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Patch Notes v.1.0.0.8169

New patch live since January 21st, 2021! Nothing major, but here's the details for those interested.

Patch notes

Fixes achievements not always unlocking

Some players could not get the Paramount Paladin achievement to unlock. If this was the case for you, simply load your saved game. Achievement should unlock once the save icon pops up on the right of the screen. The "Entry-Level CPU", "Mid-Range CPU" and "Cutting Edge CPU" achievements could be unlocked when earning a medal in any extra mode except the Challenge mode. New patch now include all extra modes. From now on, every new medal earned in the Challenge mode will count towards unlocking those achievements.

Fixes reconnection issues

Says it all. --- Well that's it for now! Little reminder that this is the last week-end to order the Panzer Paladin vinyl soundtrack on Limited Run Games! Cheers! The Tribute Team

[ 2021-01-22 20:41:35 CET ] [ Original post ]

Panzer Paladin gets a physical edition & vinyl release!

You've been waiting for it, now it's here: the physical release of Panzer Paladin for Nintendo Switch by Limited Run Games. The time-limited preorder has already started and ends January 24th at 11:59 PM (ET).
Also available, the Panzer Paladin Collectors' Limited Edition including the game on Switch with reversible cover, a complete 4-CD set including both Original and Classic 8-bit soundtracks, premium metal figures of Flame and Grit and a 18"x24" reversible poster. All of it housed in an outer box featuring unique cover art.

"But wait! There's more!"

We are also releasing a vinyl soundtrack for Panzer Paladin. It's a triple LP including the full Original soundtrack of the game and selected tracks from the Classic 8-bit soundtrack. All tracks - including the Classic 8-bit ones that were left out of the vinyl release - will be available digitally through an included download code. The cover is inspired from 60's jazz vinyl covers. Preorder window is the same as for the game.

We also have trading cards!

F.A.Q. about the physical edition

Will the physical copy include the latest Challenge Core content update? Sure thing! Will Panzer Paladin for Switch be released elsewhere? What about a European release? Since the console is region-free, this Limited Run Games release is the only one planned for Switch. It is possible a standard edition of the game will be available at Best Buy (distributed by Limited Run Games again) but there is nothing confirmed as of now so it is better not to count on it. Collectors' Edition is only available through the Limited Run Games website. When will this release ship? Since it is a preorder, it is not expected to ship until 4-5 months after the preorder window closes in late January. Is this a Limited Run numbered release? Panzer Paladin is not part of the Limited Run Games Collection and is not a numbered release. Limited Run is distributing Panzer Paladin on our behalf. Now we wanted to take a moment to wish you a merry Christmas and happy holidays! And here's to 2021! The Tribute Team

[ 2020-12-23 18:26:37 CET ] [ Original post ]

We need your help to nominate Panzer Paladin for Best Soundtrack!

Hey guys! Yes, 2 Steam announcements in 3 days, that might be a record for us! This time we need your help!

Steam Awards: Cast your vote now!

It's that time of there year when the Steam community has the power to bring some games under the spotlight. This would mean a lot to us if you could spend just 2 seconds to go to the Panzer Paladin store page to nominate it for Best Soundtrack! Or if you think it would fit better in another category ("Best Game You Suck At" perhaps!) you are free to select a different one, of course. If you've played Panzer Paladin or just watched our trailers a couple of times, we wouldn't be surprised if we caught you humming the Panzer Paladin theme or doing some air-guitar on the riffs from the USA level. Patrice Bourgeault has been the music composer for almost all of our games. For Panzer Paladin, not only did he work on a full hard-rock infused 16-bit style soundtrack with 37 tracks, but he also worked on a complete classic 8-bit version of that soundtrack. So that's basically 2 soundtracks and you can pick the one you want to hear in-game! If you haven't heard about the Classic 8-bit soundtrack, it's simply because it was only released this Monday with the Challenge Core free content update. Get all the details about that update in our previous Steam announcement. [previewyoutube=LynYh5uHw-k;rightthumb][/previewyoutube]And let's not forget the Powerglove metal version of the Panzer Paladin theme used in the launch trailer and also unlockable in-game. With characters such as a gigantic armor, a fierce pilot and an evil raven-like demon, it just made sense to have a version of the theme by the nintendocore band. Plus, they were amazing to work with. If you haven't heard it yet, you HAVE to! Check out this video.

The Making of the Score

If you are interested to learn more about the making of the Panzer Paladin Original Soundtrack, click here to read an exclusive interview with composer Patrice Bourgeault.

Where to Listen to the Soundtracks

If you want to own the Original and Classic soundtracks, they are both available through Steam. Other wise you can get them on Bandcamp or stream the Original soundtrack on all major music streaming platforms. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1375610/Panzer_Paladin_Original_Soundtrack/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1451790/Panzer_Paladin_Classic_8bit_Soundtrack/ We hope you'll consider casting your vote for Panzer Paladin in the Best Soundtrack category. Until next time, The Tribute Team

[ 2020-11-25 19:33:56 CET ] [ Original post ]

Challenge Core: Content Update!

New Content!

Good news! We're having a free content update for Panzer Paladin and it's available... today! It is already included in the base game. So if you purchase Panzer Paladin or already have it in your library, simply update the game and you will have access to all the Challenge Core content. This new content update includes the following new features:

New Challenge Mode with 11 rooms to truly test your skills
Speedrun replay and leaderboard now available for all new rooms
Brand New Classic 8-bit Soundtrack Option
Blacksmith Weapons Storage Increased

Challenge Mode

The new Challenge Mode offers 11 hardcore rooms to train and improve your skills. Pick up 7 Tribute cores in each room! Swiftly make your way through an array of pits, spikes, and enemies in record breaking time. Speedrun replay and leaderboards are also available for all new rooms.

Classic 8-bit Soundtrack

Patrice Bourgeault is back at it with a demake of the original soundtrack. You can make your way through the game with a classic 8-bit complete soundtrack for an on-target retro experience. Choose the 8-bit soundtrack from the options menu before entering the game. Dont worry, the Original soundtrack didnt go anywhere, it is still available! Pssst! You can also own the 8-bit soundtrack for a ridiculously low price right here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1451790/Panzer_Paladin_Classic_8bit_Soundtrack

Blacksmith Weapons Storage Increased

You asked for it and now we have it! Benefit from a larger armory to store your custom weapons created with the Blacksmith. You can now store up to 12 custom weapons. That means more melee goodness for everyone!

New Blacksmith Filter Option

[previewyoutube=RrNZn3UjCoA;rightthumb][/previewyoutube] Dont feel like playing with custom made weapons? Weve now made it possible for you to only play with the base weapons made by the devs. Turn off the Blacksmith filter in the options menu and only the 100 original weapons will drop in-game. Check out the trailer on YouTube!

Patch

Along with the above extra content, weve also fixed and improved the base game. Heres a list of additional changes from the most recent patch. - Removed some buses in U.S.A. level that could be confused for platforms - Fixed Recharge Station button prompt in German - Fixed potential soft lock in Tanzania - Changed Gauntlet Achievement text from "maxed out burden" to "high spirit burden" We hope to get to see some of your challenge mode runs! Don't hesitate to share them with us on our Discord server or on the Steam community discussion board. Take up the gauntlet! The Tribute Team

[ 2020-11-23 16:15:48 CET ] [ Original post ]

Free Demo Now Available!

Tell your friends they can pilot a mech for free in Canada...

Greetings to all you Squire pilots out there! For the first time, we are releasing a free Steam demo for Panzer Paladin. It's already available for download on PC.

The demo gives access to:

The Canada level (Story Mode) including boss encounter
Blacksmith mode (Offline mode. Your weapon will not be shared with the community)
Speedrun mode for the Canada level
A glance at the world map

With the purchase of the full game, you'll be able to access all 17 hand-crafted levels, speedrun mode with replay for all levels and a unique tournament mode. Leaderboards are also unlocked for the 2 latter modes. In the Blacksmith mode, more custom weapon slots will be unlocked and you'll be able to share your creations online with other players! Have a friend that has Panzer Paladin on their wishlist? Let them know they can try out the game now. I mean, the subtitle's technically true! You can indeed control the mighty Paladin and explore the Canada level. You can also try to do it strictly on foot with the small Squire pilot. That's a fresh challenge! Talk to you soon... With more updates...! Cheers, The Tribute Team

[ 2020-09-24 19:35:19 CET ] [ Original post ]

First patch: Important fixes! (v1.0.0.6805)

Hey everyone! Thanks to your feedback and reports, we were able to quickly point out and fix some bugs in Panzer Paladin. We are happy to announce that the disappearing bug with Nian, China's weapon keeper, is fixed. We have also fixed that frustrating bug that happened to some of you that made you lose progress in the Inverted Tower when exiting the game to come back later. (You still shouldn't go back to the World Map in between stages.) Today's patch includes the following.

Changelist for version 1.0.0.6805

This patch will also come to Nintendo Switch sometime later in August.

Fixes

*Fixed Nian (China boss) disappearing *Game Over no longer wipes Inverted Tower progression *Fixed Tournament mode crash *Fixed savegame play time reporting twice the actual time played *Fixed curse reset. (ie. used to be able to stay in slowmo after death) *Canada Story: Added a ceiling collision to prevent glitches in transition between part 3 and 4. *Canada Remix: Added a ceiling collision to prevent glitches in transition between part 4 and 5. *Japan Story and Remix: Changed dectection direction on some exploding blocks to prevent softlocks and cheap deaths with Flame. *Japan, USA, Ravenous City, Catacombs (story and remix): Fixed missing collisions in easy mode.

Improvements

*Tweaked Catacombs level art Reminder: Steam trading cards & badges are now also available!

Soundtrack

It is now possible to listen to the soundtrack on all major music streaming services including Spotify and YouTube Music! Own the full 37-track soundtrack of the game by getting it on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1375610/Panzer_Paladin_Soundtrack/

Thank you all for your support! And don't hesitate to let us know on the Steam forum or on our Discord if you have any question or if you spot something that should be fixed! Cheers, The Tribute Team

[ 2020-08-03 23:22:20 CET ] [ Original post ]

Panzer Paladin Game & Soundtrack now available!

Did you get your notification email last Tuesday? Panzer Paladin is finally out! Beat demons and save planet Earth from home and safe from the pandemic! Check out the store page!

Soundtrack

Do you have Panzer Paladin's theme stuck in your head already? No worries, we've got you! The full soundtrack is now available on Steam for only 1.99 USD! Best part is it has 37 tracks including the official metal version of the theme by Powerglove. Get it here! [previewyoutube=yoWBKIdBIXs;leftthumb][/previewyoutube]

Steam Cards

Today, we have also activated Steam cards and badges. These are retro-active so if you've played the game long enough already, you should have some Panzer Paladin cards in your inventory. Trade them with your friends or join the trade forum to get the complete collection and earn badges. Which Steam cards have you got so far?

Free Wallpapers

Love the box art by David Liu? Big fan of legendary Konami artist Tom duBois? Download desktop and phone wallpapers here: Box Art Wallpapers Tom duBois Wallpapers That's all for now! Cheers, The Tribute Team

[ 2020-07-28 22:26:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

Panzer Paladin: AMA with the Devs + Release date

We are hosting an AMA on Reddit. No less than 7 devs will be there to answer your questions! Date: Thursday, July 9th, 2020 Time: 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT Where: reddit.com/r/Games Who will be answering the AMA? Jonathan Lavigne: Game Designer & Art Director Simon Graveline: Lead Level Designer Andrew G. Crowell: Programmer & Software Developer Franois Masse: Programmer Matthieu Godet: Animator Adam Marin: Background Artist Sandrine Bdard-Brisson: Community Manager ---- Aaaaaand yep! That's right! Panzer Paladin is coming to Steam (and Nintendo Switch) on July 21 ! Suit up! [previewyoutube=ujIR0OihlXs;leftthumb][/previewyoutube] Cheers, The Tribute Team

[ 2020-07-08 21:21:03 CET ] [ Original post ]

Panzer Paladin Gameplay Trailer - NOW LIVE!

The Panzer Paladin gameplay trailer is here! Watch here! [previewyoutube=JJHX2gWWOYA;leftthumb][/previewyoutube] The showdown between mankinds technological prowess and the powerful forces of the occult has begun! Hop in your Paladin and take up arms! The trailer quickly reveals a new feature of the game called the Blacksmith. This mode allows you - yes, you! - to draw actual weapon pixel sprites, name them, assign them various attributes (attack damage, durability, spell, etc.), and share them with your friends through the Steam Workshop. These weapons can then be obtained in-game by defeating a certain character. Well stop right there or wed have to tag our spoilers!
(For people waiting for the Nintendo Switch edition, this feature will also be available but weapons, however you will not be able to share them on the Steam Workshop.) Don't forget to wishlist on Steam if not already done! Stay tuned for further announcements! The Tribute Team

[ 2020-05-15 14:05:06 CET ] [ Original post ]

Panzer Paladin

Tribute Games Inc. Developer

Tribute Games Inc. Publisher

2020-07-21 Release

Singleplayer Tags

Game News Posts: 9

🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
🎮 Full Controller Support

Mostly Positive (292 reviews)

http://panzerpaladin.com/

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Game is not tagged as available on Linux on Steam.

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!

An engaging action-platformer with fun and intuitive swordplay!
Take control of Grit, the mighty Paladin power armor, or eject and play as Flame, the small-but-swift Squire pilot!
Robots meet demons! Crush the forces of the occult with the power of cutting-edge technology!
Over 100 melee weapons to seize from enemies!
Forge your own custom melee weapons with the Blacksmith and find them on the Panzer Paladin Steam Workshop.
Use weapons profusely: wield, throw, or shatter them!
Snap a weapon in half to cast a powerful spell!
Slash, bash and thrust your way through 17 mind-blowing levels located around the world!
Carefully crafted 8-bit graphics, just like you remember them!

CHALLENGE CORE CONTENT UPDATE

This free content update includes the following new features:

New Challenge Mode with 11 rooms to truly test your skills
Speedrun replay and leaderboard now available for all new rooms
Brand new Classic 8-bit Soundtrack option
Blacksmith weapons storage increased

Panzer Paladin is an action-platformer game featuring intuitive swordplay mechanics. The protagonist pilots the Paladin power armor to fight giant demons by using their own weapons against them.

Swordplay is the core of the game mechanics in Panzer Paladin. The player can equip and use any weapon dropped by defeated enemies, attack or block, aim high or low, use weapons advantageously through a rock-paper-scissors style weapon type system, and cast spells by breaking weapons. Weapons abound in levels, so the player is encouraged to use them profusely. The Paladin is the main way to fight enemies, but players can also eject and control Flame, the small-but-swift Squire pilot. Flame uses a laser whip to attack enemies, swing across gaps, and even recharge the Paladin’s energy.

Giant weapons — swords, lances, hammers — hailing from the dark depths of space, blazed across the sky and pierced their way through historic locations all around the world. As a declaration of war against mankind, the Parthenon, atop the Acropolis of Athens, was first to be cut through by an ominous blade. Upon impact, each of the weapons opened a breach in the fabric of reality and unleashed legions of colossal demons.

In anticipation of such unforeseen Earth-threatening events, the International Security Council formed Gauntlet, a science committee developing super-sophisticated defense technologies. Gauntlet discovers that denizens of the Netherworld can only be defeated by their own weapons. Spirit Weapons are forged with spirits of the deceased and humans can’t brandish them without becoming corrupted by their foul energy... However, a machine would be immune to demonic corruption! Gauntlet recommissions Flame, a former rescue operations android, to become a Squire. She takes control of Grit, the last remaining Paladin unit — a state-of-the-art suit of power armor capable of wielding Spirit Weapons.

To arms! Overseeing operations from aboard the Avalon, their flying headquarters, Gauntlet is ready. The showdown between mankind’s technological prowess and the powerful forces of the occult has begun! It's up to Flame and Grit to defeat the Weapon Keepers, and ultimately face off against Ravenous, the sinister leader of the invasion.