Panzer Paladin

 Switch
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. 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

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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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