The game is enjoyable as it is, but it could be downright memorable had it been developed as a full-fledged retail release. My main qualm was the realization that this could have been so much more the premise is attractive, the title is the right kind of quirky, the setting is quite inviting. During its three hours or so, it will be easy to lose yourself into its world, and it's quite possible you'll get nostalgic for your own childhood. Attack of the Friday Monsters succeeds in what it sets to do: offer a simple emotional childhood tale disguised as an adventure game. Like I said, challenge isn't really the name of the game here the gameplay is mostly a laid-back and relaxing exercise to get you through the story. The card game is based on rock-paper-scissors, but with a bit of strategy added so that it isn't too luck-based. The wandering part is quite a joy, immersing you in the game's idyllic scenery as you discover the town and its people through Sohta's eyes. The gameplay is so simple it seems almost an afterthought, and consists in two activities: you either wander around talking to people and collecting "glims" (shiny objects which turn into monster cards) or play monster cards with your friends. It does get a bit crazy sometimes, but that's to be expected given the source material. It's a finely crafted little story about childish imagination that has the potential to be quite memorable. You play as Sohta, a kid who just arrived in town, where he learns that, every friday, big monsters battle it out just outside the city. The game is a homage to old Japanese monster shows like Ultraman and Godzilla, and takes place in a rural Tokyo suburb of the 1970's. More interactive anime than actual game, it offers practically no challenge, but there's still enough here to give players a pleasant experience during its short length. Part of Level 5's Guild series, in which the Japanese publisher releases smaller experimental games, Attack of the Friday Monsters is quite Part of Level 5's Guild series, in which the Japanese publisher releases smaller experimental games, Attack of the Friday Monsters is quite the intriguing little adventure.
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