Sentinel Returns is a unique blend of arcade and strategy elements set in a surreal world where you must battle the Sentinel and his sentries. Your goal is to move about the landscape by teleporting between robot "hulls" and absorb objects for energy, while avoiding being absorbed yourself.
The game features 650 chequered, 3D landscapes that require strategy and skill to navigate. You can create new robot hulls and neutral objects such as trees and boulders to block your path or gain height in the landscape. However, the Sentinel slowly rotates and will absorb anything in his field of vision that is more potent than a tree.
As you progress through the game, the challenges become increasingly difficult with sentries threatening you from multiple directions. You must use your wits and reflexes to outsmart the Sentinel and his minions, all while managing your energy and movement in this unique blend of arcade and strategy elements.