Let’s dive into the world of Synth Beasts, a thrilling game where you step into the shoes of a “Synth” gone rogue. You start as a failed experiment that makes a daring escape from a shadowy laboratory nestled on a mysterious island. As you venture out into the neighboring archipelago, things don’t stay quiet for long. You’ll come face-to-face with other Synths, and trust me, they’re not the friendly type. Your only choice is to engage them in combat. Luckily, when you come out victorious, you unlock these formidable foes as allies, each bringing their own unique talents to aid you in battle and exploration.
Imagine boosting your Synths through combat to earn experience points, allowing them to level up and gain new capabilities. Each Synth has five distinct levels, each bringing its own set of bonuses, which really sets them apart from one another. But here’s a pro tip: as your Synths grow stronger, the grind for experience becomes tougher. So keep swapping them out to ensure you’re harnessing the full potential of your team and uncovering all the abilities at your disposal.
Take the “Psitek” Synth, for example. From the get-go, it can light torches, but hit level three, and it can even destroy incoming projectiles with a fiery slash. This skill proves invaluable in certain dungeon encounters. But wait—most of its enhancements are combat-focused. So, it might be time to shift gears and try out another Synth to discover new abilities with less effort.
Early in your journey, you’ll snag a scientist’s abandoned boat to navigate the Genesis Archipelago. This sprawling ocean world is dotted with tiny islands bursting with secrets like extra health, stat boosters, and currency for in-game goodies. Not one for treasure hunts? No worries, you can head straight for those main islands and confront the dubious scientists directly, taking apart their sneaky operations one by one.
Boss Synths make their homes on the main islands, but don’t write off those optional spots—they’re hiding treasures too. Wrangling all 40+ Synths won’t be a walk in the park, but for the determined, each piece of the Genesis Archipelago offers bountiful rewards.
Set your sights on exploring the Genesis Archipelago, liberating Synth Beasts, and bringing a halt to the scientists’ malevolent experiments. Look forward to Synth Beasts launching in 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and the Microsoft Store.
