A demo for PlayStation India Hero Project side-scrolling rhythm action platformer SURI: The Seventh Note will launch for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam on May 21, developer Tathvamasi announced.
“The demo provides a glimpse into the title’s unique harmony between fast paced platforming and rhythm,” Tathvamasi said in a press release. “With cinematic pursuits where every action aligns with the beat and obstacles and adversaries vibrate in time with an immersive original score, SURI: The Seventh Note ensures that the player’s journey remains perfectly in tune with the island’s melodic pulse.”
Here is an overview of the game, via Tathvamasi:
About
Explore the rhythmic world of Ragamandala where the world resonates to the beat of an enigmatic rhythm.
SURI: The Seventh Note is a 2D Metroidvania set in mythical India. Its a game with a unique rhythmic twist where the world reacts to the beats of an enigmatic rhythm. Navigate a world that constantly shifts and changes to find the secret of the rhythm. Journey through many varied biomes inspired by the diverse landscape of India and its mythology.
Key Features
- A Rhythmic World – From the flickering of a flame to giant waterwheels, the world moves in unison, tethered to an enigmatic rhythm. Only few beings such as yourself are free from this curse. Explore the world by feeling the rhythm and navigating perilous traps.
- Bold Art – We want to give a new look to the Metroidvania genre by imagining a world that is distinctively Indian even in the smallest of details. The pen and ink art style brings out the bold, colorful, and dramatic vibe of India while we model our environment and architecture based on iconic locations from the country.
- Set in Mythical India – We are trying to bring up places, characters and stories from the rich tapestry of Indian mythology while being respectful of our religions.
- Varied Biomes – We are modelling each of our biomes from the wide and varied landscape of India. We are inspired by the Deserts and ancient Forts of Rajasthan, the Serene temples nestled in Himalayas, the Ancient civilizations deep within the Western Ghats, the Magnificent Ajantha Ellora Caves, and many more. We want to highlight the diversity of the Indian landscape and culture through our game.
- Music That Moves – We are taking inspiration from the folk music and its history from the lands and cultures that define the various biomes of the game. We want the game’s music to be a reflection of India’s musical landscape which is as rich and varied as the country itself.
- Inspirations – Our gameplay is inspired by legendary Metroidvanias such as Hollow Knight, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, the Bloodstained series, and many more. Our art is bold, colorful, and dramatic and we are inspired by the works of Killian Eng and Maxime Desmettre. We are also taking inspirations from games such as Hades and Banner saga.
SURI: The Seventh Note will be available for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. A release date has yet to be announced.
Watch a new trailer below.