Vanillaware is one of the most underrated studios ever. They've been releasing one cult classic after another since the PS2 days.

I just finished 13 sentinels last week and I have been feeling almost a profound sadness. Like the feeling you would get when a friend moves away. You know you will be able to see them again and they are just a phone call away but things will never be the same as they were when you were together all the time. Life is just different going forward. I have no idea what Vanillaware has in the works for their next title but needless to say I'm going to be along for the ride. 13 Sentinels has been cemented in the list of greatest games I have ever played

“…But being this special almost always ensures that.” Is such a great line. Thank you for another wonderfully crafted video.

This is a turning point for Vanillaware. It shows that they can truly do everything, and if they next game is anything short of spectacular I'd be concerned. I love all their games but 13 Sentinels is such a GIGANTIC advancement for them. They would have to come out and say they they're not going to be a VN developer if they want to temper expectations.

loved this game. JP voice cast is incredible in it worth reading subtitles for.

Gotta put on a show for Yuki-chaaaan

I loved this, so glad I gave this a chance, but, boy, was I confused. I've lost track of the number of hours I spent in the mystery files.

Hell yeah! Glad to see you covering 13 Sentinels, truly an underrated masterpiece

Ahh 13 sentinels. I love this game so much. I actually bought the Phyical Demo From Japan while waiting for the release.

I've loved this game ever since it came out in the west. I've never experienced such a story before, so much twist and turns, so much emotions, so much nostalgia and yet it feels so original. I am so happy that it is finally receiving the attention it deserves with the switch release. Thank you for making this, surely, wonderful video 😊

Which of us hasn't wanted to announce that they are "... a school girl with a giant robot!".

This video made me get into the game. 4th play through, 140 hours later and watching this video again brings a tear to my eye, thank you for putting your heart into this the way Vanillaware did for this masterpiece❤

i really appreciate the extra effort that went through to the subtitles! :D color, fonts, blurryness,placement everything sold the atmosphere perfectly

"but being this special almost always ensures that." 21:00 The truth within that statement is really sad.

I love all the different references in this game, it's like a treasure trove of sci-fi.

Thank you for giving this game the attention it deserves. I finished this game last year and I STILL think about it often.

I was on the fence of getting this, but this is convincing me to get it. Also this deserves an instant thumbs up with those subtitles!

Vanillaware food is really so iconic. I wasn't quite sure Unicorn Overlord was Vanillaware until they brought out the food. I wasn't sure about 13 Sentinels either because I'm not a sci fi kind of guy but it's Vanillaware. Good to know they'll never let me down at all. One of my favorite producers ever. Also I have Kawatani to thank for giving me my favorite husbando.

WAIT this is a vanillaware title? i've been ignoring it but vanillaware is my jams, i'm all in

I love this game and I wasn’t expecting you to cover it but I’m happy you did.

Absolutely beautiful video Joe, really makes me want to play the game now I've been so hesitant !

I honestly think you’ve captured the vibe of this game perfectly in this video well done.

Thank you for making a video on this gorgeous game.

I'm not watching this because it's been sitting on my shelf for months waiting to be played and I've been avoiding spoilers. But I am taking this vid popping up as the sign that it's long overdue to get started playing.

Freaking adore this game and everything Vanillaware does. I'm thinking of re-buying it for Switch to go through a second time.

The one of was waiting for. Great as always, Joe.

I’m so incredibly happy I stumbled into this game. I can’t believe I didn’t even know it existed prior to the switch launch.

Yeah... this game right here, it was a masterpiece. I loved every second of my time with it. Truly one for the Aegis. You reading this comment, why? Just get to playing the game already. Go! Now!

This might be a bit controversial but i use a Hacked switch and me being a student i don't have nowhere near enough money to buy all the games i want to play. 13 Sentinels is the first game ever that made me feel like shit while i was playing, i could feel the passion and love put into this game bursting through the screen, it was like watching multiple peoples childhood dreams be given form into a video game. A few hours into the game i already knew that this game was more than worth it's full price of 60€, so i decided to use the money i've saved up for something else to buy a physical copy. Fast forward to 2 Days ago, i've now finished the game and it's easily in my top 5 stories of all time of any medium. Vanillaware devs deserve all the love they can get, especially for such a small studio

I've been hungering more video essays on this game, thank you so much. Also thank you for bringing up the character moments in the battle sections, they're some of my favorite moments.

Loved watching a friend play through this wild roller coaster of a game.

Just finished it a few days ago. Love it so much. Amazing video.

The most genuinely amazing gaming experience I've had in the past few years. Thank you for covering 13 Sentinels, it's an overlooked masterpiece.

Thank you so much for this video, I absolutely loved playing 13 sentinels and now I love watching new people play the game and discovering the expert narrative. NGL I almost teared up multiple times during this video.

Ive been waiting for someone to do this. Thank you!

Subscribed !! Finished the game yesterday on switch and I couldn't have asked for a better video. Well done. Wow.

Perfect timing. Just finished this on Sunday!

Wow! The editing and the writing! I love this game, and your content!

This video was one of the best about 13 sentinels, subbed and will check out more of your work

Joe, you're genuinely one of the best video essayists (if you're even using that particular title) on KZfaq. Certainly the single best one in the field of anime. I mean that quite sincerely, even if I initially didn't think I cared for a particular piece of media, your videos are such artworks in and of themselves that I can't help but be swept up in your enthusiasm.

Just discovered this channel and it is amazing! I can listen to this guy talk about anything and everything all day long! His voice is so calming and yet unsettling. I imagine him telling scary stories in the dark and yet it's so calming. Listen to this while working third shift and I forget about my dreary job for a little bit.

This is such a beautiful video.

Almost cried towards the end of this video. There will truly not be a game like this in a long time.

Man! Your content soo good. Very soothing to listen. Man you definitely deserve more attention. Can't wait to see 1 mill sub soon. Well done man. I just can't get enough of your content. The more I watch your videos the further I crave for more content. Please keep it up. You are doing fascinating job. Definitely will recommend this channel toy friends as well.

great vid, joe! always love hearing the joy in your voice when u talk ^^

Absolutely stellar video!

This has quickly become one of my all time favorite games. Amazing video.

You know, as someone who is really passionate about a lot of things that are niche/esoteric but can also still enjoy some more popular/normie things with normie people I’ve always been able to completely understand and not mind the “it’s cool, but not for me” or hell, even the blatant “nah, that shit’s weird bro, nerd lmao” perspective. I’ve heard it all well enough and well, to each their own you know, who cares. But man, if it’s only one time that it does hurt me it’s for this work of art. From the moment I played this game and realized how it was going to play out I chuckled and said “ohhh okay, so it’s like this huh”. While imo, it might be one of the most properly told complex stories, it’s very nature can still make it easy to get lost in or hard to parse for most people. It’s simply the farthest from a “turn your brain off” work of fiction and you have to really be into it and care to stick through it to the end and I think that’s where it might have lost some people. They’ll get lost and lose interest quick or even just didn’t have enough initial interest to have to work their brain to put it together and get back on track. And well, I guess sometimes I’ve just been recommending it to the wrong type of people, and I mean it’s obviously not something to recommend to just anyone and there is nothing wrong with that. But just saying, darn wish everybody could see it’s greatness. I’m seriously not ever usually an annoying fan about my tastes or opinions but if it’s one game I’d die on a hill for, shamelessly shill and sing it’s praises to everyone I know for it’s this one. Great video and thanks for helping spread the gospel of this masterful work of art! Just knowing it got somebody out there interested in it and are possibly playing it at this very moment thanks to you makes all the difference.

Literal Peak Fiction! I played this last year and I haven’t shut up about it since! I love Vanillaware!

It’s a modern classic and easily one of the most unique gaming experiences ever. I’m in love with this game.

I love this game, and your wonderful review had me literally in tears

I have not thought about Odin Sphere for years. You've convinced me at least.

Great video, really captured the essence of the game. This game is a piece of art worth playing.

Beautiful video

Extremely well-crafted video - increased my appreciation of the game; thank you Sir

Thank you

I didn’t grow up with very much sci-fi. Never really took any interest in the genre, and any steps I’ve taken into it I found okay at best. So when I heard 13 Sentinels described as a time-travel sci-fi epic, I was hesitant, but any time I heard its name it was coupled with immense praise and love of the game. I had recently bought a PS5 with the express purpose of playing all the amazing single player Sony exclusives I had been told I was missing, so I picked it up. I played through this story slowly at first, and then all at once. I couldn’t put it down. I grew to adore every character (though I too had my favorites), found myself crying in some moments, and was in constant awe of the brilliant art style. If I can say anything about this game, it’s that you don’t need to be a fan of science fiction, or of visual novels to enjoy this game. If you’re looking for a story that will resonate with you and be on your mind months after finishing it, then it would be a shame to miss this one.

This game is a masterpiece, definitely play it! Excellent video explaining what makes this game special. It needs more attention.

What a beautiful gem of a game, no of storytelling in general. Great video! Thanks for making it

Well there's a game that quickly got added to my wishlist.

that was an amazing video! I need to play this game

What a fantastic game. Thanks for this video!

Wonderful video. Thank you for making it. Also, glad to see another Dragon's Crown Amazon enjoyer.

What a presentation ! I would love to play this game. I'm sending this to my friends ^^

This games convoluted storyline, that somehow makes perfect sense by the time you complete it, is so masterfully done. The fact that Vanillaware took every sci-fi idea and put it into one cohesive story is mind boggling to me. 10/10 probably should play again.

I just finished it. What a game. This game is going to age really well, once people discover this masterpiece

I wouldn't have known about this game if not for this video. Thank you. I'm going to go play it now.

Nice editing.

Wow! Ok, so... I love this channel but I've never notice this video before... and I'm not watching it for a while, since still in the midgame. But you can count me as already excited and curious about what your take is. Is nice to know that, after the game, I have a BG video for dessert. One of my favourite prescribers of stuff ever ❤️

I had never heard of this series before but now I feel I have to try it, will have to consider picking it up after my next pay check.

Very well stated.

I love this game's story so much. I'm overjoyed every time I see someone talking about it let alone someone deconstructing it in such an interesting, positive, and knowledgeable way

I have missed these! Just downloaded the game a couple of days ago too. 😆

Thanks for the recommendation. Its been a while since i had so much fun with a science fiction story. It reminded me of hyperion with how it shows the different perspectives. But i have never seen a story told from that many perspectives. It Is a unique expirience.

I played last year on PS4. I love all the sci-fi references. The story has so many twist and turns I love every second of it.

Great video I hope this inspires more people to play 13 sentinels

Great video. Everyone I know who's played it keeps urging me to play. I have it purchased, and I guess it's next on my queue now.

This game is nothing short of a masterpiece.

Liked n Subscribed just for the video's title

In conclusion this game is dope as fuck please try it out for yourselves

I'm so glad people are talking about this game again

Yea, this is the video that convinced me to give it a shot.

I bought it, played an hour, loved it, but life got in the way and I haven't booted it up since. This is my next game then !

I bought the game because of this essay and I really enjoyed it. Thank you.

Love Vanillaware, love this video

I feel like this is destined to be one of those games that is basically fated to be a true cult classic. Niche in pretty much every sense of the word. Definitely one of my absolute favorites of the last few years.

This such an amazing game!

I cannot say how much I love this game

Gotta pick this game up now

I first bought the game on the PS4 a little after it came out, I enjoyed it, but it got to a point when I stopped out of a lack of interest. When it came out on the Switch, I got a copy for the system since I prefer playing games on handheld mode. I've been hooked on it so hard and I'm currently half way through it, so you know I'm jazzed that this video came out. Not watching it though in case there are any spoilers, which so far, I assume this game has a gajillion of.

I hope I can play this game someday. I played many of Vanillaware games and loved them all.

Glad to hear people put it in the way it really is for some of these games: not just an amazing story but one of the best in the sci-fi genre. When it comes to stuff like the Xenoblade trilogy, the original trilogy of Mass Effect, Nier, Zero Escape, and this, these amazing stories show that it’s less about being games and more just being amazing and genre defining sci-fi stories After playing some of Xenoblade 3 now that it’s finally out, that’s more clear than ever before

I've wanted to play this for a long time, hopefully someday it comes to Steam.

Currently 8 hours in on my first ever play through of this game and so far it’s been incredible. Really surpassed to see you post a video about the game. Keep up the fantastic videos!

First VW game 😊 loved it and then I went back and purchased their backlog of games.

Thank God it came to switch, I was waiting for a PC release for a long time and it played flawlessly on Yuzu. After all the hype and anticipation I had it was a surprise seeing it actually surpassing them, one of the games of the generation.

"As Always thanks for " the great recommendation ! I am actually not a fan of sci-fi nor Kaijuus and mecha, but i am so glad I gave it a try ! I watched the first minute of the video and chose to stop and play the game before watching it. Now i am 100% finished, and as you say i am sad to think that i will never find a game like this again. Such a great experience !

Okay, ya sold me

I’d love to hear you talk about Monster (my personal favorite anime)

Fuck...between this and don't starve, I really need a switch