# Cassette Beasts — Catch and combine any beasts!

> Open-world RPG where you collect, fuse, and transform into monsters using cassette tapes. (iPhone/iPad app by Raw Fury.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cassette-beasts/id6736517805 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Raw Fury](https://appshunter.io/developer/1118513353)
- Category: Games, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 448 App Store ratings · 481 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 744 MB
- Languages: Esperanto, American English, Mexican Spanish, Italian, Korean, German (Germany), Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), French (France), Japanese
- Released: 2025-01-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cassette-beasts/id6736517805/reviews.md

## What is Cassette Beasts?

*NOTICE* Play the beginning for free. A one-time in-app purchase unlocks the full game. No ads.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to RAM restrictions on older devices, you may experience game crashes on: Standard model iPhone 12 and 13, iPhone XS, XR, iPhone SE 2nd gen, iPad 7th, 8th and 9th generations and iPad mini 5th gen. All iPhone Pro versions and iPad Pro versions are supported in full. 

Adventure. Battle. Transform.

Collect awesome monsters to use during turn-based battles in this open-world RPG. Combine any two monster forms using Cassette Beasts’ Fusion System to create unique and powerful new ones!

Welcome to New Wirral, a remote island inhabited by strange creatures you’ve only dreamed of, nightmares you hopefully haven’t, and a cast of brave folks who use cassette tapes to transform for battle. To find a way home you’ll need to explore every inch of the island, and record monsters to your trusty cassette tapes to gain their abilities!


Transform into monsters...using retro cassette tapes?!
Faced with the constant threat of monster attacks, the residents of Harbourtown, New Wirral choose to fight fire with fire. Record a monster to tape, then play it back to take on its form for battle!

Fuse monster forms!
Getting close to your companion has benefits–while transformed you can combine your strengths to gain the upper hand in battle! Any two monster forms can be fused to produce unique, fully-animated new fusion forms.

Explore a rich open world
Certain monster abilities can be used in human form. You’ll need these to help you get around, solve puzzles, and locate dungeons. Glide, fly, swim, climb, dash, or turn magnetic!

Travel alongside a diverse cast of human companions
Never fight alone! Form bonds, spend time together, and help your selected partner complete personal goals to become a better team. The strength of your relationship determines how well you’re able to fuse!

Master a deep battle system
Take advantage of elemental chemistry to apply extra buffs or debuffs alongside your attack, or even alter your opponent’s elemental type!

## Key features

- Monster collection
- Monster fusion system
- Turn-based battles
- Open-world exploration
- Transform into monsters
- Elemental chemistry system

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock the full game | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pier of the Unknown | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cosplay Pack | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Cassette Beasts?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Unique styling
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Interesting fusion mechanics
- 👍 Great soundtrack and visuals
- 👍 Well-made mobile port

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Compatibility issues on older devices
- 🐛 Buggy controller support
- 🔒 No cloud save/cross-device support
- 💰 Paid full version after demo

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes after battles
- Crashes when exiting demo
- Stickers not working as intended
- Bootleg monsters not changing colors
- Teleportation issues in certain areas

**Most requested features**

- Add cloud save/cross-device support
- Improve controller support and customization
- Add more post-game content and replayability
- Optimize for older/lower-end devices
- Add Russian language localization

## Recent user reviews (10 of 481)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cassette-beasts/id6736517805/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Bon jeu, mais démo trop courte

*2026-08-05*

Le jeu est beau, les musiques sont bonnes et l’histoire est  superbe! Malheureusement, la démo ne dure seulement 15 à 20 minutes et on ne peut pas se faire un avis dessus pour acheter le jeu en entier (qui coûte quand même 8€)

### 2/5 — Good but bad

*2026-07-20, version 1.3.2*

Great concept and art style but could use a little more basic customization options, Hate the fact that you have to pay for the rest of the game which ruins the experience entirely since this was marketed as free to play

### 4/5 — Really fun

*2026-07-16, version 1.3.2*

I really liked the game and it gives really chill vibes but it crashed one time then after it would only let me play the demo even after I paid for it

### 4/5 — I GOT STUCK INSIDE CAFE

*2026-07-13, version 1.3.2*

Great game, though I wish it would work after buying the full game exiting the cafe. My game crashed whenever I tried to get out :( I hope the developers fix this soon.

### 1/5 — Crash constant

*2026-07-07*

Depuis l’achat le jeux crash toute les 5 minute, plusieurs personnes ont eut le même problème mais pas de maj depuis plus d’un an

### 3/5 — Very very good but I have a slight problem

*2026-07-04*

So basically, I also play on console and on console it’s been working fine. I have all of the deals and everything however, when I got my brother the game on his iPad and then I bought the full version whenever I leave the gramophone Café, it seems to crash. My OS is 26.5 and I have an iPad 9. If you require anymore details I’ll explain anything you need. If there’s anything you can do to help that would be amazing. But otherwise it’s the best game I’ve ever played.

### 5/5 — Better than Pokémon

*2026-07-01, version 1.3.2*

I don’t like Pokémon, this game is so much better and fun in comparison. I really enjoy the story and monsters to collect. I enjoy the complex system and surprised with how much fun this game is for less than 10 dollars, games now cost $70 so this is really well worth it.

### 5/5 — Magnifique

*2026-06-27*

Excellent

### 4/5 — Good game, 30% crash rate upon end of combat

*2026-06-24, version 1.3.2*

Yeah

### 1/5 — Пройди мимо игры

*2026-06-21*

1. Она без русского языка 
2. Не интересно 🤬🤬😡😡

## Frequently asked questions about Cassette Beasts

### What is Cassette Beasts?

Cassette Beasts is an open-world RPG where players explore an island, collect monsters, and use cassette tapes to transform into them for turn-based battles. The game features a unique fusion system allowing any two monster forms to be combined.

### How does the fusion system work?

The Fusion System allows you to combine any two monster forms you have recorded. This creates unique, fully-animated new fusion forms with combined strengths, which can be used in battle. The strength of your bond with your human companion also influences how well you can fuse.

### Is Cassette Beasts free to play?

You can play the beginning of Cassette Beasts for free. A one-time in-app purchase is required to unlock the full game. The game does not feature any advertisements.

### What are the system requirements for Cassette Beasts?

The game is fully supported on all iPhone Pro and iPad Pro versions. Due to RAM restrictions, older devices like the standard iPhone 12 and 13, iPhone XS, XR, iPhone SE 2nd gen, and certain iPad models may experience game crashes.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect?

Gameplay involves exploring a rich open world, recording monsters to gain their abilities, and engaging in strategic turn-based battles. You can also use certain monster abilities in human form to navigate the environment, solve puzzles, and utilize elemental chemistry to gain advantages in combat.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.2 — 2025-06-30

Going back to the old store icon in-game

### 1.3.1 — 2025-06-19

New app icon

### 1.3.0 — 2025-05-19

Implemented cloud saving.
Implemented Custom Game, available upon finishing the game for the first time.
Added buttons for changing tabs on the sticker menu.
Fixed bug that made it possible to apply incompatible stickers.

### 1.02 — 2025-01-08

Misc optimizations

### 1.0 — 2024-12-17

No release notes.

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