People of Note

StevivorSteve Wright

9/10

After hours with People of Note, I feel like I owe it an apology as a result of my preview. This, the second game from Iridium, isn’t so much a music-based game than one about music. Instead, it’s better to call this equal parts RPG, narrative adventure, and puzzler — and each of People of Note‘s elements has been crafted with precision and care.

RPGamerAlex Fuller

People of Note takes center stage, ready to show off its musical prowess and measured, thrilling turn-based combat. Hitting every note, music lovers and RPGamers won’t want to miss out on this indie gem.

The OuterHavenScott Adams

People of Note tries to do something different by blending rhythm mechanics with RPG combat, and when it works, it’s genuinely compelling. The problem is that it doesn’t always come together, with inconsistent timing and pacing issues holding it back. Still, there’s enough here to make it worth paying attention…

CGMagazineJordan Biordi

8.5/10

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

GameSpewKim Snaith

8/10

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

TechRaptorParker Johnson

8/10

People of Note is a strong spiritual successor to the PS1 era of RPGs, while blazing its own path forward.

GameBlogAUR

7/10

It took Iridium Studios 11 years to release a new game after its first two titles. Backed by Annapurna Interactive, a leading publisher in the indie scene, they now present People of Note, a musical RPG whose demo caused a sensation at the last Steam Next Fest. Does the final product live up to expectations? It's time to find out.

ShackNewsOzzie Mejia

7/10

My adult life has felt somewhat unusual. It took until my 30s for me to discover my love for musical theater and I'm a sucker for it in just about any form. That includes video games, so when I saw the concept for People of Note, I was intrigued. How would Annapurna Interactive and Iridium Studios put together a musical turn-based RPG? The answer turns out to be through a lot of wordplay... perhaps too much wordplay. Despite that, I had a blast, even if this RPG doesn't always strike the right tone.

TheSixthAxisDominic L

7/10

Cadence has a dream, and it’s a dream shared by many across both the real world and the world of Note. Cadence wants to be a pop star. The only problem here is the stranglehold that the establishment have on the music of this entirely music-based society. While there’s a yearly talent contest to crown the biggest star, it’s been won by the same group nine years in a row, and one of the members of the adjudicating council is their manager. It’s like X-Factor or Pop Idol, but Simon Cowell has already picked the winner and signed them to his label. The injustice, the blandness, and the tired old ...

Push SquareSammy Barker

7/10

A catchy number

VGChartzLee Mehr

6/10

Iridium Studios' latest album is a conflicting one: a list of solid and middling tracks that does enough to earn considered appreciation, but not stardom.Reviewer's Note: Though limited in detail, certain critiques & praises demand I mention SOME SPOILERS. Read on at [...]

DualShockersDaniel Trock

Unscored

People of Note is a game that’s positively bursting with love for classic RPGs, music theory and culture, and the people who like both. It’s got an earnest, interesting story with diverse, likable characters, and smartly-designed, cleverly-implemented combat and stat-building systems. Compared to some similar RPGs, it’s a little on the leaner side, and the relatively minor presence of rhythm mechanics is disappointing. Still, overall, it’s a rock-solid, highly-enjoyable experience, and I’d wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who likes good, ol’ fashioned turn-based combat and musical referen...