Panzer Paladin Reviews
Panzer Paladin brings with it a strong load of reference to games from the eternally classic NES. But also from Japanese animations so popular around the world. The unpretentious plot, the beautiful visual presentation, the exciting soundtrack, the varied game modes and the agile and responsive gameplay make this title a guarantee of fun for those who like the platformer genre. It’s really satisfying to finish off dozens of enemies at each level while experimenting with new weapons and skills. And you can even challenge yourself in a Time Trial or in the main campaign's Remix mode, further extending your entertainment. Panzer Paladin successfully fulfills its intention to pay homage to classics of the genre while leaving its mark as a fun game that holds up well from start to finish
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Panzer Paladin's heavily old-school-flavored action is a blast from the past from beginning to end.
A worthy homage to the early Mega Man games, but some aspects of retro design would be better left in the old days
As it stands, Panzer Paladin is a good tribute that comes with rockin’ music and a lovely dose of 2D action. It needs a bit more work to rise above the many 2D clones, but it still warrants a playthrough or two if you’re curious about this year’s “neo-retro” offerings on PC and the Switch.
Retro-inspired games are a dime a dozen these days, and even so Panzer Paladin manages to set itself apart from the pack by offering a unique gameplay twist, extreme quality platforming, and a really cool anime aesthetic that you would be really remiss for overlooking. If you’re in the market for a great game to play with a decent amount of challenge, Panzer Paladin is a fantastic option on Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam).
With fresh combat mechanics, plenty of features, and a ton of replayability, Panzer Paladin is the latest great retro-action platformer that is worth your time.
Simply said, Panzer Paladin is just super cool.
Panzer Paladin is a true love letter to NES era platformers. Blending the best of megaman and castlevania, more references than you can shake a stick at and all in a lovely chip tuned filled romp that is as fun as it is challenging.
In its current state, Panzer Paladin is more of a chore to play than it is a joy, and as someone who enjoys challenging games, that’s really a shame.
In the end, the whole package is thoroughly fun, but it lacks that certain something that such a title needs to become a retro classic. Nonetheless, the title is worth a recommendation for all those who want to devour a simple, classic platformer.
Review in German | Read full review
Is Panzer Paladin worth the price of admission? Well, although it does make use of the Mega Man formula, it doesn’t really do much with it and even lacks the elements that made those games memorable. Still, at least it captures the look and sound of games from the 8-bit era. In short, wait until a flash sale and you have time to kill because you could easily beat this game within an hour or so.
Panzer Paladin is a faithful recreation of 2D NES platformer games that offers one of the best retro experiences in years.
Retro games had some elements that are outdated by today’s standards, but offers a rigorous training those well-versed in side-scrolling platformers. An excellent game overall that has unfortunate side effects of some outdated retro mechanics, but definitely worth every dollar.