{
  "id": 19668050,
  "title": "The hills are alive with The Sound of Fury, a fantasy musical hack 'n' slash about weaponising pianos to fight the Devil",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/the-hills-are-alive-with-the-sound-of-fury-a-fantasy-musical-hack-n",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-12T15:31:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Rock Paper Shotgun",
    "slug": "rock-paper-shotgun",
    "url": "https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-hills-are-alive-with-the-sound-of-fury-a-fantasy-musical-hack-n-slash-about-weaponising-pianos-to-fight-the-devil"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Golden Joystick Awards, held in London, experienced some disturbance due to pricey drinks and obstructed stage views. However, the revelation of \"The Sound of Fury\" was a highlight. This musically-themed hack n slash game follows a troubled classical musician who ventures to Hell to rescue a friend from the Devil. Set to release late 2027, the game's appeal will depend on its feel during gameplay. Though not a full-blown rhythm action game like Hi-Fi Rush or Dead as Disco, it aims to showcase the hero's skills through visual and thematic elements. The game features spinning attacks highlighted by sheet music trails and a move that inflicts enemies with uncontrollable dancing. Weapons are also instruments, with the trailer emphasizing the use of grand pianos. The Sound of Fury presents a unique take on Hell, blending elements of humanity's darkest chapters. Enemies include gasmasked soldiers and Klu Klux Klansmen, set against a 19th-century-flavored fantasy landscape. The game's timeline seems to disregard conventional rules, as demonstrated by the protagonist wielding a Flying V guitar to harm the Grim Reaper. Information about the developers, Games By Wojtek, is limited, but the game marks their debut. A demo would be beneficial for players to experience the game firsthand.",
  "summary": "My firstest-ever Golden Joystick Awards, which took place last night in London , was marred somewhat by 1) a gin & tonic costing eleven quid and 2) my view of the stage being directly obscured by its own rigging. Nonetheless, I did crane enough to get a good view at the reveal of The Sound of Fury, a musically-minded hack 'n' slash in which a troubled classical musician descends into Hell to save…",
  "key_points": [
    "\"The Sound of Fury\" is a fantasy musical hack 'n' slash game",
    "Set to release late 2027, features piano weapons and dancing enemies",
    "Developed by debut studio Games By Wojtek"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}