The Panzer Dragoon Remake Review - Nintendo Switch

[@panaceaartist]

yea those old games have heart. that's why im hoping sony still has something to show us. didn't know about moebius' involvement with this game.... I totally see it now. nice vid

[@leninsambhudat8553]

These old games didn't actually look this bad as you're seeing now. They looked MUCH better on a CRT television back in the day.

[@cj6494]

nope. thats how bad they looked. you're talking about scanlines that made it look different and that was due to the CRT itself. this is how the game looked.

[@VarietyGamerChannel]

@@cj6494 The graphic were made around scanline displays so they look better using crts.

[@SEGAHEADDY]

@@cj6494 Obviously everyone was playing it on CRT TV's back in the day, so it did indeed look different than what we're seeing here. The only people so saw it look like how it is in the vid were the devs viewing it on their PCs.

[@royp9344]

@@cj6494 also disagree that they looked bad. I remember getting my Saturn as a kid on release and thinking it was the best thing I've ever seen. So no not bad just improved with time as expected. I still have my Saturn now and still go back to it from time to time and play saga which was epic for its time

[@jackrussell3084]

Got my first Saturn as a kid back in the 90s, and yeah those polygons were way too big even back then. But we enjoyed games for what they were because we didnt have the games of now to compare to.

[@kristopheralonge2813]

Imagine if we got a Switch Panzer Dragoon Saga remake after they are done with Zwei !!!

[@teknomanblade8913]

Wish that would happen. Makes me think of a possible Steel Battalion in the future, I miss that game so much.

[@teknomanblade8913]

Here’s hoping for an Xbox version for optimal graphics.

[@derekbuckler3859]

Damn right kris!!! I love the panzer dragoon series, they def should!

[@shivasthong4924]

We shall speak with our wallets, let's make it known we want it to happen and hope for the best.

[@Mitjitsu]

Zwei probably, but definitely not Saga.

[@dougr.8653]

Every Sega game remake is welcome. Thank you, Sega Lord. 👍👍

[@Sirmeatwad]

They have said in twitter that they're working on a game patch that should be out soon. Hopefully it will fix a few of these issues you mentioned

[@Aztyph]

So, I own the game, and v1.3 just dropped. I'm reading through the patch notes, and the changes cover some of the complaints I've heard made by you, as well as several others. NEW: - Episode 0 - Super Weapon Mode - New gameplay options: rumble, classic reticle, auto-aim zoom, HUD toggle, performance mode (60FPS) - Cheatcodes in the main menu allowing the player to cheat in a campaign (god mode, infinite credits, super weapon mode ) - Gyroscope controls IMPROVEMENTS - SFX system and sounds rework - Multi-button fire (A and B) - Input lag removed from all actions - Camera rotation speed increased - Easier and more responsive targeting system - Full options access trough [sic] pause menu - Blue Dragon motion re-work - Start language based on console account language - New, reworked Pandora's Box is now available after beating the game at any difficulty In addition to all of this, an earlier patch added a rearranged soundtrack, courtesy of Saori Kobayashi herself. I don't know what your policy is on *re-*reviewing games, but I think that this is one that definitely could use another look at in the future, especially if the dev team keep making changes like this.

[@Pervypriest]

With the v2.0 patch,this game plays really good,much better now and a lot of things has been addressed.

[@Beeppity]

I just finished it and had a great time. I didn’t experience any performance issues either.

[@Nalaztre]

Getting it, regardless. SEGA deserves every cent of the money I can give 'em 😊👍🏻💪🏻

[@ix8750]

Sometimes I wish people had more respect for the dev teams that attempt these projects. SLX gave an awesome review here but there are some other reviews and comments that act as if this is an assault on their very existence.

[@InvertedGamez]

I agree!

[@aortaplatinum]

Gamexplain I assume? He had some valid points, with the L and R lag and such, but a lot of it was definitely nostalgia blindness. I enjoy both games on their own.

[@TheOfficialLilC]

Yeah definitely, other reviews felt more harsh than necessary, though I don't think I can blame them too much for it either. For a game that's remained dormant on it's native console for over two decades, I can understand why a reviewer who loved the original would come at a remake so critically.

[@TheAufziehvogel]

GameXplain review was rushed BS. Sorry, but these guys hade a mad schedule here on KZbin and reviewing a game on the day it comes out while playing it for the first time after releasing another 5 videos this day is just insane. SLX's review here is fantastic. No Fanboy-Hyperbole but still critical in a few points but always a fair view. Game is on my Watchlist and I may had bought it a few hours ago til I learned there is Panzer Dragoon Orta on the Xbox Store via Microsoft backawards compatibility. Never had the chance to play this, so this comes first. Also includes as a bonus the first game (PC-Port).

[@barc0deblankblank]

It is. The lack of background research on the subject matter is evident. They should have started off with studying Moebius' work on Arzak, before setting on this art direction (or lack thereof). Panzer Dragoon isn't merely a 3d shmup on a dragon. It's a living, breathing world with very deep roots. The devs, constrained as they might have been, skipped on doing their homework. My issues aren't technical with the game, as much as they are artistic. For example, details such as the dragon's motion, escape the grasp of the devs in this remake. Notice how in the old one the tail and wings move in tandem, but opposite to each other's direction, giving a sense of balance and realism to the beast. I was looking forward to this, but I'm afraid I'll stick to emulating the original one. We've waited 25 years, for this? What a missed opportunity.

[@MegaDeth859]

You nailed your review! Forever Entertainment has a lot of potential and they did this game justice. I’m sure they’ll fix some of the nuances. Either way, thanks for the review and as always, I’ll see you next time.

[@charlesanthony6368]

this is the best panzer dragoon remake review on KZbin right now, damn good job

[@gligarguy4010]

The same people are remaking House of the Dead for the Switch next, right? Hope it's just as good.

[@OptimusShr]

They are remaking house of the dead one and 2 as well as Panzer Dragoon 2: Zwei

[@FoxbatStargazer]

They better use the original voices...

[@derekbuckler3859]

Dude they are? Nice! Didn't know about that!

[@joeb2588]

Skies of Arcadia would be really nice...take that over house of the dead anytime

[@Ryuujin1078]

I want House of the Dead: Overkill on Switch. It was the most fun I’ve had playing any of the other titles.

[@regis5063]

The comment about the dragon screem made me happy as I thought exactly the same thing.

[@Gorilla_Jones]

I'm loving it so far. I'm comparing it right next to my launch Saturn playing it now. It's fantastic. Nintendo and Sega, please listen to your fans. More more more SEGA SATURN RELEASES. You will literally print money. While you're at it where the hell are all the N64 and GameCube games? C'mon you're missing huge opportunities.

[@ix8750]

I wholeheartedly agree, and in regard to the N64 and GC games on switch well sometimes I feel like im the only one that wants Paper Mario and Metroid prime series ported to the switch...

[@artoub8143]

Gorilla Jones saturn releases? Print money? How does that make any sense?

[@UltimateTS64]

One Sega Saturn game I've always been interested in trying is Burning Rangers, it just seems interesting

[@JonoK79]

It's been years since I played my saturn copy.. tell me - are the controls as awful on the Saturn as they feel on the Switch?

[@Gorilla_Jones]

@@artoub8143 you obviously don't pay attention to retro game sales or patterns.

[@williamkoscielniak820]

I need to pick this game up. If I recall it was the very first game I ever played on Saturn, and while I'm not a big on rails shooter guy, I always thought the original was a beautiful looking game with a sublime atmosphere.

[@shadows.in.the.hourglass]

Excellent review, and nice attention to the small differences that made the original so distinct! It would be a great homage to include the original game as an emulated unlockable, including a CGI gallery, for all of the remakes coming out nowadays. Splatterhouse on PS3 did exactly that. Panzer Dragoon Orta included all of the CGI from the trilogy, but not the actual games.

[@joshikus]

PZD Orta has the first PZD in "Pandora's Box" as an unlockable.

[@Demonskunk]

They're taking feedback for improvements and bug fixes on their twitter,. You should definitiely contribute too their spreadsheet!

[@redsyrup1138]

It's a missed opportunity for recreating the world with cel-shaded Moebius art. Sega could have done something similar to Valkyria Chronicles. Yes the production costs would have been higher but it would have stood the test of time better. What we got is a glorified mobile game.

[@M.W.H.]

One of the best soundtracks of all time to me and the original intro always gets me, it's beautiful and emotional. Thanks for the excellent review.

[@FurEngel]

This is how a "remake" is done. Making sure at all costs that the original vision is restored.

[@LorenHelgeson]

It looks amazing, but I do agree with your nitpicks. I also have one of my own: the dragon's animation seems so robotic and choppy when it moves back and forth. It looks like the developers were trying to figure out how to make him as maneuverable as possible while still looking "realistic" by having him bob up and down as he flies. But, it's not even a matter of translating the Sega Saturn animation to a modern game engine. Panzer Dragoon Orta did it is more than 15 years ago, it had the blue dragon as an unlockable character, and it looked and played so much better. I get it that source code gets lost - we may never see an HD port of Panzer Dragoon Saga - but all they had to do was use Orta as a template for look and feel. No code reused, just "hey, let's recreate THIS." This game feels so close to "just right," but it seriously needed about a month or two to iron out the rough patches. I'll stick with my copy of Panzer Dragoon Orta. Also, that dragon roar in the remake IS so weak. The Saturn one still gives me chills to this day, and this was a game I played back when it first came out.

[@miguelroman4294]

Agreed! Those were my thoughts exactly. I don't own the remake but I do own a copy of orta which has pd1 as bonus unlockable game. Just play 5 hours of orta and it will unlock in the appendix section.

[@gamerxt333]

Not sure if its simply the video yet the dragon seems slightly plastic looking and the target icon looks like something out of a flash game

[@ianhadlock2405]

Still in disbelief that this exists.

[@LaughingxClouds]

The only trusted review you need, Sega Lord X, thank you.

[@The-Man-On-The-Mountain]

The world created in Panzer Dragoon, all the effort, the designs, the music... They developed an amazing lore with a huge potential to be really rich and complex, and then abandoned it. The possibilities are just endless. PD Saga was incredible to me. I have always said that nowadays, if they made a PD in a Red Dead Redemption, Skyrim, or Falloutstyle, dude, it would be amazing. I hope someday they make something like that.

[@Robotoda2000]

They've just released an awesome patch that fixes a lot of the issues. It's so good now!

[@Haganeren]

"just similar visually" Heeeeyyyyyy in the original it's like Tatoine and in the remake it's more like an industrial city or something. They took more liberties. Other than that, the environement does seems fidel.

[@TheRetroGodfather.]

Just found out that if you beat the game on hard mode you are rewarded with a code that gives you a whole new options screen with plenty of extras to fiddle with 🙂

[@strangevision99]

Going off previous Panzer Dragoon games, that probably also unlocks after you spend enough time playing.

[@silvercris05]

There’s a physical limited run game for panzer dragoon Available now to everyone

[@GrayFoxGamingHD]

Im glad Sega is taking its Legacy IPs more serious. Panzer Dragoon is an amazing series. They could learn a thing or two from Nintendo on how to keep their IPs alive.

[@amafisandid2335]

PANZER DRAGOON REMAKE is Master Mind !!! The long-awaited game is great. It was worth waiting. For fans of the old version of the game, this is a return to great times. I recommend, let the dragon kidnap you !!!

[@ibeatmycatandmydog9322]

Dealing with alcohol problems and PTSD issues lately your content helps drive the voices out thank you

[@evergaolbird]

Finally a loyal remake to one of the best SEGA games which the hands of Satoshi Sakai touched. The dragons are awesomely recreated faithfully to Sakai's concept arts.

[@9216v]

Can't decide which i love more: the original, the 4K back-compat version on XB1X or the new Remake. Panzer Dragoon is so good!

[@josephscottadams39]

What back compact are you talking about with Xbox one? Is this available?

[@Astfgl]

josephscottadams39 Panzer Dragoon Orta for the original Xbox will run on an Xbox One (that the backward compatibility part) and it includes a port of the original Saturn game. So you can play the first game on an Xbox One with higher resolution if you want.

[@Supersayainpikmin]

Higher resolution, but it's still 30fps and still uses the PC version as the basis, rather than the superior Saturn original. It's also stretched to widescreen, but I use my TV to fix that.

[@cptnoremac]

@@Supersayainpikmin Superior except the Saturn runs at 20fps

[@jessehilton1337]

OMG. How did I not know Mobius was involved with the original!?! Amazing

[@thefifthdoctor6780]

I’m loving playing it, still own all of these gems on the Saturn. 😎

[@martinh4982]

I've been holding off getting a Switch.... until now! The soundtrack alone is worth the asking price!

[@WesCoastPiano]

Good luck finding one.

[@gameshack1985]

Not sure a soundtrack to a game is worth £279 + £22.49 for the game too lol Smart people ripped the original disc to a PC back in the day :D

[@mickeman3967]

I hear you. It's supposed to come to PC too but there is no release date yet on Steam.

[@Jrizzle7426]

Get zelda too. Thats worth the price of admission.

[@alanmartinez6877]

Hold off on getting a switch for the new one later this year

[@SunChipss]

The new sound of the dragon crying when his rider died is better and more natural sounding. The OG one sounds like a car coming to a screeching halt

[@swooperd]

This is the opinion that mattered to me, and it sounds perfect. Ived ordered the Limited Run physical version, and this isnt to replace my Saturn version but to have another way of experiencing the game. Hopefully this give the franchise a shot in the arm and the remake of the sequel is just as good

[@darthv72]

I would love Daytona to come to the switch. virtua Racing is fantastic and I know they could do Daytona (or others like Scud Race and Sega Rally) justice. As for PZD, I like it. Looks great and any quirks with the frame rate or controls are something that will likely get fixed.

[@LouisTheSEGANerd]

The only issue I could see there is licensing issues since virtua racing didn't have any to worry about...

[@haaxxx9]

They did put Virtual Racing only on the switch though and the last time Daytona USA was sold to us to the mainstream market was in 2011 with the HD version on the PS3/360 (Compatible with Xbox One). And after that that's about it. Yes I am aware that the 2017 Daytona USA Championship was made but I don't talk about that... Matter of fact I still holding a grudge about it after these years when it was released to arcades, off topic I know. Anyways, SEGA need to release a lot of Arcade AM2/3 games for modern systems including the PC. Some IP's like Sega rally may be lost unless they do a more original style with cars than licensed ones. But what's stopping them for Sega releasing there own IP's or even making sequels at this point? And no, Blitz HD don't count.

[@drunkensailor112]

The sky Rider dying in the opening of the original panzer dragoon is a major event. He was according to team Andromeda a unique rider made for lagi (the dragon). The storyline is a big thing in these games and saga truly captures all that in the end. The series storyline is mind blowing and great at envoking emotion

[@davidgregory4602]

I think it looks great. I’m not a huge fan boy of the original but I love seeing these old games getting some more love. Not sure if it justifies the price limited run are asking though wish it just got a normal £20 release.

[@mariopresents4886]

hope you review it after the update 1.3!

[@FrankProvo]

I hope the same -- the 1.3 patch is no joke. I don't think I've seen a dev actually fix so many issues so quickly. My hopes for Zwei are intensifying!

[@bullfrogjay4383]

Just found your channel man, awesome stuff !!! Better late then never. When I hear the Sega in the intro a wave of good memories hits me.

[@coolen]

As someone who's never played the original, I was a bit bummed over the amount of spoilers in this reviews, mainly the look of the levels and some bosses, stuff I'd enjoy discovering for myself. Still it's a great review and I'm gonna pick the game up when I get the chance. Cheers!

[@jacklazzaro9820]

It's out already!? O ma God!

[@SegaLordX]

It's out, yes.

[@oldmanretro949]

Will we get a PS4 version?

[@jacklazzaro9820]

I hope for Xbox ONE

[@OptimusShr]

Just came out today

[@courtz1ace]

it's exclusive to switch for now but will be on all consoles & PC

[@Gaming_since_the_eighties]

I hope Panzer dragoon will get another sequel on the next consoles. Panzer Dragoon in 4K. Too bad it never get a release on the Sega Dreamcast.

[@CardGameEmporium]

Good review and it's on sale right now on the eShop for $12.49 USD

[@AllieRX]

Limited Run Games is releasing a physical version. If you didn't buy it on the eShop and want it, you can order it now until April 24th.

[@AdversaryOne]

The thing I'm most happy about is that they kept the original soundtrack. I cant explain why, but the first time I played it, I had a feeling of buyer's remorse. That melted away once I played a little bit more the next day though.

[@ArtwithBen]

The original can be played on Xbox One. It is a bonus in Panzer Dragoon Orta.

[@Pepsolman]

The greatest fantasy is to live long enough to see Panzer Dragoon Saga get remade. I loved that game.

[@williamkoscielniak820]

You want a remake, and I just want a port of the game so I can play it.

[@jeangabrielcotto508]

I personally love this remake, as a huge fan of the original saturn one, I am grateful they brought new life to one of my most loved game

[@CyberEntity]

One of my fav sagas ever got a remake. I ll buy it tomorrow. I can hardly wait. Thanks sega lord x

[@CoconutKC]

Thanks for the quick review SLX! Gonna pick it up through LRG....the real dilemma is whether I should buy digital as well so I can play today..ahh modern gaming.

[@xboxnangable]

I've ordered the LRG Saturn Box version.....not sure I can wait 4 months for it though after watching this!

[@MagillanicaLouM]

Glad to here another classic series of Sega is returning, hope more comes along

[@khold1983]

This gives me hope for a new and competent star fox game!

[@Akiga_games]

Just finished this game and I fell in love with it! What an adventure! I enjoyed it so much I would actually finish a stage and replay it just to see what I missed! Great game, Great story, and Great review

[@tomevil6]

I am definitely happy I picked this up .

[@profcelsofontes]

I bought it too. Same problem with lock on system. I hope, they fix it soon (like sega did with the nights 360 move, remember?)

[@segadatabase]

Soundtrack is definitely on par, but I have to say I'm disappointed how it looks. Sand at 11:27 looks like custard, the textures are too smooth/cartoonish and colours way too saturated. Look at the colour palette of the original Metal Slug. The colours need to be muted and earthy. The interface/HUD needs work too. Best do this again on a console with more power. Or better; add a VR mode for the 'gun'.

[@thatryeguy6145]

I agree 100% with your review. I hope a patch comes out that can address most of these problems.

[@jayhool5482]

This pd theme still gives me goosebumps 😱

[@entertainmentwizard2703]

Assuming it comes to PS4 hopefully the game will be running at 60FPS and I am looking forward to seeing the Panzer Dragoon VR game next year and I would be ordering the physical switch release soon!

[@pointsurrender]

That intro almost makes me cry. So good.

[@miguelroman4294]

I was playing the original PD last night on my 360 BC of og xb. It was a blast to play! Now seeing your review of the remake was cool and coincidentally awesome! Love the videos SLX!

[@kyoto5]

Good job Sega Lord X! Your review made me go out and get Panzer Dragoon for my Nintendo Switch. I'm loving the game and can't wait for the second game to come out.

[@Steffs]

You did an amazing job putting into words everything I was feeling when playing this remake. You really hit the nail on the head and made another excellent video. Thanks for keeping us entertained during these times!

[@micronian]

Can't wait for Panzer Dragoon VR to be announced.

[@strangevision99]

It's been announced, just need a release date now. It won't be a full game, but I'm still looking forward to it.

[@derekbuckler3859]

Im getting a switch on my birthday x, long overdue in my opinion, wish id done that instead of getting a ps4. I was telling my girlfriend about the incredible experience of playing panzer dragoon, the incredible music, the graphics, and gameplay. It silenced the jerk critics of my favorite console, im def picking this one up on the switch!

[@drunkensailor112]

The game is also coming to PS4 in a while

[@wileyschmitt]

Back around 2005 or so a friend of mine found an unopened copy of Panzer Dragoon Saga at the flea market for dirt cheap. You don't get much luckier than that.

[@Pagaugezero]

I wish they would have kept the lock on sound of the original. It's such an iconic sound kinda like changing Mario sounds.

[@lassellie5770]

I hope they remake Panzer Dragoon Saga. I played the game's first disc on an emulator (I'm too young to have experienced getting these games firsthand so sadly I'm out of luck with some game prices), and it was a blast. The music was really odd and abstract, yet for some reason it all just fit together. I really enjoyed the darker tones I got from the game too. I'll have to get this remake for sure.

[@MrJibaku]

Don’t like the camera being too close to the dragon and taking up the whole screen? Zoom out, check the control options.

[@SegaLordX]

The dragon occupies too much of the "attack area" on the screen. Doesn't really matter what the camera zoom level is. The dragon is also weirdly animated and bops around too much, messing with your screen position.

[@MrJibaku]

Sega Lord X it also feels like it is flying through mud. I’m scared if I don’t by it they will never make the sequel. That was my favorite Saturn game I loved it.

[@Takrezz]

Dude I have the same thought about the dragoon scream also. It's like you read my mind. The original had that 'majestic' scream feel to it. I know it's nitpicking but another thing that bother me is the tail. The tail looks short, rounded and stiff. While the original looks long, more flatten and swing along with your movements. That's just one thing though. As a huge fan I could go on and on comparing this to the original but I'm just happy that the franchise is still alive and would definitely buy this

[@deckofcards87]

..My Switch has been sitting unused for months... I now have a reason to turn it on again! Awesome review SLX. I'll be playing the heck out out of this like I'm 11 years old all over again xD

[@ShapeyFiend]

Graphically it looks good but not incredible. Needs some more grit and dust or something everything is a little clean. Also the shadows are fairly funky.

[@dy120481]

Played the original once as a kid at a place called Incredible Universe on a demo setup. This looks awesome.

[@gabor-toth]

Too bad about the gameplay. The Saturn original played like a dream even despite the low framerate. I hope the developers can update this one to be more responsive in the end.

[@teneesh3376]

I would also love if they port panzer dragoon orta. That game is great

[@kkisawesome]

it does look way nicer for sure. but something about those saturn graphics that gave the game its charm. im def getting this though!

[@khristkannon1172]

I like your username

[@zachgoodrich6100]

Not ever owning a Sega console yet being a fan of Panzer Dragoon's Nintendo counterpart franchise in Star Fox when Panzer Dragoon: Remake was on sale for under 10 American bucks and I heard gaming channels comparing Panzer Dragoon to the Star Fox franchise I was eager to give Panzer Dragoon: Remake a go with it's PC via Steam port. I played it rarely from time to time and after having looked up games on my Steam library and achievements to unlock I booted up Panzer Dragoon: Remake for the first time in nearly a year and unlocked my second to last achievement in 'Useless feature' for completing a playthrough without using the auto aim move and then would leave the game with my computer on while running the game on the title screen for hours and hours until the time I checked the Stats Menu and saw that my in-game time there was at the second minute of it's 100th hour and I booted another playthrough of level 1 completed the level thus earning my final achievement for Panzer Dragoon: Remake in 'Lifeless' making it my 30th and newest game on Steam to set foot on my Perfect Games list! I had fun with what I missed out on from the game's hay day in this unique take on the on-rail flight shooter subgenre. Nice video btw!

[@fabiosemino2214]

I got an OG Xbox back in the day just for Orta, I'll get this on day 0 the moment it lands on steam. I hope they'll fix the locking issues on PC, also controlling it with the mouse could be a big plus if they do it.

[@wssayer]

Bought it... Love it. However it does have an early access feel about it, especially considering the promised improvements and additions being added later.

[@GetLostGames1]

Love your vids man. Im so glad your back

[@tyronedrane8394]

This is a worthy first entry back into this series, now they can focus on developing it further and add some extra features to enhance it for the xbox or playstation.

[@PanzerDragoonWorld]

Great review ! I'm surprised you didn't mention the input lag when switching views Left/Right ? For me, that's probably one of the first things to fix. Thanks for sharing your thoughts !

[@SegaLordX]

I didn’t have any trouble switching views. It was the lock on targeting that affected gameplay the most for me. It just felt so slow and inaccurate.

[@PanzerDragoonWorld]

Sega Lord X I agree and noticed it too. So when clicking left or right, you didn’t notice the camera rotation was not instantaneous it seems. Many other people reported it on Twitter. I was just surprised. Glad you enjoyed the game. Hopefully it can become a bit smoother via a patch

[@joaocardoletto]

It's funny how the technical limitation also guides aesthetic. Part of the original visual appeal, to me, was that desolate, infinite horizon. It made the world seem like a gigantic liminal space. It's also a trap for the remakers, cause if they re-made the game barren people would complain. I think the newer version has too many details, most of the time it feels cozy.

[@TheGemini5]

As good as this is, there's NO WAY they won't make a Panzer Dragoon Saga remake!!! I welcome ALL attempts to keep Sega's franchises alive and kicking!! Thanks SLX!!

[@vainohuhtalo9132]

Good review. I agree about the slow lock-on targeting, but maybe because better frame rate, lasers seem to burst faster to locked enemies. On default, camera is in the nearest position to blue dragon so in mid to far range options (adjust with r-stick) give much more room to move and dodge enemy fire.

[@riggel8804]

damn dude. you are the siskel and ebert of Saturn games. keep it up!

[@TheRetroGodfather.]

As a long time panzer dragoon fan i enjoyed this remake but it definitely needs tidying up in places which the incoming patch will hopefully take care of. Good review SLX !! Cant wait for zwei !!

[@neobogard]

For me less is always more. The original Panzer Dragoon looked beautiful an unique. This remake just looks like everything else.

[@PacDork]

I'm a massive fan of the original, but the laggy and unresponsive controls (as you mentioned) and the weird "bouncing" dragon killed this for me. I called Nintendo for a refund...something I've never done on a digital purchase before. Hopefully patches can fix it, but wow, I was shocked how shitty it played.

[@kevinlawrence4812]

Thing is did they refund you?

[@PacDork]

@Icarus Kid So, the game is on sale right now for $6, at that price I figured I’d give it another go. It’s MUCH better with the 1.3 patch. They pretty much fixed all my complaints, and the 60fps mode looks pretty awesome, but I’ve only played in Handheld so far. $6 for 60fps portable PZ? Worth it.

[@PacDork]

@Icarus Kid I mean, if you want it to look like a PS4 game, you’ll be disappointed. For a $6 Switch game, I’m cool with it. For me, Panzer was always about the amazing music & great boss fights - now I have that on my Switch and it plays/feels good.

[@PacDork]

@Icarus Kid I'm reallllly picky about lag, and to be honest, most of these collections play great. Most of the time, noticeable lag that affects gameplay is caused by the TV itself. Post processing modes add lag. Turning a modern TV to "game mode" or "fast mode" usually makes things feel nice and snappy like we remember it. As for Panzer - I agree, I'd LOVE just the Saturn graphics at 60fps, that would be amazing. For the time being though...for only $6, I'm totally cool with this version of PD to play on my Switch. I can bust out my Saturn if I want the real deal. :)

[@PacDork]

@Icarus Kid I've been gaming since games came into existence, so I'm pretty in tune with what they're supposed to feel like...but I guess I have a different "I'm out" level than you. I agree the the MMX collection is awful....but I'm pretty happy with most of the retro offerings. NES/SNES apps & the Konami collections feel good to me (although the NES palette sucks). The Sega stuff is by M2...I only have Outrun on my Switch, abut all their Sega 3D games on 3DS were awesome. I got the Genesis Collection on Switch, and I could TASTE the lag, it was so bad...if you play Sonic on that collection & then an Ages/M2 Sonic, it's night and day. I play most of my HD retro on FPGA systems, and they play/feel just as I remember.

[@richfan10]

Mate I thought exactly the same about the blue dragons scream from the beginning 😂 I think it’s a great game overall

[@10tonhamster]

This makes me think a Switch version of Rez would be worth doing as well. Though PSVR Rez would be hard to beat.

[@CubamusPrime]

Man I totally agree with you on the review. It feels good but it still doesn't feel like a Saturn version. I wish the first level at least had like the first stage replicated.

[@elliotdavies3557]

Awesome i love panzer dragoon games and this one gives it the upgrade and respect this gem deserves awesome job

[@kenharrison4246]

Great review/comparison, really enjoyed👍 cheers SLX

[@SuperNintendoMii]

I really like this game, it's clear that the people who made it had a lot of love for the original. It bodes well for the House of the Dead remake they have coming, that should work well with joycons on Switch. Level 4 is as difficult as it was on Saturn too. I also enjoyed the way the dragon flaps around, makes it feel more immersive. I think the critics are being way too harsh on this

[@NueThunderKing]

Super Nintendo Mii the critics are nostalgia impaired, so of course they are being this harsh, and still they recommend it.

[@nathanddrews]

Panzer Dragoon Zwei was my favorite, the music was so good!

[@kukukachu]

That was a good dragon roar. They chose wisely. (edit) after seeing it side by side, I see what you mean about the dragon roar. I still like the dragon roar in the remake, but yes, the feelings from the dragon are very different.

[@ZerotakerZX]

PS2 version would also be good to include in the comparison.

[@chamchamtrigger]

I really love that one.