Unicorn Overlord, the most recent title from Vanillaware, appears as a nostalgic homage to the Japanese Role Playing Games (JRPG) of the nineties to the Japanese Role Playing Games (JRPG) of the nineties that engages from beginning to end. Its simple and direct gameplay, accompanied by its 2D art direction offers an atmosphere that immerses us in a atmosphere that immerses us in an authentic medieval fantasy.
What is Unicorn Overlord about?
Throughout its story, we accompany a group of insurgents in their entertaining fight against a usurper empire within a story that, although conventional in its format, stands out for the way it presents its world and its characters. Without going into details, each player’s choice has tangible consequences in the development of the story, an aspect that adds a level of immersion that should not be ignored, so to speak, it lets the player build his own story.
Mind you, the main mission is just the beginning and lasts approximately nine to twelve hours, but the title offers the possibility of exploring the map to conquer nearby territories, expand the liberation army, delve into the history of the units, recruit new allies and even decide the fate of the antagonists.
A striking and immersive world
But that’s not all, the title also offers a modest but lively map, with resources to extract, hidden treasures to discover and optional areas with subplots. In turn, the sense of scale is singular due to its use of a 3×2 grid and is reinforced by the interactivity of the environment that invites you to explore every corner in search of secrets. Added to all this are parameters such as the level of friendship between units or the possibility of not only selecting from a wide variety of classes, but with the opportunity to customize them.
Considering what has already been mentioned, another of the most outstanding aspects of Unicorn Overlord is its combat system, which manages to be both comfortable and accessible as well as deep and strategic. The missions, sometimes with time limits, add a touch of urgency and tension that keeps the player engaged in the action.
It’s worth mentioning that while some of the gathering mechanics can at times feel sluggish in pace, overall they contribute to the gameplay experience with positive results and add layers of depth and variety, which is appreciated.
Gameplay with a unique style and impeccable artwork
Ok, the gameplay is good, yes, but Unicorn Overlord also stands out for its visual style. In terms of graphics, it’s no secret that Vanillaware has a style that has always been applauded not only for its identity, but also for the beauty of its landscapes and designs. Despite the fact that it might seem that some designs fall into the generic, in reality their graphic style allows the characters to shine within their world.
Whether in the semi-open map that we can explore, in the story telling or within each combat, the title’s style doesn’t disappoint. In fact, it’s a step in the right direction in terms of linking story and gameplay to create atmosphere.
In thread with its art direction, Unicorn Overlord provides a simple and clear interface design, a detail that often goes unnoticed, but has a huge impact on the gameplay experience. The user interface in this title is quite intuitive, which facilitates immersion in the game world and allows, to a great extent, its enjoyment.
Should you buy Unicorn Overlord?
Unicorn Overlord is not only taking Vanillaware into a future full of opportunities, but also sets an example for other strategy RPGs.
opportunities, but is also setting an example for other strategy role-playing games already in
that are already out there.
In closing, Unicorn Overlord is a JRPG with personality that offers an excellent gateway
gateway for new audiences and a great experience for veterans. Its
gameplay, art direction, and well-balanced narrative make this a title we shouldn’t overlook.
we should keep an eye on.
We played Unicorn Overlord on Playstation with a code provided by a Sega representative.
Sega representative.
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