How Sound Tells the Story of Night in the Woods

In this GDC talk, Em explores the atmospheric audio of Night in the Woods, including the ways in which it changes over time, and brings life to that which cannot be seen. The story of 'Night in the Woods' is based on the environment, and the sound works in conjunction with each scene to make you feel as though you are there. It mimics the liveliness of real life, where everything has its own story. Em uses examples from the game and implementation strategies to illustrate how sound can actively contribute to the game world and story.