If you’ve been waiting for a game that hits all the right notes (pun absolutely intended), the wait is over. People of Note, the highly anticipated musical RPG from Iridium Studios and Annapurna Interactive, has officially made its grand debut on the Epic Games Store.
Blending the strategic depth of a turn-based RPG with the soul of a high-stakes musical performance, People of Note isn’t just a game—it’s a multi-genre world tour you can play from your desk.
Strike a Chord in the Land of Note
In People of Note, you step into the boots of Cadence, a budding pop star with a dream of winning the prestigious Noteworthy Song Contest. After realising her solo act needs a bit more “oomph,” Cadence sets out on a journey across the vibrant land of Note to recruit a legendary ensemble of musicians.
The world-building here is genuinely clever. Every region is themed after a specific musical genre:
- Chordia: The shimmering, high-energy capital of Pop.
- Durandis: A desert wasteland where Rock and Punk reign supreme.
- Lumina: A neon-soaked, futuristic metropolis fueled by EDM.
- The Homestead: A rustic landscape where Folk and Country music set the pace.
Combat is Your Stage
Forget standard sword-swinging. In this game, battles are musical performances. The turn-based combat system uses “stanzas” instead of rounds, and every move you make contributes to the evolving soundtrack of the fight.
- Rhythm-Based Inputs: Time your button presses to the beat to amplify your damage and defence.
- Genre Mashups: Combine your party members’ unique styles to unleash devastating “Mashup Attacks” that physically transform the battlefield and the music.
- Beat Points (BP): Manage your resources to trigger powerful abilities while the background track dynamically shifts based on which genre is currently “taking centre stage.”
Accessibility for Every Listener
One of the standout features Iridium Studios has included is the sheer amount of customisation. Whether you’re a rhythm game pro or someone who just wants to enjoy the story and the vibes, you can tweak the experience. Don’t like environmental puzzles? Turn them off. Finding the rhythm inputs too tough? You can adjust the difficulty to focus purely on the tactical RPG elements.
Is it Worth the Entry Fee?
Early reviews are praising the game for its stunning hand-drawn art style and a soundtrack that—as you’d expect—is an absolute banger. While some critics mention the combat can get a bit “lengthy” toward the final act, the charm of the characters and the creativity of the world seem to more than make up for it.
“People of Note is a love letter to the power of music, wrapped in a satisfyingly crunchy RPG shell.”
Grab it Now!
People of Note is available now on the Epic Games Store for £19.99 / $24.99. If you’re quick, you can catch the 10% launch discount to celebrate the release.
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Find out more here – https://epic.gm/people-of-note
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