Salford City College Eccles Sixth Form Centre BTEC Extended Diploma in GAMES DESIGN Unit 73: Sound For Computer Games

Game Title Sonic Unleashed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reL293uPEYc

Provide detailed descriptions from chosen examples that establish… Clearly state what production technique(s) you think have been used to create specific soundtrack elements

Setting

The music sounds relaxing and matches the night time look that is in the cutscene.

The music here is played by a real live piano which creates the relaxing feel. The fact that the music is a real piano makes the scene slightly more powerful and realistic.

Mood

The music has a feeling of sadness to it but changes to sound a little more dramatic and suspenseful. The music also sounds relaxing before the change. Before the music changes, it sounds like there is an emotional scene being played with a character expressing their feelings. However when the music changes it sounds like there is something important and dramatic happening that changes the mood of the scene.

The piano sounds relaxing and soothing but sad at the same time. The real piano helps to create a more powerful scene.

Game genre

This music suggests a game that involves story and change so it could be action adventure.

The relaxing night time piano music gives a feeling of freedom and adventure. This could suggest a free roam game.

Narrative

The music implies a sad moment and/or an important moment in the story.

The piano shows emotion which means something bad happened in the story that makes the character feel the way they do.