Terminal squad: Sentinel
- December 19, 2019
- Droid Riot
Get on Steam"Terminal Squad: Sentinel" is a cinematic space shooter where you play as a mech pilot on a mission to explore a habitable planet. Your task is to collect information and deliver it to the Center, with the return of the pilot being optional. The game features wave-based combat with over 30 equipment variants, and its progression system is similar to incremental games. Fight enemies, upgrade your equipment, and uncover the true objectives of your mission.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers an interesting twist on the match-three formula with additional complexity and a unique mech-piloting concept.
- It runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware, providing a visually appealing experience with good atmosphere and quality graphics.
- Players can enjoy strategic gameplay by configuring their mech and making tactical decisions during levels.
- The game can feel grindy due to the savepoint structure, requiring players to complete multiple levels before saving progress.
- Frequent bugs, including crashes and board freezes, can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
- The gameplay can become repetitive over time, with limited options in combat and a lack of clear goals.
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be quite grindy, requiring significant time investment to progress through levels and acquire new skills and items. While there are some interesting concepts, the repetitive nature of grinding for upgrades and limited combat options leads to a decline in enjoyment over time.
“This makes the game somewhat grindy as you have to set aside enough time to play at least 10 levels or lose that particular progress.”
“Some neat ideas, but when you get down to it, it's just bejeweled with a lot of grinding and repetition added to it.”
“The skills are just buffs, which you're expected to keep farming levels to buy. You're stuck with the first 4 items unless you want to grind to get anything else and get it up to scratch, and you have very little options in combat.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its innovative blend of mech piloting and match-three mechanics, set against a well-crafted atmosphere with high-quality visuals. Players enjoy the engaging combat experience, complemented by pleasant music that enhances the overall enjoyment.
“A great concept of piloting a mech and fighting an alien horde through match-three gameplay.”
“Good atmosphere in the game, high-quality drawing of details, excellent gameplay, and pleasant music during the battle.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The match-three mechanics are poorly integrated, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized for being overwhelming and distracting, with combat visuals taking up too much screen space, leaving players unable to fully engage with the gameplay.
“I spent my time dazed and confused, spending money on who knows what, and making matches on a small board, while half the screen was filled with a combat graphic that you don't have time to look at.”
“The graphics are so outdated that it feels like I'm playing a game from a decade ago.”
“The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making it hard to connect with the game.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its high-quality visuals and attention to detail, complemented by enjoyable gameplay and pleasant music during battles, creating an immersive experience for players.
“The game has a captivating atmosphere, with high-quality detail in the graphics and excellent gameplay complemented by pleasant music during battles.”
“The immersive atmosphere draws you in, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
“The combination of stunning visuals and a haunting soundtrack creates an unforgettable atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for enhancing the atmosphere, with players noting its pleasant quality during battles, contributing positively to the overall gameplay experience.
“The game creates a good atmosphere with pleasant music during battles.”
“The high-quality drawing of details and excellent gameplay are complemented by the immersive soundtrack.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story does not meet expectations, as players anticipated a puzzle quest experience featuring mechs, but found it lacking in that regard.
“I was hoping for a puzzle quest with mechs, but this is not that.”
“The story felt disjointed and lacked any real depth.”
“Character development was minimal, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game generally performs well, but users report occasional freezing when running out of moves, which can be resolved with a simple restart.
“The game frequently crashes, making it frustrating to progress.”
“I experience constant lag and occasional freezes, which disrupts the gameplay.”
“The stability issues are a major drawback; I often have to restart the game to continue.”
