Unicorn Overlord details its Gambit-like tactical battle system and more characters

, developed by Vanillaware () and published by Atlus & Sega, is a tactics RPG that will no doubt draw comparisons to from even those casually acquainted with the genre. Aesthetic, gameplay design, character interactions and story all appear at least vaguely reminiscent to the storied franchise — but what's present in this game is much more than just an imitation. Through its own complex and engrossing systems, is a legitimate competitor in a space that's been dominated by one entity (at least in the mainstream) for far too long.

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Unicorn Overlord is the visually stunning strategy RPG from developer Vanillaware, which we are confident will be one of the year's best games. You can try it now for free in an incredibly generous demo, with progress transferring to the full game, which releases next week on 8th March. In the meantime, publisher Atlus has released a trailer teaching potential players how the game's complex, real-time battle system works.

Vanillaware's tactical role-playing game, , will be released on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S on March 8, 2024. A demo for the game was announced, during the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase on February 21, coming to the Nintendo Switch that same day, and to other platforms the day after offering players the chance to jump into for nearly two weeks before the game's full launch.

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Unicorn Overlord for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, and Switch, and Fitness Boxing feat. Hatsune Miku: Isshoni Exercise for Switch are the highlights of this week’s Japanese video game releases.

As with so many fantasy adventures, Unicorn Overlord begins with everything going horribly wrong. The opening tale charts the rise of the evil Zenoiran Empire, and the crushing defeat of the nation of Cornia.

Unicorn Overlord is out next week, and to commemorate the occasion, Vanillaware has released the final video in Josef’s Guide series. This one focuses on combat and the various tactics players can employ. First, you must send out units from a Fort to meet the enemy and engage in battle.