The Secret Saturdays: Beasts of the 5th Sun
A linear action game, Beasts of the 5th Sun places you in the shoes of Zak Saturday, son of a family of cryptozoologists. The game's core loop revolves around switching between a selection of Saturday family members, each with unique abilities used to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. While the story is forgettable, the monster designs and satisfying combat system, with its mix of melee and projectile attacks, make Beasts of the 5th Sun a fun, if simple, adventure.
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- Criteria — Strong Story driven by the Bergson family's relationships and their struggle against the encroaching corruption, mirroring the Saturdays' familial bonds.
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