
Release Date: March 8, 2024
An old-school tactical jRPG. Unicorn Overlord has us playing as a former heir of the throne, traversing a fantasy world and gathering allies to reclaim their birthright.
Unicorn Overlord is an old-school tactical jRPG. It was co-developed by Atlus and Vanillaware, known for such games as 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Odin Sphere and Dragon's Crown.
Unicorn Overlord is set in a fantasy world. We play as a former heir to the throne, deprived of their heritage. They must traverse the realm and gather allies to reclaim what's rightfully theirs.
Unicorn Overlord is a top-down tactical game, during which we must traverse the world, meet its inhabitants and complete quests. Durng our quest, we'll gather allies who'll support us in our battle for the throne. We'll recruit humans, elves, mighty beasts, celestials and many others.
Combat is a major part of the game. Battles are turn-based, requiring tactical sense and skillful use of our characters' abilities.
Unicorn Overlord features colorful, appealing visuals, retaining Vanillaware's distinctive artstyle.
Platforms:
PlayStation 4
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
Developer: Vanillaware
Publisher: Atlus
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Matt Buckley
August 13, 2025
Game Ratings for Unicorn Overlord Video Game.
TheGamer: 4.5 / 5 by James Kennedy
As a long-time TRPG fan, Unicorn Overlord is everything I wanted it to be and more. I suspect that some people will read this review and think that it sounds tedious, but that’s the thing about games that deliver such a focused experience: they aren’t going to appeal to everyone. However, by being so specific in everything it does, Unicorn Overlord ensures that those who do “get it” will be thinking of it fondly for decades to come.
IGN: 9 / 10 by Eric Zalewski
Unicorn Overlord is a visual delight that's brimming with creativity, and an absolute must-play for any fan of strategy RPGs.
God is a Geek: 9.5 / 10 by Lyle Carr
Unicorn Overlord combines real time strategy with auto battling to create an incredibly unique game, and it also looks absolutely incredible.
Average score from votes.