Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
PlayStation 5
8th Mar 2024
8th Mar 2024
- Also Available On
- Official Site
- unicornoverlord.atl...
Reviews
Review Unicorn Overlord (PS5) - An Utterly Brilliant Strategy RPG
Follow the white horse
Vanillaware doesn't miss. We've been spouting that line for ages, but with the arrival of Unicorn Overlord, it rings truer than ever before. Following up on the superb 13 Sentinels was never going to be easy, but the Japanese studio has somehow manged to produce an equally excellent game three years later — and it's not even...
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Unicorn Overlord News
Game of the Year Push Square Readers Write About Their Favourite PS5 Games of 2024
Your move
For the first time here on Push Square, we invited readers to reach out to us via email, in order to share their thoughts on the best PS5 games of 2024. We received way more 'letters' than we anticipated, and the result is this bumper edition of a feature, which contains our favourite replies. From The Game Awards winner Astro Bot to the...
News Superb Strategy RPG Unicorn Overlord Tops 1 Million Sales
On the march
Released back in March of this year on PS5 and PS4, Unicorn Overlord has officially broken through 1 million sales — an impressive (and well deserved) benchmark for developer Vanillaware. Last we heard, the strategy RPG had shifted half a million units within a month or so, making it one of the fastest — or possibly the fastest —...
Feature The 10 Best PS5 Games of 2024 So Far
As voted by you
The votes are in, and the results are here. Just over a week ago, we asked the Push Square community to vote for their PS5 Game of the Year for 2024 so far. Indeed, we've had over six months of highly rated releases, and 40 of those titles were included in the poll. Readers could vote for just one game, and a total of 3,361 votes...
News Rejoice! Vanillaware Is Recruiting for a New Fantasy RPG
Fantastic news
Vanillaware, the supremely talented Japanese studio behind games like the recent Unicorn Overlord and 13 Sentinels, is gearing up for another project. The news comes via a simple social media post, in which the developer reveals that it's looking to fill a variety of roles related to a new "fantasy action RPG". We're already hyped...
Feature Push Square Readers' Top 10 PS5 Games of 2024 So Far
As voted by you
The first quarter of 2024 has been crazy, especially if you're a fan of Japanese games. The release schedule has been pretty much non-stop since January, and so earlier in the week, we asked the Push Square community to vote on their favourite titles of the last four months. Over 1,000 votes were cast, and users had to choose just...
No horsing around
We've always been massive fans of Vanillaware here at Push Square. The talented Japanese developer has been crafting bangers for decades now, and its latest release, a gorgeous strategy RPG called Unicorn Overlord, is arguably one of its best games to date. So, when we were handed the opportunity to interview someone who's worked...
News Unicorn Overlord Development Began in 2016, When It Was Originally Planned for PS Vita
Alongside 13 Sentinels
As it turns out, Unicorn Overlord was in development for a lot longer than people probably realise. The gorgeous strategy RPG, which released just last month on PS5 and PS4, was first conceived by developer Vanillaware all the way back in 2016. What's more, it was originally planned as a PS4 and PS Vita release — but it...
News A Unicorn Overlord Sequel Could Be Considered
Duocorn Overlord
It's a bit of a stretch, but a question in a newly released player survey suggests that Atlus and Vanillaware are at least trying to gauge interest in a potential sequel to Unicorn Overlord — the immaculate strategy RPG that launched just last month. Said survey queries players on their experience with the game, and their...
News Unicorn Overlord Sales Top Half a Million, Could Be Vanillaware's Fastest Selling Game
Unicorn overload
Unicorn Overlord, the typically gorgeous Vanillaware strategy RPG that released in early March, has now sold over 500,000 copies. The news comes directly from publisher Atlus, via the game's new accolades trailer (which just so happens to include your favourite PlayStation website). It's the kind of result that we've come to expect...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Unicorn Overlord?
Far from over(lord)
We're a bit late with this one, but we still want to know your thoughts on one of this month's best games. We are, of course, talking about Unicorn Overlord — the strategy RPG from Vanillaware. The title was always going to be somewhat niche in terms of appeal, but those who have played it will know how finely crafted an...
Previews
Hands On Unicorn Overlord Has the Potential to Be One of 2024's Best RPGs
Vanillaware doesn't miss
Look, at this point, we're automatically sold on anything Vanillaware does. The Japanese studio has an incredible track record stretching back to the PS2, and although it's an eternity away from being the most well-known developer in the world, there's simply no denying the quality of its output — especially in recent...
About The Game
LIBERATE YOUR KINGDOM, RECLAIM YOUR DESTINY
From the masterminds that brought 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and Odin Sphere, ATLUS x Vanillaware presents the rebirth of tactical fantasy RPG. Fight against fate and embark on a royal adventure to regain your reign alongside trustworthy allies.
Unicorn Overlord combines the timeless tactical RPG genre with overworld exploration and innovative battle system for a unique epic fantasy experience in the iconic Vanillaware style.
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