Similar deficiencies can be heard during harmonies, or in any of the many call-and-response phrasings involving more than one singer. I’d argue that the game has a deep bench in terms of voice talent, even if they’re not as capable on the microphone as the leads-Rahul Kohli, who plays a bashful and bumbling Minotaur, remains a baffling choice as his singing chops are non-existent, leaving his comedic timing as his singular attribute in this particular performance. Though it’s a big cast, with the likes of Laura Bailey and Troy Baker in the lead roles of Grace and Apollo respectively, you’d be forgiven for thinking Stray Gods is top-heavy in terms of talent. I think the story is clever, especially the way it presents these gods within the context of a mortal world, and how the fatigue of their constant transmigration weighs heavily on them. Calliope’s death becomes the subject of Grace’s trial at the hands of Athena and you’re tasked with proving your innocence before your trial and likely execution. However, given the team at the helm, it’s undoubtedly the highest-profile title to make the jump from game to musical.Īfter the idol Calliope is unceremoniously killed under mysterious circumstances, her eidolon, the essence of an idol’s godlike powers, passes to Grace following a chance encounter the pair share during the latter’s band auditions. I’ve not played every game ever so I won’t confidently declare Stray Gods to be a trailblazing first. The results often speak for themselves, but they’re a creative, light-hearted departure from the main story arcs. We’ve seen television veer into musical theatre from time to time, as shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Scrubs have produced big, lavish episodes brimming with catchy songs and dance numbers. However, it remains a novel experience by delivering much of its story through song. The fashion in which it tells a fantastical story within a regular, urban setting reminded me a bit of Fables-the graphic novel on which The Wolf Among Us is based. Once known as Chorus, Stray Gods is the ambitious debut title from Summerfall Studios, a new independent studio spearheaded by David Gaider, who cut his teeth in the industry taking the lead writing a number of BioWare games.
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