Key Audio Features
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Responsive VO System
Dynamic voice-over system that responds to player proximity to sheep, monster presence, and player inactivity, creating a deeply personal horror experience.
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Voice Mimicry Mechanic
The monster captures and distorts the player's voice, playing it back from different locations to create psychological horror and disorientation.
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Atmospheric Soundscape
Layered forest ambience that shifts between vast openness and claustrophobic tension, using spatial audio to guide and mislead the player.
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FMOD Integration
Complex parameter-driven audio events using FMOD, including real-time microphone input processing and 3D spatial positioning.
Technical Implementation
Responsive VO System
Built using FMOD parameters tracking player location, object proximity, and monster state. The system triggers contextual dialogue based on multiple game variables, creating a character that feels alive and connected to the player's actions.
- Proximity-based dialogue triggers
- Emotional state transitions based on threat level
- Inactivity detection for ambient character moments
Mimic Monster Audio
Captures microphone input, processes it with distortion and reverb effects in real-time, and triggers it as a 3D sound event from the monster's location. This creates one of the game's most memorable and terrifying moments.
- Real-time microphone input capture
- Dynamic audio processing (distortion, pitch shift, reverb)
- 3D spatial audio positioning based on monster location
Challenges & Solutions
Challenge: Creating a sense of dread in an open forest environment
Solution: Layered ambience with dynamic mixing based on player location, using silence and subtle sounds to build tension rather than constant noise
Challenge: Making the monster feel present without being visible
Solution: Implemented directional audio cues, breathing sounds, and the voice mimicry system to create psychological presence
Results & Learnings
Leading the audio direction for Lambyrinth taught me how to maintain a cohesive sonic vision while managing a wide range of assets. The voice mimicry mechanic became one of the most talked-about features, demonstrating the power of audio to create truly memorable gameplay moments. This project deepened my understanding of FMOD's parameter-driven systems and reinforced the importance of designing sound that shapes the player's emotional journey.
