13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (2019)

Developer: Vanillaware
Publisher: Atlus, Sega
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
Genres: Simulator, Strategy, Tactical, Adventure
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 113 player ratings
Main story: about 36 hours
Completionist: about 46 hours
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

Exploring beautifully drawn scenes feels like uncovering a melancholic mystery, then shifting seamlessly into tense, strategic mech battles.

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Uncover the truth and delve into a 2D sidescrolling adventure featuring gorgeous art and environments. Then, battle the kaiju in fast-paced, top-down combat. Customize the Sentinels with an arsenal of mechsuit weaponry, and fight to defend humanity!

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