WipEout HD
A futuristic racing game with shielded craft.
Where WipEout HD comes up1 episode or test
- 1Player uses shieldCraft's shield switches on
- 2Lowpass filter appliesBackground music gets filtered
- 3Music sounds muffledGameplay state becomes audible
- 4Player feels cocoonedWrapped in it, not just seeing
From Source on Nintendo's adaptive soundtracks
What was said about WipEout HD
WipEout HD muffles the music while the shield is active. WipEout HD applies a lowpass filter to the background music whenever the craft's shield is in use. This amplifies the feeling of being in a cocoon.
The source is about Nintendo's adaptive soundtracks and cites WipEout HD as an example from another studio. It describes the effect as making a gameplay state audible, so the player feels wrapped in it rather than only seeing it.
Adaptive Soundtracks in Games
A lowpass filter goes on the music while your shield is up, amplifying the feeling of being in a cocoon.
WipEout HD muffles the music while the shield is active. WipEout HD applies a lowpass filter to the background music whenever the craft's shield is in use. This amplifies the feeling of being in a cocoon.
The source is about Nintendo's adaptive soundtracks and cites WipEout HD as an example from another studio. It describes the effect as making a gameplay state audible, so the player feels wrapped in it rather than only seeing it.
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