Games
From adaptive, non-linear soundscapes that react to every player choice to epic, multi-layered scores that define heroes and worlds. We produce interactive audio immersion that ensure an authentic experience that is consistent throughout gameplay. Each sound world we create is unique, assisting with pacing and flow control, as well emotional cueing, and UI response.
Get in touch to get a no obligation gameplan for your game's music requirements.
Workflow
Creating a video game is increasingly demanding on developers and with the stresses of each department the last thing needed is to be worrying about any one element.
Let us fit into your workflow to make the process of adding music easier. Whether you need simple linear audio files or a comprehensive library of adaptive audio systems, we can handle everything from concept plans to session recordings, production, and implementation.
Value & Flexibility
We adapt to the scope of your budget to maximise the value from your music without sacrificing quality ensuring you get what you need everytime.
Games often change throughout development, rest assured that if the need arises to alter how the music functions we are on hand to work with you to make sure consistency and quality of gameplay is upheld through the audio assets we deliver.
In Action
See our recent project The Home County, by Studio Swanworth
Available on Steam
Listen to the soundtrack on Spotify
Article - Behind The Music
The Brief
A mostly linear approach to audio implementation, creating a cozy sound world in the style of Edwardian Britain.
Emotional regulation, pacing and immersion were the core driving factors behind the score. Relaxed atmosphere throughout but maintain excitement and interest without becoming intense at any point.
Create authentic mining worlds based upon differing eras; Victorian, Saxon, Viking, and Roman.
Structuring
Initial testing was focused on developing different sound palettes in order to hone down the compatibility with the gameplay. This enabled us to work with the developers to create a strong sense of identity from the outset.
Many of the tracks provided were written in a linear format due to not requiring intense looping based upon player choices. As such the cues written were on average 3-5 minutes in length with frequent phrase ends should transitioning be required.
Vertical layering and the performance of stem files allowed for the maximisation of usage for each theme.
Middleware
For this project we worked in FMOD. The developer wanted full control of implementation so we were able to focus purely on creating more great music, and invest the allocated budget into recording with some of the best musicians in the world.
Recording session: Budapest Scoring Orchestra
The Package
A full library of assets including;
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Writing, Producing, Mixing & Mastering
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World & Character Themes
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Area Cues, including underground time period specific cues
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Seasonal Variations
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Cutscenes
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Character Creation
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House & Building Sounds
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Gameplay fx
The Budget
This project was well invested by the developers in the five figure mark. This included the writing and production of over two hours of audio assets, a number of solo recording sessions, and a full 32 piece orchestral recording session.
In all our discussions we work with our clients to identify priorities and how best to maximise their budgets. This ensures we get the best assets possible for the game.