13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

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User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 167 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 146 out of 167
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 167
  3. Negative: 14 out of 167
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  1. nnja
    May 14, 2023
    7
    With 14 hours in, this game feels like a solid 8, probably 8,5. From the first hour, the story took me in and never let me go, although there's a bit of confusion in the beginning because of the many characters and time travel. From the moment you clear the prologue things will become more clear and missions will be more complex. Love it so far.

    Update : after more than 50 hours in, the    With 14 hours in, this game feels like a solid 8, probably 8,5. From the first hour, the story took me in and never let me go, although there's a bit of confusion in the beginning because of the many characters and time travel. From the moment you clear the prologue things will become more clear and missions will be more complex. Love it so far.

    Update : after more than 50 hours in, the story is becoming VERY confusing and less and less attractive. Gameplay mechanics are mostly the same. A good game for "jrpg" fans.    … Expand
  2. ejoseph
    Sep 3, 2023
    6
    Overall, this game is okay, but the plot can be a convoluted mess at times (many times). Maybe this was intentional, but I almost quit playing the game many times as a result.
  3. nep321
    Apr 9, 2023
    6
    The story mode was a bit of a drag and I had trouble piecing it all together; it was very convoluted. However, I enjoyed Destruction mode which plays like an RTS game. The soundtrack wasn't spectacular but had a few good ones.
  4. ZangBang
    Jan 17, 2023
    6
    While its repetitive and unbalanced real-time action strategy struggles to be entertaining, 13 Sentinels' narrative offers something truly special. With a non-linear, highly-interactive style of storytelling, the game dares to turn its overly complex but compelling plot into an investigative struggle for the players, challenging them to keep track of its huge cast of charismaticWhile its repetitive and unbalanced real-time action strategy struggles to be entertaining, 13 Sentinels' narrative offers something truly special. With a non-linear, highly-interactive style of storytelling, the game dares to turn its overly complex but compelling plot into an investigative struggle for the players, challenging them to keep track of its huge cast of charismatic characters, emotionally-charged drama and fascinatingly structured sci-fi concepts, all of it told with a mesmerizingly unique art-style.… Expand

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#9 Best Switch Game of 2022
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#20 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2022

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Universo Nintendo
    Oct 5, 2022
    75
    13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is an easy recommendation to do, but with a public that is hard to define. Players that are used to the VN niche or sci fi stories will probably love the game. Other players, however, must give a chance to the title, eventually, due to how unique each of its characteristics are. It’s not a title that will please all players, but it’s certainly a title that deserves the attention of the general public.
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  2. Cubed3
    Jun 6, 2022
    70
    Despite its subpar Destruction mode, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is a delight. The story will captivate the minds of those interested in pulpy sci-fi adventures, and the gorgeous art style and compelling script are enough to warrant putting up with some tedious RTS battle sequences. On the whole, this is a title easy to recommend for those who enjoy sci-fi and visual novels, as the strengths of 13 Sentinels more than makeup for its weaknesses.
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  3. Movies Games and Tech
    Apr 28, 2022
    85
    As a whole, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is an incredibly engaging game. It is equal parts entertaining and compelling whilst remaining fun and light. It’s super easy to pick up and pass the time, and is something that I constantly find myself thinking about. The story is thick enough to really sink your teeth into. There’s enough depth to keep you coming back to it time and time again. If you’re a fan of previously published titles from Atlus and Vanillaware, then I cannot recommend this enough.
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