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Designing Fear:  How Sound Design Shapes Player Emotion

Designing Fear: How Sound Design Shapes Player Emotion

Update: 2025-08-12
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Sound Designer & Creative Director Jonathan Ontiveros (Know Buddy Games) joins Brain Arcade to explore how sound design can craft fear, tension, and immersion in games. We dig into the psychology of sound, silence, and sonic misdirection to shed light on how indie teams can use these tools to shape unforgettable player experiences.





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Designing Fear:  How Sound Design Shapes Player Emotion

Designing Fear: How Sound Design Shapes Player Emotion

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