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View DetailsPhilbeat Overture is a campaign dedicated to promoting music in the Philippines, also known as OPM (Original Pilipino Music). The campaign discusses issues surrounding Filipinos and the Filipino culture and serves a tool that will enable Filipinos from all over the world to relate and familiarize themselves with their heritage.
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The character designs were inspired by the culture of the Philippines which ranges from national animals, plants, and mythical creatures. These characters provide a sense of identity that is rooted in the Filipino culture and also functions as quirky and entertaining personalities in the campaign.
Philbeat Overture is a rhythm game which challenges the player to defeat different characters against different levels of songs that features OPM (Original Pilipino Music). Through battling different opponents, the player uncovers a progressive story that discusses themes and issues surrounding the Philippines and the state of its music industry.
The website serves as a compact form of presentation of the campaign. It provides all of the background information, aims, as well as an online store that supports the campaign.