13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim Nintendo Switch Review!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Had a blast playing through this one! Thanks for asking for a review! MArk

[@GrinningWolfGames]

Best non Persona game ever!

[@statesminds]

@@GrinningWolfGames have you played trails series?

[@milletmongoose]

Thanks for reviewing it! Your review was among the ones that I considered before I bought the game. As usual, I have not been disappointed.

[@suddenlycrows]

I love Vanillaware so SO much.. their art direction never fails to awe me. When I imagine Odin Sphere getting a glow up with the same kind of look 13 Sentinels has, I *salivate*.

[@NothingHereForYou]

Didnt they just remaster it a few years ago for ps4 or am I wrong?

[@suddenlycrows]

@@NothingHereForYou PS3/PS4/Vita but this is me on copium and I love Odin Sphere way too much.

[@LiarOfAngmar]

Are they really planning on re-releasing Odin Sphere on switch? That would certainly be lovely!

[@Radiant_Silverback]

I hope 13 Sentinels finds an audience on the Switch. It was criminally overlooked. Incredible story.

[@Pandaramaster]

I double dipped on this one. Soon as I knew there was switch port inbound, I didn’t hesitate. That happens a lot with my Switch purchases! 13 Sentinels works so well on Switch, well worth it.

[@devonwinegar9560]

Now let's hope Vanillaware ports Muramasa: The Demon Blade to the Switch as well!

[@Trenchfood]

YES!!! Watched a few reviews of this recently. Was hoping for this. Switch Up does it again.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Good stuff mate, a very interesting game

[@Kejosruler]

With 13 Sentinels finally being on the Switch I really hope it will get the attention it deserves. If you enjoy a good story or like sci-fi or want to play something unlike anything else you ever played, you will not regret getting 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

[@vhalrougelarfouxe]

Played this and all I can tell you is to prepare every bit of brain cell you can muster. This game will throw so many twists and turns that you will physically feel the whiplash. A great game and an essential for any Switch owners.

[@statesminds]

Yess it's so good. Had me audibly shout WHAT!? and have happy tears sometimes lmao

[@ArveEriksson]

Truth.

[@alastair9870]

Hoping the sales will finally push Vanillaware to port all of their other amazing games to the Switch. Odin Sphere, Dragon’s Crown, Muramasa and Grim Grimoire!

[@m3anmug]

This looks great. I wish they would bring over Dragons Crown and Odin Sphere to Switch.

[@84jordie]

I played the heck out of Dragons Crown till there was nobody on the server. That game was soo good, eventhough so repetitive. 😆😆

[@bigt4135]

Yes

[@jmz2144]

Muramasa please!

[@QuestionThings123]

I've been saying this forever. We need all of the Vanillaware games, especially Odin Sphere and Muramasa: Rebirth

[@Dreadjaws]

Man, how I hope this game being on the Switch means that Odin Sphere and Dragon's Crown can make the jump too. I just absolutely love these games.

[@NYCJoeBlack]

That would be nice! I know both games were released on the PS3/PSP/PS4, so why not one more console; The Nintendo Switch!

[@ryanwilliamson8622]

Art style on this looks AMAZING! I’ve been wanting to dive deep into a beautiful, story filled, narrative game for a while. Might have to wait on a sale though. Thanks for a great review…CHEERS! 🍻

[@Radiant_Silverback]

If you like Vanillawares artstyle, check out Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir, Dragon's Crown and Muramasa: The Demon Blade. They're all more action oriented though.

[@ryanwilliamson8622]

@@Radiant_Silverback Awesome! Thanks for the recommendations…I’ll check them out! 👍

[@NoName-hj6cs]

I have never seen a sale for this game I have been waiting for a sale on ps4 for the longest time and now I will be waiting on the switch again

[@rudyca1692]

@@NoName-hj6cs it's 25$ on amazon and ebay

[@NoName-hj6cs]

@@rudyca1692 I'm only going to play it on switch

[@happy_mask_salesman]

I've never gone back to a game review after buying and playing it to throw my two cents in, but I had to for this. This game is so freaking good! I've been burnt on so many switch game purchases because of positive reviews, and I was on the fence about this one, but I'm so glad I caved and got it. The game is story heavy, and the RTS design is a bold choice, but this game is so good at breaking up the exposition and leaving cliffhangers, that it really has that "one more episode" feel. I just got Triangle Strategy last month and dropped out after 20 hours because the pacing and world building was. so. freaking. slow. 13 Sentinels has an even more mind-boggling and dense story, but it never feels like it's forcing its world building down your throat. It's just gently tugging you along its crazy story, and the second you start to get tired of dialogue, it jangles some (RTS) keys in your face to keep you going. Also this is pretty major for a story dense game, but the English voice acting is actually really good. It is very rare for me to not immediately cringe and switch to Japanese voice acting in export games, but I actually found myself preferring English after trying both. tl;dr: This game for me is 10/10, and I would wager that if you have any interest in the subject matter or just anime in general, you'll love this game and you'll keep playing til the end.

[@brandonday3561]

Same I have so many switch games in my library. I’m burnt too. I have over 130 games. Lol I could not buy games for a year and have games to play but I’m addicted to making my library huge. Plus I keep them forever. Bout to play this hope I get sleep for work in am! 😂

[@SwitchUpYt]

Lovely game for sure! Mark

[@Becktastic01]

Thanks to you guys, I got this on sale the other day, been wanting it since you first mentioned it, so pleased. I never would have thought this was for me just seeing it in the eshop

[@vicampos1]

I hope Vanillaware release their other games on Switch, imagine playing GrimGrimoire, Odin Sphere, Muramasa, Dragon's Crown on handheld mode, that would be awesome :)

[@statesminds]

The story in this game will shock you left and right and is amazing. The art is beautiful and the strategy part is actually fun. I highly highly recommend! It's actually a disservice to yourself not to play. The English voice acting is def good too. I did everything and game is around 35 hrs or less for me.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Great game! Mark

[@sevensyns7732]

Only way I would even try this game is if it was free on Game Pass. AAA price is just too much for me to gamble on a game that I cannot see myself enjoying.

[@statesminds]

@@sevensyns7732 gotcha if you have ps4 or 5 it's cheap there. I'm sure it'll go on sale. It's def worth at least $30-40

[@ryanwilliamson8622]

@@sevensyns7732 Although I think I would enjoy it, I agree on the AAA price point. Probably worthy of it and deserved. I wish the devs a good financial run with this one and look forward to the next one. SALESALESALE!!!

[@Scantronacon]

Went in blind, first time. Been playing since 10am....I cant stop playing lol

[@MajorPanda_KD]

I'm definitely going to pick this up at the end of the month! I've been excited for the Switch release.

[@MC-qe5qb]

Great review! You guys are always hitting home runs with well made reviews. Thanks Mark!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Cheers mate! Mark

[@feeamerie5011]

I’m so happy for anyone discovering this game for the first time. I have it digitally on PS4 but I’m definitely getting the physical for my switch collection.

[@braydenb1581]

I don't know much of the story but having a time traveling game about mechs, it would have been interesting to have the mechs reflect the person's Era. Like the 80s, their mechs look like gundam. The guy from the 40s maybe like a tank or farm equipment he has seen.

[@chokedbybacklog5433]

Thx for reviewing this one. I had a blast playing it on PS4 and I'm glad that this port turned out so well. That art style is still so gorgeous.

[@ThePlob]

New upload and it’s a review nice

[@Versynko]

The talking cat sold me. (Actually preordered the physical copy weeks ago)

[@skerryman]

I'm 20 hrs into this on PS5 but still had to watch your review 😆 Awesome game. Agree on the aimless wandering though. Sometimes missing the trigger to progress the scene means you have to do it all over again and can be frustrating. Story is super though

[@B_Raub]

Been waiting for this one, great review! Picked up my physical copy an hour ago. Time to dive in!

[@Kejosruler]

Enjoy the ride!

[@CrimRui]

Have it on PS4 and will be picking up this on Switch as well. The game is amazing and I need to support these awesome devs. If anyone is up to good story and great cast, pick it up. You won't be disappointed.

[@SiobhanR28]

Anyone else waited for this review before buying? Only trust Switch Up!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Thank you mate! Mark

[@SiobhanR28]

You guys so deserve it

[@Chef_jeff30]

I love this type of art style! Vanillaware should absolutely bring some of their other titles like Odin Sphere and Dragons Crown to switch 😀

[@85Mizzio]

This one looks absolutely epic! Good job reviewing it!

[@TheMovieHero1]

Hey, did the game have in game achievements? I know switch doesn't, but some games include them. is this one of them?

[@Islington17]

This is a must buy. Thanks for choosing to review it after all.

[@TomMannCenturia]

Great review as per usual. Will definitely pick this up sooner rather than later, I've had so many people recommend it to me.

[@kevinburchill4324]

Had it on the PS4 for a while and hadn’t got around to playing. Now I’ve gotta give it a go and, depending on how much I ‘love’ it may decided for a second purchase on the Switch when it comes on sale.

[@brandonday3561]

I always watch your reviews @SwitchUp I bought triangle strategy last week. I’m buying 13 sentinels now you never disappointed me. I have never tried this game but I know atlus makes good games. I went on a limb and got it. I’m starting it shortly. I have work in am hope it don’t keep me up all night. I love a good story game. For full price I hope it’s worth it. Thanks you guys at switchup!! Love the reviews.

[@SwitchUpYt]

How did you get on mate? Mark

[@brandonday3561]

@@SwitchUpYt I like it long tutorial good story.

[@Nedwig747]

I had never heard of this one before Glen's weekly release video and holy moly do I want it! It's made it on my birthday shortlist!

[@jenscee7679]

My copy arrived yesterday and I’m double dipping from PS4/5. Ran both yesterday and I couldn’t see any visual difference at all. In handheld it’s even better. Fabulous game.

[@stormrider1049]

The art style looks sublime so I’m glad to hear everything else holds up too!

[@statixfear]

Looking at the gameplay and animation, this game kinda reminds me of a mash up between Front Mission's top down mech JSRPG mechanics with the side scrolling art and gameplay of Valkyrie Profile. It is pretty damn unique, similar to how Nier mashed different video game genres together to form a pretty fun game.

[@deepimax]

Have been waiting for this game to release on the switch. Definitely getting this one to keep me company on the road.

[@BoiBaTchOy62]

Didn’t even have this on my interest radar until seeing this review! Will most likely hunt for a physical copy this weekend!

[@Tsyoki]

Really appreciate your reviews. I bought Children Of Morta/Moonlighter on sale recently after watching your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@TheInternetIsDeadToMe]

Thanks for the review of this. Couldn’t to decide to grab this on Payday. I think you’ve convinced me.

[@kds5065]

I'm interested in the story and art, but not-so-much the combat. If it goes on sale I'll consider it. I mean, I also have a huge backlog of games to play...

[@theodorelorenzo7834]

Happy to see the review. I think I'll wait for a sale on the physical edition. Thank you.

[@danielsosa2240]

I’ll add it to the wishlist! Thanks for the video!

[@martinxd830]

Thank you for your reviews all the time, helps a lot!

[@allantodd7365]

Was going to pick this up but already picked up a dozen physicals this week so need to hang back for a bit lol.

[@davidcbeaudoin]

I feel like I say this really often lately, but this wasn’t on my radar and your review has me giving it a second glance.

[@dedcaesar2325]

I’m not one for games with RTS, but after watching this I’ve gotta say that I’m intrigued and plan on getting this one!

[@AK47KILLER13]

I swear, I go crazy over anything Atlus puts out and Vanillaware is totally new to me. I’ve had my eye on this for a long time now. I’m so stoked to give it a try

[@CurryUdon1992]

Thanks Mark, I wanted to check this out. But I was so hooked with triangle strategy hahahaha. I'll try it once it got a sale

[@InnerRise]

I bought this game a while ago physical for my PS4........and I still havent played it and now it's on switch and looks like it was made for handheld. I'm so conflicted but I'll stick with my PS4 but definitely would have probably gotten this for switch had I not gotten the PS4 version.

[@Kejosruler]

You should play it sometime soon :)

[@InnerRise]

@@Kejosruler I'm so overwhelmed.

[@Kejosruler]

@@InnerRise How come?

[@InnerRise]

@@Kejosruler I get locked up on what to decide to play and then I end up playing nothing at all. The intimidation of choice.

[@Kejosruler]

@@InnerRise I have a friend with the same issue. It always makes me sad to see him struggle with it and end up not playing anything. Would it help if I give you a mission? E.g. play for X hours and tell me your thoughts? Or would that create more pressure? :)

[@sachinvinith813]

i never played an rpg game on my switch I love your channel I wish I get this game someday, anyway thanks for review you guys rock

[@matthorwell]

Interesting premise! The artwork looks great! Great review, thanks 😊

[@thefalsescott1395]

Ive been on the bench abkut this one and not been sold by on it by others but this is a way more clear veiw of it and i am sold thank you for the quality and clear cut reveiw

[@duongle6797]

They could give the sentinels some actual models and attack animations. The story should have been more grounded instead being all over the place. But, still the art direction blew me away, it’s a must have.

[@sierstilez]

I’ve been looking at this game glad that a SwitchUp review is here! Looks kinda fun!

[@stevefromlondon4949]

Underscored! 😅 I loved it on PS4 but it's even better on Switch. A real love letter to science fiction. It's perfect for portable play, too. Fabulous game.

[@bigt4135]

I have the ps4 version but had to buy the switch physical too. I never even opened the ps4 version.

[@duncanself5111]

That studio/engine produces beautiful games. This has been out on PlayStation for a while, its 4k 60 on PS5 I think

[@CrazyBuffyFan1]

Continuing through the backlog so holding off for now, but hoping to pick this up before the end of this year!

[@lilithlamastus4576]

So excited about this game. Have a lot to play through first so hoping when I get to it they start putting the price closer to the other platforms.

[@coreyphillips6153]

I'm so excited for this one! I was really really hoping it would come to the Switch and it's here!!!

[@davidhall2018]

While I already own it on PS4, I plan on picking it up for Switch as well. Such a great game that I want to be able to play portably!

[@mstrjedisdk]

Hmm… looks like I have another game to buy! Thanks guys!

[@lonejedi70]

Very much looking forward to getting this one after work tonight ;)

[@balthus9265]

Just started playing, so far having a blast with it. I’m waiting to play this game since it was promised for the Vita, years ago.

[@Radrooster]

Love the hand painted aesthetic

[@bios1172]

great review, playing the game at the moment on the switch had it before on ps4 but never somehow toched. now with these new release it need toi be played. crazy is the 5 hours "tutorial" before you then can start the game, but this start makes sense and the best entry for the game

[@markphillips8605]

Solid review. I was going to wait for a sale but I think this is worth picking up now👍

[@gariko]

Was thinking to get it after I saw it announced due to it being recommended by a friend. But yeah... not for $84.95

[@Palm_Tree_Nerd]

Thanks for the excellent review as always. This actually motivates me more to purchase it on r PlayStation as I'd been on the fence about it. 🌴🌴😁😁

[@mikewj94]

I just want to see what the new weapons do. nobody has posted videos of them yet.

[@creekandseminole]

Nice shout out to Megazone 23. One of the best old school 80's OVA anime ever.

[@OneFoxTwoFox]

VanillaWare and Atlus...damn that's a must buy. I will definitely be picking this up and I will continue to shout on High, "VANILLAWARE GIVE US MURAMASA DEMON BLADE FOR THE SWITCH" IMO the most beautiful game that came out for Wii.

[@zn4496]

I pre ordered my copy and I can't wait to play it!

[@eveflash733]

any chance of you guys doing Animus revenant?

[@tazmanceltic]

Great review

[@NicholasHutchings]

I was surprised by this one. It's not normally a genre I'd go for but I think I'd actually like to give this one a go. And then I saw the AUD$ price. Steeper than a Nintendo flagship game. On it goes to my wishlist and hopefully a sale at some point. Great review guys!

[@tylerspence7384]

Looks super unique, time to add another one to my backlog!

[@kylebrandt8344]

Gonna end up on some best of year lists. It's that good of a game. Looks great in handheld and TV mode.

[@cerealkiller9464]

Thanks for the review. I love what i see and will definetly get that one

[@diegoromero7495]

I saw the game first on play and almost no one talked about it, glad to see that they made a good port for the switch. A must buy.

[@kelts6184]

This looks really cool! Might check it out!

[@railfe_]

On sale now! Will give this a go in switch!

[@AaronSwan]

This one passed me by somehow. Hyped now

[@blackwhite13able]

So many good games this year already! Can’t wait for so many more to come

[@vonchi2052]

The games that you hive away is it digiral or physical? Also always appreciate your reviews it helps a lot on what games to decide to play or purchase.

[@SwitchUpYt]

“hive”???

[@vonchi2052]

Oh i mean “have” sorry fir the typo 😅

[@czlowiek-man]

I was looking for review of 13 sentinels and ofc i see SwitchUp review and i think to myself - ofc they did it. And than i see the red borderline below the image... I watched it already? What the...

[@grodoboldo]

I'm really glad it made the jump so well, I was holding out on buying it so I could play it on a handheld. Now back to waiting for Outer Wilds.

[@aidanboyle7374]

I am constantly looking for new rpgs and kaiju games, definitely gonna grab this one sometime

[@Wilson-zc1qj]

Hype! Looking forward for Don't Starve Together review if possible as well!

[@BearmanHatt]

This looks and sounds great. I suck at games with these sort of battle mechanics so does anyone know if you play it on casual you still get the full game experience? Some games hide away parts of the game story unless you play it on normal or harder to simplify it. Does this do that too? Or will it still be worth it for the story and satisfying?

[@Terranigma23]

Yes, the normal mode is already an "easy mode", but there is also a really "easy mode". You can play it with the difficulty that you want. 😁

[@BearmanHatt]

@@Terranigma23 thank you!

[@toxicshot4528]

i hope Vanillaware make more games, i really love their artstyle from odin sphere to this

[@patsboymeow]

Great Review buddy! :)

[@matthewcharles9813]

Looks good but I just can't get passed the combat visuals. Also the static affect messes with my eyes to much that I can't focus.

[@johnmay9669]

Excellent review, thank you.

[@Litlrox]

I preordered this game. Don’t know when I will get it though since it already released.

[@steveluna1627]

I said it once but I'm going to say it again, this game is a hidden gem, please everyone give it a try

[@fangorn875]

I have already put this in my wishlist