
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.
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.
TheSixthAxis: 10 / 10 by Dominic Leighton
Unicorn Overlord's bounty of tactical systems, beautiful visuals and compelling medieval fantasy make it an early choice for strategy RPG of the year.
Digital Trends: 4 / 5 by George Yang
Unicorn Overlord is the strategy RPG fans of the genre have been waiting for.
Average score from votes.