Panzer Paladin

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
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  1. 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 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    For 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
  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’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    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’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
  3. 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-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 diversePanzer 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
  4. 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. 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.
  5. 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 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    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

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. 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]
  2. Jeuxvideo.com
    Sep 13, 2020
    70
    Seeing the same level pattern repeat from start to finish of the title quickly makes the gaming experience monotonous and loses much of its flavor.
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  3. DarkStation
    Sep 8, 2020
    70
    At its best, Panzer Paladin leans into its great core platforming to offer genre comfort food. Its movement tools feel rewarding, with twitchy controls and a fun variety of traversal options. The game's aesthetic is similarly successful, capturing the buoyant energy of 80s mecha anime with period-appropriate character designs and vivid coloring. But unfortunately, the game’s level design isn't always as compelling. Only the boss encounters and the final few levels fully take advantage of the tight controls, resulting in stretches that fall flat. Panzer Paladin may not eclipse its influences, but it is still a very competent retro throwback.
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