Call of Sentinels

About

"Call of Sentinels" is a cooperative tactical action game where players assume the roles of Sentinels, super-powered beings, to defend against an alien invasion. With a variety of characters, each with unique abilities, players must work together to strategize and complete objectives in turn-based combat. Set in a dynamic, destructible environment, players can use their surroundings to their advantage in this intense, sci-fi experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+12

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a polished and engaging gameplay experience, blending elements of bullet hell and roguelike mechanics, which keeps players entertained.
The graphics and art style are visually appealing, with smooth animations and a vibrant aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
There is a variety of characters and weapons, allowing for different strategies and playstyles, which adds depth to the gameplay.

The game currently lacks content, with only a few levels and limited weapons, leading to repetitive gameplay and a feeling of incompleteness.
The upgrade and progression systems are poorly designed, making it frustrating to enhance characters and skills, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
Language inconsistencies and translation issues, including heavy accents in voice acting, can hinder the experience for some players.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The gameplay is praised for its engaging and fast-paced nature, featuring satisfying animations and a stunning hand-drawn art style. However, some players find the mechanics, particularly the upgrade system and guardian tasks, to be distracting and poorly executed, leading to a grind-heavy experience. Overall, while the core gameplay is enjoyable and addictive, it suffers from some frustrating design choices.
- “The game’s hand-drawn art style is stunning, and the gameplay keeps you on your toes with waves of enemies and tough bosses.”
- “It looks crisp, the characters are voiced and the gameplay is more fast-paced and objective-oriented than its genre siblings.”
- “The gameplay is addictive.”
- “I consider the unfortunate mechanics of the guardian tasks to be distracting from the battles and spoil the overall impression of the game.”
- “However, it doesn't execute either genre's mechanics particularly well.”
- “The gameplay alone is more of a button masher where you grind to buy relics that will make you powerful enough to move on to the next stage.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
14%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their stunning hand-drawn art style, vibrant animations, and stylish visuals that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the eye-friendly design and the engaging aesthetic, which draws comparisons to titles like Hades while maintaining a more cheerful tone. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it visually captivating and enjoyable.
- “Beautiful graphics and animation that do not make your eyes tired.”
- “The game’s hand-drawn art style is stunning, and the gameplay keeps you on your toes with waves of enemies and tough bosses.”
- “Nice mixture of vampire survivors and Hades with gorgeous graphics.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it primitive and boring, while others appreciate the integration of quests and upgrades that enhance gameplay. While the narrative may not be the primary focus for all players, it serves as a backdrop for engaging combat and character progression. Overall, the story is considered decent, but it may not satisfy those seeking a deep narrative experience.
- “Not a bad game with different builds in which you will have to combine different weapons and artifacts to defeat bosses and waves of enemies in an incredible story, but also in the game you can compete with other players.”
- “While we are fighting through the endless hordes of monsters, there are quests we need to solve to earn upgrades right away.”
- “The main story is as primitive and boring as possible.”
- “Waiting for the updates and complete story campaign.”
- “Story: decent”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it simple and unimpressive, while others appreciate the soundtrack as a pleasant surprise that enhances the overall experience. Overall, it is described as decent, with some highlighting its contribution to the game's enjoyable visuals and atmosphere.
- “I liked the music during the game and was pleased with the enemies.”
- “The game is fun with cool visuals and a great soundtrack.”
- “+ voice acting, a better than expected soundtrack, and brilliant art style were all unexpected surprises.”
- “The music is decent but lacks variety and gets repetitive quickly.”
- “While the soundtrack has some good tracks, overall it feels uninspired and forgettable.”
- “The background music doesn't match the game's tone, making it feel disjointed.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game generally polished and engaging, though some feel it can become overly grindy when trying to unlock new content, a common trait in auto-hitter games.
- “Sometimes it gets a bit too grindy for unlocking new things, but I guess it’s like that in every auto-hitter game I've played so far.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers a solid 1.5 hours of content, which is complemented by a high replayability value, encouraging players to revisit the experience multiple times.
- “Solid 1.5 hours of content with high replayability value.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
300%
The optimization aspect of the game is closely tied to player performance, as it influences the availability of perks for selection, suggesting that skill and efficiency in gameplay can enhance the overall experience.
- “Your performance will determine how many perks are available for you to select from.”
- “The game is poorly optimized, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “I experienced significant lag and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The optimization issues make it hard to enjoy the game, as it often feels unresponsive and clunky.”