Unicorn Overlord Review

Despite an uninspired narrative, Unicorn Overlord impresses with gorgeous visuals and engrossing strategy action.
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[@AlexFrank02]

Just finished after 105hrs amazing hours, this has easily become one of my favorite games of all time. The one real complaint I have that plagues the game is the truly god awful inventory system its so unorganized and irritating to try and find anything.

[@VGFriends]

But it's worth it?

[@legendarypassionfrui]

@@VGFriendshe called it one of his favourite games of all time , of course he thinks it’s worth it

[@Mito383]

I disagree with the people saying this should be a 9. It should be a 10.

[@sachiel123]

I feel there are so many conversations, arcs and characters interactions that some of the story might feel uninspired, but there are some moments that are VERY good. So I do not agree with the uninspired narrative.

[@coolbreezesolid]

I found the story intriguing at first but it gets unremarkable real quick. You do the same thing in each area practically the whole game. So it feels a bit rinse and repeat til the end

[@Getdown8319]

FFT has always been my favorite SRPG this game is there with it now this game is a gem. The things u can do is nutty.

[@vytautas950]

Yeap. Same 😌

[@kiffar]

Been looking forward to this one for awhile now and it does not disappoint. I'm absolutely loving it. I have some small gripes with it here and there but it's mostly nitpicky stuff. Like, I wish I could have more interaction with the towns such as to wonder about. The game is so beautiful, I want more.

[@UptownNYC]

I NEED THIS ON PC. For my steam deck mobile gaming of course... Make it happen MATSUNO

[@dingoluo436]

None of their game goes on pc ever, so its hopeless

[@EDTheOneable]

​@@my7ekdoes that still exist?

[@mindfortress105]

it is on pc

[@SENATORPAIN1]

Emulate it

[@RatKingRussian]

I've been emulating it and it runs amazing on my SD.

[@glenisold79]

"weighty battlefield animations" . I see what you did there

[@sapphyrus]

It's mind-boggling to only avoid PC, one would they'd try to expand their sales.

[@kylerobinson6102]

Put Dragons Crown on PC and they'd get tons of sales also.

[@crypticscrutiny1153]

​@@kylerobinson6102still don't understand why Dragon's Crown has no PC port! I went looking for it last year for PC because I thought surely they'd have ported it by now. The answer is no. You have to emulate it. Lame!

[@melanp4698]

The Japanese companies are very strange sometimes. They are such console fanboys and seem almost allergic to PC. Never understood it.

[@NostraSamus]

@@melanp4698Its because piracy is rampant and easy on pc. Game publishers will maximize sales first before a pc release, by design. A current gen console is a lot harder to pirate.

[@LCardosed92]

Really after hearing the whole thing I thought it would get a 9. I heard so many gamespot reviews saying much worse things about the games and they still end up getting a 9. I think this games deserves more than ever. It is so far the best game of 2024.

[@DarrisPope]

Loving this game. It fulfills voids that were left empty by Triangle Strategy and is up there with other 2D RPGs like the Octopath Traveler series. At first glance, this looks like a $40 indie game, but even after just starting the demo I was easily persuaded it was AAA worth $60. The sheer level of detail is amazing and if anyone has played the Ogre Battle series or Final Fantasy Tactics games, they'll like this. It is a spiritual successor to these types of games. I'm 43 hours in and just now finishing up Drakenhold (really taking my time and doing every quest and exploring everything). I really hope we continue to get more games like this. New VanillaWare fan right here!

[@Gemini_Jack]

Curious how only one negative in the full written review, a lackluster story, brings it down to an 8.

[@gibbygibbstein7858]

Story is one of the most important aspects of a single-player game. Missing the mark on the story should bring the game's score down significantly.

[@tukaluna5576]

I still find it so weird they released it for Switch, PS and Xbox but not PC? Real puzzling, given Atlus is involved too lol

[@pabloosset2533]

Atlus published a statement saying that, apparently, they did offer to handle a PC port and Vanillaware said nope. Betting on a Japanese boomer CEO being behind that.

[@KingLich451]

welp, time to bust out the ole emulators.

[@TheParaxore]

What, you guys don't have consoles?

[@SH1NK1R01]

They hit the limit of the budget so focused on what had the largest audience and what they knew they could complete. People will likely never be able to accept the reality that pc is still the minority for almost every genre but it’s still a fact that companies consider when making various versions of

[@ktynn]

It should be a 9.

[@yanhu]

It should be a 11/10. This is my GAME OF YEAR!

[@NicolasFingerstyleUkulele]

34h and wanting more its so so good

[@EEKman71]

I think the story is fine. It doesn't have to reinvent the wheel. Theres so much to think about and so many characters to keep straight that prefer a more straightforward story.

[@Chibipayne]

A game's story doesn't have to be revolutionary to be good. A good, well told story, even if it is simple is miles better than a story that tries to reinvent the wheel just for the sake of being ''innovative''.

[@derheadbanger9039]

I'm so mad this isn't coming to PC!

[@happyisblue]

I wish too. I waited for 13 Sentinels to be on PC for almost 3 years, and I gave up and bought it on PS5. Will buy this on PS5 once it's on sale.

[@mindfortress105]

it is on pc

[@nxtlvlnlkr5312]

@@mindfortress105 It's not

[@mindfortress105]

@@nxtlvlnlkr5312 yea, i just saw a torrent but it was with an included emulator, still works tho

[@user-kx6th1qm9x]

One of the best gaming experiences in recent years. A masterpiece

[@AccountName-gv5ie]

Will there be a Strategy Book?

[@rkreisig]

Rethink the rating of 8. It doesn’t align with everything mentioned in this review. Consider giving it a 9, at the very least

[@mohammadislam2324]

This game will definitely hold over until Eiyuden Chronicles: HH comes out in May.

[@neorickio]

I'm almost 10 hours deep, and finding it a bit to the easy side, even playing on strategist difficult.

[@codiallen5505]

Play a higher difficulty then numbskull

[@neorickio]

​@codiallen5505 sure, thanks buddy. I hope you have a nice day.

[@coolbreezesolid]

Game is definitely too easy.

[@neorickio]

@@coolbreezesolid apparently it's your fault heheh

[@sonictelephone1526]

​@@codiallen5505Upping the difficulty when already playing on the highest difficult is definitely sage like advice. Your wisdom is surely boundless.

[@vanishing_girl]

this was the best first playthrough experience I've had of a game since BotW, who cares about the story lol. Amazing gameplay and visuals.

[@aavas8868]

Should be a 9

[@michaelschneider1365]

how difficult is it. is it like darkest dungeon 2 hard.

[@silviosantannajr]

honestly i'm in love with this game. already have 35 hours on it...amazing game...

[@RFNOFFICIAL]

In so early no one has posted the score yet.

[@petebagwell6666]

It's an 8

[@sxnses]

@@petebagwell6666do you ppl that post scores think you’re funny or witty?

[@RFNOFFICIAL]

@@sxnsesright? Like if you want just to score check the website why click the video… we are here for an informative review to watch the entire thing.

[@benilinshingoseth2086]

Wonderful game ! I mean, the best gameplay I experienced in recent years ! Thanks Vanillaware x Atlus !

[@airglide2]

(1:57-1:59) Ehhh Evil…?!

[@britt0m]

I’m having so much fun!! Finally a game to scratch my fire emblem awakening itch, since the franchise got so disappointing

[@matthewevans3543]

I wanted to like but i couldn't get behind the auto battles, feels like I'm just watching the game and not actually playing it

[@tomthi2272]

If you want it to be challenging, play at higher difficulties and play around with who the units skills atk or support.

[@rendyau]

1st u can just skip unit combat every battle with start button so u can just focus to placing ur units, But like people above me talking, playing with highest difficulty u will starting to learn micro managing every ur unit works & looking back how ur strategy works in every combat. I really doubt u talking like just watching again after having that experience

[@meanmug5258]

It should be a crime that this game didn't get a PC release.

[@makoent2231]

Good review. Im sold on this game.

[@nicolaswohlfahrt3007]

Def a 9 though...vanillaware is so underrated

[@dogfood142]

when will reviewers understand that you dont need to explain the story of a game to review it.

[@deusvlad2.083]

Realistically it's a 7/10 just decent Would give it 9/10 if you could control your main captains during battle individually in battle selecting skills not have it automated, thats a huge let down.

[@CGDavis]

Im about 27hrs in, and I think he's just about right. I disagree with some things, but overall its a solid take.

[@garyazzopardi]

Great game but am I the only one who prefers fire emblem?!

[@sonictelephone1526]

They are both great in their own ways.

[@russellroberts16]

This is a 9 game. If the story was exceptional, it would be a 10.

[@calvinmatthews1527]

A respectable score.

[@policis]

If this kind of game doesn't have auto combat I'm not playing it.

[@vanishing_girl]

it does

[@kevina.3373]

"Disappointing story" ????

[@ryfi85]

I tried the demo. Am I the only one who HATED the combat takes place automatically?

[@ArkThePieKing]

Honestly, yeah. It's game about forward planning and trying to set things up to work in your favor, the combat being automatic is part of that.

[@ryfi85]

@@ArkThePieKing Guess so 🤷‍♂️ apparently just not the game for me

[@billkozac7974]

After a couple hours there's not much point watching the battles play out so i don't really see the hype. I've never been a fan of tactics games but if i was i'd probably be calling this a "My first tactics game". They shouldhave made a turn based jrpg.

[@karmierez]

Should be 8.8

[@vytautas950]

Nop. "Mobile" game 🤦 I waiting when remastered FFT.

[@stuthegame]

88888888888

[@chrisskwierczynski6946]

No where near FFT level.

[@finallyanime]

VN good lord like put it on pc

[@thelonesage3146]

I'll wait for steam release...

[@FuhrerVonZephyr]

I doubt it's going to get one. None of Vanillaware's games have ever come to PC. ATLUS even said they wanted to do a PC version, but VW didn't want to include it in their deal.

[@corey2232]

@@FuhrerVonZephyr Atlus needs to pay Vanillaware & outsource to another studio to make a PC port then. It's a pile of money they're leaving on the table. There are millions of people who would be interested in Vanillaware games on PC, so hopefully something changes in the future.

[@speedforce131]

gonna be waiting a long time lol

[@sonictelephone1526]

You better get your will sorted

[@jarrodhogan3383]

They gave it an 8.

[@toramaru2490]

Meh console exclusive, skip

[@ralphtaylor7448]

6 on switch

[@IghorMaia]

No Steam, no buying

[@petebagwell6666]

No console or pc, no buying

[@kniveskunn]

lol, well, it's not on PC. So you couldn't buy it even if you wanted to. A strange protest.

[@britt0m]

Your loss

[@1989red13bfc]

Shame. It’s freaking amazing. The artwork and voice acting is 👌

[@KaguyaIzanagi]

Cry more

[@alsayedfakhri4597]

It should be a 9.

[@patan93]

Agreed, it's one of the best games in the genre imo

[@airglide2]

I’ll give it a 9 when I see character skins of Vanillaware’s previous game characters (Dragon’s Crown, MuraMasa, Odin Sphere).

[@gideonantonissen6275]

For sure an 9 its excellent to play this game on consoles it would be an 10 if you could give custom names to Mercenaries you can hire but its only an minor issue i have with this gem of an game

[@coolbreezesolid]

8. Story gets real thin. No real meaningful decisions. Combat while beautifully animated, you’ll probably end up skipping most of it after a few hours of play. To be a 9/10 I think it needs a more impactful story, and also the game is too easy.

[@WillieSlackmer]

@@airglide2they should just be in the game as special recruits. A missed opportunity here.

[@cheeseboi_2473]

It should be a 9.