Panzer Dragoon
Shooter
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Developers/Publishers:
Sega, Team Andromeda
March 10, 1995
PC (Microsoft Windows), Sega Saturn
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Bugs and Glitches: Some players have reported bugs that can disrupt the Panzer Dragoon experience.
High Difficulty: The steep difficulty curve in Panzer Dragoon can be daunting for new players.
Repetitive Elements: Panzer Dragoon may become repetitive after extended play, especially in the Shooter genre.
Why To Avoid
High Replay Value: Panzer Dragoon offers numerous reasons to replay, thanks to its Shooter elements.
Innovative Mechanics: Panzer Dragoon introduces new and innovative mechanics in the Shooter genre.
Community Driven: The game has a strong community, which enhances the multiplayer experience.
Why To Play
Panzer Dragoon is a rail shooter following the journey of Keil Fluge (unnamed in localized versions), a member of a hunting party who becomes the rider of a powerful blue dragon and joins it on its mission to stop a rival dragon from wreaking havoc on the world. The player moves an aiming reticle (representing the dragon's laser and the rider's gun) over the screen and shoots enemies while the dragon automatically flies through 3D environments on a predetermined track.
As one of the few games available at the Sega Saturn's surprise launch, Panzer Dragoon was the first game created by Team Andromeda. The game also marked the directorial debut of game designer Yukio Futatsugi, who was 25 years old at that time. It is the first game in the Panzer Dragoon series, and introduced the series' gameplay elements and art style.