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'''Cassette Beasts''' is a video-game which was released in 2023. It is being developed by [[Bytten Studio]] and published by [https://rawfury.com/ Raw Fury]. | '''Cassette Beasts''' is a video-game which was released in 2023. It is being developed by [[Bytten Studio]] and published by [https://rawfury.com/ Raw Fury]. | ||
''Cassette Beasts'' was released for the PC and Xbox Game Pass on April 26, 2023, for the Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch on May 25, 2023, and for Android and iOS on January 15, 2025. | |||
On June 7, 2026, a spiritual sequel ''[[Cassette Beasts 2002]]'' was announced. | |||
== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
''Main article: [[Species]]'' | :''Main article: [[Species]]'' | ||
''Cassette Beasts'' is a monster- | ''Cassette Beasts'' is a monster-collecting game. The game is played in a third-person overhead view. | ||
After completing the main story, a permadeath mode (similar to Pokémon Nuzlocke rules), where | After completing the main story, a permadeath mode (similar to Pokémon Nuzlocke rules), where tapes that are broken are permanently destroyed in the playthrough, and a map randomizer, to increase replayability, are enabled. | ||
=== Battle === | === Battle === | ||
''Main articles: [[Type]]s, [[Move]]s, [[Status Effects]]'' | :''Main articles: [[Type]]s, [[Move]]s, [[Status Effects]]'' | ||
''See also: [[Damage Calculation]]'' | :''See also: [[Damage Calculation]]'' | ||
The game's battle system is based around the player transforming into different [[species|beasts]] to battle each other. The game initially offers the choice between "spooky or sweet" for their first beast choice. Beasts can randomly encountered in the overworld, or are harnessed by rival combatants. The player can then "record" these beasts to add them to their party, | The game's battle system is based around the player transforming into different [[species|beasts]] to battle each other. The game initially offers the choice between "spooky or sweet" for their first beast choice. Beasts can randomly encountered in the overworld, or are harnessed by rival combatants. The player can then "record" these beasts to add them to their party, | ||
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=== Overworld === | === Overworld === | ||
''Main article: [[Ability|Abilities]]'' | :''Main article: [[Ability|Abilities]]'' | ||
[[New Wirral]], the game's overworld, is an open world, featuring various puzzles, chests, and other interactive features. A few select monsters grant special [[ability|abilities]] which the player can use outside of combat to explore new parts of the island. The player can receive quests from people in [[Harbourtown]] and also can receive rumours on where to go next. | [[New Wirral]], the game's overworld, is an open world, featuring various puzzles, chests, and other interactive features. A few select monsters grant special [[ability|abilities]] which the player can use outside of combat to explore new parts of the island. The player can receive quests from people in [[Harbourtown]] and also can receive rumours on where to go next. | ||
== Narrative == | == Narrative == | ||
''Main articles: [[Quest]]s, [[Partner]]s, [[Archangel]]s'' | :''Main articles: [[Quest]]s, [[Partner]]s, [[Archangel]]s'' | ||
The plot of the game follows the player's character as they wake up on the beach of New Wirral, which they were transported to from their home universe. The main quest of the game, [[Land of Confusion]], revolves around the character attempting to return to their home, as they are helped by other stranded people who are also stuck on the island. | The plot of the game follows the player's character as they wake up on the beach of New Wirral, which they were transported to from their home universe. The main quest of the game, [[Land of Confusion]], revolves around the character attempting to return to their home, as they are helped by other stranded people who are also stuck on the island. | ||
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A variety of [[partner]]s are available throughout the game, and the player can strengthen their relationship with them by battling alongside them, completing their quests, and talking to them at a campfire while resting. | A variety of [[partner]]s are available throughout the game, and the player can strengthen their relationship with them by battling alongside them, completing their quests, and talking to them at a campfire while resting. | ||
== In Other Languages == | |||
{{NameTranslations | |||
| de_DE = Cassette Beasts | |||
| es_ES = Cassette Beasts | |||
| es_MX = Cassette Beasts | |||
| fr_FR = Cassette Beasts | |||
| it_IT = Cassette Beasts | |||
| ja_JP = Cassette Beasts カセット ビースト | |||
| ko_KR = Cassette Beasts 카세트 비스트 | |||
| pt_BR = Cassette Beasts | |||
| zh_CN = Cassette Beasts 磁带妖怪 | |||
}} | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [https://www.cassettebeasts.com Official site] | * [https://www.cassettebeasts.com Official site] | ||
* [https://discord.gg/byttenstudio Discord community] | * [https://discord.gg/byttenstudio Discord community] | ||
* [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1321440/Cassette_Beasts/ Cassette Beasts on Steam] | * [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1321440/Cassette_Beasts/ Cassette Beasts on Steam] | ||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassette_Beasts Cassette Beasts on Wikipedia] | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassette_Beasts Cassette Beasts on Wikipedia] | ||
* [https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/cassette-beasts/9n82snqtzvmq Cassette Beasts on XBOX Store] | |||
* [https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/cassette-beasts-switch/ Cassette Beasts on Nintendo Switch Store] | |||
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.RawFury.CassetteBeasts&hl=en Cassette Beasts on the Google Play Store] | |||
* [https://apps.apple.com/sg/app/cassette-beasts/id6736517805 Cassette Beasts on the Apple App Store] | |||
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Latest revision as of 13:32, 26 October 2026
Cassette Beasts is a video-game which was released in 2023. It is being developed by Bytten Studio and published by Raw Fury.
Cassette Beasts was released for the PC and Xbox Game Pass on April 26, 2023, for the Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch on May 25, 2023, and for Android and iOS on January 15, 2025.
On June 7, 2026, a spiritual sequel Cassette Beasts 2002 was announced.
Gameplay
- Main article: Species
Cassette Beasts is a monster-collecting game. The game is played in a third-person overhead view.
After completing the main story, a permadeath mode (similar to Pokémon Nuzlocke rules), where tapes that are broken are permanently destroyed in the playthrough, and a map randomizer, to increase replayability, are enabled.
Battle
- Main articles: Types, Moves, Status Effects
- See also: Damage Calculation
The game's battle system is based around the player transforming into different beasts to battle each other. The game initially offers the choice between "spooky or sweet" for their first beast choice. Beasts can randomly encountered in the overworld, or are harnessed by rival combatants. The player can then "record" these beasts to add them to their party,
Attacks and other moves are based on different stickers, which can be transferred between different beasts. Beasts can be fused to gain extra strength, which combines both beasts into a more powerful one that shares the stickers of both.
Combat operates on a type-based system, where different monsters have differing types that react in different ways.
Overworld
- Main article: Abilities
New Wirral, the game's overworld, is an open world, featuring various puzzles, chests, and other interactive features. A few select monsters grant special abilities which the player can use outside of combat to explore new parts of the island. The player can receive quests from people in Harbourtown and also can receive rumours on where to go next.
Narrative
- Main articles: Quests, Partners, Archangels
The plot of the game follows the player's character as they wake up on the beach of New Wirral, which they were transported to from their home universe. The main quest of the game, Land of Confusion, revolves around the character attempting to return to their home, as they are helped by other stranded people who are also stuck on the island.
A variety of partners are available throughout the game, and the player can strengthen their relationship with them by battling alongside them, completing their quests, and talking to them at a campfire while resting.
In Other Languages
| Chinese (Simplified) | Cassette Beasts 磁带妖怪 |
|---|---|
| French | Cassette Beasts |
| German | Cassette Beasts |
| Italian | Cassette Beasts |
| Japanese | Cassette Beasts カセット ビースト |
| Korean | Cassette Beasts 카세트 비스트 |
| Portuguese | Cassette Beasts |
| Spanish (Spain) | Cassette Beasts |
| Spanish (Latin America) | Cassette Beasts |
