Cassette Beasts 2002: Pixellated Mysteries and Monsters Unleashed in March 2027
Raw Fury and Bytten Studio have confirmed that Cassette Beasts 2002 will launch in March 2027 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The game features a new trailer showcasing its voice cast and pixellated battles, with notable actors including Colin Ryan (Final Fantasy XIV) as Oliv
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Raw Fury and Bytten Studio have announced that Cassette Beasts 2002 will launch in March 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The announcement was accompanied by a new trailer highlighting the game’s voice cast and its distinctive pixellated battles. The trailer features a lineup of acclaimed voice actors, including Colin Ryan (Final Fantasy XIV) as Oliver, Samantha Béart (Baldur’s Gate 3) as Prue, Savy Des-Etages (Granblue Fantasy: Relink) as Nell, Nhi Do (1000xRESIST) as Eden, Rebecca Hanssen (Stellar Blade) as Bella, River Medway (Here and Now) as L, and Neil Newbon (Xenoblade Chronicles 3) as Westerly. This voice cast ensures the game’s characters feel authentic and engaging, adding depth to the pixellated world of Nodnol.
Players assume the role of an unnamed protagonist who recently relocated to a quiet neighborhood in London. Through a series of mysterious events, they are unexpectedly transported to Nodnol, a realm where pixellated beasts roam and enigmatic mysteries unfold. In this land of high strangeness, players will record beasts onto cassette tapes to capture them, engage in turn-based battles, and explore intricate pixellated environments. The game promises a fresh narrative that caters to both new and returning fans of the series, while introducing innovative mechanics such as fusing companions to create over 57,000 unique fusion forms and leveraging alchemy to enhance combat strategies.
When the past collides with the present, one question must be answered: Who is the mysterious occultist Westerley, and what are they planning for both worlds?Enter the story as a newcomer or import your character from the first Cassette Beasts game to continue your creature-collecting journey!Adventure to a massive new soundtrack from returning Cassette Beasts composer Joel Baylis, including vocals from Shelby Harvey (Cassette Beasts), Johnny Gioeli (Crush 40) and more!Transform, Fuse, and Fight! Record beasts with cassette tapes and play them back to take on their form in battle! Fuse with your companions to gain the upper hand – any two beasts can be combined to produce over 57,000+ powerful and fully-animated fusion forms!
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Take advantage of alchemy in battle to apply extra buffs and debuffs alongside your attacks or even change your opponent’s elemental type. The Power of Bonds Made Real! Befriend, recruit, and romance from a roster of twelve companions with full voice acting from a celebrated cast. Each companion has their own motivations, stories, and gameplay perks. Each bond deepened allows for more powerful fusions in battle!Never Walk Alone!Explore the beast world of Nodnol alongside your friends with online multiplayer. Trade tapes, record beasts, and fight alongside other players in any encounter, including story battles!Spark A Fierce Vendetta!Beasts you encounter have a chance to break out of their rigid roles and rebel against you.
Rogue beasts learn from your battle techniques, adapt, and return to challenge you anew!Cassette Beasts 2002 ScreenshotsIf you’re curious about what RPGFan thought of its predecessor, Cassette Beasts, check out Des Miller’s review! It’s wonderful to see the thread of monster-battling RPGs being taken up worldwide by a cavalcade of developers committed to putting their unique blueprint to the sub-genre. I have a sneaking feeling that Cassette Beasts 2002 will be one worth keeping an eye on in the months to come! Stay tuned to RPGFan for all news RPG!