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Dead End Aegis: Gaiden

A squad of magical girls are the Earth's only defense against an alien invasion.

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Developer
metalogiq
Publisher
JAST USA
Release
January 2, 2022
4 years and 213 days ago
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Positive39 reviews82.1%

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Dead End Aegis: Gaiden follows the origin of these unlikely heroes as three soldiers, stationed near Mars as part of the United Earth Forces, find themselves imbued with incredible superpowers! Join Lisette, Circe, and Canxue as they journey from the smoldering ruins of humanity's Martian colonies to become mankind's last hope against an unstoppable alien threat. The story unfolds through visual novel style gameplay, through a manga-like presentation, with fully-voiced characters and beautiful 2D artwork.



Humanity's first contact with aliens was far from peaceful, and now these hostile monsters from another galaxy are coming for the destruction of Earth. Every attempt to push back the advancing waves has been met with tremendous losses, as conventional weapons are practically useless against these invaders. Now in humanity's darkest hour, there is a new beacon of hope in the form of Special Warfare Troopers, known to some as just "magical girls".



  • Memorable sci-fi story: Dive into a gripping story of courage and survival in a high-stakes battle against an alien menace.
  • Linear "kinetic" visual novel style gameplay: Experience a linear, immersive visual novel with an amazing presentation.
  • Compelling Characters: Get to know Lisette, Circe, and Canxue as they evolve from ordinary soldiers to extraordinary heroes.
  • Exceptional Music: Enjoy a soundtrack that enhances the emotional and dramatic moments of the game.
  • Stunning Artwork: Admire the beautiful 2D visuals that bring the story and characters to life.
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