Tetris Classic
Commodore 64 · Puzzle
The Sentinel
Deep cut
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Geoff Crammond |
| Publisher | Telecomsoft |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by Geoff Crammond and published by Telecomsoft, The Sentinel arrived on the Commodore 64 as a puzzle game.
Among the 48 C64 puzzle games in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.
Geoff Crammond also made Revs for the C64.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The Sentinel is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
The Sentinel walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for The Sentinel.
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
The Sentinel FAQ
Who made The Sentinel?
It was developed by Geoff Crammond and published by Telecomsoft.
Is The Sentinel multiplayer?
No. The Sentinel is a single-player game.
How long does The Sentinel take to play?
As a puzzle game, The Sentinel typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about The Sentinel on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.