The chaos of trying to decipher which parts of the song were poetry, which were driving the narrative, and which would require a quick controller input made me feel distracted and overwhelmed. Over time, you’ll learn more about who Calliope really was, her relationships with Chorus members Athena, Aphrodite, Apollo, and Persephone, and what her death means for Grace and the future of the Idols.ĭuring my first playthrough, I struggled to concentrate a little during musical numbers. Grace’s week-long time limit isn’t reflected in the game mechanics, but adds pressure to the narrative and raises the stakes of each plot beat. It’s a story about memory and legacy, chosen family, and piecing together the person you once were with the person you’re trying to become. Over thousands of years, the threads of the Idols’ lives weave a tale that covers the full spectrum of Greek tragedy and comedy. The mystery of Calliope’s murder is a catalyst for you to learn more about the Idols’ history, their relationships, and their motivations. Grace is charged with murdering Calliope and stealing her Muse abilities, and is given a single week to prove her own innocence. A shimmering orb leaves Calliope’s body and is absorbed by Grace, before she is whisked away to face the god-like Chorus, a formidable council of immortal Idols who blame her for the death of their beloved sister. The pair share a musical moment together, but that evening Calliope shows up at Grace’s apartment, bleeding, and dies in her arms. No promising acts appear until the mysterious Calliope passes by and catches Grace singing. Struggling to find a direction for her life, she and best friend Freddie hold auditions for their band in the hope that something will change. At the beginning of Stray Gods, protagonist Grace is lost.
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