People of Note

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80

Top Critic Average

70%

Critics Recommend

GameSpot
7 / 10
Hardcore Gamer
4.5 / 5
DualShockers
8.5 / 10
Destructoid
8 / 10
TheSixthAxis
7 / 10
GameMAG
7 / 10
ZTGD
8 / 10
COGconnected
90 / 100
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Release Date: Apr 7, 2026 - Nintendo Switch 2, PC
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Critic Reviews for 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.

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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.

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DualShockers

Daniel Trock
8.5 / 10.0
DualShockers

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 references. Also, if and when they release an official soundtrack, I will play it on loop until my speakers wear out. Especially the Irish battle music, that track is straight fire.

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Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.

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People of Note is a kind-hearted RPG with a deep affection for music. Its soundtrack won't resonate with everyone, but it's both deeply enjoyable and tight and focused, with a cast of likeable characters whose journey you'll want to see through.

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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.

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