Sentinels

About

Sentinels lets you switch between base-building and first-person combat as three distinct heroes. Construct and upgrade turrets to automate defenses then swap to a customizable arsenal of grenades, missiles, and machine guns for direct firefights. Each level forces you to adapt strategies against alien commanders with specialized abilities like stealth or brute force. The mobile gun platform adds a layer of movement, letting you cross maps while mowing down enemies. The game leans into its indie roots with straightforward mechanics that prioritize action over polish. While some players note the story feels lightweight, the blend of tower defense and shooter elements has earned praise for keeping matches dynamic. Developer Rob Elam’s experience on titles like Planetside 2 shines in the smooth gunplay and physics, even if the presentation feels rough around the edges. With 4 rival commanders and expanding content, it’s a short but punchy experience for fans of hybrid genres.

Storyline

History Sentinels is the first release from MindWalker Games, but they are definitely not new to the gaming world. The company was founded and helmed by Rob Elam, who has been coding since the ripe old age of 11 - he released his first game, OMF: 2097, when he was 24. Since then, he's worked on a variety of projects, most recently developing significant portions of movement, physics, and networking code in Planetside 2. Two years ago, Rob decided to leave the company and bring his latest video game concept to life. Features Fight alongside 3 war-torn commanders as they fight to protect their property (and the earth of course) from aliens hellbent on stealing an explosive mineral to exterminate the human race. Build your defensive web with a variety of automated turrets, then join the action. There are plenty of first person weapons to choose from - grenade launchers, lockon missiles, and machine guns, just to name a few. Customizable mods bring more destructive additions to the table; with options like force, phasing, and armor piercing, you can personalize your weapon and take the baddies down with grace. And with the mobile gun platform, you can travel across the board without ever leaving your gun - and smash enemies out of your way. With an ever-expanding roster of levels, face off against 4 powerful commanders, each with their own unique powers and buffs. From stealth to speed to heavy armor, you'll find yourself challenged every step of the way.