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Shabs94 days ago(+1)

This is just stellar. Turning Leaves hits the Autumn theme so precisely I had to double check my calendar just to be sure!

A brilliant, minimalist introduction unfolds like a gentle breeze. The gradual expansion from tutorial to gameplay is underscored by a the most gentle guitar riff. You can hear faint whispers in the trees ebbing and flowing. The dulcet tones of an organ accompany this cozy bed of sound, softly gluing it all together. Masterful.

The game has been discussed past my ability to provide anything new. But the sound. Man, what a treat. It’s wonderful to see another game in this jam respect audio to this degree. It’s the only thing I can contribute after all!

Thank you for this. I’ll just have Turning Leaves open for a while if you don’t mind.

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cartmouse93 days ago(+1)

Thank you so much :’) I’m so glad you enjoyed all the noises! I was a musician and audio tech person before I got into programming so sound is really close to my heart

This is probably the first track I’ve written that’s actually made it out of a DAW and into the world too so I’m super pleased that it’s gone down well :)

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Shabs93 days ago (1 edit)

Now it all makes sense. I was kinda blown away hearing such a carefully crafted soundstage from a solo developer. It probably matters to me a lot more than most, but when I hear audio treated with respect, everything else surrounding it feels levels more polished. I guess it’s because i’ve seen too many projects that treat it as an afterthought. Who knows? Regardless, your love for the auditory adds a level of refinement that just can’t be attained otherwise. Of course, you’ve done an excellent job on everything else! But I’m way more qualified to talk about sound lol.

Getting that first song out there into the world is incredibly daunting for sure. You do need to wait for the right time and moment, or your confidence can be shot forever! Safe to say that’s exactly what you’ve done here. I can imagine that finding the right balance with this track was a tricky one. Can’t be too involved or it’ll detract from the gameplay, too soft and it gets boring quick. You’ve done an excellent job at walking that tightrope, so kudos for that!

Had Turning Leaves open in another tab this whole time btw, can’t bring myself to close it!

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