Monster of the Week is an outstanding game. The Powered by the Apocalypse system works well for this cinematic genre, and replicates TV shows like Supernatural, Buffy and Angel, X-Files.
Pros: Fast, rules light system that focuses on the story that the players (including the games master, called the Keeper in this game) want to tell without getting bogged down in minute details that don't exactly help the story. Combat is fast, and the idea of the monsters being extremely resilient (if not immortal) unless their weakness is discovered makes the game challenging.
Cons: Some aspects might need a little tweaking to suit your group. Treasures and wealth are not dealt with, so players who love having that treasure reward from a good brawl might feel like their missing out. None of this really detracts from the game though, and could easily be slotted in.
Good game. Check it out.
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