SOUND FOR VIDEO GAMES

Psychology of Sound

Name a game where the sound really stood out for you. Make a list of why you remember it.

Overwatch,

Different nationalities and unique comical voice lines. Consideration of what noises the
environment would make if in contact with different weapons, also considers echo and the type
of room the noise is in. Unique footsteps, weapon sounds, ability sounds for all heroes. No 2
noises are the same. Different music for each map and noises coming from the environment.
Surround sound is a massive utility in game and will always give you the upper hand.

What are the functions of sound in a video game?

Emotion, mood, perception, loudness, sound as information.

Metroid Prime

Diegetic Non-Diegetic
footsteps Music creepy sci fi
weaponry
AI voices
Fire
Monster
Alarm
Noises from helmet

In pairs or groups of three see if you can name games that use tension music...

Skyrim
Halo
Pokmon
 Diablo
Mario
Terraria

Leitmotife.