Panzer Dragoon: Remake

Panzer Dragoon: Remake

March 26, 2020

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On a far, lone planet, you encounter two dragons awaken from the ancient times. Armed with a deadly gun from the past, and the guidance of your armored blue dragon, you must fulfill your destiny and keep the Prototype Dragon from reaching the Tower. KEY FEATURES - Pilot through seven …

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Mar 2020
70.0 /100

"Panzer Dragoon: Remake is a solid take on the classic Sega Saturn shooter. Hardcore fans may find that certain aspects changed for the worse while newcomers may be perplexed by its barebones approach yet it&s;s hard not to enjoy your …"

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Alex Everatt COGconnected Mar 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"Panzer Dragoon does have some fun moments and some of the visuals are quite impressive. I didn’t care much for the story and the game is quite short. If you were a fan of the original, nostalgia alone might be …"

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Alfonso Ropero 33bits Mar 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"We return to 1995 in a literal and direct way without brakes, we will be given the custody of the Blue Dragon Battleship and the imminent mission to stop the Dark Dragon that intends to unleash forces that even the …"

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Andy Manson Mar 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

45.0

"A perfectly serviceable remaster, Panzer Dragoon: Remake still feels like a missed opportunity to reinvigorate a franchise that deserves it. Would love to see what MegaPixel Studio could do with one of the sequels and a little more creative freedom, …"

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Chris Carter Destructoid Mar 2020
60.0 /100

"Releasing the original Panzer Dragoon as a standalone remake is a bold move to begin with. A dual-pack of both remakes could have made a bigger splash, but while we wait for Zwei&s;s re-release to materialize, this is what we&s;ve …"

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Chris Scullion VGC Mar 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

60.0

"Panzer Dragoon: Remake is a decent take on an all-time classic that goes some way to modernising it, but doesn&s;t quite nail the landing. Awkward controls and a visual style that&s;s a clear improvement but could still look much better …"

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Connor Trinske Game Informer Mar 2020
60.0 /100

"Panzer Dragoon Remake is a cool piece of nostalgia for old fans, but it shows its age with its short length, outmoded gameplay and meager content."

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Craig Majaski Nintendo Times Mar 2020
65.0 /100

"WORTH CONSIDERING - Panzer Dragoon: Remake will certainly appeal to fans of the original Saturn game and to those of you I say absolutely pick this one up. I had a fun time blasting my way through the game and …"

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Dan Boise Completexbox Mar 2020
65.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Panzer Dragoon Remake is definitely an interesting and fun on-rail shooter. The game looks and plays great but, unfortunately, given the game’s length, lack of gameplay depths, it’s difficult to recommend this game, especially with a $25(USD) price tag. Unless …"

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Daniel Waite Movies Games and Tech Mar 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"I had to be careful when I reviewed this to ensure I wasn’t biased as I love the franchise. What I found was an enjoyable, nostalgia filled game, but it wasn’t perfect by any stretch. The graphics look great, yet …"

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Dominic Leighton TheSixthAxis Mar 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"The Panzer Dragoon Remake marks a welcome return for one of Sega&s;s most enigmatic series. Although this first game is slightly hamstrung by its own position in history, it implies that the return of Panzer Dragoon is in very good …"

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Donghun Lee IGN Korea Mar 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

88.0

"Panzer Dragoon: Remake has made its revival for its hardcore fans. We may not get to experience the same hype when the original was released, but definitely carries the volume to provide another run down the emotional hype train. While …"

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Fingal Belmont Niche Gamer Mar 2020
50.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

31.0

"If the developers come through with an update that refines the state of this remake, then maybe then the future for Panzer Dragoon is bright. Maybe then, the world will finally get to eventually play Panzer Dragoon Sagas."

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Francis DiPersio Hey Poor Player Mar 2020
80.0 /100

"While not perfect with its lackluster sounds and just passable framerate, Panzer Dragoon: Remake is about as close to a definitive version of SEGA’s cult classic Saturn shooter that fans could ask for on the Switch. With its gorgeous visuals …"

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Garrett Martin Paste Magazine Mar 2020
45.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

30.0

"Panzer Dragoon: Remake barely makes an concessions to how games have grown over the last 25 years, and that makes it hard to care about it. The superior sequel will be getting a remake next year; this might be one …"

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Gianluca Arena Spaziogames Mar 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

30.0

"We&s;re happy that the Panzer Dragoon series gets another chance on Switch, and we can&s;t wait to play the sequel in the works, but we&s;d recommend waiting for a price drop before buying this one."

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Jason Stettner Gamerheadquarters Mar 2020
54.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

53.0

"Panzer Dragoon Remake is a good representation of that original vision, while not really upgrading it for the modern era to any degree."

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Jeremy Schepper Netto’s Game Room Mar 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"Panzer Dragoon: Remake is an altogether solid package. Even if you don&s;t fancy yourself a fan of 3D rail-shooters, I highly recommend checking this game out. You can frequently purchase it at a deeply discounted price, which is ideal with …"

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John Rairdin NintendoWorldReport Mar 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"Does that mean it&s;s bad? Not directly, but you may occasionally need to remind yourself what you&s;re playing. It is merely unfortunate that with the same degree of care that was paid to its visual and auditory departments, the gameplay …"

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Josh Speer Hey Poor Player Mar 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

35.0

"All in all, I had a good time with Panzer Dragoon: Remake. Sure, I would have preferred some quality of life tweaks to the original game, but it’s still a worthy adventure. And even though I only spent 2 hours …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Mar 2020
61.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

30.0

"Since I was always just a "Nintendo guy", and never put my toe in the Sega pool, Panzer Dragoon was a game I always heard about as being highly revered but never checked out myself..."

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Leonardo Faria WayTooManyGames Mar 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

68.0

"Technical issues aside, the main problem with the Panzer Dragoon remake is that it’s a remake of a painfully short title that was originally rushed to meet a surprise launch deadline twenty-five years ago. There’s just not a lot of …"

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Martin Robinson Eurogamer Mar 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"A cult classic gets a fittingly strange remake whose patchiness can&s;t obscure the original&s;s brilliance."

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Matúš Štrba SECTOR.sk Mar 2020
55.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"Good remake for the fans of original game, but I doubt that this game could get any new fans."

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Mike Epstein GameSpot Mar 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

30.0

"Panzer Dragoon: Remake restores a cult classic on-rails shooter, flaws and all."

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Neil Flynn Cubed3 Mar 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

40.0

"At a cheaper price this could be recommended for a quick Sunday afternoon stroll, especially for anyone nostalgic of the original title. A nifty touch would have been to include the original game as an unlockable, which would at least …"

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Ollie Barder Forbes Mar 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

54.0

"Overall, this is a very faithful remake of a classic and beloved shoot-em-up with a fascinating world setting, now brought to life in a new and visually vibrant way."

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Paulo Roberto Montanaro PSX Brasil Mar 2020
65.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"Panzer Dragoon: Remake is undeniably very faithful to the original SEGA Saturn game and, therefore, an appeal to nostalgia. However, it is so faithful that at times it seems limited to a restricted and confusing gameplay. If the audiovisual received …"

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Pranavsingh Dhunnoo GBAtemp Mar 2020
55.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

55.0

"Alas, Panzer Dragoon: Remake rode on the nostalgia hype train too quickly and didn&s;t deliver a compelling contemporary experience."

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Sascha Penzhorn IGN Deutschland Mar 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Faithful remake of a short, crisp rail shooter from the 90s, without frills or new content and extras"

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Spencer Legacy MonsterVine Mar 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"The Panzer Dragoon Remake is a fun and quick way to experience a SEGA classic, if you’re okay with very simple gameplay and not much of a main plot."

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