Panzer Dragoon

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 103 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 103
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 103
  3. Negative: 22 out of 103
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  1. Colombo73
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Great remake! We fans have waited so long for this!!!!!! I just can't stop playing.
  2. Deja-vu_Gamer
    Mar 27, 2020
    8
    Given the budget the game got, it is a nice come back for the Panzer Dragoon series. Visuals are stunning. Controls need a little bit of refinement. Also the re-arranged soundtrack is coming. Yummy !
  3. Madine
    Mar 30, 2020
    2
    Supidly Terrible, graphics are mediocre, even ugly at times, color is really odd, Sound is generic and lacks the personality of the original. Also theres input lag on the controllers, it doesnt add anything to the game, is better to play the otiginal. Prize is absurd 25€ for this is a SCAM. Same replayability than the original. ZERO add ons. I love the panzer dragoon series but i dont wantSupidly Terrible, graphics are mediocre, even ugly at times, color is really odd, Sound is generic and lacks the personality of the original. Also theres input lag on the controllers, it doesnt add anything to the game, is better to play the otiginal. Prize is absurd 25€ for this is a SCAM. Same replayability than the original. ZERO add ons. I love the panzer dragoon series but i dont want this, is not fair to the franchice to have this CHEAP remake.… Expand
  4. subleo
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Visually phenomenal game. Nice return to the old times. Even my children want to play :)
  5. Evertonprime
    Mar 27, 2020
    9
    Ótimo game remete exatamente o game original ! Ótimas músicas e gráficos muito bons Vale a compra sem dúvida !
  6. Matchm
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Great game for PD fans, but I believe that the new generation will also like it a lot. Could be longer though.
  7. Aznablerey
    Mar 28, 2020
    9
    This game is a near 1:1 remake of the original- same clunky controls, same fantastic soundtrack, same short gameplay. It’s a remake along the lines of “remaster.” If you’re expecting some 20+ hour opus, look elsewhere. I’ve owned all 4 original Panzer Dragoon games, and this nails the look and sound. If you’re a fan, you’ll love it. If you’re not a fan, give it a chance and pick itThis game is a near 1:1 remake of the original- same clunky controls, same fantastic soundtrack, same short gameplay. It’s a remake along the lines of “remaster.” If you’re expecting some 20+ hour opus, look elsewhere. I’ve owned all 4 original Panzer Dragoon games, and this nails the look and sound. If you’re a fan, you’ll love it. If you’re not a fan, give it a chance and pick it up. Encourage the developer to remake the entire series!… Expand
  8. czyzykczk
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Just perfect for me. I want for it by a long long time and now it is!!! I just can't stop playing.
  9. Joes
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    El regreso se uno de los clásicos de antes amo este remakeeeeeeee, comprenlo
  10. Brnlv
    Mar 27, 2020
    3
    Feeling more like a remaster than a true remake, this game feels extremely old fashioned. The aiming system is poor, and the 360-degree gameplay flat-out badly handled. This game needed to be reimagined, not just ported with better graphics. A disappointing, overpriced and unimaginative effort.
  11. Gasarakii
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Great remake! New comers to the series will enjoy this as much as the fans of the series.
  12. she66er
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Nice graphic details! Great Job! Great Panzer Dragoon: Remake - solid gameplay!
  13. UncleHank
    Mar 27, 2020
    8
    I'm giving this game an 8. Really, this is a 10/10 game, but it's marred by some major issues, mainly in handheld mode, which could potentially be patched out.
    This is a remake of the original Saturn game, which was, for it's time, one of the greatest games ever made. Unfortunately the original ran at 20 frames per second and had huge amounts of pop-in. Graphics were about half-way    I'm giving this game an 8. Really, this is a 10/10 game, but it's marred by some major issues, mainly in handheld mode, which could potentially be patched out.
    This is a remake of the original Saturn game, which was, for it's time, one of the greatest games ever made. Unfortunately the original ran at 20 frames per second and had huge amounts of pop-in. Graphics were about half-way between Star Fox on the SNES and a PS1 game. But for an old Saturn game, it was definitely impressive. Luckily the remake is here to fix the technical issues and modernize the graphics. Unfortunately there are times when the game performs terribly in handheld mode, though frame-rate seems fine in docked mode. This is at its worst in episode 4 which oddly enough, takes place indoors where you would think you would get a more stable frame-rate. It seems like the game may have been rushed to get it out while people are staying indoors due to the pandemic and need games to play. The upside is the game appears to be running at a high resolution, it does look like a 1080p game in docked mode and 720p in handheld mode, though it could also be using good anti-aliasing, upscaling, or other trickery. We'll have to wait for digital foundry to analyze the game to know for sure. However, there is no excuse for frame-rate problems like this in handheld mode when that's how the bulk of people play Switch games. Let's hope this can be patched out.
    Another problem is the poor controls with joy-cons. Since most people use the Switch as a handheld this is a serious problem. I tried playing it with the best gamepad ever, the Game Cube controller, and it was night and day difference. Unfortunately this leads to my next complaint, you can't remap controls. And unfortunately, in this game you fire with the "b" button, when you would want the the large "a" button to be the fire button on a Game Cube controller. Why the mother****ing f*** do game developers, in ****ing 2020, not ****ing give you the ****ing option to remap ****ing controls? Especially when the Switch is compatible with the NES, SNES, and Game Cube controllers, both wireless re-releases and vintage ones with the proper adatpers, and one of the primary appeals of Nintendo consoles is their gamepads. It's so frustrating that I can't use a vintage NES controller with certain retro-style indie games that would be perfect for it, if they just gave you the option to remap controls. FFS, if a Sega employee by some miracle reads this review, please patch this in. Another gripe is that you can't change the sensitivity of the analog stick without going back to the main menu, and I can't recall a single game that does this. Since the game controls so poorly on the joy-cons, I had to restart several times to get the sensitivity right
    The best way to play the game is definitely docked mode with something other than the joy-cons as a controller. But it's disappointing when a Switch game has a poor handheld experience. As of right now, this is a Switch exclusive, so it's not as big of a loss if you're forced to play in docked mode to not get a sub-par experience, but frustrating nonetheless.
    A minor gripe is that the game is pretty short. Hard mode is tough, but you're probably only looking at 10 hours of total play in this game before you beat it in hard mode, based what the GameFaqs ratings are saying. There was no very hard mode in the original, and maybe they added it to this game, but I doubt it. Still, this is kind of giving you an AAA experience for $25, so I can't complain that much about the length.
    Also, what's with the load times? At least you won't see the loading screen that much.
    As it is, this is an amazing game, a great update of the Saturn classic It also throws in a new dual-analog control scheme which would make some bosses easier, but I couldn't get the hang of them(maybe later I'll try to learn them). And really, this is a great experience in docked mode with a gamepad. If that's how you mainly plan to play then you don't have much to worry about. The game also looks much better on an HD TV. Unfortunately, if you're like me and almost exclusively play in handheld mode, then you're going to have an inferior experience. I guess I could give docked mode a 10, but since I mainly played in handheld mode, I'm going to rate it based on that. Apparently gyro aiming is coming, which could maybe solve the handheld controls. And if the frame-rate is stable in docked mode, it could probably be made stable in handheld mode with a couple of patches. At the moment though, you'll want to play this game exclusively on the big screen if possible.    … Expand
  14. podkowa
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Just perfect for me. I want for it by a long long time and now it is!!! I just can't stop playing.
  15. Smok12
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was worth waiting for IT!!! Great music and visual effects. Beautiful landscapes. Great dragon flight.… Expand
  16. Maffdytt
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    I waited a long time for this game. Everything meets my expectations. I'm delighted. I recommend to everyone.
  17. Lightbahamut
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    The game is like the one of my childhood, it started to bring back so much memories, there are still little details that needs polishing but the essence of the original game is here and that's i was waiting for.
  18. TheGreatKashar
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a fan of the entire Panzer Series, this remake was breathtaking in every regard. All the visuals, the design changes, the gameplay, everything about it was buttery smooth and exactly what I would have wanted in a remake of this classic.
    You can really feel the love and care the people working on the game had while putting it together, and it shines through every moment of playing.
    This is a must buy for classic Sega fans, and when the Sequel Remake comes out, I’m sure that will be too. 10/10, no other option    … Expand
  19. Albanoid
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Fantastic remake. The game is short, but otherwise it's a small masterpiece. Looking forward to Panzer Dragoon 2 and one day - SAGA ;)
  20. Patias
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    The triumphant return of one of the most underrated franchises in video games. A classic that reinvents itself in an exquisite, fluid remake, and that perfectly translates the equally underrated genre of Shoot em up.

    You NEED to buy this game!
  21. MungaH
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    This remake is a love letter to the old fans as it fully respects the original game.
    The overall graphic quality is pretty good and the frame rate is stable.
    Of course, the game needs to be polished as inputs are not responsive, and a few words are not/badly translated (in Italian). Looking forward to the rearranged soundtrack. but hey, I'm really enjoying the ride! PS: the 10/10 is an    This remake is a love letter to the old fans as it fully respects the original game.
    The overall graphic quality is pretty good and the frame rate is stable.
    Of course, the game needs to be polished as inputs are not responsive, and a few words are not/badly translated (in Italian).
    Looking forward to the rearranged soundtrack. but hey, I'm really enjoying the ride!
    PS: the 10/10 is an encouragement to keep up with the game patches and for the future Zwei remaster.    … Expand
  22. TheLionHearted
    Mar 27, 2020
    9
    A very fun adventure through a world built by a Dev team who truly cared about the original game.
    While not the longest game, it’s fun throughout, and a throughly enjoyable time. Would highly recommend to fans of Sega Classics
  23. Alvaro78
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic game, back to my childhood. My children found it also interesting, despite time of original game release date. Panzer Dragoon simply links generations! I recommend playing this game.… Expand
  24. Marynou
    Mar 27, 2020
    9
    It's great! Load times are curiously long, I don't think the original is included as a bonus (nor the updated PS2 / Orta one), but the game in general is very good.

    I've read some people complaining about how "not frightening" or "slow" the game seems. Well this is exactly how I remember it. The spider at the beginning was never frightening to begin with. We can argue about the    It's great! Load times are curiously long, I don't think the original is included as a bonus (nor the updated PS2 / Orta one), but the game in general is very good.

    I've read some people complaining about how "not frightening" or "slow" the game seems. Well this is exactly how I remember it. The spider at the beginning was never frightening to begin with.

    We can argue about the artistic choices the team has taken, but they are in general for the better. It feels old and new at the same time.

    Can't wait for the better one, Zwei!    … Expand
  25. MSV7939
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Damn It's absolutely awesome! It's gorgeous!! Is a masterpiece! The design, the music, the story. It should not be missed. Playing through this game from start to finish is like a finely crafted piece of art. It's an experience comparable to listening your favourite album of all time!
  26. Delonocisms
    Mar 26, 2020
    5
    As someone who has played and beaten every Sega Saturn Panzer Dragoon game (Orta you’re on my list, don’t worry) I believe I have something of an authority on the quality of this game. This breaks my soul in half to say, but besides the impeccable visuals, this game is a downgrade in almost every way possible. Let’s start with the positives, the game looks fantastic. Almost every regionAs someone who has played and beaten every Sega Saturn Panzer Dragoon game (Orta you’re on my list, don’t worry) I believe I have something of an authority on the quality of this game. This breaks my soul in half to say, but besides the impeccable visuals, this game is a downgrade in almost every way possible. Let’s start with the positives, the game looks fantastic. Almost every region will blow you away with its distinct style and intense detail. You may even find yourself fiddling around with the photo mode which allows you to put the controller down and appreciate how much went into this game artistically. The developers somehow managed to keep the charming (albeit alienating to modern day players) cutscene style that was so distinct to the Sega Saturn original with its confusing gravity and trademark stiffness. I found this charming and sincere, and I’m probably the only one. Now, time for the bad. The music is definitely all the tracks you remember, albeit it less charming and more run of the mill. The controls are slow, and there is noticeable lag in the hit detection and camera movements. The aiming reticle even feels like it’s struggling to lock on to enemies and when it does you hear a pathetic sound effect that sounds like a memory of a translation of what used to be the Panzer Dragoon sound effect. For some reason, some one up the ladder decided to chang the gun the rider wields (all non lock-on shots) from a multi shot to a single shot, and with unreliable controls it just turns into a button mashing fest. Load times are unreasonably long, although to be fair it was downloaded to my micro-sd rather than the switch itself. Even though the original only ran at 20 frames a second, it still managed to convey speed properly, your lock-ons were instantaneous, your dragon moved across the screen swiftly, AND IT WAS STILL DIFFICULT. I tried to bust this review out as quickly as I could so that people have an idea of what to expect. I looked everywhere for reviews on this game to see if I was crazy and I found no voices speaking out. Hopefully that adds some weight to mine. I’m giving this game a 5 (which for me is quite low) because although it failed my expectations to give me 7 satisfying levels due to fighting with the controller the whole time- I do believe we are only a couple of patches away from this game being at least decent. I do truly believe that Nintendo it rushed out as there is no pc version available yet and the Corona Virus has given Nintendo’s online store quite a platform; However, this is just a (game) theory. I do have hope that patches can fix many of the issues keeping it from being an exceptional remake, and I hope all of these issues are ironed out when we get its sequel remade- which is arguably the best in the series. If nothing else, hopefully this put Panzer Dragoon on the map, and shows Sega that we fans through word of mouth do grow, and that we do still hold a candle- especially when our memories of it shine so very brightly.… Expand
  27. epicwinpt
    Mar 27, 2020
    5
    As a HUGE Panzer Dragoon fan (I've beaten and owned all of them.. Saga being one of my all time fave games EVER).. Remake.. is.. a disappointment.
    Positives:
    The music is the same.. and it sounds as stirring and amazing as it ever was. The graphics do look pretty. You can see the limitations of the switch with some draw in and the framerate is definitely not stable but overall it looks    As a HUGE Panzer Dragoon fan (I've beaten and owned all of them.. Saga being one of my all time fave games EVER).. Remake.. is.. a disappointment.
    Positives:
    The music is the same.. and it sounds as stirring and amazing as it ever was.
    The graphics do look pretty. You can see the limitations of the switch with some draw in and the framerate is definitely not stable but overall it looks great.

    Negatives: - Here we go.
    The controls are laggy and very jarring. Enemies end up between quadrants and rather than just panning from side to front.. it actually won't let you.
    Aiming and shooting is more annoying and fiddly than enjoyable.
    The sound effects should have been the original.. especially the dragon screams. Those noises from the dragon are iconic for the game.
    The graphics, while updated are missing that gritty organic look so iconic with the originals. It all looks a touch cartoon-like and often it cheapens the feel of the game. The main character's face is a bit weird also.
    I finished in about an hour and 15 minutes. No issue with that as I've beaten the original but there are no extras once you finish the game. Nothing I could see at least. No Pandra's Box. I feel no compulsion to return to the game as the controls made it so cumbersome to play.. so for me - $37.50 AUD seems like a very steep price to pay for a game that has nothing else to offer.    … Expand
  28. MrWonderful32
    Mar 26, 2020
    4
    Pretty dissapointing, much of the charm of the original is gone and replaced with the most generic background assests I ever seen, the cutscenes are updated in so ways and in some other ways not so much they still feel outdated regardless of "Remake" name attached to it, gameplay was changed a bit and not for the good, the dragoons are pretty bouncy and that becomes very annoying whenPretty dissapointing, much of the charm of the original is gone and replaced with the most generic background assests I ever seen, the cutscenes are updated in so ways and in some other ways not so much they still feel outdated regardless of "Remake" name attached to it, gameplay was changed a bit and not for the good, the dragoons are pretty bouncy and that becomes very annoying when trying to aim, overall just a mediocre remake.… Expand
  29. Samuel_Drew
    Mar 27, 2020
    5
    A graphically beautiful, yet poor imitation of the original. Input delay, drastically reduced difficulty, and major movement speed issues make this game a lackluster remake. Here's to hoping they can produce a decent match, but the game should have never been released in this state.
  30. ElvisPrime
    Mar 26, 2020
    3
    I'm actually shocked. It's quite bad. I loved the original. Immediately from opening cinematic, it seems familiar, but "off". It's like a bunch of game devs that don't understand why people love games. The cinematic, has okay music, but the sfx are TERRIBLE. Just shockingly bad. The whole cinematic is too up tempo, tranistions into other scenes weirdly and animations and set pieces are allI'm actually shocked. It's quite bad. I loved the original. Immediately from opening cinematic, it seems familiar, but "off". It's like a bunch of game devs that don't understand why people love games. The cinematic, has okay music, but the sfx are TERRIBLE. Just shockingly bad. The whole cinematic is too up tempo, tranistions into other scenes weirdly and animations and set pieces are all wrong. Spider creature moves in a way that makes it seem like it's injured rather than intimidating. your weapon is supposed feel weak, but spider reacts to your weapon yoo much... WHAT?!? It's supposed to make you feel small and weak, and your weapon makes it reel back? WHY?!? VO is too low. Frankly this is the high point of the game.

    Get into gameplay now. Huge loadtimes for some unknown reason. Reticle is terrible. Lock-On is haphazard, like a tiny reticle to lock on from, and the reticle is no longer 3D like it used to be, so it's hard to tell where your dead center lock-on is, because it's obscured by the rest of the reticle. this is not how the saturn version functioned at all. Single rapid fire is too slow. You used to be able to rapid fire an attack, but now it's forced pacing shot. Which makes it useless most of the time. No more having decisions between lock on or single fire. Heavy target in front of you and you want to unload with rapid fire? not even worth it.

    Your Dragon bounces around CONSTANTLY. Literally bounces. Makes it near impossible to determine position to dodge. Second boss for instance, good luck figuring out where you are and how to dodge. It's not even hard, just annoying.

    Enemies are too colorful and so is the environments. No more shadows or severely reduced. Making them impossible to see in many instances. Radar is no help, because the radar makes no sense. Distance and position are off. Enemies that seem right in front of you are considered too far to lock on to, but are close on the radar. Enemies that are in front of you are actually under you. I think the radar is based on speed scale. So if you are flying slow or stationary, the radar has some kind of zoom, but it's not clear.

    Enemy hitboxes. The lock on reticle is so small and annoying, it's really difficult to get multi target locks. You are constantly struggling with the controls to line it up, and you MUST use lock-on, because its the only way to find hitboxes at all. They changed the looks but not the hitboxes, so you will fire on a wing, but not at the exact pixels they want, but there is no visual feedback. It's a complete mess. Also, the targeting is as annoying with single rapid fire. So it's a huge hassel to figure out how to shoot. Shot em ups are my thing, this feels like a bad remake on Dreams (PS4).

    The SFX are the worst. Dragon Growls, to fired shots, to that annoying ambient sound when you are holding the lock on. it's terrible. Get to the end of a level, and you'll see how bad it is. Audio is badly mastered. SFXs cut of abruptly and jarringly, like someone made 10sfx in a single wave file and badly edited them apart. Truly shocking how amateur hour this feels.

    Bosses: in original, some felt grindy. Here it feels haphazard, barely feels like your doing damage, cause you can't target or find hit boxes properly. Giant ship, you get 1 or 2 lock-ons as you pass. When you should be getting up to 8. So it feels broken, but they must know this in playtesting, because as you fumble barely being able to find a hitbox, it suddenly dies... What? I remember unloading on turrets of first boss to try and do pure damage, or get as many lock-ons across all the targets. Now, it feels terrible, but they know the balance sucks, and just make the bosses die anyway.

    How others here are giving it 10s, i don't know. Do you let nostalgia rule you? did you just want to get in with high scores cause fanboyism? I LOVE Panzer Dragoon, and this ain't it. This is a pale comparison. Even the music is not as good. The only good things about this game, are the things they were able to lift directly from the original. Some of the musical score is 80% as good as the original, and based on how good that is, that's good. But it's pathetic here. Because it's squandering epic content to make meh content. I don't even have a sense of the music while in levels. Used to be quiet moments where enemies build up, and feels like an echo. All contributing to overall sense of flight. Here, it's too dark, too much color that the enemies are pretty much invisible before they jump on you (i'm talking docked mode on large HD display, don't get me started on undocked. It's unplayable)

    Honestly, how do you mess this up this bad?

    Maybe wait to see what they can fix in patches. It just feels frustrating to play.    … Expand
  31. terabity1987
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    The game is awsome ! Remember original from my first day of live. Soundtrack is also great !
  32. PDR_FAN
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    Superb graphics, beautiful music, great overall impression. It has a few drawbacks, which I am sure are going to be changed with the nearest patch. The community of PD is great and thankfully Forever Entertainment dev team listens to us. Good job!
  33. Zwei76
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    Why only on Switch Sega? Tell me why! so sad i dont understand why new Sega Ages its only for Switch.
  34. kurisu1984
    Apr 3, 2020
    10
    Beautiful remake. And the remastered music just released in the patch. Spot on! Beautiful. The whole package is a work of art. Worth it for the soundtrack alone!
  35. Kryss_Everson
    Apr 1, 2020
    10
    A very good remake that fans of the series will appreciate. New players should, however, try it before buying it because the arcade and old-school gameplay is not for players who cannot be satisfied with a simple but very fun style. Beautiful, good grip, great music and magnificent atmosphere, Panzer Dragoon remains a reference in its genre of play.
  36. Rawiki24
    Apr 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super gram nawet mojemu synowi się podoba. Gratulację For.., czekamy na PD R 2… Expand
  37. Retro_Player_77
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    A stunning remake of a good classic. Graphics are top-notch, control is floaty, but also satisfying and gameplay is buttery smooth and fun to get into. Definitely a fantastic shooter to kill time with during this time of quarantine.
  38. Electrohead
    May 9, 2020
    5
    The game is far too expensive, especially when you take into consideration that the game can easily be completed in under an hour. On top of that, the remake itself is mediocre. The controls are poor, load times are long and there's a complete lack of any extra content.
  39. FreeRPGer
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    Short but sweet! Great job on Team Andromeda's world design. And it's much sweeter seeing that the physical cart by Limited Run has the patches, so the lock on controls are much tighter, now very close to the original. Can't wait for Panzer Dragoon 2. Now we just need to professionally beg (Operation Rainfall style), and get Sega & MegaPixel to remake/remaster Panzer Dragoon Saga. We NEEDShort but sweet! Great job on Team Andromeda's world design. And it's much sweeter seeing that the physical cart by Limited Run has the patches, so the lock on controls are much tighter, now very close to the original. Can't wait for Panzer Dragoon 2. Now we just need to professionally beg (Operation Rainfall style), and get Sega & MegaPixel to remake/remaster Panzer Dragoon Saga. We NEED to preserve that masterful piece of history.… Expand
  40. Steyraus
    Nov 4, 2020
    9
    Stunning looking game with everything from tbe origional made new. Tired of games media trashing re releases of old games because they are re built to be exactly like a new game..Th i s has the Nostalgia highest frame rate and resolution possible and improved visuals it's greet
  41. daWernz
    Dec 4, 2020
    8
    People, update your reviews! Meanwhile we reached Version 1.4! Now it's an atmospheric action experience without big flaws. World design with its own identity, great creature design, colorful graphics, precise arcade shooting mechanics, amazing feeling: you're riding a dragon! With the recent version we finally have a for the most part faithful remake: with HD, wide-screen, often near 60People, update your reviews! Meanwhile we reached Version 1.4! Now it's an atmospheric action experience without big flaws. World design with its own identity, great creature design, colorful graphics, precise arcade shooting mechanics, amazing feeling: you're riding a dragon! With the recent version we finally have a for the most part faithful remake: with HD, wide-screen, often near 60 fps, no input lag. I really enjoyed it!… Expand
  42. thematho
    Dec 10, 2020
    8
    This is the first time I play a Panzer Dragoon, so I was no familiar with the series.
    After the latest update, the games as improved a lot. The gameplay i's pretty fun and the music is good. Graphics wise runs smoothly but some backgrounds are not the sharpest. This is a short game, where you can get the most value by playing with the hard mode and the Stage 0 (endless mode)
    This a good    This is the first time I play a Panzer Dragoon, so I was no familiar with the series.
    After the latest update, the games as improved a lot. The gameplay i's pretty fun and the music is good. Graphics wise runs smoothly but some backgrounds are not the sharpest. This is a short game, where you can get the most value by playing with the hard mode and the Stage 0 (endless mode)
    This a good remake, it remind me of the old Arcade games, where you have to "earn" the continues.
    My only complain are the gyro controls, they are mapped very linear with the movement instead of being more fluid and accelerate when moving the controller faster, it;'s not like a Splatoon 2 experience.
    This is a shame because it's really hard to use the "modern" mode of controllers with a bad gyro experience, "Classic" mode of the controllers is quite good, so It's the default way to play, but I feel this is a missing opportunity, I would like to move the dragon to avoid damage with the sticks and use the gyro for aiming.
    I got my version from Limited Run games, the physical release comes with a nice manual with comments of the original game and nice art box with a cover that has art on both sides.    … Expand
  43. vodkaffee
    Jan 29, 2021
    3
    A lot of potential destroyed by so many flaws on design.
    Do not buy even on sale, buy a better space shooter, like galaga tbh.
  44. Pete112
    Nov 16, 2021
    8
    Following a major update in which most problems were resolved, this game is much better than many pre June 2020 reviews suggest. Still a bit expensive for a remake of a very short 25 year old game but if you enjoy games like starlink then you will enjoy this.
  45. jens76
    Nov 2, 2021
    8
    Wer einen Funken Drachenblut in seinen Adern hat, ein bisschen Liebe für Videospiele empfindet, sollte mit abheben.
  46. EnigmaXtreme
    Aug 5, 2020
    7
    From the very beginning with the opening cinematic, it’s clear the small crew over at MegaPixel Studios are certainly Panzer fans like myself, putting a lot of time and effort into making this as familiar as possible, the recreated opening cinematic runs in sync with the original version on Saturn, just with far much more detail.

    Graphically, the game obviously looks far better, even on    From the very beginning with the opening cinematic, it’s clear the small crew over at MegaPixel Studios are certainly Panzer fans like myself, putting a lot of time and effort into making this as familiar as possible, the recreated opening cinematic runs in sync with the original version on Saturn, just with far much more detail.

    Graphically, the game obviously looks far better, even on Switch the game runs with nary any framerate issues to speak of. That being said, MegaPixel may have bitten off more than they can chew, with this being one of the first games they have ever released besides the Switch ports of Agony and Grave Keeper, with the character animations feeling a little stiff in places.

    But it’s not all bad news, the game still utilizes the old arcade feel with credits, but you can thankfully resume your progress if you decide to leave after several levels. Plus, the remake introduces the best upgrade for the game, dual stick aiming and being able to fire and turn using the shoulder buttons, so aiming is an absolute breeze and plays more like Sin and Punishment then Starfox, but this can be a real double edged sword, the original controls were horse **** even with the 3D Control Pad, it could be a real struggle getting past even Episode 4. But with these new controls, I was able to breeze through the entire game in almost a day.

    Aiming can have a learning curve for other people though, I found that the three spinning squares used as a targeting reticule could prove disorientation to where you are actually aiming, but the game seems to allow you to lockon to an almost infinite amount of enemies on screen, so just wiggle the reticle around and hope for the best at first, and in just the latest adjustment, it seems you have fair more energy compared to the original.

    Despite the ups and downs I’m still going to support this game, hell I’m gonna shell out for the Limited Run physical release. Why? Because I want more, I bloody love Panzer Dragoon, more specifically the 3rd Iteration in Panzer Dragoon Saga. That game alone justified the purchase of a Saturn……and a modchip because holy **** have you seen the prices online. However, while it is certainly in vogue right now to get RPG’s from the Mid 90’s remade in glorious HD, I wouldn’t want Saga in the hands of such an untested studio like MegaPixel, recreating an on rails shooter like Panzer Dragoon and Zwei is one thing, but Saga is a multi hour adventure spanning four discs and unlike a similar game released at the same time on Playstation, barely anyone played it legitimately. Which is sad as it truly is one of the most uncovered Gems in Sega’s history. There has been suggestion that Yukio Futatsugi, the man behind the series wants to tackle a Saga Remake himself, and expand upon the original with a much larger world to explore, and all I can say is, Yes, Yes to ALL that please.

    But back to Panzer Dragoon on Nintendo Switch, if you are a fan of the original then you really can’t go wrong, it is everything you loved about the original back in 1995, with a really really shiny new coat    … Expand
  47. JokerM
    May 3, 2020
    10
    Es una gran adaptacion del clasico de Sega. Se echa en falta mas modos de juego y estar un poco mas pulido pero tiene toda la esencia del original.
  48. abrus
    Jun 28, 2023
    3
    It takes between 150-200 seconds to load each (short) level! This makes the game practically unplayable! This is unacceptable! Avoid!
  49. Elite_Institute
    Mar 5, 2022
    9
    "Despite offering little replay incentive for this short game, Panzer Dragoon Remake achieves what it set out to do perfectly: remake a classic game for modern consoles. It may have had a rocky start on launch with some issues that were later fixed, but the game still holds up as an incredibly fun experience. I can only hope that they go all out with their remake of Panzer Dragoon Zwei. If"Despite offering little replay incentive for this short game, Panzer Dragoon Remake achieves what it set out to do perfectly: remake a classic game for modern consoles. It may have had a rocky start on launch with some issues that were later fixed, but the game still holds up as an incredibly fun experience. I can only hope that they go all out with their remake of Panzer Dragoon Zwei. If you’re a fan of on rails shooters, this game is a must-buy – although you may want to wait for a price drop first."

    https://theeliteinstitute.net/2021/09/06/panzer-dragoon-remake/    … Expand
  50. Luigidefuego
    Jun 23, 2022
    7
    Es un poco complicado hablar de un juego del que por una parte hay que valorar su calidad como juego en sí y, por otra parte, de su calidad como remake, sobre todo cuando lo uno resulta dispar de lo otro. Es decir, Panzer Dragoon es un gran juego de la generación de los 32 bits, pero éste es un flojo remake. El problema es que Panzer Dragoon ha envejecido regular, por lo que un remakeEs un poco complicado hablar de un juego del que por una parte hay que valorar su calidad como juego en sí y, por otra parte, de su calidad como remake, sobre todo cuando lo uno resulta dispar de lo otro. Es decir, Panzer Dragoon es un gran juego de la generación de los 32 bits, pero éste es un flojo remake. El problema es que Panzer Dragoon ha envejecido regular, por lo que un remake requería un mayor trabajo de actualización. Así que nos encontramos un buen juego, por supuesto, pero evidentemente sin el impacto que tuvo en su época, lo que puede hacer que los nuevos jugadores no aprecien lo que este juego fue en su momento.

    Terminando de hablar ya del trabajo que se ha hecho en el remake, lo más destacable es la actualización gráfica, lejos del borroso pixelado del juego original nos encontramos con un correcto apartado gráfico que hace lucir el fantástico diseño artístico de este juego, pero sin destacar tampoco en este apartado técnico, modesto y poco espectacular. Por lo demás, tenemos al juego con la misma esencia arcade de entonces, ¡hasta con tiempo límite para continuar como si fuese una máquina recreativa! Y el problema es que todo esto resulta desfasado, encontrándonos un juego corto y poco rejugable. Tampoco son agradables las cargas más largas de lo que uno quisiera.

    Pero hablemos del juego: esto es un "rail shooter", con la posibilidad de girar sobre nuestro eje, es decir, nos exige estar atentos a los enemigos de detrás y de los flancos. Por lo demás, tenemos el disparo normal del piloto y el potente disparo dirigido del dragón, lo que da ciertas posibilidades dentro del sencillo esquema jugable. El gran atractivo de este juego es el mundo creado, muy a lo Moebius, el cuál colaboró para algunas cosas del juego. Recoge el estilo llamémoslo biotecnológico de Moebius, donde tanto la tecnología como la arquitectura se ha hecho integrándose en la naturaleza. Pasear por los paisajes del juego es uno de sus grandes placeres, y aunque comienza en un entorno desértico como en Arzach de Moebius, después encontramos diferentes biomas. Por supuesto hay que mencionar la música, fundamental en la creación de su atractiva atmósfera, con una banda sonora entre lo orquestal y lo New Age, evocando la fuerte sensación telúrica del juego y, a la vez, tecnológica, y es que la música New Age, por ejemplo con sintetizadores imitando flautas, realmente crea esa ambientación entre lo orgánico y lo tecnológico.

    Todo esto con buen diseño de niveles, que no deja lugar para aburrirse, y situaciones y enemigos variados y espectaculares, que mantienen siempre el interés, hace que tengamos un clásico, puede que obsoleto en buena parte ya que el remake no aporta todo lo que debiera, pero no por ello deja de ser un disfrutable clásico que con su belleza apocalíptica es recomendable para quien busque una directa experiencia arcade.    … Expand
  51. TheLinkgirl
    May 21, 2023
    2
    When Panzer Dragoon was originally announced, I was pretty interested in this game. Being a fan of other similar on-rails shooters such as Space Harrier, Star Fox and Panorama Cotton, I figured I would give the game a shot, and livestream it to some friends. What followed was a pretty disastrous display of disappointment.

    I feel that a long explanation is unnecessary. While I did find the    When Panzer Dragoon was originally announced, I was pretty interested in this game. Being a fan of other similar on-rails shooters such as Space Harrier, Star Fox and Panorama Cotton, I figured I would give the game a shot, and livestream it to some friends. What followed was a pretty disastrous display of disappointment.

    I feel that a long explanation is unnecessary. While I did find the visuals to be fine, everything else just didn't sit right with me. Sadly, the area that felt least enjoyable to me was the gameplay, which in a game where all that you're doing is gameplay, is a pretty big error. Needless to say I won't be excited to replay this any time soon.    … Expand
  52. JJtheTexan
    May 1, 2023
    8
    I first played Panzer Dragoon: Remake after it received a significant post-launch patch that resolved many issues critics had with it. Therefore, I didn't experience many of the same problems as launch-day players. With that in mind, I did enjoy this sci-fi / fantasy rail shooter quite a bit, though I can see why its appeal is somewhat limited.

    Honestly, if you never played the    I first played Panzer Dragoon: Remake after it received a significant post-launch patch that resolved many issues critics had with it. Therefore, I didn't experience many of the same problems as launch-day players. With that in mind, I did enjoy this sci-fi / fantasy rail shooter quite a bit, though I can see why its appeal is somewhat limited.

    Honestly, if you never played the original, or have no nostalgia for similar games like Star Fox, you probably won't get a lot out of PD:R. It's short, not too difficult, and its visual style isn't going to win any beauty contests. If you're an older gamer like me, you're the target audience and you might get a kick out of it.    … Expand

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Cubed3
    Jul 6, 2020
    60
    At a cheaper price this could be recommended for a quick Sunday afternoon stroll, especially for anyone nostalgic of the original title. A nifty touch would have been to include the original game as an unlockable, which would at least help sweeten the fact that this can be completed within an hour or two. Despite its abundant and underwhelming flaws, Panzer Dragoon: Remake is still a piece of gaming history that deserves to be played, and shooting down waves of enemies does still prove to be satisfying.
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  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    May 1, 2020
    70
    Hopefully the first footstep (or in this case, wingflap) toward flying back into the larger Panzer Dragoon world. [Issue #46 – May/June 2020, p. 29]
  3. COGconnected
    Apr 24, 2020
    60
    Panzer Dragoon: Remake won’t be for everyone. I never played the original game, but I have a basic knowledge of the franchise. It looked familiar to a personal favourite of mine, Star Fox, but unfortunately, Panzer Dragoon was nowhere near as enjoyable. It simply lacks a lot of the fun touches and personality that make the Star Fox franchise so good. Panzer Dragoon does have some fun moments and some of the visuals are quite impressive. I didn’t care much for the story and the game is quite short. If you were a fan of the original, nostalgia alone might be enough to make the purchase. It’s worth noting that a remake of the sequel is already in development, so if you do enjoy Panzer Dragoon: Remake, you’ll have something more to look forward to.
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