Item: Sentinels of Earth-Prime
Rating: 79
Author: Dinsun

Dinsun Review

Finally, something with some meat on its bones. Sentinels of Earth-Prime isn't trying to trick you into clicking ads; it's trying to get you to think. If you’ve played Sentinels of the Multiverse, you’ll feel right at home—perhaps too much so, as the UI hasn't evolved much. It’s functional but looks like it belongs in 2015. However, the gameplay is rock solid. Coordinating a team of heroes to take down a villain feels rewarding because it actually requires a strategy.

That said, the learning curve is a wall for some. The rules are dense, and the digital interface can sometimes obscure the flow of combat with too many pop-ups and modifiers. It’s a 'conservative' game in that it sticks strictly to its tabletop roots, for better and worse. It doesn't have the flash of modern CCGs, but it has more integrity in its pinky finger than most of the App Store combined. It's a niche title for a specific crowd, but it hits its marks well enough.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Deep tactical depth
Faithful adaptation
No predatory ads

Clunky UI
Dated visuals
Steep learning curve

Technical Report

Performance: Stable; some text scaling issues on smaller phone screens.

Accessibility:

Detailed Rulebook
Log History

Audience Fit

Buy if: You love tabletop card games and complex superhero lore.

Skip if: You want a quick 'pick-up-and-play' experience or modern 3D graphics.

Similar Games:

Sentinels of the Multiverse
Marvel Snap

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
Hardware: iPad Pro 12.9
Playtime: 12 hours
Status: Defeated most base-game villains

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1623878241

$1.99 13+★5 10 reviews

Author : Handelabra Studio LLC

Pubish Date : Thu Apr 06 2023

Last Update Date : Tue Oct 07 2025

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 4.1.3Tue Oct 07 2025

This update has a security fix for a vulnerability in the underlying Unity game engine.
Sentinels of Earth-Prime is a cooperative card game that recreates the pulse-pounding action of superhero comics. Play as a team of heroes, using the rules of Sentinels of the Multiverse and the combined setting and characters of the critically acclaimed Mutants & Masterminds roleplaying game, to protect Earth-Prime!
The rules of the game are straightforward: Play a Card, Use a Power, and Draw a Card. What makes SoEP unique is that each card has special abilities that can create powerful combos or even change the rules of the game!
Sentinels of Earth-Prime is a standalone game, but it also fully cross-compatible with Sentinels of the Multiverse. If both games are installed on the same device, you can play with all owned content from within either game.
This digital version includes all content from the SoEP core game:
• 10 Heroes: Bowman, Captain Thunder, Daedalus, Dr. Metropolis, Johnny Rocket, Lady Liberty, Pseudo, The Raven, Siren, and Star Knight
• 4 Villains: Argo, Hades, Grue Meta-Mind, and Omega
• 4 Environments: Freedom City, Farside City, Tartarus, and The Terminus
• 10 Hero variant cards with alternate powers and backstory, all unlockable via secret storyline-based challenges!
Expansion packs are available via In App Purchase:
• Magical Mysteries Mini-Pack contains Eldritch, Lantern Jack, Malador, and Sub-Terra.
Features:
• Cross-compatibility with Sentinels of the Multiverse content.
• Original music by composer Jean-Marc Giffin, including the official Earth-Prime Theme Song, ambient tracks for each environment, and ending themes for each villain.
• Beautifully rendered environment backdrops put you right in the action.
• Brand new artwork for every Hero and Villain in the game, created by an all-star team of artists.
• Over 9,000 different potential battles to choose from.
• Play a solo game with 3 to 5 heroes or pass & play with your friends.
• Cross-platform online multiplayer with friends and others from around the world.
• 27 achievements to unlock.
Sentinels of Earth-Prime is an officially licensed product of “Sentinels of Earth-Prime” from Green Ronin Publishing.
For more information, check out SentinelsDigital.com or SentinelsofEarthPrime.com
Requires iOS 13.7 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Sentinels of Earth-Prime is a cooperative card game that recreates the pulse-pounding action of superhero comics. Play as a team of heroes, using the rules of Sentinels of the Multiverse and the combined setting and characters of the critically acclaimed Mutants & Masterminds roleplaying game, to protect Earth-Prime!
The rules of the game are straightforward: Play a Card, Use a Power, and Draw a Card. What makes SoEP unique is that each card has special abilities that can create powerful combos or even change the rules of the game!
Sentinels of Earth-Prime is a standalone game, but it also fully cross-compatible with Sentinels of the Multiverse. If both games are installed on the same device, you can play with all owned content from within either game.
This digital version includes all content from the SoEP core game:
• 10 Heroes: Bowman, Captain Thunder, Daedalus, Dr. Metropolis, Johnny Rocket, Lady Liberty, Pseudo, The Raven, Siren, and Star Knight
• 4 Villains: Argo, Hades, Grue Meta-Mind, and Omega
• 4 Environments: Freedom City, Farside City, Tartarus, and The Terminus
• 10 Hero variant cards with alternate powers and backstory, all unlockable via secret storyline-based challenges!
Expansion packs are available via In App Purchase:
• Magical Mysteries Mini-Pack contains Eldritch, Lantern Jack, Malador, and Sub-Terra.
Features:
• Cross-compatibility with Sentinels of the Multiverse content.
• Original music by composer Jean-Marc Giffin, including the official Earth-Prime Theme Song, ambient tracks for each environment, and ending themes for each villain.
• Beautifully rendered environment backdrops put you right in the action.
• Brand new artwork for every Hero and Villain in the game, created by an all-star team of artists.
• Over 9,000 different potential battles to choose from.
• Play a solo game with 3 to 5 heroes or pass & play with your friends.
• Cross-platform online multiplayer with friends and others from around the world.
• 27 achievements to unlock.
Sentinels of Earth-Prime is an officially licensed product of “Sentinels of Earth-Prime” from Green Ronin Publishing.
For more information, check out SentinelsDigital.com or SentinelsofEarthPrime.com

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5 with 10 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 13+

Sentinels of Earth-Prime is a standalone card game based on the Sentinels of the Multiverse engine. It features the heroes and settings of the Mutants & Masterminds roleplaying game. Choose a team of 3 to 5 heroes, each with their own deck of powers, and face off against a villain and a dynamic environment. With fully automated rules and a variety of playstyles, it's a deep, strategic, and highly replayable comic book adventure.

Features

10 unique heroes with custom decks

4 dangerous villains and 4 environments

Cross-play with Sentinels of the Multiverse

Automated rules and complex effect tracking

Tips

Understanding Hero Roles

Balance your team with a mix of 'Damage Dealers,' 'Supports,' and 'Tanks.' For example, using a hero who can reduce damage taken is essential when facing high-attack villains like Hades.

Promotion Videos

Sentinels of Earth-Prime digital live on Kickstarter! - YouTube

Gameplays

Dynamic Environment Interaction

The environment acts as a 'third player' in the game. Some cards can help the heroes, while others can be as dangerous as the villain itself. Always check the environment deck status!