"Rob Scallon discovered a passion for the eight-string guitar, began creating videos, and eventually turned it into a career as a prominent guitarist on YouTube"
In the realm of role-playing games, "Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson" stands out as a unique offering that revolves around music and the guitar. This intriguing product has been in development for eight years, and it's now available on Steam.
At the helm of this musical extravaganza is Rob Scallon, a renowned musician and YouTube personality who has been entertaining audiences for a staggering 17 years. Scallon's journey in the world of music began when he was captivated by the Primus music video for "Animals Should Not Try To Act Like People" at the tender age of 12. His initial passion lay with drums, but he soon discovered his true calling in the bass.
Scallon's musical style has been significantly influenced by iconic rock musicians such as Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne's solo career. Over the years, he has expanded his repertoire, embracing experimental directions and unique instruments. His most notable transition was to an 8-string guitar, a move that significantly altered his sound and musical identity.
In "Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson", players start with an acoustic guitar and progress to an 8-string guitar after combat. Scallon himself wrote new 8-string riffs for the game, while Yvette Young, known for her captivating performances, also features in the game.
The game's soundtrack is a collaboration with internet riff mavericks like Rabea Massaad, Yvette Young, and Mary Spender. Massaad contributed a metal track with xylophone for the game's Xylomander boss. Many of the songs in the game are reworked versions of Rob Scallon's own songs.
Rob Scallon served as the creative director for the game, a role that required him to build a team early on in his career as a YouTuber. His channel, known for its focus on creative guitar work and experiments, is all about having fun with music.
Jeff Linville of Ritual Studios was instrumental in bringing the game together. The first day of Scallon's most anticipated event, "The First of October" video, had a rocky start, but it has since become a celebrated event every year.
In "Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson", players embark on an epic musical journey, with each track featuring unique transition layers and endings. This game is not just a testament to Scallon's musical prowess but also a testament to his creativity and passion for music that has been entertaining audiences for nearly two decades.
- Rob Scallon, the creative director of "Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson", started his musical journey at the age of 12, captivated by the Primus music video for "Animals Should Not Try To Act Like People".
- In "Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson", players begin with an acoustic guitar and progress to an 8-string guitar after combat, a move that Scallon himself made in his own music career.
- Scallon's music has been significantly influenced by iconic rock musicians like Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne's solo career, and he has expanded his repertoire to include experimental directions and unique instruments.
- The game's soundtrack is a collaboration with internet riff mavericks like Rabea Massaad, Yvette Young, and Mary Spender, featuring a metal track with xylophone for the Xylomander boss, and many reworked versions of Rob Scallon's own songs.
- Players in "Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson" embark on an epic musical journey, with each track featuring unique transition layers and endings, showcasing not only the game's sound design but also Scallon's creativity and passion for music.
