Panzer Paladin

Panzer Paladin is an action-platformer about Flame, a rescue-operations android who becomes a Squire and pilots Grit, the last remaining Paladin power armor. Together, they fight an invasion of colossal demons unleashed when giant weapons pierced the fabric of reality at locations around the world. You battle the Weapon Keepers and their leader, Ravenous, using weapons taken from the demons themselves.

The invasion

After a blade cut through the Parthenon atop the Acropolis of Athens, it opened a breach to the Netherworld and released legions of demons. The International Security Council formed Gauntlet, a science committee tasked with developing defenses. Gauntlet discovers that the demons can only be defeated with their own weapons, but humans who wield the Spirit Weapons risk corruption by their energy. Machines are immune, so Gauntlet assigns Flame to pilot Grit, a suit of advanced power armor built to wield them. Gauntlet oversees the fight from the Avalon, its flying headquarters.

Fight with Spirit Weapons

Swordplay is central to combat. You can attack or block, aim high or low, and use the weapon-type system to your advantage. Weapons dropped by defeated enemies can be wielded, thrown or shattered; breaking one lets you cast a powerful spell. The game encourages you to use weapons freely, and you can also forge custom melee weapons with the Blacksmith and store them in the Blacksmith's weapons storage.

Grit is the main way to fight, but you can eject and control Flame. She attacks with a laser whip, swings across gaps and can recharge Grit's energy.

Levels and challenges

The campaign has 17 levels set around the world, rendered in 8-bit graphics. Challenge Mode adds 11 rooms, with speedrun replays and leaderboards available for all new rooms. You can also choose the Classic 8-bit Soundtrack.