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Review of 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim on Nintendo Switch

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Apr 2022
Cover image of 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim on Switch
Gamefings Score: 9
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 12 Apr 2022
Genre: Adventure, Real-time Strategy
Developer: Vanillaware
Publisher: Atlus

Introduction

Alright, fellow gamers! Brace yourselves for a wild ride through time (no time machine required) with 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim! This game is a delightful mashup of adventure and real-time strategy, not unlike a delicious sandwich you didn’t know you needed until you took a bite and suddenly realized you can’t live without it. So, let’s dive into the chaos of high schoolers battling kaiju while trying to piece together a mind-bending narrative that would give even M. Night Shyamalan a headache!

Gameplay

In 13 Sentinels, players hop into the shoes of thirteen high-school characters, each with more baggage than a college freshman on move-in day. The gameplay is split into three segments: Remembrance (exploring and chatting like it’s 1985), Destruction (sending mechs to smack down monsters - because what’s cooler than that?), and Analysis (where you pretend to be a detective while you catalog every memory and stray thought). Resembling an interactive graphic novel with some sweet real-time strategy action, it keeps you guessing about every twist, turn, and timeline you come across. Honestly, if you’re not taking notes, you might as well be trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded!

Graphics

And let’s not forget the visuals! They’re like a painting that somehow sprang to life, filled with gorgeous 2D artwork that screams ‘notice me!’ The character and mech designs are as striking as a colorful parade in the middle of a marching band concert. If you’re playing this on the Switch, be prepared for graphics that pop like confetti – no pixel is left unturned here! It’s the kind of game that makes you feel like you’re flipping through a stunning manga while simultaneously fighting epic battles. I mean, what’s not to love about that?

Conclusion

In conclusion, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is like that one group project in school where everyone did their part, and it turned into a masterpiece, complete with a surprise music number. With its fantastic storyline, engaging characters, and beautiful art, it’s a must-play for those looking for something more than the usual sword-swinging action. Sure, some might find the strategy battles a little bit of a slog, but hey – you can’t have everything! So gather your friends, grab some snacks, and jump into a mind-bending adventure that could quite literally change time. Final score? A glorious 9 out of 10, because we all deserve to save the world while balancing our homework and high school crushes!

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