How to create a soundtrack that sticks in players’ minds
summary
The talk explains how to design a game’s musical "DNA" to create a recognisable, emotionally powerful audio identity. It covers setting up audio identity to support the game’s brand and using music to deepen player engagement both during gameplay and in contexts beyond the game.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Ukrainian audio agency intro
- 1:52Why soundtrack matters
- 8:15Audio DNA in gaming
- 14:47Creating audio DNA tips
- 20:33Foxtail music & atmosphere
- 33:51Music in Foxtail gameplay
- 40:17Music for audience engagement
- 44:57Q&A
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