How Soundscapes Shape the Storytelling in Monument Valley 3

Sure thing, let’s dive into the wild world of Monument Valley 3 without being too polished or crisp about it. Here goes:

Monument Valley 3: Soundscapes and Stuff

Look, when we kicked off with Monument Valley 3, it wasn’t just about some fancy visuals with bland background tunes. Nah, we were after something different. Like, the soundtrack had to be this living, breathing thing, right? Wrapped into every twist and turn of the game. And, can you believe it?—we got nods from D.I.C.E Awards, Mobile Game Awards, and a bunch of others. Nuts!

Okay, pause. This was like crafting a whole new sound universe. I teamed up with Lucie Treacher—a cosmic mix of co-composer and audio wizard. Our mission? Create audio that pulls you so deep you might forget to blink. Headphones on? You’re in our world now.

Fresh Vibes Only

But wait. Before you think it’s all serene like the first games, we swerved hard. Didn’t even peek at the old soundtracks. Why? I guess, sometimes you need to throw out the rulebook and scribble with crayons. Every game level turned into its own mini concert. You’re not listening to one big musical theme; instead, picture each level as a tiny indie gig. More freedom equals more chaos, right?

Seriously, though. We threw in global musical spices—picked up the Bansuri and Gamelan like we knew what we were doing. Felt like those sounds just naturally vibed with Noor’s journey. Plus, a whole 17-piece string section. Imagine that.

Sound On the Move

Interactive sound was kinda our jam. Monument Valley 3 isn’t just a ‘look and play’; it’s more of a ‘listen and feel’ gig. As the world shifts around Noor, so does the beat. You’re remixing the game just by playing. How’s that for a Tuesday?

And water! Geez, it splashes everywhere but not just to get your feet wet (kinda). Water in this game? Major thematic player—like life itself: wreck stuff, fix stuff. We grabbed recordings of rivers and taps, molded them till they sang along. It’s weird, but hey, it works.

The Experience

Tiny details matter, you know? Each interaction sounds alive. Turn a gear, and yeah, it clicks, but it’s melodious. Sounds weird? It should! Interaction in our world is like a musical. Improvised, changing—depends on your mood.

Origami level? My absolute fave. Imagine paper rustling and lo-fi whispers guiding you. It’s handmade magic. Emotional music that cries and laughs with Noor, intertwined with her battles. Strong strings one moment. Whispering flutes the next. Just vibes.

Hold on. Am I rambling? Probably.

Anyway, Where Were We?

Oh yeah, headphones are a must. Seriously. Every sonic sparkle and nuance—worth catching! We poured so much heart into this, wanting you to feel every step Noor takes.

Get set for Monument Valley 3 on Xbox July 22. Dive deep, let the sound call you in. Grab the collectible vinyl if you’re into holding tangible pieces of sound glory. Thanks to Lucie and the crew—couldn’t have done it without such a motley team.

Ready to set sail with Noor? Adventure hums in the air. Off we go.

Hopefully, you got the soundscapes dancing in your head now. Play on, friend!