Get ready for a unique gaming experience! Melbourne-based developer Jake Houston has announced that their upcoming game, Game Over – A Musical RPG??, will be launching on PC via Steam on April 11, 2025.
Game Over – A Musical RPG?? is a quirky musical RPG that combines rhythm-based combat, zany characters, moral dilemmas, and platforming elements. The game explores what happens after the credits roll. What do henchmen do when there’s nothing left to hench? And what becomes of our heroes who have rendered the weapons industry obsolete after defeating all the villains?
With multiple endings and a plot filled with humor, this game promises a fresh take on the RPG genre. Developed over eight years by a solo developer, Game Over – A Musical RPG?? features diegetic music, and players will even learn what “diegetic” means!
“Game Over – A Musical RPG?? has been my life for the past eight years, which is older than most toddlers,” shared Jake Houston. “I’ve poured my heart and soul into this game, and it still makes me laugh when I play it. Each character carries a piece of my fears, insecurities, joys, and loves, wrapped up in a fun gameplay experience. If you want to experience a piece of me, give Game Over a try and find out why I used TWO question marks.”
Launching on April 11, 2025, for $15, Game Over – A Musical RPG?? will be available on PC via Steam. Stay tuned for more updates on their X account, and join the conversation with the developer on their Discord.
In this musical platforming RPG, you’ll see what happens after the credits roll. What do henchmen do when there’s nothing left to hench? What happens to heroes who have defeated all the villains? And what happens after we die?
Key Features:
- An adventure RPG with musical characters, moral choices, and multiple endings.
- Music-based puzzles and platforming.
- Unique rhythm-based enemy encounters with no repeats.
- A world where all music is diegetic.
- Learn what “diegetic” means!
- Difficulty options ranging from normal to Nigel Mode (named after the developer’s dad, who didn’t like losing video games).
- Created by a solo developer over eight years.
Game Over – A Musical RPG?? is a labor of love from Jake Houston, a self-taught game developer with a background in music and psychology. The game explores themes of mortality and personal fears, wrapped in a humorous and engaging gameplay experience.
