1.Creating atmosphere -
This may set the overall them, sound is core to making a space a place
2.Assigning meaning to an event
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3.Appeal to a certain market
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4.Providing rhythem for gameplay
5.Cueing gameplay events
5.1 surround sound moises coming from a certain direction, stealth games
6.Linked to broarder set of concepts
Sound and music may have deeoer contextual releveance to individuals.
Task 1:
Individually looking at your list of games from the previous week, pick 2 and apply the categories to those games. Establish what is happening at those moments in game and what sounds you are hearing.
Task 2:
Look at one of your favourite films and apply the same categories to it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8ECosmQig0 - Assassins creed 4 chase gameplay
1. There're two different levels of atmosphere in this game play. For example the first part of the gameplay shows the character being very stealthy. Where as later on in the video there is a chase scene which consist of fast paced music and a more exciting and action based experience. To create a stealthy atmosphere the developers have created suspense and calmness in the game's music. The guards do seem to react to your presents however they do not engage you unless seen. There has to be a system in place where the local AI are made aware that you are in the area and decide to behave in a certain way. For example different AI units may patrol different areas depnding on whether you are in the same area or not. This adds a lot of freedom and suspense to stealthy gameplay and creates a real tense atmosphere when behind enemy lines.
2. Several different sounds happen to help the player know what event has just passed. For example, during the stealth gameplay the assassing jumps offa roof and into some bushes. There are two sounds that play. One is the reactive sound of the character interacting with the bushes, and the other sound is the one to indicate to the player that they have now entered a hidden state in which they cannot be seen or investigated.
