David Gaider, a former BioWare writer best know for his work on the Dragon Age series, has recently set his sights on a completely new RPG, called Chorus, one that trades dragons and swords in for music and performance. The game promises to deliver on all of the usual features that make up an RPG, but important story moments will take place through song, and the story will play out much like a musical.

The game's trailer, which doubles as a fundraising pitch to fans, explains who exactly is involved in the project and what it will entail. Chorus tells the story of a young woman named, Grace, who receives the ability to sing from a dying friend. Musical gods accuse Grace of murdering her friend, and she must use her musical abilities and team up with the friends she makes along the way to clear her name and defeat the evil gods.

The game will supposedly give the player choices that will alter the game's story, and many of those choices will occur mid-song. Overall, Chorus seems to take a fresh approach to the RPG genre, although execution will certainly be important.

via Fig.co/Chorus

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Gaider isn't tackling this project alone, as he's teamed up with Liam Esler from Baldur's Gate: Siege of Dragonspear, to co-found their new studio, Summerfall Studios. Additionally, Troy Baker, the popular voice actor from The Last of UsUncharted, and BioShock Infinite, as well as Austin Wintory, a composer who formerly worked on Journey, are also attached to the project. Laura Bailey, the voice actor best known for World of Warcraft and Gears 5, will play the lead role of Grace, and artist Benjamin Ee is helming the game's art direction.

For an indie game, Chorus has gathered quite the impressive team, and paired with the game's concept, there is certainly plenty of promise. Summerfall Studios launched its crowdfunding campaign via Fig just yesterday, and in one day, the campaign has already raised almost $112,000, roughly 18% of its $600,000 goal.

The game is still currently in the pre-production phase, but Gaider and Esler are aiming for a late 2021 release on both Windows and Steam. Overall, it's refreshing to see new ideas see light in the world of gaming, and we're hoping Chorus breaks a leg.

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