StrategyFit check
Is Sentinel 4: Dark Star worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Tower-defense players who want a large campaign with an optional Endless mode
- Strategy fans who enjoy choosing defenses, weapons, and persistent upgrades
- Players who want commander progression and enemies that can damage or disable towers
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a short, compact campaign may find the 31-map structure and Endless options too extensive.
- Players who prefer static defenses may dislike enemies that can damage, disable, or destroy towers.
- Players looking for direct control of individual units as the main focus may prefer a different style of strategy game.
Our take on Sentinel 4: Dark Star
The extensive upgrade and loadout choices come with a focus on preparing defenses and managing a long tower-defense campaign, rather than centering play on direct unit combat.
What is Sentinel 4: Dark Star?
Lead the Sentinel dropship through a science-fiction tower-defense campaign covering 31 maps, with a separate Endless option for every map.
Protect broad, multi-screen environments and extended routes from aliens whose different traits let them damage, disable, or demolish towers. Three commander heroes reinforce the defensive line, collect experience, and acquire abilities as they advance. Select weapons, gain access to oversized Uber Towers, deploy units along attack routes, and request assistance from the ship, drones, and additional Stronghold systems. Use collected earnings for upgrades that remain available throughout the campaign. Scores may be sent to the Global Nexus, joining a shared rewards drive. SteamWorks provides leaderboards and achievements.
How Sentinel 4: Dark Star plays
- 01Endless map mode
- Every one of the 31 campaign maps can also be played in Endless mode.
- 02Leveling commanders
- Three heroes gain experience and acquire abilities as they advance.
- 03Persistent upgrades
- Earned resources can be spent on upgrades that remain available to support different tactics.
- 04Alien tower attacks
- Enemies can damage, disable, or destroy defensive towers.
- 05Global score sharing
- Uploaded scores contribute to a cooperative rewards effort involving players worldwide.
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Sentinel 4: Dark Star: platforms & release
Is Sentinel 4: Dark Star worth it?
It is worth it if: tower-defense players who want a large campaign with an optional Endless mode. Skip it if: players seeking a short, compact campaign may find the 31-map structure and Endless options too extensive.
Where can I download Sentinel 4: Dark Star?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Sentinel 4: Dark Star's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Sentinel 4: Dark Star on?
Windows only.
