all audio in the above video is done by me
Responsible for all parts of the audio pipeline, from high-level conceptualization to every sound effect. Collaborate with other developers and programmers, and contribute to the game directly using GitHub. An ongoing project, I have been involved in this title since 2020. As the only audio specialist on this project, I have produced all music, designed all sound effects, and implemented most systems that touch sound in the game code.

Audio Implementation

Implemented all sounds and music within the Unity game engine, using FMOD as middleware. I have designed and implemented many audio systems for the title, including:

• Environment Query System
  This system queries the area around the player, collecting data about the player’s surroundings. This data is sent to the Ambience System, and to drive the dynamic reverb system.
• Tree falling sounds
  This system is a dynamic system that changes depending on how fast the tree is falling, allowing for accurate tree falling noises no matter where or how the tree falls.
• Ambience System
  Using data sent from the Environment Query System, the ambience system filters this information, using it to play correct sounds in correct places, like a bird chirping in a tree, or a cricket chirping in the grass.
• Reverb System
  Using information from the Environment Query System, this dynamic reverb changes the reverb for the diegetic sounds in the game, increasing the immersion.

Sound Design

Created over 500 unique and layered sound effects for this title. Responsible for creating and sourcing all sound effects. Effects range from layered gun noises, UI sounds, surface hit sweeteners, to various ambience sounds. I employ many techniques in FMOD to make the sounds as interesting as possible without breaking immersion. As a realistic open-world game, maintaining a high quality over many different sounds is paramount to not break the realism and immersion of the gameplay.

Music Composition

Composed and produced a dynamic musical system that employs 3.5 musical cues, or songs. The first cue is the ‘Safe’ cue, played when the player is not engaged with enemies. There is an ‘Adventure’ layer (the .5 cue) that plays over the Safe cue to provide more variety during gameplay. Each layer represents a rising level of tension within the game. The system switches dynamically between these states dynamically using bespoke transitions and logic set in FMOD.

Trailer Scoring and Audio Design

I have scored and done the audio design for 3 trailers for this title. Each one required working closely with the Creative Director and Trailer Editor to ensure each trailer was as high quality as possible. Visit the Fortress Games Youtube channel to see all trailers.