13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 69 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 69
  3. Negative: 0 out of 69
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  1. Edge Magazine
    Dec 31, 2020
    70
    No, it doesn't make any damn sense. But consider us compelled. [Issue#354, p.112]
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  2. Metro GameCentral
    Sep 22, 2020
    70
    Not at all what you’d expect from the makers of Dragon’s Crown, but as well as the expectedly beautiful artwork this has some of the most engaging high school melodrama this side of Persona.
  3. Video Chums
    Sep 15, 2020
    70
    13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is certainly not a game for everyone. If you love story-heavy experiences and relish details that others may find dull then you'll wholeheartedly embrace it. At the same time, those looking for rewarding strategy combat will likely be disappointed.
  5. TheGamer
    Sep 15, 2020
    70
    13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is absolutely a high mark for the studio. It is such a refreshingly unique interactive title that I'd urge everyone to give it a shot. Maybe it won't get its hooks in you, but a game so brazenly different like this doesn't come around that often. You'd be crazy to pass it up if anything here sounds remotely interesting to you.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Sep 15, 2020
    Enigmatic and unapologetic even in the face of its most absurd ideas, this is sometimes messy, sometimes boring, but always astounding. [Eurogamer Essential]

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#13 Best PS4 Game of 2020
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#33 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020

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User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 383 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 339 out of 383
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 383
  3. Negative: 23 out of 383
  1. KingOfDelusion
    Sep 26, 2020
    10
    I've gone into this game knowing nothing, my expectations were even high since I really enjoyed other Atlus games before but this stillI've gone into this game knowing nothing, my expectations were even high since I really enjoyed other Atlus games before but this still managed to blow my mind. If you want a game with a great plot, don't even think twice about picking it up, it always keeps you interested and wondering what's about to happen, I was barely able to leave it alone for two days because of how intrigued I was. I don't want to say anymore to not spoil the game but I wholeheartedly recommend it.… Full Review »
  2. weskergamer
    Feb 27, 2021
    10
    This is the best video game of 2020 in my opinion. A really well written story and characters. It starts slow but by the end of the game youThis is the best video game of 2020 in my opinion. A really well written story and characters. It starts slow but by the end of the game you will feel time well spent. The balance between the gameplay and story is very innovative to the point that you can take a break from the gameplay and go to the story and vice versa. It is a game that respects your time a lot. I wish more people would play this game, it's a masterpiece… Full Review »
  3. Kpackom
    Feb 18, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece of a game, although I would admit it's not for everyone.
    Visually and audio is superb, gorgeous and immersive, while combat    A masterpiece of a game, although I would admit it's not for everyone.
    Visually and audio is superb, gorgeous and immersive, while combat part is purposefully left visually lacking which more games should learn to do.

    It's a mix between a visual novel and tactical mech wave defender and both parts are exquisitely well done.    … Full Review »
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