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The harmonium has become such an integral part of the Indian classical music scene.
So much so that it’s second nature to mention the instrument and Indian in the same sentence.
Its goal is to shift the accessibility and creativity of the gaming landscape on its feet.
The upcoming game plans to create a musical adventure that you experience purely via sign and body language.
The key here, says The Odd Gentlemen studio, is to feel the music rather than hear.
Well, lets prepare ourselves for its arrival by exploring every minute detail we know so far.
HeresHarmonium: The Musical Everything We Know.
What is Harmonium: The Musical?
Harmonium: The Musicalis an upcoming adventure/narrative game recently announced at the Game Awards 2023 event.
It plans to mesh together accessibility and creativity to create an inclusive entry for every gamer out there.
More specifically, the game plans to show rather than tell its music through interactive sign language.
If you dont know sign language, don’t worry.
However, on her way to her performance, she finds herself in a musical and fantasy land.
Itll showcase Disney-like music, except relay it through visuals and American Sign Language (ASL).
Therell no doubt be moments of wonder as you take in charming environments.
According to the games description, players will explore this fantasyland using innovative gameplay mechanics.
Meanwhile, youll also come across narrative puzzles.
Most puzzles will infuse the ASL.
Development
Developer The Odd Gentlemen is currently working on theHarmonium: The Musicalproject.
They plan to release it soon in partnership with publisher Netflix.
This wont be The Odd Gentlemens first project.
You may have played their previous one, calledThe Misadventures of PB Winterbottom, a puzzle-platform game.
Developer The Odd Gentlemen hasnt clarified a specific release date yet.
If were to estimate, perhaps a 2024 release window is likely.
However, theres still no way to know for sure.
Itll also launch on Xbox Game Pass and mobile platforms via Netflix Games for gamers with subscriptions.
The team has yet to confirm any editions.
In the meantime, feel free to follow the official social handleherefor more updates.
Well also be sure to let you know as soon as new information comes up.
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
