Collect awesome monsters to use during turn-based battles in this open-world RPG, now with online multiplayer mode. Combine any two monster forms using Cassette Beasts’ Fusion System to create unique and powerful new ones!
Rather than commanding creatures in battle, players directly transform into the monsters they record onto cassette tapes. This innovative twist on the traditional monster-collecting formula allows for a more immersive and visceral experience, as players can harness the unique abilities and attributes of each transformed state.
Combat revolves around an intricate system of "chemical" elemental interactions, going beyond the classic type matchups. For example, attacking an earth-type enemy as a plant-type can apply a health-leeching effect, while igniting a plastic-type foe turns them into a poison-type. Mastering these unexpected synergies and counters adds a layer of strategic depth to battles.
Players can fuse any two monsters in the game's bestiary, creating over 14,000 unique hybrid forms. Each fusion offers distinct visual designs, stat spreads, and moveset combinations, providing an engaging metagame of discovery and experimentation. Uncovering new fusion possibilities becomes a rewarding challenge.
Rather than being locked into preset abilities, players can freely swap out and rearrange the skills of their transformed monsters. This allows for a high degree of build crafting, as they can tailor their teams to specific playstyles and encounter challenges. The ability to mix active, passive, and automated abilities adds further strategic nuance.
The open-world environment encourages experimentation, as certain monster forms grant unique traversal abilities. For example, the ability to fly, swim, or magnetically climb can be used to access new areas and solve environmental puzzles. This incentivizes players to constantly swap between different transformed states to overcome obstacles.
Unlike games where the monsters level up, this experience has the player character as the primary source of progression. As the player gains levels and stats, any newly captured monsters can immediately contribute in combat without extensive grinding. This puts the focus on the player's own growth and development.