Unicorn Overlord Nintendo Switch Review! 

I think this might be my longest ever review... I hope you enjoy it...let me know! Mark

It's insane how good this game is. The only issue is the advertising; I initially assumed this was one of a hundred dime-a-dozen low-budget SRPGs to come out in the past decade; it wasn't until I played the demo that I realized just how amazing thr gameplay is, and the stunning presentation is the icing on the cake.

Your conclusion at the end about “if this game had been released years ago” is so true. The gameplay is absolutely timeless and I fully agree this will be regardless as a classic.

Holy Unicorny! 10 years, such dedication is admirable. I haven't gone back to the wonderfully feature-full and long demo as I don't want the experience to end. I thought the combat would bore me but found quite the contrary. Thanks Vanillaware and Atlus for your hardwork, I hope to one day add this to my library. Cheers Mark, you gents at SwitchUp have been so busy of late. Take some time to rest when you can, can't have your signature See Yaaa suffer like it did in the 2023 12 days of SwitchUp. Cheers again!

I’ve loved all Vanillaware games. There has never been a bad game by them in my opinion. You can feel the hard work they put into every game they’ve made and this one looks no different. I’m so excited for this one, and hopefully I’ll be able to pick it up in the near future.

There's not many games where I'm happy paying full price, but this makes the list. Cheers Mark for the extra detail on the developer, I'm proud to be able to support them making more like this!

The thing I find most amazing about the combat is you can actually individually program each character with if then prompts like coding if you want to get that deep for control.

The algorithm style demonstrated in the video reminds me a lot of final fantasy 12’s gambit system which i ABSOLUTELY adored. We need more of these to properly streamline and reduce frustration of the bots. This has definitely become an immediate wishlist for me as I am currently undergoing a process to complete my backlog 🤭 cheers SwitchUp! The review has definitely made me so excited for what is to come once i get over the gamer hump that is the backlog! Edit: I wont even dare touch the demo now lest i get swept away 😂

Wow. I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen a game get 20/20 in gameplay 😮

I think the translation is fine in that it retains the original meaning of the Japanese. Perhaps only one translation I saw I had a slight issue with (“I was scared” was translated as almost the opposite, or that the event was no big deal, if I’m remembering correctly). But the flowery English language and embellishment actually improves the experience for me even though I understand most of the Japanese. Vagrant Story did much the same with an almost old Medieval English feel, which had none of that in the original Japanese, but it made the game so memorable and added to characterisation and atmosphere.

I’ve been watching other reviews and yours is the best I’ve seen. Can’t wait to play this tomorrow. Loved the demo. Setting up squads and unit tactics (closest thing to FF12 gambits I’ve seen, my favorite FF game) and then executing the strategies in combat is so satisfying.

Game has been absolutely incredible so far. The battle system, and gameplay in general is amazing. The story is admittedly a little unoriginal, but executed well. I would recommend expert difficulty though, it is not hard at all..

Love you guys you are my favorite reviewing channel. Your format to evaluate games is fair, so we can really feel each point given. Thanks for all the great content

Really like your style guys, have subscribed. It is lovely to see such honest, considered, and quite holistic appraisals of the games you feature. Very impressed.

Yeah, i am planing on getting this one as soon as i can. Reviews are good so i am hoping the games does well in terms of sales, vanillaware definitively deserve it. Thanks for the video guys!!

The art style is so cool! We’ve been waiting for your review to hear your thoughts 😊

Totally one I might pick up eventually!! Thanks for the review

Admittedly I skipped to the end of your review to see what score you gave this… I’ll come back and watch it in its entirety (didn’t want to spoil anything). I played the demo and loved it. Preordered and now I wait (comes today on my Birthday)! Glad you enjoyed it!

I laughed so hard at the ONE negative aspect being your "backlog"! Cheers, fellas! Thanks for another amazing video review! I didn't even need to watch it to determine if I wanted to buy it, because I pre-ordered the Monarch Edition after completing the 7+ hour demo!

Collecting my physical copy pre-order tonight. Can't wait!!

It's so good that I forgot I was playing FF Rebirth (and that game is great). I even made huge Hot Wheels, Lego villages to keep my kids occupied and traded in sleep for game time. All of it is worth it. I couldn't decide on Ps5 or Switch version for the obvious reasons. I ended up getting Ps5 digital as I will buy the Switch physical when I can afford it as I just had to have those images as perfect as possible. It's almost like choosing the right canvas or picture frame to show a moving Picasso /Da Vinci. Great review apart from not giving it an 11/10 😊

Really hope this does well. Seems like Vanillaware has been financially struggling for a while and this is a game that they hope can turn their fortunes around.

The review I’ve been waiting for, I knew the game would be great for me but I just had to know if you enjoyed it. Tomorrow is the day for us all! Let’s enjoy it guys!

Usually this kind of game is not my style but been playing the demo and now I can’t stop thinking about it. Couldn’t wait for your review and it’s amazing! 🦄 ❤️

This reminds me so much of Ogre Battle 64. Literally my top 3 fave game of all time and this game scratches that itch so well

Im playing the demo right now. It's glorious! 😋

Excellent review! Minimal spoilers and a fantastic explanation of the broader game systems. Thanks so much, Mark!

I have to say, I haven't played many tactical games like this. But after watching this review and knowing how much love and effort was poured into it, I think I have to pick it up. It looks amazing.

There I was playing FF7 rebirth when I picked up Unicorn Overlord. I cannot put I down! I picked it up on PS5 and loved it so much I grabbed a switch copy

Another one I’ll have to get a physical cartridge for. Thanks again for the best reviews on RU-vid!

I agree 💯 on the "instant classic" got myself the collector's edition which have some extra goodies. This is definitely cutting the line of my backlog

I'll be honest, this one was not on my radar when it was announced. But after I started listening to the review and seeing that 20 you gave on gameplay I went 😳 and leaned a bit closer in. I think I'll have to download that demo now.

I knew this was going to be special. This is deffo on my wishlist. Amazing detailed review. Thanks Mark 😊

I was on the fence with this one but your review was just what I needed to make a decision. The game looks quite epic and I look forward to adding it to my collection. Thanks!

I love all things Vanillaware and couldn't be happier to see this get such a great review score from you guys. I will be ordering a physical copy on my next paycheck. P.S. - can we start a petition or something to get Muramasa Rebirth, Odin Sphere Leifthrasir, and Dragon's Crown ported over to switch?? We need this to happen so badly 😭 Edit: couldn't wait and found a physical copy at my local game store. 5hrs in and man once it opens up past the first 2hrs/mostly tutorials it gets really fun. This is already going to the top of my best srpg list. If you're either a fan of Vanillaware or srpg's then this is well worth the price tag. Also visuals/music/dialogue/performance are absolutely top-tier

Great job with the review. UO is easy to love but hard to explain for a lot of reviewers. I like the balance between concision and accuracy you settled on. The lion's share of the target demographic has never played an ogre battle (not tactics) game. Anyway, someone's English teacher should be proud of them.

Wow, just woke up, picked up my phone and there is my beloved Switchup notification! You guys are working day and night, thanks for everything you do, best Switch channel ever ❤

Wake to not one, but two SwitchUp videos!! Very curious about this game, as usual, your review will determine if I buy it or not.

I love you switchup!! I was so mad at your dragon quest monsters review but you made up for it by doing the best unicorn overlord review on youtube!

Vanillaware is an amazing studio and have made great games over the years. That team deserves all the credit for this amazing game not just Atlus. I played the demo for 3 hours then pre ordered the collectors edition, when that arrived I downloaded a copy of the game and I’m playing it on Steam Deck. Runs great through emulation and now I can keep my physical copy sealed. I hope this sells well, it deserves to so Vanillaware can stick around making more great games in the future. With all the layoffs going on I have to worry about great developers losing their jobs unfortunately.

Great review. This is what I wanted to hear

Didn't expect to find the gambit system from FF12, loved that :D Instant selling point for me, that combined with the vibes of FF Tactics A2, Fire emblem and Tactics Ogre? I'm definitely the audience for this. Thanks for the review SwitchUp!

Not sure if its been pointed out yet but you can use left and right on the dpad to select your units on the battlefield and scroll through them

Loved the Demo, and allways nice to see my thoughts explained in your videos :) you know me so well Switch Up

Reviews for the game have been stellar so far. Can’t wait to pick it up later in the day. Spent a good 15hrs on the demo alone, that’s just nuts.

I just started playing 13 Sentinels, and completely fell in love with it. I am so buying this! Regards from a new Vanillaware superfan 😊

Loved the demo so much I preordered the collectors edition. Arrives tomorrow can’t wait to dig back in.

Very excited to play this one and even more so after your review, excepting the 2 stores I checked in (I live in regional qld) for a copy today don’t have it! 😢

Oh man Iam so damn excited to pick up my pre order later today. I foresee a bunch of games getting pushed into the backlog for this one

This game is a goddamn masterpiece and the backstory behind it makes Vanilla ware’s victory all the more sweet Absolute legends

One of these days, I'll be able to play gems like this. For now, I will enjoy your review, and be grateful we have opportunities and games like these for the Switch. Honest dedication deserves great folks like in this community. I'll also feel bad waiting for a sale, considering how much money and time they've put into this.

Oh boy! This looks gorgeous and what a great review, I can imagine myself having many a happy hour playing this one.

Great, now I’m going to have to buy this one! Thanks Mark 😜

Amazing review. Amazing game. I've been looking forward to this one so much... and by the reviews I've been able to watch and hear, I'll be TOP. The combat system seems perfect for me, strategic enough and not time draining. The art style...just pure delight. Thanks for the efforts to the developer, thanks for the review Mark.

Was waiting for your review as I knew if you liked it I would so I am going out to buy it now 😅

Played the first hour on demo and was sold , thankfully already preordered the collectors edition as this is going to be an instant classic 😊 thanks guys again seee yaaaaaa

This was already a definite pick up for me, but this review has made me want to buy it even more. Great work guys.

i kept hearing about this game over the past week or so, i found out on wednesday that it was being made by vanillaware, and immediately this game had my full attention, i looked for all the information i could about the game, and found out it was releasing today. i was hesitant to preorder, as i had never really gotten into "strategy" rpgs before, but let me tell you, after my first 8-10 hour session with the full game, it is more than likely going to be my game of the year. the only contender is rise of the ronin, if team ninja can rekindle the fire they had in them when they made nioh 2. back to UO tho, this game is incredible, and if you are considering purchasing, seriously, just buy it, and play it, or download the demo and give it a shot. its absolutely fantastic. one thing i dont hear anyone talking about is the soundtrack. man the soundtrack so far has been utterly fantastic, which is par for the course for vanillaware titles. literally my only negative with the game is the fact that there isnt a pc port. it runs and plays beautifully on ps5 though. after hearing all the downright horrible news about dragons dogma, i was a bit down and saddened as my worst fears about that game were confirmed, but as soon as i heard vanillaware was making this new game, dragons dogshit was erased from my brain entirely, and now all i can think about is playing more unicorn overlord LOL. this game could be dangerous, i see myself easily sinking hundreds of hours into this. if there is ANY studio in the gaming world right now that ACTUALLY deserves your money, its vanillaware. do yourself a favor and pick this genre defining masterpiece up. you wont regret it, i promise.

I think I'm definitely going to have to get this. Just need to work some overtime at work...

I couldn't get enough of the game play on the Demo and was crushed when I hit the end of it! Signed straight up to the pre-order and looking forward to settling in shortly

Thanks for the review. Definitely gonna pick this up when my next paycheck comes in!

This is the first review that's told me exactly how the strategy works. I was put off by the auto play battles mentioned in every other review. Now I know the strategy is quite deep before a battle takes place I'm in. Buying it now.

I was very hesitant for this one, because strategy games can be a hit or miss for me. But your review has convinced me to give it a go. Might wait to see it in your sales videos though! Looking forward to hearing you say "it's lowest ever price" and then picking it up for €30

Been really excited about this one for a long time. Have the collector’s edition on the way.

Played the demo on the idle off-chance and fell in love. Very eager to play this. Great review Switch Up! One question, are all the bad guys you encounter ultimately misunderstood troubled good-at-hearts ready to be won over to your side like it seems to be in the demo? Because if so I think the most important class you could bring to the battlefield would be the Psychiatrist.

Can’t wait to play this bad boy!

We SHOULD support this kind of dedication. Would be worth the purchase

Will definitely be getting this for my Switch!

I got my physical Switch copy today, so far I like it. The gameplay reminds me a bit of Nippon Ichi's Soul Nomad, that I also have on Switch.

Great review! Best oneI have seen on RU-vid!

This review makes me sooo excited for my pre-order to get here!! This game is gonna be newest obsession I already know 😂

Hahaha love that the negative is “my backlog” . Gosh game looks fantastic definitely getting this full price - also want to support the developers for making such a wonderful game through fire and rain (is that a phrase?)

Can't wait for my preorder to arrive. Bloody Amazon always deliver on the release date not before 😢

Time to blow my leftover Christmas cash. Thanks SwitchUp!

You mentioned Tactics Ogre st the end. I came here to say this game reminds me of Ogre Battle 64 like crazy and I adore that!! ❤ taking settlements and building your armies then auto battle is straight from thay game. I've made it about four hrs in and can't wait to get back to playing.

Incredible detail in the video. Great job.

Can you recruit/fight monster unit types like ogre battle with werewolves/mummies/demons/dragons etc or is it more like triangle strategy with just humans/elves etc and flying mounts? Also can you use all six spots or is it just always 3v3 like in the video?

I somehow didn't realize this was by Vanillaware 😅 - it already looked sweet but now a definite buy after watching this video!

I always wanted a game like Dragon Force on the Saturn but modernized. This is that and on steroids🤯 Definitely sold on this!!!

As a huge fan of the ogre battle saga ofc I had to get this! That game was my childhood! So good and so complex for its time! It ran on a 64 lol when I saw ATLUS there I knew this would be epic

Love the animations, definitely gonna pick this up. Another bad point of the localization is it makes some of the characters seem a bit...assholish.

Nice. I’m getting Final Fantasy XII gambit system vibes. That game was pretty automated based on how you set up the gambits too.

I really hope the song that plays in the opening battle comes around again, was too good to be a one and done!

Can't wait to play it on PC (...whenever that might be)

Started yesterday, really like the feel of the game, got me a physical copy because I think this game will be very hard to find in the near future.

Thank you for the review!!!! ❤

I played the demo on a whim out of boredom. Within the first few fights I was completely hooked and pre-ordering 😂

Con: my backlog. I feel you, Mark

I found out about this game 2 days ago. Haven’t been this excited for a game in a long time. Glad Amazon do same day delivery 🤣

I can't wait for my copy to arrive and so happy I went for the collector's edition. Sadly, it won't arrive until Tuesday...

Good morning! What a great way to wake up. 10 years and a lot of love from the company. You don’t see that level of dedication anymore.

Been waiting for a game like this to come out when I am in a place in my life to enjoy it as it is launched

I Played the demo and as soon combat started, I stopped playing and deleted it, I didn't give it chance. Watched your video and see I missed all the commands, customisations etc and instantly bought it haha I really wish it came to pc, but I'm happy to have it on switch.

Hey Mark, do you agree that the skills font size in general are too tiny? I don't know where to play the game, I have switch and ps5 but I love to play portable....but that font size 😅

The demo has been great so far. Definitely a must buy!

This game has a chance to take top spot on my all time Switch faves. Just incredible. ❤

Man, I've been looking or something to scratch my Ogre Battle 64 ith for 20 years, and this absolutely hit the spot! This is indeed actually better, I'm stunned.

I already love it just based off what’s described here. True meaning of passion project demonstrated

This is such an amazing game, I've played the demo and not only is the gameplay good, but there is also excellent voice acting & music, I hope to be able to get my hands on this when it comes out in physical

thanks for the great review. After playing the demo I can only say that the game feels phenomenal.