My aims are to create an immersive experience that captures the real-life experience and adrenaline of being in a nuclear power station failure; using sound as one of its main components.

Research to support these decisions will be linked at the bottom of this page.

The purpose of Sound in our project

Sound has a huge impact on player experience. Currently, I am not sure whether including a soundtrack would be appropriate for the game - as it could take away from the simulation experience. However, the use of real-life recorded sound, “Foley”, is a must. Using these sounds will further establish a consistent, realistic environment, allowing the player to become more immersed in a believable space.

Sound Designer

I have had some experience with Sound Design, having worked on the soundtrack and sound effects for previous projects. However, when taking into account all the assets I already require, within the small-time frame of development, that I have next year, it would be useful to get some assistance.

REQUIREMENTS

Sound

Interaction Sounds

• Sound effects on walking/running/jumping on different materials
  • Metal
  • Rubber
  • Hard Plastic
  • Wood?
  • Metal (hollow)
• Climbing sounds
  • Ladder climbs or similar sounds appropriate to material
    • Metal
    • Wood
    • Plastic
• Grunting (light)
  • For jumping, climbing and quick intense movements
• Object placed on another (heavy)
  • plastic on metal
  • metal on metal
  • wood on metal

Environment Sounds

• Explosions (various)
• Running water
• Echo effect (larger rooms)
• Pipes and foundation breaking
  • Metal creaking and snapping
  • Plastic creaking and breaking
• Gas release