Elite: Dangerous sounds amazing!
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I was actually surprised by how much I like the sound effects. Usually, I won't even mention them when talking about a game, but I always have to when telling someone about ED.
Man. I've connected some old home cinema speakers I've found, and opened Elite as a Test. Even though it doesn't work right (the speakers set I mean), when I decided to boost volume up and then go to station's surface from hangar... man... The feel was unexplainably epic.
On side note, I dislike Adder engine sound. But something different for everyone I guess.
On side note, I dislike Adder engine sound. But something different for everyone I guess.
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The SFX department is definitely where Elite shines the most.
Unfortunately, SFX are something that does not receive enough attention in video games. This trend seems to change towards the better but if you read game reviews, all they talk about is gameplay, graphics and - if really outstandingly done - music.
Sounds are rarely mentioned, which is a shame cause they definitely make or break many games.
Alien Isolation is a perfect example.
The sounds are the best, in quality and variety, I have ever heard in a video game and they definitely make the game as good as it is. With crappy sounds, all the tension, horror and terror would not come across, you couldn't "feel" it.
Similar case in Elite. A Viper passing by at high speed grants you eargasms with a good sound system or headphones.
Well done, devs, well done!
Unfortunately, SFX are something that does not receive enough attention in video games. This trend seems to change towards the better but if you read game reviews, all they talk about is gameplay, graphics and - if really outstandingly done - music.
Sounds are rarely mentioned, which is a shame cause they definitely make or break many games.
Alien Isolation is a perfect example.
The sounds are the best, in quality and variety, I have ever heard in a video game and they definitely make the game as good as it is. With crappy sounds, all the tension, horror and terror would not come across, you couldn't "feel" it.
Similar case in Elite. A Viper passing by at high speed grants you eargasms with a good sound system or headphones.
Well done, devs, well done!
Yes my Home theatre has now been hijacked for ED. High end speakers, subwoofers and amp. Early on I had the sound up so loud that when I went through the slot in the station, the room would shake. It was awesome until a picture fell off the wall and broke the glass frame. I have toned it back now, but there are so many wonderful little subtle noises in there that you can only pick up on a good system. If you are just using standard pc speakers you miss out on so much of the subtle stuff. Good high end headphones also help.
totally agree, now I wonder what headphones and/or speaker system the sound devs would recommend?
The sound of the Viper is truly epic. The most impressive effect for me so far is the sound of a ship exploding close by in headphones. There is a definite detonation as the hull bursts, timed perfectly with the graphic effect. The rest of the music I can take or leave, but the opening music is hypnotic.
My favourite noise in the game is the one when you complete a D-Scan. Crank up the bass on your subwoofer and feel the blast!
Agreed, but it's the gradual fading out of all other sounds as it charges that is the stroke of genius.