This would be my game of 2020, if Persona 5 Royal hadn't released that year. An extremely complex non-linear narrative spanning 13 different characters' stories that rewards you little by little with a greater understanding through completion of more and more events. But that's not all- The strategy mech combat was right up my alley too, and it felt extremely satisfying controlling the protagonists as they fight alongside each other in the culmination of what you see in the VN section. The art style and design of the game is also incredible (although that's to be expected from VanillaWare) and the soundtrack is great too. Overall, 13 Sentinels is a fantastic hidden gem of a game that really deserves more recognition.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2021


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