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What do you know, theSteam Next Festdemofor Beastieballslaps, smacks, and indeed spikes.
Beastieball blends the structure of Pokemon games with the fire of a sports anime.
Early on, one character straight-up asks you if you’ve seen any sports anime.
The critters themselves are the star of the show.
These ‘mons are born and built to play ball.
Cleverly, you hand out jerseys instead of throwing around Pokeballs.
It’s all very flavorful in a way that simultaneously surprises and makes you go, “Of course!
Of course that’s how it works!”
Sprecko, a sort of caterpillar lizard, might be my favorite for the time being.
I want nothing more in this moment than to see him evolve.
Beastieball is out later this year according to Steam, and it feels like a Pokemon-like to watch.
Here are 10 of our favoritegames like Pokemon.
