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WiSHMASTER: The OST's itch.io pageResults
Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
Impression | #1 | 4.480 | 4.480 |
Quality | #1 | 4.520 | 4.520 |
Overall | #1 | 4.232 | 4.232 |
Composition | #2 | 4.400 | 4.400 |
Creativity | #5 | 4.120 | 4.120 |
Correlation to theme | #30 | 3.640 | 3.640 |
Ranked from 25 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
Description
This soundtrack is heavily inspired from Sega MegaDrive, Super Nintendo, and Nintendo DS games and soundtracks, such as Kirby Super Star, Pokemon DPPt, Casltevania, and a little bit of Shantae! I also used FL Studio 12 as my DAW, classic soundchip VSTs, and video game soundfonts to compose the whole OST...
When composing, I envisioned this happy space exploring narrative about a lad and his friend meeting the "WiSHMASTER", and stopping an evil force from taking over the universe.
Each track serves as a point in the game's story. From the inspiring grand opening, to the fun, funky romps through different planets, to the chilling and epic battles of stopping Chaos in space, I made sure the OST had a sense of progression following "The Hero's Journey" plot structure found in most games. There's some atmospheric chill tracks, funky jams, happy tunes, and even some heartfelt moments near the end. All in all, using triangle and sine waves for motifs and melodies was very effective.
Message from the artist:
If you like cool adventure platformers, happy and prominent motifs, or even just chiptune music in general, then this is right up your alley!
Theme
Panspermia (Πανσπερμία)
Picture theme
How does it fit the theme?
The picture theme inspired me the most initially. I aimed to make this album draw in listeners with its atmospheric and versatile motifs, mimicking the cool colors and sight of the cosmic deer, preparing them for a grand space adventure. As for the "Panspermia" theme of "life existing throughout the universe", my main goal was to instill both senses of wonder and dread that the universe brings. More ambient chill song loops and thrashing cinematic evil motifs carry these senses of wonder and dread, respectfully. With a theme as vast, expansive, and overwhelming as the universe, I had to go all out in variety for a grand space adventure!
Link to streaming services
Primary:
https://soundcloud.com/r3tron/sets/wishmaster-the-ost
Secondary:
https://r3tronaut.bandcamp.com/album/wishmaster-the-ost
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