Attack of the Friday Monsters! A Tokyo Tale

 3DS
  • Publisher: Level 5
  • Release Date: Jul 18, 2013
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 57 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 57
  3. Negative: 8 out of 57

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  1. ricklongo
    Jan 9, 2014
    7
    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. 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.

    The game is a homage to old Japanese monster    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. 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.

    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. 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. It's a finely crafted little story about childish imagination that has the potential to be quite memorable. It does get a bit crazy sometimes, but that's to be expected given the source material.

    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. 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 card game is based on rock-paper-scissors, but with a bit of strategy added so that it isn't too luck-based. 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.

    Attack of the Friday Monsters succeeds in what it sets to do: offer a simple emotional childhood tale disguised as an adventure game. 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. 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. The game is enjoyable as it is, but it could be downright memorable had it been developed as a full-fledged retail release.

    Rating: 7.5    … Expand
  2. b00lpr0p
    Oct 11, 2018
    7
    It's an average relaxing game, not so great, but not a waste of time at all...
  3. orbweavez
    Feb 16, 2017
    6
    What the hell was that I just played?! The whole time I was thinking, when am I going to do something of significance? When am I going to see and fight monsters? Then suddenly it was over and I had only played the cards game 3 times and had collected nearly every token and card, and for what exactly?! All I did was watch the game unfold as I walked around town talking to a few people. It'sWhat the hell was that I just played?! The whole time I was thinking, when am I going to do something of significance? When am I going to see and fight monsters? Then suddenly it was over and I had only played the cards game 3 times and had collected nearly every token and card, and for what exactly?! All I did was watch the game unfold as I walked around town talking to a few people. It's not a boring game. I was actually interested the whole time for what ever reason, but I think it is more suited for younger people. It's a short game. Thank goodness I got it on sale!… Expand
  4. kosterix
    Apr 5, 2021
    5
    €7, Digital.
    I think I kind-of finished Attack of the Friday monsters ?! I don't remember the ending. There were no friday monsters IIRC, but you get to know the part of town and its inhabitants well, and the experience is nice, but the plot doesn't seem to go anywhere.
    It's far less quality than Weapon Shop De Omasse. So, if you haven't played De Omasse, you'll like this one. If you    €7, Digital.
    I think I kind-of finished Attack of the Friday monsters ?! I don't remember the ending. There were no friday monsters IIRC, but you get to know the part of town and its inhabitants well, and the experience is nice, but the plot doesn't seem to go anywhere.
    It's far less quality than Weapon Shop De Omasse.

    So, if you haven't played De Omasse, you'll like this one. If you have, you won't.    … Expand

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#20 Best 3DS Game of 2013
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#25 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2013
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#27 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2013

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. games(TM)
    Sep 23, 2013
    50
    When it comes down to flat-out value for money? The 3DS store has plenty of other games to hold your attention. [Issue#139, p.120]
  2. Games Master UK
    Sep 18, 2013
    85
    Short and sweet, its ability to capture a sense of time of place should be cherished. [Nov 2013, p.73]
  3. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    Sep 17, 2013
    86
    There's a subtlety of theme and a sense of personality here that is matched by almost nothing else on 3DS. [Oct 2013, p.83]
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