At Tokyo Game Show 2025, I had the opportunity to check out the latest games from Annapurna Interactive, which included the new turn-based role-playing game People of Note. This game seeks to deliver a traditional JRPG with a modern twist, allowing players to fight with the power of music. Speaking with creative director Jason Wishnov from Iridium Studios, I learned what went into the game's blend of a musical and a turn-based RPG, and how the developers aim to "bring more musicals to the gamers."
It's great to see, as turn-based RPGs are on the upswing lately, especially in 2025 with the recent releases of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and the excellent Trails into the Sky 1st Chapter. Many fans have been eager to see more games in the style of classic Japanese role-playing games, and with games like People of Note there's still plenty more on the horizon making up the new games we're looking forward to playing.
