Panzer Paladin

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  • Summary: The sight of giant swords blazing through the night sky might be hair-raising, but stand your ground! The sinister Ravenous and his legions of brutal demons are poised for battle. Even all the armies of the world can’t stop them, but humanity has one final ace in the hole: a cutting edgeThe sight of giant swords blazing through the night sky might be hair-raising, but stand your ground! The sinister Ravenous and his legions of brutal demons are poised for battle. Even all the armies of the world can’t stop them, but humanity has one final ace in the hole: a cutting edge power armor called Paladin.

    It’s now up to the strong-willed android named Flame to become a Squire, take control of the Paladin and track down all Weapon Keepers and their diabolical leader. The showdown between mankind’s highest technological prowesses and the powerful forces of the occult has begun!

    Seize weapons from the denizens of the Netherworld and dish out a taste of their own medicine! Show them the power of cutting edge technology combined with swordsmanship. Slash, bash and thrust your way through a series of mind-blowing levels located around the world, all of it rendered in glorious 8-bit graphics! Hop in your Panzer Paladin and take up arms!    … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Noisy Pixel
    Jul 21, 2020
    90
    Panzer Paladin is inspired heavily by retro 8-bit games, but it ends up setting itself apart with its own distinct identity and gameplay. The robust number of weapons and abilities you can experiment with creates a unique experience whether you’re piloting the Paladin or taking on the level on foot. If that wasn’t enough, the added bits of post-game content gives more reason to get back into your mech and play again.
  2. CGMagazine
    Jul 21, 2020
    90
    When you want to feel like a powerful mech rider carving through massive demons, Panzer Paladin just can’t be beat.
  3. Video Chums
    Jul 21, 2020
    80
    Panzer Paladin is one of the best retro-inspired games to be released recently so if you love 8-bit 2D action then you'll definitely want to play it as it masterfully combines existing and novel concepts into one cohesive and enjoyable formula.
  4. Nintendo Life
    Jul 21, 2020
    80
    Panzer Paladin's uncomplicated gameplay won't be for everyone and there are some very minor niggles that hold it back from true greatness. Even so, it has heart, and that goes a long, long way. If you're into retro throwback games then you should really give this a try; Panzer Paladin is an unpretentious, exuberant action game from start to finish, and a must for genre fans.
  5. NintendoWorldReport
    Jul 21, 2020
    80
    Panzer Paladin is a charming, satisfying platformer that I enjoyed immensely. It even manages to do the impossible: make at least one aspect of Zelda II enjoyable.
  6. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Oct 26, 2020
    80
    Tribute really managed to capture old-school level-based platforming in a bottle and put their own spin on it. [Issue #48 – September/October 2020, p. 26]
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  7. Screen Rant
    Jul 21, 2020
    40
    Outside of those who've mastered every masochistic NES classic, it's just not clear who Panzer Paladin is going to appeal to - and as a result, only hardcore fans of the genre should even attempt to give this one a spin.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. last_of_us
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    wtf? how this nice game have yellow user score?
    i know why
    cuz its hard for most ppl if u wana finish this game? play on easy as a picky    wtf? how this nice game have yellow user score?
    i know why
    cuz its hard for most ppl
    if u wana finish this game? play on easy
    as a picky guy & who playing games above 31 years
    i say this game is nice
    but u should play on easy
    & for kill bosses, try get close them & spam attack
    most bosses this way work
    some bosses need u dodge
    & one thing i just notice after finish most lvls
    is u can upgrade ur hp before enter levels    … Expand
  2. Nikopro245
    Jan 2, 2022
    8
    Some of the ratings here are a little harsh for a game that doesn’t really do much wrong and is still fun to play. Just because a game doesn’tSome of the ratings here are a little harsh for a game that doesn’t really do much wrong and is still fun to play. Just because a game doesn’t offer “anything different” doesn’t mean you won’t enjoy it or it isn’t worth playing especially if you are into retro games. Pros
    + cool 8-but retro graphics
    + great soundtrack
    + nice variety of levels and longevity of gameplay + original weapons system mechanics
    + good $$ value + nice presentation and cutscenes

    Cons
    + Simplistic gameplay
    + fairly bland story
    + not a lot of replay value    … Expand
  4. SnipeMD
    Jul 22, 2020
    8
    For those individuals looking for the next indie darling masterpiece like Shovel Knight or Undertale, you may come out of Panzer Paladin a bitFor those individuals looking for the next indie darling masterpiece like Shovel Knight or Undertale, you may come out of Panzer Paladin a bit disappointed. For those who instead temper their judgement and see the game for what it is, Panzer Paladin is a very solid, extremely well-made love letter to the tough-as-nails 8-bit platformers of yesteryear.

    Boasting incredible pixel-art and anime inspired visuals, a novel and engaging combat system and a bevy of weapons and techniques to experiment with and master, Panzer Paladin doesn't do much to reinvent the wheel, but it's hard to deny that the game leaves it's mark as a stand-out indie classic that in most cases stands head-and-shoulders above it's contemporaries.    … Expand
  5. Online_NPC
    Oct 19, 2021
    7
    Panzer Paladin is a tribute (pun intended) to 8-bit games like Castlevania, Blaster-Master, and Mega-Man. The graphics are an 8-bit pixel-artPanzer Paladin is a tribute (pun intended) to 8-bit games like Castlevania, Blaster-Master, and Mega-Man. The graphics are an 8-bit pixel-art with high framerate and complex button layouts for modern controllers. The soundtrack is full of wonderful rock-themes with an 8-bit mode where the nostalgia factor gets turned up to 11. Gameplay can get repetitive at times, but the areas are diverse with unique enemies and amazing boss designs. it's most fun to play in small bursts.

    Graphics: 8.5
    Gameplay: 8
    Audio: 9
    Story: 5    … Expand
  6. wateralmond
    May 24, 2021
    2
    Although the sword motif is great, the moveset is just joyless, and this is somehow worse when playing as the pilot outside the mech. TheAlthough the sword motif is great, the moveset is just joyless, and this is somehow worse when playing as the pilot outside the mech. The available upgrades add no depth to the game, and the characters have hardly any personality. To anyone interested in this game, I would strongly advise getting Blaster Master Zero 2 instead.… Expand

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