaphot]

First came Space Harrier, then Star Fox, then this game which gave birth one my favorite games of all time, Omega Boost. The tunnel levels in these games are so cool.

[@TransAmTom1]

The clop clop of his mounts hooves in the beginning scene is just so satisfying to me. I remember as a child mimicking this sound.

[@kaiblack1093]

this is the reason Starfox 2 was cancelled

[@cauanalvesgarcia3650]

Star Fox 2 September In 2017 Cancelled Final Version

[@leikeylosh]

The game is amazing but without a doubt has one of the best first stages of any game ever. The music, the ancient ruins reflected on the water surface, the blue sky, just beautiful.

[@suprememasteroftheuniverse]

Although it's not action have you played Riven?

[@noneofyourbusiness1998]

They should have packed this in with the Saturn instead of Virtua Fighter.

[@theobserver4214]

Markell Hawthorne it was after the saturns release, though yeah later it should have packed with this

[@goddessmodel]

no it wasnt panzer dragoon was a launch title

[@strebis6]

VF was huge back then, at the time was the best fighter.

[@noneofyourbusiness1998]

REMAKE HYPE!

[@ClaudiaShifferLA]

This game is a master piece

[@simonwebb1216]

Probably one of the most ground breaking Launch Titles (I think) of the time. I remember renting the console from Blockbuster Video and having this and Virtua Fighter I think. Blew me and my mates away! Still sounds good now!

[@MrPottsTeaching]

Tha Music Is absolutely Beautiful ;D

[@AtrociousNightmare]

What a gem! Thank you! Stunning concepts, amazing music, tight action, and a touching story Q_Q

[@JoshuaWestbrook]

Still have it and a Saturn. Love it. This one and the epic game, Nights Into Dreams. Good stuff

[@johnnyeayre110]

For it's time, the graphics are great and gameplay is top notch.

[@robertblackburn752]

Ahh the music, the satisfying lock on clicks the colours, I replayed this game over and over again and never got bored. Trying to 100% it. Beautiful.

[@alexlopez1349]

The animation, the cut scenes, the music composition and even the title itself this game had to be the ones that created the legend of dragoon

[@katogojira7223]

I remember having the sample This game was realistic looking back in the day One day i rented it at blockbuster and never gave it back

[@Wishmaster65]

a remake can never restore the original feeling, but it can give a good idea of ​​what it was then ...

[@claydogg234]

The graphics, the ost, and depth of gameplay are astounding for a 90s rail shooter. I'm glad to say I beat this classic after unlocking it in Panzer Dragoon Orta. Now I wanna buy a Saturn to play Zwei and Saga. Edit: Bought a Sega Saturn, beat Zwei, and I beat Saga. Zwei and Saga are amazing too. Fantastic wondrous series.

[@Spacirelei]

The history and mythos of this game is what makes me fall in love with it. Not only just a great Japanese team andromeda behind it.. but Moebius. By the time I got to Panzer Dragoon Saga, I realized that this was one of the most outstanding RPGs or Franchises I've ever seen.

[@nbttl1975]

This game was Sega in the late 90's. So unearthed by how it did not develop as a major franchise.

[@protoculture289]

So much nostalgia I haven't played this game in almost twenty years.

[@invitationsetc]

Great music and sound effects for its time.

[@ogre706]

The visuals haven't aged too well but one thing remains unchanged: the incredible atmosphere.

[@Meteotrance]

Some ground and the warping water effect make an amazing use of the mode 7 or kind of 2D super scaler from the saturn, thats a clever trick, to use less polygone for the object.

[@Paulomedi]

The first stage music always give the chills. I listen to it in my car, going to work. Pretty damn epic.

[@Adrian21]

I miss my Sega Saturn.

[@Arjay9975]

I distinctly remember wincing every time my Dragon was hit playing this. That screech of pain always made me want payback against the enemy

[@Gortona]

Wow I loved this game. The targeting rectangles were new to me at that time... great game

[@Preceyese-Seyeght]

Hey, should i play the PS2 updated version (only Japan) or this one ?? PS2 has better visuals but is there a lot of text in the game ?? Should i first play Saturn and after that PS2 version ?? Or how about i play PS2 and look the text up here in KZbin video, never played this before.

[@summerishere2868]

This game has few text, you can play without knowing japanese.

[@wesellmillions]

I played this game and Daytona USA with the Saturn arcade stick during that summer. Thanks for the memories.

[@Zentron]

Every PD opening is such an awesome cinematic experience, so shame about the OVA. Such a great game, top points for the longplay vid!

[@purpledawn2727]

I can't believe we're getting a remake!

[@tupaj123]

The intro to this game is so special.

[@doha5634]

Ah, brings back memories. A wonderfully done series in my opinion. I would love to see this series continued on a next gen console.

[@GuardianOfTheHeaven]

Ooh, the nostalgia!! This game is the game I used to play as a young boy once! X3 Man, how I finally remembered my childhood times :3

[@kenanwallace2124]

Glad this is making a comeback. Never played the original but learnt of it through Sonic and All Stars Racing Transformed where I really liked the music and environments. This honestly still looks great though and I can finally see where Sonic Adventure got the inspiration for Sky Chase.

[@vincentmendeleiev9704]

In 2020 they made a remake, I barely saw it and I bought it in 2022 on STEAM and it is a beautiful game, the SEGA Saturn version would have blown my mind at the time but I did not know it ... :D Never stop playing kids En 2020 le hicieron un remake, apenas lo vi y lo compré en 2022 en STEAM y es un juego hermoso, la versión de SEGA Saturn me hubiera volado la cabeza en su momento pero no lo conocía... :D Nunca dejen de jugar chavos

[@justingraves9029]

I played the hell out of this game I was 11 years old beting this. Th for posting my old child hood game!

[@michakowalski7887]

This is my dream, Play this game on orginal Saturn with orginal pad.

[@MarkusSchmidt-du9bv]

this looks like space harrier with slightly better graphics. can you even fly to the side, or is it just straight ahead on a fixed path?

[@Angrycomments]

We want SEGA back! it will blow the rest away....

[@tynao2029]

they had a panzer dragoon saturn inside a plexiglass covered TV in Blockbuster in my city in Delaware from 1995 to almost 1998. it was on Stage 2 through the 3 years cus the controller was broken

[@devmiles]

personally the change from 16 to 32 bit struck me most. there was so much more to see and do in games with 3d environments,mesmerizing effects and complete soundtracks. from 94-95 it really took off with amazing games like these. i was more of a psx dude but the saturn has a truely unique collection of games i still collect to this day

[@zennvirus7980]

If there ever was a game that begged and screamed for a proper remake, this would be it. Give it a proper overhaul but leave the music intact and it'll be gravy.

[@Skims19]

Zenn virus I’ve got good news buddy

[@kikofernandez8165]

oooooo my god what a music!!!!level 1 music is a dream

[@carywise6291]

Panzer dragoon vs super mario 64 out of these two games what is better? who wins? reply with you're vote now please this is a poll thank you

[@christophermoody6840]

Music is pimp as hell. Sounds like the string section from Curtis Mayfield Superfly. Epic

[@norbertoenrique8340]

And here I thought Drakengard was the trendsetter for flying dragons. *respect*

[@rapidaz78]

Finished this about 20 times , never got bored !! 10 outta 10

[@DJB0X3R]

Finally coming to Switch 2019!

[@thomasdelore6973]

And PC this winter

[@random_gamer_guy82]

Remember having it on Saturn as a 13 year old and never finished it , I loved that game so so so much. Can't wait for switch version 👌

[@laustudie]

Brings back memories, was the first proper gaming experience i had. In my mind graphics were amazing, guess back than my brain filled in the rest.

[@silvskill5358]

I saw this course in sonic and all stars racing transformed and I absolutely love the remix and this music. Man do I wish I had a Sega Saturn.

[@theultimategaminghero3652]

The remake is coming out on Switch!

[@kevinjones9713]

This and its sequel were the 2 best games on the Saturn, and 2 of the best games around at the time on any platform. Sound and art direction was just incredible. That episode 3 music....... If any 2 games deserved a remaster, these 2 did and still do. Bluepoint games hello!

[@ebe7157]

ya' know. Videogame graphics have gotten better. One thing that hasn't is Music. Gen6 was the pinnacle of gaming music composition, tbh.

[@ebe7157]

*gen5

[@desertrose1226]

Music here is beautiful!

[@SetoKaiba342]

Update on my previous comment, it took a lot of practice but I finally beat that Episode 5... and after that it was smooth sailing! Thanks for the video, it helped out a lot :D

[@43rockarena]

Visiting my childhood...this game is amazing

[@Meteotrance]

I wish i could find the time to re build some of the asset of this legendary series, especialy the RPG, back then this was cutting edge real time 3D and CGI, but we could do so much better with tool like zbrush and Blender and substance painter, it's pretty low poly but with real HDRI sky we could make this game so much beautiful, im not happy with the look of the rebuild they make, this game deserve much more love and time.

[@Fossilight]

they need to bring this series back...

[@Chibraltar]

+Khaossoul they've already tried, it was Crimson Dragon

[@rancidgogogo]

2019 ;0

[@noneofyourbusiness1998]

Your wish came true!

[@お菊おきく]

R.I.P MOEBIUS you're IS AMAZING

[@brianray8351]

: I totally forgotten I had this on PC back in the 90s. Ran on Windows 98. I never beat the second boss - and I just found out today at 30 years old that the reason I sucked so bad was because I never used lock-on targeting. If there was ever a point this year where memories came flooding back out of the blue, this is it.

[@hoppi4954]

Beautiful game, isn't it? :)

[@shadowrideralone9641]

Yes it is :S

[@hoppi4954]

Underrated I think! This was spectacular and beautiful when it came out ^_^ It fit the music really well and the vibe of getting a really great new games console!

[@evilleaper]

cudnt agree more

[@samedayriverside509]

Mike Vass Also Panza Dragoon Saga was also a great game too bad these games are lost through history ;T

[@hoppi4954]

whitetiger revenge Yeah true that. I never played the second game or Orta, but I did play Saga. Most Sega stuff is underappreciated IMO >.< I think it's just because they don't have enough recognizable characters like Nintendo do. To be honest... I am tempted to say that you need to be a bit more intelligent to "get" Sega stuff ^_^

[@toadalthug4055]

that second level was so SICK! My little 6 year old brain was flabbergasted by the graphics and the animations

[@johnnyeayre110]

This music is on point

[@ebe7157]

The saturn was peak 90s. PS1 was great and all, but Saturn DSP alone was a fucking masterpiece of hardware engineering.

[@tiemnokryskin]

А я в детстве эту игру лишь пару раз видел по телевизору. Показалась очень причудливой, очень перемудрённой и очень непонятной. Подумалось: да как играть-то в такое, если всё постоянно вращается во все стороны?.. Sega Saturn для нас была тогда вовсе чем-то инопланетным. Sega Genesis и то считалась в наших краях большой крутизной. В конце девяностых, впрочем, мне попался диск-сборник, на котором был и порт Panzer Dragoon для РС. Тогда уже мало впечатлило, тем более, порт был урезан, и в нем не было части видеороликов и вообще не было музыки. Но... можно было сделать свой собственный саундтрек, вставив в диковод CD с музыкой. ))) Пару раз играл под музыку из Mortal Kombat. А на самом деле музыка, оказывается, просто эпичная!

[@Heikin11]

i came here because everyone is going nuts about the remake

[@Stealthborn]

That is true. After Burner did show up first but Star Fox and Panzer Dragoon play more similarly. While Star Fox was the first one to use branching paths, Panzer Dragoon I think introduced the lock-on targeting (not 100% sure so don't quote me on that). Either way both are pretty fun games to me.

[@cauanalvesgarcia3650]

Looks Like Star Fox Adventures Cancelled In Dinosaur Planet Is Cloudrunner Krystal Captured Diamond In Krazoa's Palace

[@vicentgalvan70]

For anyone interested in playing, use Yabause. The emulator fucks the music, so I use a youtube playlist instead. Gorgeous graphic and music. Althought I'm not into railshooter myself and the credit system is outdated, it was worth it.

[@daveshen0880]

I still own Panzer Dragoon on Sega Saturn.

[@kotowate]

Effing amazing "reflections". It wasn't hard to think how they are done when you see them (took me few seconds) but they look amazing.

[@etherallight7379]

tears on my face..

[@nightadmin283]

And now 20+ years later its REMAKE!

[@infenit101]

Amazing how well this game looks. It has held up well even after all this time. Of course the graphics are dated but great game design, classic soundtracks, and gameplay hold up for ages.

[@darkowl9]

So if you take out the dragon and replace it with a pulsing abstract human, and replace all the stages with wireframes and trippy background visualisers... you'd have Rez, right?

[@forgotaboutbre]

This game looks ultra dope

[@ClayZeballos]

I want this SAME game in a new plataform!

[@JuanRomero]

Really looking forward to the spiritual successor Crimson Dragon on the Xbox One. This game just brings me back to my childhood lol

[@carlosjc1984]

Man the xbox one is bringing this well kind of this back

[@calska140]

The premise and art style of this game....hard to believe the developers weren't abusing psychedelics.

[@MigPlz91LivestreamOnly]

i love the setting, beautiful orchestra based music and incredible storyline. and now i ask why isn't this a movie? plus the language is a combination of several well known languages mixed into one. if this were a movie i would love to be in it. or if i had the money or the tools i would have made this into a movie with full accuracy.

[@playbackvintagehifihunter9669]

you'll like this to be made into a movie I take it? lol..!

[@MigPlz91LivestreamOnly]

Jimmy Lau hell yeah. especially since i've played this since i was 6-7

[@DirtyKameSennin]

:) This brings back memories.. As a little kid I played the PC version all day, it was awsome, you rarely see this kind of game on the PC. Also the PC version looked a bit better, I'd like to see a remake with enhanced graphics and stuff.

[@zenzr0]

Ahh, one the best soundtracks ever next to Nights. I still have the demo that came with the Saturn, good times.

[@firestrings272]

This series is beyond special!