Panzer Dragoon

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User Score
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. subleo
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Visually phenomenal game. Nice return to the old times. Even my children want to play :)
  4. Evertonprime
    Mar 27, 2020
    9
    Ótimo game remete exatamente o game original ! Ótimas músicas e gráficos muito bons Vale a compra sem dúvida !
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. Joes
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    El regreso se uno de los clásicos de antes amo este remakeeeeeeee, comprenlo
  9. Gasarakii
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Great remake! New comers to the series will enjoy this as much as the fans of the series.
  10. she66er
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Nice graphic details! Great Job! Great Panzer Dragoon: Remake - solid gameplay!
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. Maffdytt
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    I waited a long time for this game. Everything meets my expectations. I'm delighted. I recommend to everyone.
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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 ;)
  18. 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!
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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!
  24. terabity1987
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    The game is awsome ! Remember original from my first day of live. Soundtrack is also great !
  25. 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!
  26. 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.
  27. 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!
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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.
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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.
  36. jens76
    Nov 2, 2021
    8
    Wer einen Funken Drachenblut in seinen Adern hat, ein bisschen Liebe für Videospiele empfindet, sollte mit abheben.
  37. 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.
  38. 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
  39. 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

Critic score distribution:
  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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