Call of Sentinels
- December 1, 2023
- A17 Games
"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.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and animations that enhance the overall experience.
- It offers a dynamic gameplay experience with various weapon combinations and strategies to explore.
- The game has a fun blend of bullet hell and roguelite elements, providing engaging and fast-paced action.
- The game lacks content, with only a few levels and limited weapon variety, leading to repetitive gameplay.
- There are issues with the upgrade mechanics and unclear game mechanics, making it frustrating for players.
- The animations and character physics are poor, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
- gameplay13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its fast-paced, engaging mechanics and stunning hand-drawn art, reminiscent of titles like Hades and Vampire Survivors. While players appreciate the smooth animations and addictive nature, some criticize the execution of genre mechanics, particularly the cumbersome upgrade system and distracting guardian tasks that detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many find the core gameplay enjoyable and challenging, with a mix of button-mashing and strategic grinding.
“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.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 82 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 fun and immersive atmosphere.
“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.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is described as simplistic and unengaging, with players primarily focused on gameplay mechanics like weapon and artifact combinations to defeat enemies. While the narrative lacks depth, the game offers a variety of missions and upgrades that keep players engaged, alongside competitive elements like leaderboards and potential PvP features. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop for the gameplay rather than a compelling 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.”
“The main story is as primitive and boring as possible.”
“I don't like the concept of waiting for the quest to appear to level up abilities; I prefer mana drops or XP drops or something to level up.”
“Waiting for the updates and complete story campaign.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it enjoyable and fitting, others describe it as simple and unimpressive. Overall, it complements the game's visuals and enhances the overall experience.
“I liked the music during the game and was pleased with the enemies.”
“Nice graphics and music.”
“The game is fun with cool visuals and a great soundtrack.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”