After Mixtape, Cheerful Music Game Mr. Records Is A Day Of The Devs Standout

After Mixtape, Cheerful Music Game Mr. Records Is A Day Of The Devs Standout

A lot of fantastic-looking indie games were featured at 2026's Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Edition showcase this year, but Mr. Records from developer Neil Broadhead and publisher Wired Productions was a particular standout in a post-Mixtape world. This charming music-based game brings a unique blend of rhythm, storytelling, and emotional depth to the table.

A Dual-World Adventure with a Personal Touch

Mr. Records follows an old man named George who runs a vinyl record shop and can transport himself to another world when he listens to music. In a Moonlighter-like setup, players must manage the record shop during the day, matching music to customers for whom it would be a good fit. At night, however, George and the game's players are whisked away to a different world where they have to jump and react to what's coming at them to the beat of a song.

Unlike Mixtape, all 45 songs in Mr. Records are original compositions by Charles Bardin and Valentin Ducloux. The pair have previously composed games like Headbangers: Rhythm Royale and A Musical Story. Its Day of the Devs segment features many of these tracks, including 'Shine', 'Power of Imagination', 'The Sausage Blues', 'First Glance', 'Pieces of You', and 'No Need for Men'.

A Fresh Take on Music and Connection

Although the lack of licensed music means Mr. Records won't play into nostalgia as much as Mixtape did, the game still looks like it will explore the meaning music has for people and how it allows us to make connections. With an art style reminiscent of Thank Goodness You're Here, a split gameplay concept like Moonlighter, rhythm-based action like Rhythm Heaven, and a deep focus on our emotional connections to music like Mixtape, Mr. Records seems like an appealing blend of some fantastic games.

The developers expect Mr. Records to be about four hours long, split between what the developers call "musical journeys," managing the record store, and chilling in George's bedroom. Songs will have both normal and hard versions to give the game more replay value.

Mr. Records is slated for release on PC sometime in the first quarter of 2027. Make sure you check out GameSpot's Day of the Devs roundup to learn about everything that was announced.