India, Nov. 6 -- When rhythm butts up against bravery and technology gets tangled up with storytelling, you end up with a game that does more than just play; it actually breaks out into song. Bengaluru-based game developers at Tathvamasi Studios are planning to push the boundaries with SURI: The Seventh Note, a rhythm action game that's going to bring Indian flair to the world's biggest gaming platforms, the PlayStation 5 and PC.

Things get underway with Suri, a pretty mysterious island where music isn't just art; it's the very lifeblood of the place. Every living thing, every little breeze of wind, and every droplet of water is full of music. Or so it is. The problem is, the rhythm that used to hold the whole island together is now all ...