Panzer Paladin

About

Panzer Paladin puts you in the cockpit of a high-tech power armor fighting waves of demons. As Flame, an android Squire, you battle through levels by grabbing enemy weapons and using them in fast melee combat. The game blends platforming with arcade-style action, requiring precise jumps and timing to navigate environments while fending off attacks. Bright 8-bit visuals highlight every sword swing and explosion as you progress through varied stages filled with traps and bosses. Community ratings highlight its responsive controls and challenging but fair design, with a 4.5 out of 5 on Steam from over 5000 reviews. Metacritic gives it an 83, praising the mix of retro graphics and modern combat flow. The story follows Flame’s mission to stop a demonic invasion by retrieving ancient weapons, offering a straightforward but engaging narrative. Available on PS4, PC, Xbox, and Switch, it’s a single-player run that tests reflexes and strategy with every level.

Storyline

The sight of giant swords blazing through the night sky might be hair-raising, but stand your ground! The sinister Ravenous and his legions of brutal demons are poised for battle. Even all the armies of the world can’t stop them, but humanity has one final ace in the hole: cutting-edge power armor called Paladin. It's now up to a strong-willed android named Flame to become a Squire, pilot the Paladin and track down all Weapon Keepers and their diabolical leader. The showdown between mankind’s technological prowess and the powerful forces of the occult has begun! Seize weapons from the denizens of the Netherworld and give them a taste of their own medicine! Show them the power of cutting-edge technology fused with masterful swordplay. Slash, bash and thrust your way through a series of mind-blowing levels around the world, all of it rendered in glorious 8-bit graphics! Hop in your Paladin and take up arms!