This week, we're going to take a look at the ins and outs of monster transformation. Cassette tapes? Recording? What does it all mean?

Transformation

If you've been following so far, you'll know that in the world of New Wirral, the residents transform using cassette players. Each cassette tape contains the essence of one monster form, that its listener can transform into to battle.
Transforming into a monster is the best way to fight back against the hostile monsters that roam this strange island! But how does one obtain new monster forms?

Recording

The built-in microphone on the cassette players can be used to record the essence of a wild monster. This isn't straightforward and it comes with its own risks. In order to record a monster, you must return to human form - which means you are vulnerable to attack. When you select the "Record" option in battle, you are given the option to choose a blank tape, and also the wild monster you wish to target. For the next turn of combat, the party member who is recording will return to human form, establishing a recording connection with the target.
Let's try and record a copy of this monster! Wait... is this piracy? A percentage meter will appear above the heads of the target - this displays the chance of a successful recording. This likelihood can be raised or lowered before the turn ends, and is influenced by several things:

• The quality of the blank tape
• How much HP they had when recording begins
• How much damage is done to the target in rest of the turn
• How much damage is done to the recorder in the rest of the turn

A successful recording will net you a new tape, and a new bestiary entry for your collection if you've not obtained this monster form before!
It may may look cute, but the Thwackalope's big makeshift club gives it access to some strong attacks. That's the gist of it! Whilst most monster forms can be obtained from wild monsters, there are some that you might have to add to your collection through other means.

Gamescom

Did you catch our announcement? We're bringing a demo of Cassette Beasts to Gamescom 2022! If you happen to be attending, you can find us by visiting the Raw Fury area [over in HALL 9.1 Aisle B No: 049] to find our booth! For those eager to play the demo but aren't able to attend Gamescom, we are looking into the best way we might make this demo public. We appreciate your patience!

Next Time

For our next blog post, we'll look at the battle system with more depth, as well as how fusion works. Which begs the question - what does a fusion of Thwackalope and Bansheep look like?
As always, you can come chat to us on the official Discord and follow us on Twitter! Until next time!