Panzer Dragoon Orta

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  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Jan 12, 2003
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 78 Ratings

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  • Summary: The dragon rises to power once again in Panzer Dragoon: Orta. Dragons, creatures that once ruled the skies, are now mankind's only hope against a dark empire. With humanity at war and on the brink of extinction, it's up to you and your dragon to take to the skies and assist in the rebellion.The dragon rises to power once again in Panzer Dragoon: Orta. Dragons, creatures that once ruled the skies, are now mankind's only hope against a dark empire. With humanity at war and on the brink of extinction, it's up to you and your dragon to take to the skies and assist in the rebellion. On the back of your flying friend, you'll become part of intense chases and battles with powerful enemies. In order to defeat the evil empire, you must master multiple weapons, dragon powers, and advanced attacks. … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
  1. Maxim Online
    100
    Looks beautiful, and is one of the best shooters we've ever played.
  2. Into Liquid Sky
    100
    This is the possibly the best game to grace the genre in years. With tons of things to unlock, and considerable replayability, dedicated gamers will enjoy this title for years to come.
  3. Media and Games Online Network
    95
    What makes all of the killing and such so exciting is the detail put into their deaths. Once you blow up an enemy you are treated with tons of particles flying around and colors that will make more than a few eyebrows rise.
  4. TotalGames.net
    90
    Rather than confusing the player with endless pages of stats or making the controls overly complicated (something Smilebit did with "GunValkyrie"), the company has achieved just the right balance of gameplay, visuals, atmosphere and story line.
  5. eToychest
    90
    Another aspect of the controls that could have been painful, but instead turned out flawless and elegant is the camera.
  6. GameSpy
    86
    Simply gorgeous. From both a design standpoint and a technological one, Orta is one of the richest experiences you can have involving both your Xbox and your eyes.
  7. FHM
    60
    Beautiful and inspired, but too short.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 35
  3. Negative: 7 out of 35
  1. Friendzie
    Jan 7, 2014
    10
    As you can see, the negative reviews are complete baloney and make no good points about any supposed flaws in this game. In reality, this isAs you can see, the negative reviews are complete baloney and make no good points about any supposed flaws in this game. In reality, this is the king of rail shooters. It takes a ton of skill and practice to complete the game even on normal mode, and the mechanics are very deep. You have a lot more freedom to move and shoot than any other rail shooter out there, as you can pan the camera 360 degrees to shoot things all around you. You can even move around bosses, literally, to the front, sides, and back, as you please. Add to all this the ability to change dragon forms between 3 different dragons, and a complex leveling system, and you have a crazy gem of a game. There's absolutely loads of replay value here, too. Besides just trying to master the main game, you can unlock special scenarios and the original full Panzer Dragoon game that came out on the Sega Saturn. The only flaws the game has are just in figuring out how the heck to beat some of the bosses, but as this does add to the replay and challenge, it's really no big deal. With a beautiful shooter like Orta packaged with the original classic game, you have to give this game a high score. The effort they put forth is tremendous, and it shows.… Expand
  2. Saria
    Jun 1, 2003
    10
    Anyone who rates this below a 8 needs to seek mental help or at least put themselves out of their misery somehow... I don't care if the Anyone who rates this below a 8 needs to seek mental help or at least put themselves out of their misery somehow... I don't care if the first Panzer game was crap, this one does more than make up for it.… Expand
  4. LordA.
    Jan 13, 2003
    10
    (import version) Holy ****. This is the best looking game ever made. And the best game ever. Remember the time you first played Sonic? Better (import version) Holy ****. This is the best looking game ever made. And the best game ever. Remember the time you first played Sonic? Better than that. Halo? Better. It's the best game ever. Buy 10 copies.… Expand
  5. [Anonymous]
    May 13, 2004
    10
    What should one think of when they hear Panzer Dragoon Orta? 1) That is a wierd name. 2) That game is great!!! Well, both. Anyway, this game What should one think of when they hear Panzer Dragoon Orta? 1) That is a wierd name. 2) That game is great!!! Well, both. Anyway, this game is perfect. It has some of the best graphics I have ever seen. They have quality similar to Metroid Prime. And the controls are perfect. Locking on to multiple enemies never gets boring. I recommend this game to everyone who owns an Xbox (It only costs $20 now).… Expand
  6. DaveF.
    Aug 15, 2003
    9
    Yeah you can bicker about its limited freedom and all, but this plays like a better version of the original classic panzer games, with better Yeah you can bicker about its limited freedom and all, but this plays like a better version of the original classic panzer games, with better control, more gameplay elements, and of course some of the best graphics in a video game PERIOD. Awesome game. Bottom line its very fun which is why we all play games in the first place BECAUSE ITS FUN.… Expand
  7. Wiseman
    Mar 2, 2003
    8
    I love the graphics and the lightning fast seizure-educing play. It's not really a perfect game, but there wasn't an instant I I love the graphics and the lightning fast seizure-educing play. It's not really a perfect game, but there wasn't an instant I wasn't having fun playing it. I love the art gallery too.… Expand
  8. BrittanyT.
    Dec 27, 2002
    0
    Yeah, a shoot 'em up game? No, I don't think so. Bored to pieces in less than five minutes. The freedom the creators sacrificed forYeah, a shoot 'em up game? No, I don't think so. Bored to pieces in less than five minutes. The freedom the creators sacrificed for better graphics was too much. They ruined the game...however, with the ability to maneuver and fire like unreal championship 2 it could definitely win some brownie points. But it doesn't have it, so it won't.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#9 Best Xbox Game of 2003
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#9 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2003
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#6 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2003