Unicorn Overlord - Announcement Trailer - Nintendo Switch

Unicorn Overlord is releasing for Nintendo Switch on March 8, 2024! Wishlist today: www.nintendo.c...
From the creators of 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and Odin Sphere, Unicorn Overlord shines in combining overworld exploration and an innovative battle system in the iconic Vanillaware style. Traverse the vibrant world, cultivate a grand army with over 60 uniquely designed characters, and grow your renown throughout the five nations in this unique epic fantasy experience!
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[@Faithnato]

Any game made by Vanillaware is a must buy to me.

[@SquidJoe]

Amen to that. I still wish for a Muramasa Rebirth re-release.

[@ZsH85]

same

[@jiok4689]

@@SquidJoe emulation is your friend

[@Faithnato]

@@SquidJoe I’m in the same boat as you. Only one can hope they make a Switch Port of Muramasa Rebirth one day.

[@MokuTom]

@@SquidJoe was literally looking up info on this today.. apparantly the ceo said there was problems with porting it ;/ but that they would be working on finishing/releasing their latest game and then maybe work on looking into a re-release!!

[@foxtrix]

confirmed it to be a Vanillaware game as soon as I saw the food

[@omensoffate]

The artstyle 3 seconds in was a dead giveaway

[@foxtrix]

@@omensoffate yeah at the start I was like, what's with this Vanillaware kind of artstyle, but the food was the hard confirm for me and many others it seems, since they always use hand drawn delicious looking food. That was the hard confirm for me personally is what I meant

[@grit1]

Vanillaware has nothing but bangers. 13 Sentinels, Dragon's Crown, Muramasa, Odin's Sphere, god dang they're truly elite.

[@Exel3nce]

and none of them are on pc, which is a huge shame

[@yeahtbh.161]

It took them years to make a good fighting game lol dragons crown is the only actually good game out of the ones you mentioned. I think you're just a fanboy 😆 nothing wrong with that though.

[@amuroray9115]

⁠@@yeahtbh.161nah. All those games they listed are good. They’re just not fighting games lol.

[@amuroray9115]

@@yeahtbh.161 nah. They’re right. All the games they mentioned are good. They’re just not fighting games lol

[@yeahtbh.161]

@@amuroray9115 nah.

[@NotTheWheel]

This narrator - "Welcome to the Stage of History retold"

[@Quadraxis]

Intelligent Systems: "Sorry, no Fire Emblem this year." Vanillaware: "Fine, I'll do it myself."

[@latt.qcd9221]

I'm not even a fan of strategy games, but a game like this with beautiful visuals, gorgeous music, and developed by Vanillaware? Definitely one of the games I'm most excited for.

[@humidificateurhydraulique3321]

Never Heard of vanillaware Are they known for something ? Because this game looks fantastic

[@latt.qcd9221]

@@humidificateurhydraulique3321 They've made several excellent games. They're probably most known for Muramasa: The Demon Blade and Dragon's Crown, but they also made Odin Sphere, Grim Grimoire, and some others.

[@SuperAvocadoo]

@@humidificateurhydraulique3321 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is made by them

[@strwrbttlfrnt]

​​@@humidificateurhydraulique3321there last thing they made was 13 sentinels which is a hidden gem of a game

[@jase276]

They're known for making great games of multiple genres @@humidificateurhydraulique3321

[@jackgarcia5926]

I never dared dream anyone would actually give Ogre battle a second chance, least of all a studio as unbelievably good as Vanillaware, i am literally weeping with joy. Thank you so much George, i will buy it on every platform.

[@arudoshirogane4774]

Ogre battle man, such good times

[@carrionflowers6764]

Ogre Battle or Dragon Force

[@jackgarcia5926]

@@carrionflowers6764 it might take a bit of it, but I definitely feel like the game is signaling ogre battle more than anything. The little checkered unit formation displays, the aggro visual representations, the way the town shoots fire works at the end of the mission. Heck even more out there stuff like the Lord protagonist having blue hair like Magnus and that they mention *something* named Zenobia. It's gonna be it's own thing obviously, there doesn't seem to be any traces of alignment for example, but it's definitely wearing it's inspiration on its sleeve. Or maybe it's just my immense love for Quest's games talking idk, but I am happy, this is a happy day.

[@carrionflowers6764]

@@jackgarcia5926 The map outside battles made me think Dragon Force but then I forgot Ogre Battle 64 exists

[@Korican189]

Hyped! Ogre Battle along with Shining Force are two franchises I wish would get revived

[@preciousegg4924]

I was SOLD as soon as I saw Atlus + Vanillaware. AND it seems to be a little like Fire Emblem too?? Absolute "Must Buy" for me, can't wait

[@planescaped]

Tried the demo and wasn't impressed, but I fiddled with it for a bit... ...couple hours later it's the first game I have preordered in 13 years. >__> Ogre Battle March of the Black Queen with more RPG mechanics, a traversible overworld, and various mechanics that tie into the gameplay and story. I love it and have been waiting for a game like this for a long time. Now we just need a modern Sid Meyers Pirates. My only gripe is that I wish there were a bit more cosmetic variation between the generic characters and the named/story ones. Sure they have unique heads/portraits, but most share the same generic body and outfit. Alternate outfits would have been great. Still, good when my only complaints are minor cosmetic ones.

[@McLort]

I said wow this looks like a Vanillaware title, I wonder when their next game is coming out. O this is it lmao. Welp SIGN ME UP!

[@ClockFink]

For anyone who hasn’t tried the demo yet, it’s f*cking incredible

[@andrejohnson8229]

I downloaded the demo yesterday and I'm hooked! 😂😂😂

[@gurvmlk]

I've never heard of this Vanillaware that everybody else in the comments is going nuts over, but it's good to hear that there's more reason to have faith in this game than being blindly excited for a game that's so reminiscent of Ogre Battle after so many years of that franchise stagnating.

[@Eienias]

13 Sentinels was something i picked up only from hearing vague things, it was INCREDIBLE so stoked to check out antoher vanillaware game in a genre i very much enjoy

[@MJE64]

Getting an Ogre Battle vibe from this and I love it.

[@hassam363]

Honestly that is what has me interested in this game.

[@AznShadowNight]

@@hassam363 I feel the same. It reminds me of Ogre Battle 64 and I love it.

[@Zooptopus27]

It's beautiful! A true successor to Ogre Battle.

[@kassfoss3210]

Exactly.

[@lucasfreire8360]

Good game ogre🎉​@@kassfoss3210

[@gurvmlk]

Its name even sounds like an offshoot of Ogre Battle, which I wonder if that was on purpose.

[@Patricwithnok]

The artwork is beautiful

[@streetmagik3105]

We still need Odin Sphere, Muramasa, and Dragons Crown on Switch. VanillaWare games are always day one purchases for me.

[@Birdseed99]

I can see the spiritual connection to Ogre Battle now so easily and it warms my heart to see someone take a shot at something like that again. I’ve played a lot of games but Person of Lordly Caliber for the N64 is still my favorite RPG of all time no question. Can’t wait to try this on release.

[@FernandoGonzalez-gp7vz]

Me too bro, OB64 Person of Lordly Caliber is the best RPG, and this game excites me.

[@lactoseintolerantgaming2711]

@@FernandoGonzalez-gp7vz I've been waiting for a mobile OgreBattle for a long time. This will scratch the itch

[@J3strX]

Battle system in 13 sentinels was fun, but this seems like a huge step up in immersion and complexity! Can't wait to get my hands on it

[@ZsH85]

i think 13's battle wasnt that good its the story and art was the main force there. this however looks perfect

[@NintendoSegaGuys]

Same here, using the little holographic blips on the map makes me wonder why made the art for the Sentinals and D-Forces in the first place.

[@SpikeTheWolf]

I can't tell if the blue and red head are chicks or dudes?

[@Zeik56]

@@ZsH85 13 Sentinel's combat was fun for what it was, way more than it looks from the outside, but it was definitely secondary to the story. Hopefully this game can do both.

[@ZsH85]

In the design i liked the "news signal-weather report" feel to it but in the end it wasnt much and felt like a filler for the story@@Zeik56

[@ChthonicCthulhu]

This could turn out to be one of the all time greats

[@leighharvey1615]

It's about time they made a sequel to Ogre Battle 64. Sooo looking forward to playing this!

[@ryekun1212]

"Wait this looks like a Vanillaware game" announcer: "VANILLA WARE.." Me: *"Leonardo pointing meme"*

[@OkaRin1]

New Vanillaware game = Day 1.

[@justmeok2]

Heavy ogre battle vibes!! Plus the drsgon's crown art style, feels so familiar

[@banlungx001]

White and dark elf twins OwO

[@LastProtagonist]

This looks great, like Dragon's Crown meets Ogre Battle!

[@analyzingreaper]

Just this week I discovered Vanillaware with 13 sentinels and I can already tell this developer is going to be one of my favorites. I'll buy instantly on that alone.

[@statesminds]

Check out grim grimoire, muramasa the demon blade, odin sphere

[@jairekambui7738]

Definitely get Odin’s Sphere. Fantastic game.

[@airdrighmor1439]

Odin Sphere is free soon on PS plus extra.

[@crowquet56]

​@@jairekambui7738agreed, the remaster is amazing.

[@coltonjones4701]

And grim grimoir once more

[@WillowEpp]

Kinda reminds me of Ogre Battle? Very interested in this.

[@app2ushop]

Me too. I love ogre battle

[@MaxTheDev-f6t]

once they said vanillaware had their hands in it, im sold.

[@TurnOneYeti]

I hope Vanillaware brings more games to Nintendo's consoles.

[@elsieoneill6181]

This looks like a mix of ogre battle and fire emblem done in that iconic vanillaware art style ❤ cant wait!

[@clearandsweet]

Oh Vanillaware strategy game? Oh it's my new favorite video game of all time? Okay I guess.

[@loganwolfram4216]

After absolutely loving both 13 Sentinels and Triangle Strategy, I'm extremely hyped for this.

[@mystic839]

0/10 title but seemingly 11/10 game i literally cannot wait for this

[@BknMoonStudios]

Joining the ranks of _Octopath Traveler_ and _Triangle Strategy._ Our Japanese friends sure have a thing for quirky "letter soup" titles. 😂

[@ZapDash]

Muramasa Rebirth, Odin Sphere Leifthrasir, and Dragon's Crown Pro next, please! Bring Muramasa home to Nintendo!

[@Kaisona2017]

I loved Aegis Rim, so I’m excited for this game.

[@JMrealgamer]

This is one I’ll have to get! I still need to finish the one that takes place in Japan with the school youth and the giant mechs. Sentinel 13 or something or other.

[@angealastral8616]

Xemnas voice actor, this is a must buy!

[@GarredHATES]

That’s not Billy Zane!

[@LacertasVids0x44]

I played 13 sentinels recently and was blown away. I didn't believe visual novels could be so good. I'm excited to see vanillaware show what strategy rpg can really be.

[@mayhemmudkip4592]

I'm sold. This might be my personal favorite of the Direct. Between Odin Sphere, Dragon's Crown and 13 Sentinels, Vanillaware has more than earned my trust. The art on this one is absolutely gorgeous.

[@koteynikoi-kotei9301]

Everyone forgets Muramasa on Wii. That was awesome too!

[@commentwriter1240]

​@@koteynikoi-kotei9301yeah, because it was on the Wii...

[@diegowsanchez7581]

I used to love Atlus and vanillaware games as a kid! This is nice!

[@DrakoxRising]

I see lots of people talking about the art and the gameplay similarities to Ogre Battle, but the music??? Even just for a trailer the soundtrack is already incredible.

[@iILMeeL]

Nah the music is crazy. I came to see if someone else noticed cuz I knew I wasn’t trippin lol

[@ZsH85]

instant buy. its vanillalware. it looks gorgeous.

[@ivanlou3573]

All Vanillaware's game is a hidden gem!!! this game looks amazing!! MUST BUY!!!!

[@sebbaa93]

Good. The world needs even MORE Vanillaware.

[@LostScarf]

I own all Vanillaware games and that isn't changing anytime soon. Excited to see their take on ogre battle.

[@Teremei]

My dream of them making another game similar to Ogre Battle 64 is finally coming true. I'm so happy!

[@dufflebagg]

I honestly thought I was the only person who had this dream (or even remembered Ogre Battle 64, lol). I am SO EXCITED for this game, ridiculous name and all.

[@theabsolutetrashman3708]

>VanillaWare I will now play your game

[@LinkcarioX]

Damn, Vanillaware? Must buy.

[@helstrix_yt]

reminds me of Odinsphere, huge fan. anything by Atlus is a banger

[@michelhernandez3488]

I started watching the trailer without knowing anything and I said: what a beautiful artistic section, it's what many games lack, for that reason alone it's worth taking a look, and at the end I read: Atlus-Vanillaware... that explains it all

[@IamYasha10]

Oh boy, it's VANILLAWARE. This gonna be good.

[@carrionflowers6764]

just got done with Triangle Strategy thinking i'd take a break from tactical games for awhile... nuts

[@simplesmile6984]

Looks good hope for good story and romance

[@S_Hyde]

I'm a simple person, I see Vanillaware, I'm interested.

[@JezailleBrett]

I was already intrigued, but I was sold on Vanillaware

[@magnuzguerra]

Ogre Battle spiritual successor by the studio I love most, nice!

[@FlyingFocs]

I just really hope this runs well on Switch. The fact it's coming to PS5 worries me, but then the 13 Sentinels switch port was really good, so there's hope.

[@dettagg1223]

This game is giving me Ogre Battle 64 vibes and I'm here for it

[@Dracobyte]

I wishbthey could remaster or remake OB 64, something similar to what hapoened with Tactics Ogre Reborn.

[@dettagg1223]

@@Dracobyte oh that would be sick! I might do coverage on this game 🤔 I've wanted to get into content creation but nothing has caught my eye lol

[@dufflebagg]

@@Dracobyte I just recently played Tactics Ogre Reborn and I liked it, but this is the exact thing I kept thinking to myself. So glad we now at least have something coming out that finally captures that same gameplay style of OB64.

[@MxPokirby]

So grateful to see another VanillaWare title. Can only hope more of their stuff finally reaches a bigger audience soon. 🙏

[@sillkthashocker]

Odin Sphere on psplus soon😊😊😊

[@shironnch]

I hope it can be release in switch. I miss odin sphere so much

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

All of Matsuno's games are being brought back in one way or another

[@gumielmgz]

THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL

[@Metal-Gear-Moogle]

Definitely buying this one

[@ChaoticHoly]

While I'm getting this game no questions asked (Vanillaware = TAKE MY MONEY NOW), I still hold-out hope for an HD English release of *Princess Crown* someday...

[@AyraWinla]

I'm so in for this game! I love most Vanillaware games and strategy-rpgs is my favorite genre, so this is a perfect combination. Very much looking forward to it!

[@Melkac]

-MOM! DAD! GENEALOGY! -AAAAAAAAAHHH!!!!! -That’s right! Genealogy of the Unicorn Overlord!

[@antleymeese2147]

I can’t wait for that Vanillaware quality to wash over me again

[@LordlyWeeb]

Vanillaware my beloved. Looks cool

[@KoboldGamer]

So, for anyone not old enough to remember, or just isn't in the know, this is basically the spiritual successor of 1993's Ogre Battle: March of the Black Queen for SNES. There is a few games in the Ogre series, like Ogre Tactics being the most famous (I think), and such, but none of the later games were like the first game, which was a fantasy war simulation game with squads moving in real time, and then would go into something of an auto battler, where units would attack other units based on the priority you set (like strongest enemy unit, or which unit is the leader of the squad, weakest, etc.), and there was a really neat tarot card system that could be used in and out of battle for effects. One thing I hope this game has that I haven't seen yet from the original game, is neutral units that can be encountered and recruited, Ogre Battle had werewolves, dragons, various undead, demons, wyrms, pumpkin mages, scyllas, krakens, fairies, angels, all sorts of units you could find.

[@kyleefaren3075]

I checked out 13 sentinels after seeing everyone's comments. Now onboard for this one too, thanks!

[@denniseggert211]

looks very interesting, i keep my eyes open for this one

[@kainingyao7873]

A really good consolation prize for all of the Fire Emblem fans who wanted a remake of Genealogy of the Holy War or Thracia 776 or something.

[@tonystarrk4859]

Best reveal of the direct, imo. Love Vanillaware games and their art style, and it's a tactical rpg. Take my money.

[@HEBUSTORLL]

I'm ready to preorder the collector edition, thank you

[@inrptn]

Vanilla's take on Ogre Battle? Oh God yes!

[@LoomDoom]

Looking like Vanillaware is gonna give us another banger. Looks soooo good.

[@ShinPepsiman]

MAN I've been waiting for AGES for vanillaware to sho off their new game. Looks amazing

[@abrahamlupis9354]

many wouldn't mind the previous ones remastered for Switch

[@Lucario690]

This is a must buy as a Strategy Rpg player

[@bennett475]

These are the dudes behind Dragon's Crown.. they are pretty epic and well known in these parts

[@blackcatbooks64]

Just finished GrimGrimoire and LOVED IT! I was anxiously awaiting a new VanillaWare game on Switch and you MORE THAN DELIVERED!

[@johnkula1536]

I'll absolutely buy this, but when are they going to port over Muramasa: The Demon Blade?! I've been waiting and waiting and waiting! Let me buy your products Vanillaware!

[@YudaHnK]

I love Vanillaware and adore Ogre Battle. This is a dream come true!

[@RichardHannay]

Vanillaware’s artstyle is just so unmatched.

[@michaelwaring1028]

Truly. NO ONE in the industry makes games as gorgeous as theirs.

[@ZsH85]

as an artist and game dev myself can second this hard ! @@michaelwaring1028

[@Thijmen0808]

10/10 name fr

[@dragongamerrylucius]

This game's gameplay strongly reminds of Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Calibur. And I also did noticed that Atlus is involved too.

[@DontKnowDontCare6.9]

Sammy really hit gold with their acquisition of Atlus.

[@NintendanGX]

Honestly, this was the highlight of the Direct for me, and while that isn't a high bar (considering how cluttered with unimpressive remakes of already-good games it was), it's still the best announcement. Vanillaware hasn't disappointed me so far, and given how phenomenal 13 Sentinels was, I'm all for a medieval strategy game from those same people.

[@statesminds]

The most important game from the direct!!!

[@BrunoidGames]

Gorgeous

[@ACameronUK]

Vannilaware have never missed 🤷‍♂️ so day 1 purchase on this one.

[@fayte0618]

Its the spiritual successor to their psp game grand knights history!

[@GeneralELL]

Looks like a New Ogre Battle. Played the 64 one a lot Back in the day! Thats a sure buy from me!

[@kaptainkommando6568]

I love vanillaware, as much as i wanted this to be a beat em up, this tactics rpg looks gorgeous

[@SquidJoe]

Vanillaware about to show Nintendo how to do a Fire Emblem game right.

[@CassieSmart365]

Totally preordered the collectors edition from Amazon last night!

[@dferas5535]

MUST HAVE NOW!

[@haiyuanguo7338]

OgreBattle 1 with incredible graphic，cant wait to play！

[@jreinb734]

I'm a sucker for games with this kind of artstyle.

[@Soooooooooooonicable]

This was the only game in the direct that looked worth picking up imo

[@ZsH85]

no, but yeah it vanillaware. its a masterpiece by default.