Cassette Boy forces you to see its world in a whole new way
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Cassette Boy blends retro influences like Zelda, Pokémon, and Minecraft into a unique top-down adventure. Its clever puzzles and distinct green-tinted aesthetic create a fresh, engaging experience.
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It's no secret that Cassette Boy is inspired by the classics. It's a top-down adventure game in the vein of a retro Legend of Zelda, while your home base is a small town like in an older Pokémon game, complete with a mom who is constantly wishing you well. The game's blocky 3D graphics evoke Minecraft, and you save at campfires that reset the world, like a FromSoft game. Everything in Cassette Boy even has a green tint that reminds me of playing games on my original Game Boy. But despite all of the clear influences, it still feels unique: underneath that charming exterior, Cassette Boy is a game filled with clever puzzles that forced me to u …