Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson

About

Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson is a turn-based RPG where you battle using guitars, drums, and other instruments as weapons. You play Rob, a musician fighting to fix a world where music has gone haywire. Collect "riff attacks" to customize your playstyle and take on enemies like guitar-wielding goons and bizarre monster-instrument hybrids. Combat revolves around building combos and timing your moves to disrupt opponents. The story follows Rob and his buddy as they sabotage Rick Riffson’s plot to monopolize music through shady contracts and chaotic contests. The game stands out for its quirky take on musical fantasy, blending rock culture with classic RPG mechanics. Players appreciate the flexibility in crafting riff decks and the humor in dialogue and creature design. With a July 2025 release on PC and Mac, it’s shaping up as a niche pick for fans of creative turn-based battles. Developer Ritual Studios leans into absurdity, making even strategy sessions feel like a wild concert.

Storyline

Play as Rob, a friendly musician trying to restore harmony in an off-tuned world where wacky villains are corrupting music. Rick Riffson, boss of the evil Super Metal Records company, is using the Battle of the Bands contest to extend his hold on every last note, chord, and song by trapping the best musicians with deceptive soul-binding contracts. Embark on an adventure with Rob and his zany rock-loving friend to end SMR's plans. Stay alert during your journey: Riffson’s devilish goons, monster-instrument hybrids, and legendary musical animals will try to get in your way! Explore this musical land to add sick riffs to your deck, and wield your mighty guitar to unleash powerful crescendo attacks in epic music battles!