People of Note

All said, even if we're not seeing the members of Cadence band blend their sounds together much in the story, we at least can see it happen during combat.

I know there have been other musical RPGs before, but People of Note still feels largely unique. I love how heavily it leans into its theme, and while I don't expect the YA vibes to resonate with everyone, I personally found myself invested in the release's cast and its brisk storyline.I think the battle system could have been further refined to feel more impactful and I would have liked to see it evolve faster. Furthermore, I'm not sure all of the environmental puzzles are as fun as the developer intended – although they can be disabled if you're not feeling them at all.Ultimately, if you're a fan of Final Fantasy and films like K-Pop Demon Hunters then you'll love what Iridium Studios has assembled here. It's a different kinda vibe, but one I thoroughly enjoyed.

A genre-spanning world tour worth embarking on.

People of Note is a great RPG in a charismatic world of music that plays with real-life aspects of genres and a huge ton of puns. With a deeply strategic system, the game lets players use a variety of abilities to come out on top. It’s remarkable in pretty much every aspect it brings to the table and a game worth exploring.

People of Note deserves to be recognized as an original and fresh take on JRPGs. The game offers a comfortable combat system and interesting characters. The positive impression is somewhat dampened by a rather formulaic story and budget constraints, but the game's trump card is its handling of musical genres.

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Despite some hiccups here and there, People of Note deliver’s a rockin’ performance. There is a fun and engaging combat system here and a story that has no shortage of musical style puns. But I feel like the game is held back by the performance and rhythm aspects of its gameplay. I would have loved to see the attacks and abilities be more on beat with the background music. But despite those flaws People of Note delivers a solid game that has a lot of heart and soul.

Despite its flaws, there is something undeniably likeable about People of Note.

People of Note remains quite intriguing, even with its flaws. People of Note is courageous enough to mix styles and ideas in a way that sets it apart from others. Even if it doesn't quite reach the mark, it's worth viewing because you can see a lot of work went into it.

People of Note is a fresh and imaginative musical RPG where every battle, character, and city feels shaped by rhythm, genre, and sound. Its Stanza system, strong soundtrack, and fascinating world give it a distinct identity, even if frustrating navigation, overlong boss fights, and occasional technical issues keep it from hitting every note perfectly.