Unicorn Overlord – PlayStation 5

I went into Unicorn Overlord with few expectations but was blown away by how enjoyable the strategy elements of the game were. The core of the game lies with the unit building mechanics: you can build units of up to 5 members which each follow a routine that you create ahead of time. I had anticipated that the automated nature of the combat would be a bit boring, however I found it to be fun to try and optimize. Small tweaks can have huge impacts. If you fail to take out a particular unit or waste big attacks on units with low health, you may risk taking more loses yourself, and the swings from this may be huge.
The characters and story weren’t as interesting to me as prior Vanillaware games like Odin Sphere or 13 Sentinels, however they were passable. The main cast of characters is charming enough, and the voice work and designs are beautiful and well executed as to be expected from this studio.
Overall, I was surprised at how much more I enjoyed this game than I expected and would say that if you enjoyed the demo or are on the fence to try the game.

Vanillaware makes great games. Unicorn Overlord has me wishing I was playing it while I’m at work, while I’m cooking dinner, while I’m playing with the dog, while I’m helping my kids, while I’m talking to my wife!
The story, music and gameplay is just excellent. The classes combined with items and then group management has you looking to try different ways to take on battles. Can’t all be explained in a little user review. This is a really good game.

I liked the demo when I played it. I’m looking forward to actually playing the game. Right now it’s in my backlog.