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Sentinel 4: Dark Star

Want a tactical and strategic tower defense challenge that's packed with options and upgrades? Take command of the dropship Sentinel and do battle across a vibrant sci-fi world.

Developer
Origin8 Technologies Ltd
Publisher
Origin8 Technologies Ltd
Release
August 13, 2015
11 years and 82 days ago
Steam Reviews
Mostly Positive63 reviews79.4%
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About the Game

Sentinel’s award-winning strategy gameplay expands explosively as the interstellar war moves to a mysterious alien world. Deploy devastating new towers and technology against an enemy that’s smarter and more deadly than ever before as you explore the mystery of the Dark Star.

CONQUER

  • A huge campaign across 31 unique maps, each also playable in Endless mode.
  • Defend massive, multi-screen landscapes and marathon paths.

DESTROY

  • A bestiary full of new and returning enemies. Their special abilities and varied behaviour will keep even veteran players on their toes.
  • The aliens fight back with the ability to damage, disable and destroy towers.

LOCK'N LOAD

  • Control three varied Commander heroes to back up your defenses. Earn experience and level up to gain powerful new abilities.
  • Pick your loadout from an extensive assortment of weaponry. Unlock Uber Towers that pack power to match their size.
  • Deploy your own units onto the path to hinder attackers.
  • Call in support from the skies with the Sentinel's trademark ship weapons.
  • Unleash drones, nukes and more from your new improved Stronghold.

REWARD

  • Spend your earnings on a massive selection of persistent upgrades to support your play style and complement your tactics.
  • Upload your score to the Global Nexus and contribute to the worldwide cooperative push for rewards.
  • Leaderboards and achievements with SteamWorks.

PRESS

  • "This is a big and beefy tower defense game, meant for people not afraid of depth" - Gamezebo
  • "I would highly recommend picking up this addictive game" - Engadget
  • "A rich and absorbing tower defence experience" - Pocket Gamer
  • "Welcome to the gold standard of TD" - Touch Arcade




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