Bytten Studios and Raw Fury Pokemon-Inspired monster fusion RPG Cassette Beast comes to consoles including Switch. May 25thYou only have a month left to go funky with these rare and adorable pixel art creatures.
The game was released today on PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store. Reviews have been wildly enthusiastic for this new take on the monster-taming genre.our friends are rock paper scissors shotgun Call it a “smart, evolutionary offshoot” (but read their current review if you want to know why), and can’t wait to dive into next month.
Cassette Beast takes a slightly more mature approach to the “Pokemon-like” genre, using cassette tapes to collect monsters and fuse them together. The developer’s Bytten Studios is based in Brighton, UK and was founded by Hay Baylis and Tom Coxon. The two have previously worked with Chucklefish, including Stardew Valley, and he has over 20 years of experience in the indie pixel art scene, which is reflected in Cassette Beasts’ stunning visual style and eclectic monster designs. .
If you are listening to this tape for the first time, you should know the following, courtesy of Ray Fury.
B-side ā Main features:
Transform into a monster…on a cassette tape!? Faced with the constant threat of monster attacks, the residents of Harbor Town can fight fire with fire. Record various special creatures and play them in battle to get their forms!
– Fuse Monsters: Merge with fellow monsters to transform into a unique, fully animated fusion that combines the best of both forms! There are thousands of Creature Fusion Combos to experiment and discover.
– Explore a rich open world: Some monsters’ abilities can be used in human form and must be moved or puzzles solved. Glide, fly, swim, climb, dash and turn his magnet in a colorful land brought to life with beautifully crafted monsters, 80’s vibes and a synth soundtrack!
– Dive into a captivating story: cassette beast It features an otherworldly adventure with spooky twists and turns. Who are the Archangels? And how did you get to New Wirral?
– Master the Deep Battle System: You can also use Elemental Chemistry to apply buffs or debuffs to your attacks, or change your opponent’s elemental type.
– Travel with a diverse cast of companions. Don’t fight alone! Build a bond with your partner and help them achieve their personal goals to become a better team. The strength of your relationship determines whether you can fuse!
– Co-op with friends: Team up and play with up to two players in local co-op multiplayer and Steam Remote Play Together. Explore the open world, transform and fight together as a duo!
We spoke with Jay Bayliss about how Cassette Beast differs from Game Freak’s mega franchise, and took time for a pre-release demo. vapor.
