Cassette Beasts

April 26, 2023 Bytten Studio Raw Fury
Role-playing (RPG) Strategy Adventure Indie
Series X|S Linux Android PC iOS XONE Switch
About

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!
Storyline

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!
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User Score
100
Critic Score
81.3
Total Score
Reviews
Hype
Game Info

Release Date April 26, 2023
Developer Bytten Studio
Publisher Raw Fury
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Perspective Third person, Side view
Themes Fantasy, Science fiction, Sandbox, Open world
Cassette Beasts

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