Forever Entertainment, the Polish game publisher renowned for revitalizing classic Sega titles, has released a playable demo for its highly anticipated Panzer Dragoon Zwei Remake during Steam Next Fest.
Known for their prior remakes of House Of The Dead and Panzer Dragoon, Forever Entertainment in collaboration with co-developers MegaPixel Studio and Storm Trident is bringing this iconic rail shooter to modern platforms, including Nintendo Switch, with enhanced HD visuals and updated audio. Originally developed by Sega and launched for the Sega Saturn in 1996, Panzer Dragoon Zwei quickly gained a loyal following for its innovative gameplay and striking art direction.
With the announcement of its remake, expectations were notably high—especially after Forever Entertainment and MegaPixel Studio's previous successes and the subsequent release of Panzer Dragoon: Remake on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in 2020. However, not all feedback regarding this new demo has been glowing.
Following its debut at Steam Next Fest, ongoing discussions across social platforms and gaming communities highlight divided opinions.
While some players appreciate the obvious improvements in resolution and technical polish, others note that the updated visuals and audio lack the vibrancy and atmosphere of the original Saturn release. Multiple community members have pointed out that, despite being rendered in high definition, the remake’s environments and character models struggle to capture the distinct energy and artistry that defined the Sega Saturn classic.
Feedback has described the audio as "underwhelming," and the overall presentation is seen by some as failing to recapture the original’s immersive charm.
Echoing this sentiment, a leading game journalist remarked that the title “fails to meet the emotional and visual fidelity of its source,” suggesting that the updates do not fully deliver on their promise to modernize the experience while preserving its soul. Forever Entertainment has previously demonstrated an ability to bring classic games to a new audience, hitting notable sales milestones on the Nintendo Switch eShop with past projects.
The company announced in 2021 that cumulative sales from its remake portfolio had surpassed 500,000 units.
Despite these achievements, the Panzer Dragoon Zwei Remake is facing renewed calls from long-time fans to invest further into quality assurance and artistic direction—areas that can be the difference between a successful reimagining and a missed opportunity. As the development continues ahead of the game’s full release, Forever Entertainment and its partners remain actively engaged with community feedback.
The Steam Next Fest demo represents a key opportunity for the studio to iterate on player input before launching the title on Nintendo Switch, Steam, and other platforms.
For fans of Sega’s celebrated rail shooters, the hope is that the final version will not only modernize a beloved classic but also rekindle the emotional resonance that has made Panzer Dragoon Zwei a standout in gaming history.
Known for their prior remakes of House Of The Dead and Panzer Dragoon, Forever Entertainment in collaboration with co-developers MegaPixel Studio and Storm Trident is bringing this iconic rail shooter to modern platforms, including Nintendo Switch, with enhanced HD visuals and updated audio. Originally developed by Sega and launched for the Sega Saturn in 1996, Panzer Dragoon Zwei quickly gained a loyal following for its innovative gameplay and striking art direction.
With the announcement of its remake, expectations were notably high—especially after Forever Entertainment and MegaPixel Studio's previous successes and the subsequent release of Panzer Dragoon: Remake on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in 2020. However, not all feedback regarding this new demo has been glowing.
Following its debut at Steam Next Fest, ongoing discussions across social platforms and gaming communities highlight divided opinions.
While some players appreciate the obvious improvements in resolution and technical polish, others note that the updated visuals and audio lack the vibrancy and atmosphere of the original Saturn release. Multiple community members have pointed out that, despite being rendered in high definition, the remake’s environments and character models struggle to capture the distinct energy and artistry that defined the Sega Saturn classic.
Feedback has described the audio as "underwhelming," and the overall presentation is seen by some as failing to recapture the original’s immersive charm.
Echoing this sentiment, a leading game journalist remarked that the title “fails to meet the emotional and visual fidelity of its source,” suggesting that the updates do not fully deliver on their promise to modernize the experience while preserving its soul. Forever Entertainment has previously demonstrated an ability to bring classic games to a new audience, hitting notable sales milestones on the Nintendo Switch eShop with past projects.
The company announced in 2021 that cumulative sales from its remake portfolio had surpassed 500,000 units.
Despite these achievements, the Panzer Dragoon Zwei Remake is facing renewed calls from long-time fans to invest further into quality assurance and artistic direction—areas that can be the difference between a successful reimagining and a missed opportunity. As the development continues ahead of the game’s full release, Forever Entertainment and its partners remain actively engaged with community feedback.
The Steam Next Fest demo represents a key opportunity for the studio to iterate on player input before launching the title on Nintendo Switch, Steam, and other platforms.
For fans of Sega’s celebrated rail shooters, the hope is that the final version will not only modernize a beloved classic but also rekindle the emotional resonance that has made Panzer Dragoon Zwei a standout in gaming history.
