Pikmin 4 sound design lead explains new audio approach for closer camera perspective
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Pikmin 4 sound design lead Taiyo Furukawa discusses how the game's closer camera perspective required a new approach to sound effects. The article explores the challenges and creative process behind designing audio that matches the shifted viewpoint, making Pikmin voices and footsteps more prominent when the camera is near the ground.
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· 3 pulledThis entry in the series shifts the camera to put players closer to the action, and that required a new type of approach.
For example, we previously heard from Nintendo about how players can clearly hear Pikmin's voices and footsteps loud and clear when the camera is close to the ground.
Games are made of many elements, such as graphics, sound, story and controls.
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