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A livestream aired today to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the Japanese release of 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim. The livestream revealed that the game will be released on Nintendo Switch. The game will be distributed in North America and Europe on April 12, 2021, two days before it becomes available in Japan. 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim was originally released on PlayStation 4. Now players will get a chance to play the game on a different console. With the option of playing on a hybrid system like the Nintendo Switch, players can now take this sci-fi adventure on the go.
13 Sentinel: Aegis Rim Summary
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is a science-fiction visual novel with real-time strategy (RTS) elements set in a fictionalized version of 1980s Japan. Another aspect of this game is 2D side-scrolling, which happens during the Remembrance segments. There are also sections of exploration and puzzle-solving. Players can take control of 13 different characters, who each offer their perspective of the story. These characters interact with each other, developing the larger narrative. The game was developed by Vanillaware and published by Atlus. Vanillaware is best known for developing games such as Dragon’s Crown and Odin Sphere. The developer of 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim mostly focuses on creating side-scrolling games with role-playing features.
Reception
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim has seen immensely positive reception, achieving a score of 85 out of 100 on Metacritic. The game’s combination of various genres worked in its favor, causing it to stand out as unique. This did hurt initial sales though. However, over time the game created a buzz in the community, encouraging players to give it a chance. As of this month, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim has sold 500,000 worldwide for the PlayStation 4. The story and characters were praised for their fascinating elements by many players. In short, this is a game worth checking out. It will definitely be interesting to experience 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim on the Nintendo Switch for the first time.
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