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13 Sentinels Aegis Rim

Vanillaware, the storytellers behind Odin Sphere and Dragon’s Crown, craft a sci-fi mystery epic spanning thirteen intertwining stories. Uncover the truth and delve into a 2D sidescrolling adventure featuring gorgeous art and environments.
79%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
97% User Score Based on 11,337 reviews
Critic Score 84%Based on 58 reviews

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Nintendo SwitchPlaystation 4Playstation 5PlayStation
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"13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim" is a single-player drama simulation game with a compelling story and good visuals. Explore a 2D world in a sidescrolling adventure, uncovering secrets and battling kaiju in fast-paced, top-down combat. Customize your Sentinel mechsuits with an array of weapons to defend humanity.

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 74 reviews
story31 positive mentions
  • The game features a beautifully crafted story with engaging characters and a unique narrative structure that intertwines multiple storylines.
  • The artwork and graphics are stunning, showcasing Vanillaware's signature hand-drawn style, which enhances the overall experience.
  • The combination of visual novel elements with light real-time strategy gameplay provides a compelling and enjoyable experience for players.
  • Some players found the combat segments to be simplistic and lacking in depth compared to the rich narrative experience.
  • The non-linear storytelling can be overwhelming for newcomers, making it difficult to follow the plot at times.
  • There have been issues with product quality and packaging, including receiving resealed or incorrect versions of the game.
  • story
    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is widely praised for its complexity and depth, featuring 13 intertwining character arcs that unfold over time and space, creating a rewarding narrative experience. While initially confusing, players find that the plot gradually reveals its intricacies, making it a compelling journey filled with twists and engaging themes. The unique storytelling approach, combined with stunning visuals and a rich sci-fi backdrop, solidifies its status as a standout in the genre.

    • “A masterfully written story.”
    • “13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is a beautifully crafted game with a mesmerizing story, beautiful art, and is a game that can only be done in a video game medium.”
    • “Such an amazing story that is intertwined between 13 characters.”
    • “The story is a mess.”
    • “You are thrown into the story, and you will be confused at first.”
    • “Understandably, this is going to be a bit of a confusing story at first.”
  • graphics
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their aesthetic beauty and unique animation style, with many reviewers highlighting the impressive 2D visuals as some of the best seen on the Switch. The artwork and detailed environments effectively enhance the storytelling, making it a compelling experience, although some noted that the visuals in the strategy segments are less engaging. Overall, the game's art style and visuals contribute significantly to its appeal, especially for fans of story-driven and anime-inspired games.

    • “The game is aesthetically beautiful as well, with a fairly unique animation style.”
    • “These are some of the most impressive 2D visuals I've ever seen in a Switch game, and it really complements the unique story hook.”
    • “[Beautiful artwork, detailed environments, and lots of animation in the adventure sequences help bring the game's world to life.]”
    • “Yes, it is mostly a visual novel, which normally isn't my thing; however, it plays out in a way that is reminiscent of a graphic adventure of old (think Maniac Mansion, Secret of Monkey Island, etc.), only admittedly a lot more basic.”
    • “The graphics really need no introduction.”
    • “It's a must play if you like heavy story-based games with an anime art style.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and deep strategy, complemented by a rich narrative and stunning visuals. However, some players find it overwhelming, particularly newcomers, due to its complexity and lack of introductory guidance. Overall, the game offers a unique blend of storytelling and gameplay that keeps players invested for hours.

    • “Amazing storyline that keeps you engaged through the entire 40-50 hours of gameplay.”
    • “Awesome sci-fi story with plenty of twists and turns, gorgeous visuals, and some fun light RTS gameplay.”
    • “13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is an incredible feat of narrative engineering everyone should experience, made all the more appealing by its gorgeous art and enjoyable, deep strategy gameplay.”
    • “5% gameplay, 95% leer.”
    • “The game can be absolutely overwhelming for a newcomer, especially since it makes little to no concessions mechanically or narratively to ease people in.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised, being described as divine and a key component of its overall excellence, alongside the story and visuals. Reviewers consistently rate it as a standout feature, contributing to the game's perfect score.

    • “The artwork, the music, and the gameplay are divine.”
    • “I bought this game for a friend because it’s a 10/10 with a great story, cast, visuals, and music.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game demonstrates excellent stability on the Nintendo Switch, with users reporting smooth performance and minimal issues.

    • “Runs great on Switch.”
    • “The game maintains a steady frame rate, even during intense action sequences.”
    • “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs; the stability is impressive.”

84%Critics’ scoreBased on 58 critic reviews

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50h Median play time
50h Average play time
30h Main story
38h Completionist
50-50h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

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