Beastieball is a turn-based volleyball RPG that combines elements of classic Pokemon games with the excitement of a sports anime. In this game, players take on the role of a rookie coach leading a team of creatures called Beasties. The gameplay involves 2-on-2 turn-based volleyball battles where players can serve, volley, receive, block, set, and spike balls to deal damage and score points. Unlike traditional Pokemon games, the combat is recontextualized as volleyball, where Beasties actively enjoy playing the sport and do not cause harm to each other.
The game features a unique progression system where enemy teams become stronger as the player defeats other coaches, allowing for nonlinear exploration without a significant increase in difficulty. Beasties can form relationships, become friends, rivals, or even lovers, unlocking special moves and combo plays. The recruitment process involves discovering unique conditions for each Beastie, such as winning games in specific ways or performing particular moves, rather than capturing them with items like Poke Balls.
The game is developed by Wishes Unlimited, the creators of Chicory: A Colorful Tale, and features a hand-drawn, pastel-colored world with autumnal themes and quaint villages. The story revolves around saving a local wildlife sanctuary by climbing the national Beastieball ranks.
Overall, Beastieball offers a fresh take on the creature collector genre by harmonizing its story universe and gameplay mechanics in a way that is both fun and morally considerate.
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