A joyful platforming journey across Lemuria where combat, band-building, and Malagasy mythology collide in a vibrant rebellion powered by music.
Title: Kalanoro
Developer: Red Raketa Studio
Publisher: New Tales
Genre: Action-adventure / Platformer / Music-driven narrative
Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC, Nintendo Switch
Release Window: Summer 2026
A Musical Revolution Across Lemuria
Action-adventure Kalanoro introduces a colorful, music-fueled journey inspired by Malagasy folklore, blending platforming, combat, and narrative progression into a fast-moving road trip across the island world of Lemuria.
Developed by Madagascar-based studio Red Raketa Studio, the game is published by New Tales and aims to deliver a vibrant mix of action and creativity built around rhythm, movement, and collective storytelling.
Save the World. Build the Band.
Lemuria is under the rule of the witch Raneny, who has decided to host a self-celebratory concert featuring the island’s greatest musicians.
Standing against this chaotic regime is Kalakely, a small Kalanoro chosen by prophecy and armed with unpredictable powers and improvised tools.
The mission is simple in concept, chaotic in execution:
- Travel across Lemuria
- Recruit legendary musicians
- Build a band
- Overthrow tyranny
- Save the world through performance
Combat, Platforming, and Hair-Based Chaos
Kalanoro mixes fast platforming traversal with expressive combat systems built around creativity and improvisation.
Players will navigate handcrafted environments filled with:
- Industrial traps
- Momentum-based platforming sequences
- Environmental hazards
- Boss encounters built around theatrical chaos
Combat revolves around hair-powered abilities and improvised weapons ranging from household objects to magical enhancements, reinforcing the game’s playful identity.
A Living Musical Road Trip
Beyond action gameplay, Kalanoro emphasizes progression through community and performance.
Players will:
- Recruit eccentric lemur musicians
- Build a traveling band
- Upgrade and manage a mobile base (a rusty bush-taxi)
- Participate in mini-games and bonding events
- Grow popularity through performances across Lemuria
The experience evolves into a musical rebellion driven by collective energy and artistic expression.
A Celebration of Malagasy Culture
The world of Kalanoro is deeply rooted in Malagasy folklore and artistic identity, reimagined through a vibrant fictional setting.
The soundtrack features contributions from Malagasy artists including Denise, Jyeuhair, and Marco Klarck, shaping the game’s musical identity and emotional tone.
Key Features
- Action-platforming gameplay with musical progression
- Band-building and performance mechanics
- Combat using hair-based abilities and improvised weapons
- Boss fights with theatrical, rhythmic structure
- Traveling hub: customizable bush-taxi band vehicle
- Narrative inspired by Malagasy folklore
- Original soundtrack featuring Malagasy artists
- Hand-drawn visual style powered by Unreal Engine
