The Best Pokemon-like you've never played (Cassette Beasts)

In the past, I let my loyalty to Pokemon get in the way of trying other games in the Monster Catching genre. However, since playing rom hacks with Fakemon I've changed my mind. Here's my opinion on the recently released Cassette Beasts.
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[@Zaane1291]

For those wondering, this game DOES also have a randomizer, Permadeath (for the Cassette), and Permadeath (Hardcore) modes (all toggleable). They require NG+ but theres a code that lets you access it from the start if you want. That being said I recommend playing through the game normally first, its a fantastic first experience that you won't get back if you miss it.

[@MrProbeNWatch]

Just beat the final boss yesterday! I probably won't play much into the post game content because I have a huge backlog with persona 5, octopath traveller 2 and now baldurs gate 3. But HOLY HELL this was a good game. I hit almost everything I was missing in pokemon which has been stale for a long time imo. The type advantage system is A+++ and the SOUND TRACK FOR THE FINAL BOSS 🤤

[@michaelgomez3664]

I had problems with tem-tem and coromon, they felt too much like "pokemon clones". But with cassette beasts its identiy was unique enough to where i didnt feel like I was playing a "pokemon-like" it felt like I was playing a monster collector rpg like pokemon or digimon but not a direct clone. Helps that the music is a huge bop too

[@ral1318]

I like your opinion but I really like coromon the thing for me is I'm just looking for games that feel for me like pokemom

[@stuartdunlop8834]

As someone from the (old) Wirral myself, I got excited once I found out what this game was. And you explained it clearly, concisely and in an engaging way. Keep up the good work, Callum.

[@RidiculousTies]

Cassette Beasts is by far my GoTY. Absolutely blown away by everything the game manages to achieve while still keeping it super fun and fair. I've already put over 100 hours into this 19 hour adventure

[@bonniesbitchin]

I'm so happy Monster Collector Indies are finally getting the recognition they deserve.

[@ProfessorWormwood]

Completed the entire Fusion Dex for the game a while back...first to do so as far I and those who worked on the game know...and it was one of the most refreshing and fun experiences of my entire gaming life. I could not recommend this game enough, so thanks to Callum for giving it a shot.

[@SupersuMC]

You madlad!

[@SteveCastaneda93]

ever since you streamed and introduced this game, I can't stop playing; i just love exploring the world, the characters having recognizable voice actors from other games/anime, and the story is fun too! highly recommend Cassette Beasts; it's my favorite game this year!

[@rustyrust2441]

Ive had this wishlist for idk how long (not having high hopes), but man I just cant seem to stop playing. Its so simple but so complicated at the same time, plus I love how you can increase how smart the A.I. is

[@NotVeryRitch]

Tried it for Wirral, kept playing because of the fun style and story I completely agree, even though it's a pokemon-like everything about it is fresh and it's really fun

[@Kboogenerate]

Pokemon is single handedly one of the biggest comforts in my life. I grew up loving the games and they are by far my favorite set of games ever, but as of recently ive been Heavly burnt out of them and its caused a huge wave of depression for me. Having no energy for the series whether its a main line game or a rom hack made me loose interest in playing games entierly and a lot of my free time was spent doing nothing. Recently though your content helped me reignite that joy even if its just a little right now from your radical red series and your cassette beasts streams ive not only had a new found energy for my favorite series you've also helped me finally branch out to other Monster Catchers. Ive had similar mindset to you when it came to fakemon and other creature catchers and your streams truly helped me find so much more joy in this amazing genre. Thank you so much for your content keep up the amazing work.

[@Kboogenerate]

Ive wanted to say this in a live stream ever since I got the game but I wasnt able to catch another before you stopped streaming it thought id leave it here

[@GymLeaderEd]

This was a great video. You did something a lot of youtubers I see enter the genre don't, and that's that you thoroughly played through the game. I could see the attention to detail with how you pointed out zepher as an alternate evolution method for Masq, and other parts of the video clearly showed your love for the game. Great stuff bro :)

[@sakurawillows8364]

I decided to get this game after watching this video, and holy hell this game is GREAT My personal favorite thing, is one of the shops was selling a "Roll Again" with +7% per empty slot effect chance, =8% effect chance, AND APPLY TO ALL ALLIES. This resulted in me discovering that, yes. It does stack. Glastain is one of my absolute faves due to it's amazing speed, and Kuneko, well. I mean c'mon, Kuneko is great

[@a_galvantula435]

Personally recommend the PC version thanks to the positively robust modding scene. Someone added a whole ass battle tower equivalent in an infinite string of fights

[@Tronerfull]

wat when? damn it now I have to reinstall it

[@Puddle_Boy]

Got this game because of your streams and its one of my favourite games of the year! Sunk so many hours into completing it already

[@SeraidenAF]

It was so great seeing your lives of this when you did. I'm glad this game is getting the recognition it definitely deserves, and I'm so happy so many people've loved it, too(I know I sure as heck have). It's so nice to see a game where it's not just stronger or weaker attacks based on types. You did amazeballs with this video, man, def did the game justice just like how it's done the genre justice. :D

[@meltan2.0gamer2]

It is a good day to be watching an awesome youtuber/poketuber that adores games like these and I'm all for it

[@raylocked4750]

I almost wasn’t going to get this game when I saw it on steam but around when it came out I took another look at it and decided to get it and give it a shot. It is now one of my favorite games and I’m glad it’s getting the recognition it deserves. Also the music is out on Spotify so thats cool.

[@midnight1978]

Cassette Beasts is an amazing game and I'm very happy you gave it a chance! Can't wait for the DLC to come in the future!

[@driftingbreath]

GOOOOOOD MORNING NEW WIRREL!!!!!! Super glad you introduced so many people (including me) to Cassette Beasts, I've sunk over 120 hours in just my Steam save alone (also bought on Switch). Cheers!

[@ShockedHydreigon]

Jokes on u Cal, I got 45+ hours in this game bc of u!

[@zerosaber2242]

Since their's 128 monsters now, imagine if a second version came out? The thing with indie games from what people have been saying, is that they have more content that Triple A games and seem to be doing better. For example, Pokemon, most of us grew up with it and over time it has fallen off ... especially after not expanding on those Mega Stones. People make fanart of Mega Evolutions that look great. The franchise could have expanded more but it didn't. Cassette Beasts is fresh and fun idea when it comes to monster capturing games and all I see is overwhelmingly possible things about it. As a Intermediate gamer, I highly recommend anyone to try out this game as much as anyone else.

[@Hombrepolilla7]

Thanks to your streams i began to play this game, and its amazing, thank you so much

[@kai0318]

Loved tuning in on the streams despite me not being a guy who likes to watch stuff live. They've convinced me to play the game myself and I ended up 100%ing the bestiary which is rare for me. Nice to see you're really getting into other games in the monster-taming genre btw. Have you considered playing Dragon Quest Monsters? Some of the most consistently solid games in the genre. There's a new game coming out in December, but the ones on GBC and DS are also really good games (Monsters Joker 2 is a particular favorite of mine).

[@Dragonemperess]

The Dragon Quest Monster Joker series is really good. I hope Cal checks them out!

[@ginseng6470]

I really enjoyed my time with this game and it's cool when I see you and others play it. More people should give it a shot and I hope this video can convince them.

[@randomnesguy12]

I’d love to see an active play through of this on your channel. I know you stream, but I’d absolutely watch a playlist of you playing through this. I’ve played it and I loved it, and I know you do too. Keep up the amazing work boss

[@MonoHerobrine]

I'm so glad more and more monster taming games are getting recognised. My first non-Pokémon, monster taming game was Dragon Quest Monsters Joker. A game I still have and play to this day. Games like Temtem, Cassette Beasts, Coromon, etc, need just as much love and attention as Pokémon does because while others may see them as "Pokémon rip-offs", I see them as something new and different in the now growing world of Monster Tamers.

[@Sakura_Truffle]

I’ve watched this video 2 or 3 times now and you know what I finally decided to give the game a try. I’m not very far in the game (only a few hours in, aka I’ve gotten to Lvl 20) but so far I’ve really enjoyed my playtime and very excited to see what else the game holds!

[@MightyPitbull]

Bought this game because of this video, and I can't put it down. Thank you mate! I think the 14 different "shiny" variants with a different movesets is my favourite part. The game doesn't have that many monsters, but that part makes even monsters you already played with feel unique. I have this Ice type variant of Manispear that is kicking serious butt!

[@frogguycomics9095]

That feature about the Player Stats refflecting on your pokemon stats its amazing, its like in the pokemon anime muscled trainers and fighters had strong pokemon

[@markuswithak5084]

Played Cassette Beasts day 1 and wasn't disappointed. THIS is exactly what I needed,more monster-taming games that break away from the pokémon formula. The art is amazing,the monster designs fun,the open world traversal is cool and the sticker skill system is one of the most unique things I've ever seen. BEST monster-tamer I've played in a while. I RARELY double dip but b the time the Switch version came out I was already done on PC,so when the multiplayer update and the DLC arrive I will start a new playthrough with a different starter for sure! MORE EYES NEED TO BE ON THIS!

[@Cool5616]

They are also adding online coop and pvp with people so this game seems pretty awesome and raid battles

[@Luloshi]

I was about to buy this game but the aesthetics of the overworld didn't appeal to me. But after seeing this video I changed my mind. Another monster taming game I'd recommend is "Monster Sanctuary", really fun game and the team building in it is one of the best I've seen.

[@SilverGlaceon_Lone7290]

I didn’t have time to lurk and watch the streams so i’m glad you made a video about this game, it looks so cool

[@tomaszwojciula]

I was browsing through KZbin one day and saw one of the videos from GymLeaderEd's playtrough of the game (it was not long after the game came out, as I learned later, literally a week or two). I looked at the title and the thumbnail and thought "alright, another Pokemon clone... might as well give the video a watch since I have nothing better to do...". Great decision on my side, I nearly instantly fell in love with the artstyle and the music, and when I later learned how much this game differs from Pokemon mechanically... it just made it better. I got myself the game literally the next day and I wasn't disappointed in the slightest, it blew my expectations away and now, almoest four months after I bought (and finished) the game, I still have an extremely positive opinion about the game and absolutely can't wait for the upcoming DLC. This game is a criminally underrated masterpiece.

[@fullchoke7876]

I initially avoided cassette beast but after hearing you talk about in your RR 3.1 play through I checked and saw it was on console. Let me tell you I have not played another game for a good while now. Trafficrab is so adorable and I need a plush of it.

[@stonegolemstudios]

From the bottom of an indie devs heart that is creating a monster catching game, thank you

[@PristinePanda]

recently finished this one and wish there was more lol i hope they keep adding content to it or i hope they plan on making an eventual sequel. i just adored it

[@MochaSlushes]

There’s DLC in development! It’s called Pier of the Unknown

[@IAmGun.]

You know, this is my first exposure to the game, and I had it way back when this game first released. I brushed it off, and a little under a month ago, I first played this game on my birthday, and just experienced it. And frankly, I was hooked viciously, and the game is absurdly amazing. I probably would have never picked the game up if I didn't spend 5 minutes of my life browsing a random video. So thanks for that, this game makes me feel whole.

[@zigazav1]

I can see no flaws with how you handled this video, you got all the points down that does this game justice. Sometimes I like to point out mistakes with how people make or assume with the video's contents, but here, your video of this game has no flaws, you gave detailed info, but at the same time, didn't reveal too much for those who haven't played this game yet

[@bb-yv7jr]

I bought this game on pc just from watching your stream vods of it and I love it

[@rx97_mc]

it's so funny that you talked about playground rumors of pokemon and brought up chaos black - that is the exact place I learned about mewthree and the tales of shitty rom hacks, eventually converting me to a rom hack lover

[@DevTwoThousand]

Peak Callum video straight form the hood with all the lums.

[@Heyimconnor]

I’m glad you made a retrospective video because I couldn’t really catch streams

[@beefoon9517]

I feel incredibly lucky because I found a Trafficrab bootleg immediately when leaving Harbourtown for the first time after the tutorial

[@chakradarrat8832]

what type?

[@beefoon9517]

@@chakradarrat8832 grass

[@therarely]

your streams made me play the game and i absolutely loved every second of it. my only gripe is the final boss was way too easy and everything scales accordingly to your level so there is zero point in grinding, but overall this is one of my all time favorites love your content v much! i can see how much love you had for this game enough to make a whole video for it

[@shardmaw]

glad you made a video on cassette beasts, I prefer this over vods :D

[@jaegerwhatifs4679]

Based only on this video, this has caught my interest more than any "Pokemon Clone" has in the past. Will be checking it out.

[@ksawerx9277]

I saw your streams pop up in my notifications and that's what made me try the game sonce it was free on game pass. I, as of writing this. Have translatted almost all the beasts into pokemon (as in, what of they were in a pokemon game, stats, moveset, etc). I might be a little obsessed.

[@LihoShammy]

Out of all monster catching RPGs, Cassette Beasts is absolutely my favourite. The battle system is more in-depths than Pokémon, yet not so overly complex that you need a wiki on the side. The amount of customization you can do with your teams thanks to stickers, bootlegs and fusions is second to none. The story is one of the better ones in monster catching RPGs so far, and the music is probably the best. I beat it all the way back in May and I'm still listening to its tracks now in August. Though it has stiff competition between all the other great games that came out this year, I think Cassette Beasts is definitely a candidate for GOTY 2023.

[@egg_234]

You literally sold me to the point where I looked up where I could play it before you even mentioned where it was, my God I can't wait to play it

[@4EverK3LZ]

After hundreds of hours on PC and newly purchased on Switch I did not know the type chart was in your inventory🙃

[@velvet_echo]

Cassette Beasts is amazing!!

[@AT7outof10]

There's a good defining line between "Fakemon" and other monster catching games doing there own thing nowadays. Mostly it comes down to quality of the designs and intent, but It'd be great if people didn't think EVERYTHING was a pokemon knockoff, but that's neither here nor there. It's great to see more games inspired by pokemon like Cassette Beasts, Beastieball, and TemTem. Kinda like how there are more monster collectors aside from Pokemon; (Digimon, Yokai Watch, SMT) as you said its a genre, so there's always room for more, as long as they aren't just requrgitating what we've already seen.

[@Skeeeewoah]

Cassette Beasts is awesome. I just found it and I can't stop playing. It's honestly the best non-pokemon game in the genre and beats some Pokemon games.

[@BoopTheSynth]

For me it beats all of them. The story and mechanics are so much better in some subjective but also objective ways.

[@egg_234]

I'm back from my binge! I played through the game and I'm glad to say that I finished my playthrough! Oh my lord, did I fall in love with the game. It was everything I expected it to be, and more. Not only was the story good, but full on custom modes after you finish the game? I truly think this is my favorite monster tamer of the year (reserving favorite game of the year to Balders Gate 3 actually)

[@jeremyhamilton2615]

I got this game when you talked about it on your Radical Red series, luckily I had just finished my previous game. So I bought it and now I am 75 hours into it on two separate game files! This game is so addicting and fun to play!

[@slateportraichu5416]

Haven't tried this game yet, but I've seen a bit of your streams. Looks super fun=)

[@DrMayhemDoD]

I feel like calling Cassette Beasts a pokemon-like is pretty reductive. The game very much has its own style, charm, and uniqueness to the point where despite its similarities, it doesn't feel at all like pokemon imo

[@HoodlumCallum]

It’s a way to get people to click and check out something new, if I simply titled it “monster catcher” half the people would care. It sucks, but the more people that see alternatives to pokemon the better.

[@jackinthebox1210]

Thank you so much for sharing this. Been looking for a game like this for a long time to satisfy my mind off time lol. Downloading right now on Xbox!

[@LuckyTheUnluckyCat]

Cassette Beasts is easily one of my top games for this year. Gameplay's tight, I like strategizing, and building the relationships. Plus, as one of those enbies I like being able to choose my pronouns and wear whatever clothes and hairstyles I want in character customization.

[@Tarekawas]

Even tho i watched every stream i enjoyed the video so much!

[@CountofBleck]

Saw whispers of this game for about a month before your own streams started hitting my feed and I got curious. Within a week I was fascinated and now have over 200 hours. The game is that cool and is my main reccomendation for all pokemon adjacent players!

[@Sydnacious]

This game is really fun, glad you are showcasing it. P.S. i think you're missing the word game in your video title

[@Cowasaki]

Decided to watch this vid cause I was on the fence about the game but I like your vids And then I spent 5 hours playing this game It's so pretty and fun and I enjoy battles so much

[@Corlapeous]

I found this game through another KZbin but I love this game and I will be watching your play through

[@Setsuzoku]

Such a good game, I can't recommend it enough

[@FunkyWixxard094]

Im a pokefanatic myself but this is different enough for me to enjoy it and not compare it to pokemon love the idea of you are the beast so even if you change the cassette mid fight you still have all the status effects applied to the new cassette

[@extremesmarts]

one of my FAVORITE games

[@zombbro]

This and Monster Sanctuary are (imo of course) the best creature collector games on the market atm. I just love being rewarded with new abilities for catching different kinds and the bootleg mechanic in this one specifically makes for some really interesting possibilities when it comes to monsters and movesets. Speaking of which, the devs weren't afraid to allow some absolutely broken movesets. Just the fact that +1 slot can roll on pretty much every sticker shows they don't care if someone just wants to grind for more and more power. Which is how singleplayer games should be balanced if you ask me. If someone wants to put in the time to become a God, why not let them? Just for reference, took me like 25 hours to beat the game while also exploring and collecting stuff and now I'm at 53 hours, not done with the postgame questline yet and still grinding out mechanics to collect cool new stickers and bootlegs.

[@favlilnap]

The passive in this game is busted...and I love it..

[@jayjaytheplane]

This game is absolutely incredible. Thank you for spreading the word!

[@pastass8857]

This video inspired me to buy the game and I’m not gonna lie, this is probably one of my favorite games I’ve ever played. Sincerely, thank you so much for this video! 15:02

[@neo_b]

making the shinies have actual advantages over their normal counterparts definitely incentives hunting them for me personally, as a shiny hunter i rarely care about other game’s “shinies” since they’re not real… idk something about shiny pokemon feels so tangible unlike other rare forms in different games

[@Kurosakidog]

I think it’s the establishment of the franchise and the community achievement you can give with shinies in Pokémon that make them desirable, cause a shiny mon from a random Pokémon like isn’t rewarding enough so yeah the whole shinies are different types with better moves makes them desirable in this game unlike others

[@SleepyPaku]

I love this game I’m so glad you enjoyed it

[@chins4tw]

2:13 Lets get Chaotic. Wait shit wrong game.

[@RedRumRose106]

Jokes on you i have been following Cassette Beasts since day one and i have beat it and still play it and LOVE IT I would recommend this game to anyone who likes Pokemon or monster tamers/catching I still play it for hours and i plan on making a randomized run when full co-op releases so me and my BF can play together

[@eusoumaniaco]

I watched like 6 minutes of this 2 weeks ago and stopped cause this was the one game I actually decided to buy after starting a video. 0 regrets so far, probably best purchase of the year too

[@pokemonpickle8637]

Well, I guess I have to try it now

[@captainswagger2838]

Stickers, type interactions and the bootlegs all feel like sequels to the mechanics of Pokémon. Like the base idea is still there but expanded massively and in creative ways that give combat a real level of dynamic that Pokémon lacks.

[@jrjard]

I just finished a soullocke with my buddy on my twitch. I completely busted the game with 3 Random Starts and Headshot.

[@soufpokemario]

Having played Coromon I am now super interested in pokemon-like games. Casette beasts is definitely on my list to play atm. If you haven't I really recommend Coromon as well cause it's another really interesting take on the Pokemon genre.

[@arachineatzeer7478]

I love Cassette Beasts, in a way it's what the Pokemon series could of become with more time and player care. I have 100% ed the game and I want to go back (and I can't wait for the DLC and online multiplayer, I just hope vistors become the host's level to balance out people like myself who's maxed out with everything

[@punkagumon4165]

Got this game on day 1 and it's probably my Game of the Year

[@shshyie]

Been putting off watching this till I was actually able to pick up and play cassette beasts myself, good god I love this damn game, the story, gameplay, aesthetics are all so different from other monster catchers and that ost MMPH

[@japethspeaketh7034]

KA....KA.KAKAKA....KASSSETTTE BEAST *PSTK*PSTK*PSTK*PSTK*PSTK*PSTK*PSTK*PSTK* (This is the sound of beatboxing).

[@pipichuninja]

At first i dindt like the designs, but the game mechanics are sooooo good, i tried on gamepass and bought on steam because it was on sale and now its mine Forever ❤

[@justbrick4637]

I personally loved this game. I usually have problems with having motivation to beat a game but when i started playing, i played it for like a week or 2 and stayed up all night grinding for achievements. By far one of my favorite games ive played

[@NK-oi9be]

I just downloaded this the other day I really enjoy it so far. It such a great game.

[@danielgiovanniello7217]

Meredith, my beloved

[@sham_noway]

jokes on you cal,, ive played over 60 hours !!!

[@CassiDS]

The "you've never played" suffix should be reserved for games that'd already fallen into obscurity, like Fossil Fighters. This is still new; might I suggest "you're missing out on" instead? You _are_ correct about how good it is, though - Cassette Beasts gave me a rush of joy and excitement thay mainline Pokémon has struggled to deliver since uhhh 2014-15.

[@HoodlumCallum]

no :)

[@Axecon1]

So Pokemon + Undertale + Zelda? Sounds very interesting!

[@julianwiens1577]

best indie game of the year!

[@hbudson1248]

Checked this game out for myself a solid while ago, SUPER love it. 60+ hours, all while technically not even beating the main story yet. I've been going for 100% achievement completion, prooobaby just because I don't want the game to end yet lol. I'll go home when I feel like it, damnit

[@DogDemon700098]

I'm roughly 15-20 hours into the game and was loving it. It's a fun game for sure. Probably my favourite monster catching game aside from Pokemon

[@jnknknk]

Is this a series?

[@stewpitkizo]

Not me finding a bootleg on the first day of playing and killing it cuz it was the first of its type i saw then i saw the others pop up and i was like, "Did i kill a shiny..?"

[@kingcrocodilerex]

which game are these and what there names? 0:31

[@Mattonores]

You've made me buy this game. 😁

[@Calvansbagoftricks]

Back in the day I would go from pokemon site to pokemon site. Looking for fake Pokedex entries for fake pokemon. Sweet nostalgia.