Cassette Beasts

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  • Summary: Grab your cassette player, it's time to transform! Collect awesome monster forms to use during turn-based battles in this indie open-world RPG. Combine any two monster forms using Cassette Beasts' Fusion System to create unique and powerful new ones!

    Welcome to New Wirral, a remote island    Grab your cassette player, it's time to transform! Collect awesome monster forms to use during turn-based battles in this indie open-world RPG. Combine any two monster forms using Cassette Beasts' Fusion System to create unique and powerful new ones!

    Welcome to New Wirral, a remote island inhabited by creatures you've only dreamed of, nightmares you hopefully haven't, and a cast of brave folks who use cassette tapes to transform for battle. To find a way home you'll need to explore every inch of the island, and record monsters to tape to gain their abilities!    … Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. God is a Geek
    Apr 26, 2023
    100
    Cassette Beasts is the best monster collecting game I've ever played, with sensational combat and a wonderful world to explore.
  2. Hey Poor Player
    Apr 26, 2023
    90
    They say that if you come for the king, you best not miss. Which is why I’m so amazed to say that Cassette Beasts not only stood tall in its own right, but managed to knock Pokémon down a notch or two in the process. While it’s true it doesn’t do everything right, and I’m still a little annoyed by how open world it is and how vague the type interactions can be, there’s so much to enjoy here. Throw in a lengthy playthrough and postgame content, and you have a game that’s well worth your money. If you’re at all a fan of the monster collector genre, you need to play this. It’s just that simple.
  3. Shacknews
    Apr 26, 2023
    90
    Bytten Studio puts all of its creativity on display in Cassette Beasts. Not only does its sizeable roster of Monsters include some really fun and unique designs, but the thoughtful approach to combat and clever music element really set it apart from most Pokemon-likes. Although the characters weren’t as intriguing as I’d like in an RPG, just about everything else was enough to make up for it. Cassette Beasts is sure to be one of this year’s indie darlings.
  4. RPG Fan
    Apr 26, 2023
    80
    Overall, Cassette Beasts is charming, fun, and creative. Despite being a monster-collecting RPG inspired by Pokémon, it feels unique thanks to its aesthetic, design, and, most importantly, its heart. The development team has a clear passion, and the game drips with personality on every front. Cassette Beasts is a game I’d recommend to any Pokémon fan looking for a new take on monster-collecting games, as well as a game I’d suggest for anyone in the mood for a fun and breezy little RPG. It’s short, it’s sweet, and most importantly: it’s fun.
  5. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 23, 2024
    80
    Combat isn't the only fun thing the game has to offer. If you're in the mood for collecting and battling strange creatures, give the game a chance, it will serve you pleasant entertainment with beautiful visuals. [Issue#327]
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  6. Metro GameCentral
    Apr 28, 2023
    80
    The best Pokémon clone by a significant margin and arguably a more enjoyable experience than the more recent 3D games, with some clever new ideas and fantastic visuals.
  7. TheGamer
    Apr 26, 2023
    70
    I had a great time with Cassette Beasts, but it was undeniably frustrating in places. It iterates on the Pokemon formula in nearly every possible way, and exploring the world via companion quests rather than just doing a big circle on your Gym challenge creates a wonderful sense of adventure. Cassette Beasts tries a lot of new things and most of them are successful. The story is compelling, the characters are engaging, and the battle system is one of the best I’ve ever used. It doesn’t pull everything off, but I’d much rather play a game that takes risks, rather than one that rehashes the same old formula time and time again.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 3 out of 18
  1. 2iWink
    Jun 1, 2023
    10
    I'm very impressed about this game. I was really disappointed about the Quality and polish of Pokemon games lately, so I'm amazed, that thisI'm very impressed about this game. I was really disappointed about the Quality and polish of Pokemon games lately, so I'm amazed, that this game managed to be THAT good!

    Cassette beasts reignited my wish to catch them all! The open world design is really good, you can sequence break with the Physics a bit which makes the world interactive and fun to explore. Its great to see the Monsters instead of having random Encounters. The plot is really creative and fun. The "boss Monsters" are actually scary, because of the different art styles which make them look Alien in this context. The Fusion Mechanic and Stickers make trying out different combinations a very creative process that is barely limited. You want to win any Encounter instantly? Put on a few Turn 0 preemptive attack Stickers and you are good to go! I feel like I could go on forever. I barely found any negatives about the game, but here are a few constructive ideas: I feel like companions are not that great in terms of interesting ingame mechanics, giving them stat buffs for certain cassettes feels a bit boring. To me it's strange that you need to do a forever long quest to get 1-    … Expand
  2. LJswitch
    May 26, 2023
    10
    Loving this, very refreshing take on formula. Lots of ways to great combos and customise both character and monsters. Gorgeous art style.
  4. Kingbubby07
    Aug 3, 2023
    10
    Best monster catching game in recent memory. Has a tad voice acting, music has lyrics (than can be toggled off if you don't like it). RunsBest monster catching game in recent memory. Has a tad voice acting, music has lyrics (than can be toggled off if you don't like it). Runs better than scarlet and violet. 2.5D world that's just as open as modern pokemon games but better. 120 base monsters that have 12 different elemental versions and all can be fused for just under 3 million different combinations. Its an amazing and very refreshing experience. It's one of my personal nominations for goty. I encourage anyone on the fence to try the demo. I'd really like to see it do well so we could maybe more games in the future. Whatever you do don't sleep on this. All the beasts are unique and memorable. Try it. It's a blast… Expand
  5. Deviancybr
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Nice game! Different from Pokémon style! Its a mix like Pokémon/Dragonquest!
  6. lonewolf3264
    Apr 28, 2023
    10
    What a surprise, these guys may just have reinvented the wheel here!!! Clearly inspired by Pokémon but so far much better. This may just be aWhat a surprise, these guys may just have reinvented the wheel here!!! Clearly inspired by Pokémon but so far much better. This may just be a sleeper hit and one of the best games I have played so far this year. Will provide a more in depth review when I am further along in the game. But so far .. WOW!!!! Now I gotta go record 'em all!!… Expand
  7. Evil_MC
    Apr 28, 2023
    9
    I have been waiting for a game like this outside of nintendo land and this is perfect.

    It can only be described as being like pokemon.    I have been waiting for a game like this outside of nintendo land and this is perfect.

    It can only be described as being like pokemon. Catching monsters and battling in a cute child friendly rpg that adults can just as easily enjoy. It’s like pokemon but it’s no clone. It has enough of its own ideas that really makes it stand out. I can’t wait for this to also come to Xbox and I’m hoping cross save will join it. My only criticism is I’m not the biggest fan of pixel graphics and it would be nice to see some lighting and detail like octopath traveler style.    … Expand
  8. Analistagames
    Jun 25, 2023
    0
    Apenas uma cópia mal feita do pokemon, combate ultrapassado e soundtrack péssima.

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