In Synth Beasts, you’re thrust into the adventure as a rogue experiment, known as a “Synth,” who breaks free from a secretive lab situated on a mysterious island. As you venture through the surrounding islands, you come across other Synth creatures. However, they’re not exactly the welcoming kind; instead, you’ll need to defeat them in combat. Once you do, they’ll join your team as playable characters, offering their special abilities for both battles and exploration.
While you navigate this vibrant world, you’ll find that each Synth collects experience from battles, which helps them level up. Each one has a five-tier progression system, boasting unique bonuses that make them stand out. As they climb levels, gaining experience becomes a tougher task, so it’s wise to rotate among your Synths often. This strategy will help you unlock more abilities and maximize their potential.
Take the “Psitek” Synth, for instance. It starts off with the handy skill to ignite torches. By level three, it learns to demolish projectiles with a flame slash—a vital skill in some dungeons. However, its higher-level bonuses mostly focus on combat enhancement. So you might want to switch to another Synth if you’re aiming for new abilities without grinding for more experience.
Early on, you’ll acquire a boat left behind by the scientists—your gateway to exploring the Genesis Archipelago. This vast collection of small islands holds secret treasures like extra hearts, items that boost stats, and currency to spend in stores. If the idea of searching every nook and cranny doesn’t appeal to you, feel free to head straight to the main islands and confront the scientists’ shady operations head-on.
Within the main islands, you’ll encounter boss Synths, and the optional ones often shelter them, too. Snagging all over 40 Synths is no walk in the park. Yet, every inch of the Genesis Archipelago rewards those daring enough to explore it thoroughly.
Set sail to uncover the secrets of Genesis Archipelago, rescue the Synth Beasts, and halt the sinister experiments of the scientists! Synth Beasts is set to release in 2025 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and the Microsoft Store.
