Awarded gamesGames of the Year Division

Award for excellence13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

General Description

Title 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
Release 2019/11/28
Price 9,878yen(tax included)
Platform PlayStation®4
Distributor ATLUS. CO., LTD.
Publisher ATLUS. CO., LTD.
Developer ATLUS. CO., LTD.
URL http://13sar.jp/
Copyright ©ATLUS ©SEGA All rights reserved.

Reason

Thirteen boys and girls, each with his/her own point of view and position in the world, ride robots called the “Sentinel” and fight against their “inevitable fate” through time in this epic science fiction adventure game.
Expressive characters with oil painting like graphics and smooth animation.
An ensemble drama of thirteen protagonists who are intricately intertwined in the present, the past and the future.
As many users said that the whole story, which gradually becomes clear as they see stories from viewpoints of 13 characters freely chosen by them, was “emotionally stirring” and “drew their minds into the game world,” this award was given to the game.

Work Introdution

- Our destinies are activated.
“Emergency warning news. Large meteorite-like unidentified objects are destroying buildings, and currently...”
A TV anchor announces the end of daily lives.
Amidst fleeing people, there are boys and girls who are confronting the despair surrounding them.
They board giant robots called “Sentinels” and join the final battle for the survival of humanity.
After creating the unique fantasy worlds of “Odin Sphere” and “Dragon's Crown,” Atlus and Vanillaware teamed up again to deliver "13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim.”
An authentic science fiction adventure game with a juvenile ensemble for boys and girls of all generations who love science fiction, games, and animations.
The new "CloudSync" system allows you to manipulate "keywords" that emerge from conversations among characters, and exhilarating simulation battles with huge "monster" enemies that attack the city are included in the game. We do hope you enjoy this unique gaming experience.

Comment of the game producer

Thank you so much for giving the Award for Excellence to “13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim.”
We made a lot of worry to Atlus as well as our customers until the release of the game: delays in development and a hurried release of the prologue version. But now, I am most grateful for your good feedback. It's more rewarding than anything else. I really appreciate your kindness.
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is one of my most special works. I always get out of a game after a couple of months after I finished it, but I couldn’t do it until recently and felt painful reluctance maybe because I had to spend so much time. To tell a truth, even now I cannot completely leave the game behind.
But my next challenge has begun and I am already in the usual tough situation.
I will use your feedback as a driving force and do my best to make you say "I enjoyed it" for the next game as well. Thank you.

George Kamitani
Director
Vanillaware, Ltd.

We took on the challenge of creating a game that is "exciting due to the flood and fragmentation of information" as if you watch foreign TV dramas, and overcame various difficulties to bring it to fruition.
Thanks for the kind support of everyone playing the game, we were able to propagate the appeal of this special experience and win this award. Please accept my sincere gratitude.
Atlus keeps on cooperating with Vanillaware to take on the next challenge. Thank you for your continued support in advance.

Teruyasu Yamamoto
Producer
Atlus Co., Ltd.