The Secret Saturdays: Beasts of the 5th Sun
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 10. -
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Common Sense says
Good TV adaptation with scary monsters, cartoony violence.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 10–11
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of The Secret Saturdays: Beasts of the 5th Sun was written by Christopher Healy
Parents need to know that this TV-based action game features some truly creepy characters and scary monsters. There's a good deal of violence, but it never goes beyong the cartoon level. The sound can actually be the most disconcerting element sometimes. For instance, when Zack (and, by proxy, the player) takes control of a large, snarling wolf-like beast, its attacks on the enemies are accompanied by truly vicious sounding chomping noises -- wet, growly snaps that could easily frighten a child.
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about real-life endangered species. Why is it important for real zoologists to find and monitor animal species on the brink?
- Parents can also discuss the way the Saturdays -- a family -- work together in the story. What do your children think about a kid battling evil alongside his parents? What about the two creatures -- a yeti-like beast and a giant lizard -- that the Saturdays consider part of the family?
- Also, what's the relationship between the game and the television show? Can the game stand alone? Or do its creators want players to watch the show as well?
More on The Secret Saturdays: Beasts of the 5th Sun
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Publisher’s Details
ESRB rating: E10+ (for Cartoon Violence)

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