- January 7, 2022
- metalogiq
Dead End Aegis
63%Game Brain Score
story, emotional
atmosphere
100% User Score 14 reviews
Platforms
PC
About
Extraterrestrial invaders have come to take over Earth, and only an elite force of "magical girls" that have been infused with alien superpowers can stop them.







Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews
story4 positive mentions
atmosphere3 negative mentions
- Dead End Aegis features a powerful and immersive story that explores deep themes of humanity and emotional struggle.
- The game is well-written with stunning visuals, excellent voice acting, and a unique blend of dark sci-fi and horror elements.
- Despite its heavy themes, many players find it to be an unforgettable experience that showcases high-quality storytelling and character development.
- The game is emotionally taxing and can be difficult to stomach due to its graphic depictions of trauma, abuse, and sexual violence.
- Players may find the plot to be convoluted or nonsensical at times, with some scenes feeling forced or unnecessary.
- The limited choices and routes can lead to a feeling of linearity, which may disappoint those looking for a more interactive experience.
- story20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story of "Dead End Aegis" is a dark and emotionally intense narrative that explores themes of psychosexual corruption and humanity's resilience, often described as both traumatizing and powerful. While some reviewers criticize the plot for veering into absurdity to justify explicit content, others praise its engaging writing and the depth of its characters, noting that the intertwining routes enhance the overall experience. Overall, it is recognized as a well-crafted dark sci-fi tale that resonates deeply, despite its controversial themes.
“If you're willing to look past that, Dead End Aegis has a really powerful story to tell about humanity and about the goodness of heart that one girl has.”
“Very well written and engaging dark sci-fi story, that takes place in the year 2108.”
“The plot, the characters, and the art are all masterpieces of work without a doubt.”
“I think I would’ve been able to stomach this a lot better if it were just plain torture porn, and not a horrifying, soul-crushing, psychosexual corruption tale like this one was throughout most of the story; I had to take a few breaks from reading this because it made me feel so, so much.”
“Sometimes the plot became very stupid even within the rules of its own universe, like an excuse just to have some more sex scenes, which was the reason why I don't like the short route.”
“Honestly traumatizing, but that's what it's aimed for anyways... aight plot though.”