Raw Fury and developer 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 came via a new trailer spotlighting some of the game’s voice cast amidst pixellated battling and adventure:
Cassette Beasts 2002 Launch Window Trailer
Cassette Beasts 2002 will sport voice acting, with some of the cast listed below, bringing life to some of the characters seen above:
- 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
- Neil Newbon (Xenoblade Chronicles 3) as Westerly
Cassette Beasts 2002 puts players into the role of an unnamed protagonist who recently moved to a quiet neighbourhood in London. Through a series of strange events, they’re swept away to the land of Nodnol, where pixellated beasts roam and mysteries abound. In Nodnol, players will record beasts to capture on cassette tapes, fight in turn-based battles, explore pixellated environs, and more. For a further list of features, check out below:
The critically-acclaimed monster-collecting series returns with a brand new story, perfect for both new and returning players alike!
After arriving in a quiet neighbourhood of London, you soon find yourself pulled down a rabbit hole to Nodnol, a land of beasts and high strangeness that exists in the shadow of our own. 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! 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 Screenshots
If 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!
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