People of Note

"People of Note is a beautiful musical RPG starring Pop, Rock, EDM, Rap, and Classical styles of music with countless others showcased throughout the adventure. From witty puns of your favorite bands, engaging combat and puzzles, and even full music …"

"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&s;t quite reach the mark, it&s;s worth …"

"People of Note is a fresh take on the genre that features polished visuals and creative gameplay."

"People of Note is an incredibly stylish indie with the bones of a PS1-era RPG and it does a phenomenal job of pulling you into its imaginative music-filled game world as you gradually get the band together and proceed to …"

"People of Note is a great-looking and sounding rhythm RPG. If you are a fan of making or playing music, there are so many references here to make you smile."

"There is a lot of potential in People of Note, and that&s;s why it&s;s a shame that the quality of every individual element feels slightly better than average. Nothing is outright bad, but nothing is really great either. But: beauty …"

"People of Note does its best to bring something new to the RPG genre but the final result is decidedly mixed. The game&s;s story is fantastic, but the gameplay is repetitive in places and the puzzles, while they can be …"

"I should be much more excited about a game that pays homage to games and pop culture, but odd decisions here and there really keep me from wholeheartedly recommending People of Note. The music is great, and the game is …"

"People of Note is a turn-based music RPG that combines Kpop Demon Hunters, Rock of Ages, Persona, Final Fantasy, and Expedition 33: an original and fun crossover, although it fails to rise to the ranks of the genre&s;s great experimenters …"

"Overall, People of Note is a fun and fluffy RPG. The plot isn&s;t life-changing, but it&s;s bolstered by a strong combat system, excellent music, and some surprisingly fun puzzles. The musical numbers may not work for everyone, but they gave …"

"People of Note is a kind-hearted RPG with a deep affection for music. Its soundtrack won&s;t resonate with everyone, but it&s;s both deeply enjoyable and tight and focused, with a cast of likeable characters whose journey you&s;ll want to see …"

"People of Note is a very good musical adventure that shines brightest through its lavish musical segments and tense boss battles."

"As a gaming experience and sensory stimulation, People of Note does get to satisfy; the real issue lies in the uninteresting, overlooked and empty story the gameplay tries to sustain. To Brazilian eyes, the text gets even worse with a …"

"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 …"

"People of Note earns its applause through sheer conviction. Its voice acting is excellent, its musical numbers genuinely memorable, and its combat has just enough tactical rhythm to keep things lively. What stops it from reaching higher is an RPG …"

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"Despite a few technical shortcomings, People of Note is a truly inventive game with a real sense of charm and a BANGING soundtrack."

"All said, even if we&s;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."

"The few high notes aren&s;t able to fully compensate for the safe storytelling and narrative design, and the combat waffles too much between tedious and novel. That said, I couldn&s;t help but feel taken by the game&s;s commitment to being …"

"People of Note is one of those RPGs that stands out for its originality and freshness. It doesn&s;t reach great depths, but it makes up for it with a dynamic combat system, outstanding dungeon design, and a musical score that …"

"A turn-based RPG with a unique presentation, People of Note not only looks fabulous but it&s;s a joy to play, too. It mixes together traditional RPG elements with puzzles and music to make a game that isn&s;t afraid to be …"

"Even though People of Note doesn’t always find its rhythm, it’s still a decent turn-based RPG with a strong identity. The story and characters are likable and relatable, but the pacing rushes important beats and leaves some arcs feeling undercooked. …"

"People of Note is an example of how it&s;s possible to innovate within a traditional genre without losing its essence."

"People of Note is a joyously musical RPG, with timing-based combat that keeps getting better and a wonderful world to explore."

"People of Note is a sweet love letter to both rhythm games and JRPGs. It finds a good balance between two types of game mechanics, creating a world where music, strategy, and story work well together."

"The overlap between gamers and musical fans may be small, but those in that group will likely love People of Note. It succeeds as a fun game while also delivering engaging musical numbers that stick with players.Repetitive grunt battles and …"

"A genre-spanning world tour worth embarking on."

"People of Note is a great mash-up of the people behind music. Music may have divided the people of Note, yet it also slowly brings them all together for a brighter, more rockin’ future."

"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&s;t expect the YA vibes to resonate with everyone, I personally …"

"It is also a great game just to play through. With a little over 20 hours of game time, it’s a solid experience with nothing feeling like it drags. Also, make sure to stay til the end of the credits. …"

"Cadence, Fret, and the rest of her band are not only interesting in their backgrounds, but unique in the ways that they sound and play. And if the idea of puzzles on top of all this dissuade you, they shouldn’t …"

"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 …"