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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Overall | #2 | 4.290 | 4.290 |
| Correlation to theme | #2 | 4.194 | 4.194 |
| Creativity | #2 | 4.484 | 4.484 |
| Quality | #9 | 4.258 | 4.258 |
| Composition | #11 | 4.323 | 4.323 |
| Impression | #11 | 4.194 | 4.194 |
Ranked from 31 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
Description
Game Description:
A Moment of Clarity is intended to be a visual novel with elements of action gameplay, having the mind of the MC be the setting for the project and tasking the MC with breaking out of an imagined prison within the mind of the MC.
Music Description:
For This EP, we chose to make a mixed-electronica soundtrack, blending between dark atmospheric textures/ambiences and more melodic material as a way to bridge the conceptual gap between metaphorical chains that constrains people and the key that allows people to be free of their constraints.
01 - Chaotic Blooming (BGM for a cutscene whereby we introduce the MC and the problem of escaping a prison that takes place inside of their mind)
02 - The Fight For Freedom (BGM for the climax and resolution of the MC’s journey, breaking out of the mental prison and dealing with the aftermath)
03 - Sunlight Washes The Stilts (BGM for End Credits Cutscene of MC’s Journey, where the MC is able to smile and pursue their hobby)
Software:
We used VSTs and other bits of software to create this. The non-exhaustive list includes: FL Studio, Bitwig, Kontakt (various libraries), Arturia Analog Lab, SINE Player (various libraries), Vital, Harmor, and more.
Processes and Inspirations:
We very much let the picture prompt and the text prompt shape the direction that we took with our music, going for several vibes and emotions as is fitting with the dynamic nature of the mind. We were inspired by existing works of music that had projected a similar theme which helped tie the EP together.
Message from the artist
We enjoyed making this project together and we hope you enjoy listening to this project!
Theme
Freedom
Picture theme
How does it fit the theme?
We used both the image and the text prompt as inspiration for our project. The outlined window stilts brought about by the contrast between the bright and dark colors of the picture made us think of thoughts (or even mentalities) that trap people from living the life they want to live. This is also apparent from the female figure reaching her hand out to the lights of the darkened room as well as the shadow of the bird (which is often a symbol of agency and the ability to move beyond the current circumstances).
Ultimately, we had decided to make our hypothetical game revolve around the mental aspects of what traps people from manifesting their passions as our identities are shaped by what we do and how we internalize our interactions. As such, we believe this conceptualization embodies the both the text prompt of "Freedom" as well as the Picture theme as a significant factor of such is the way people are able to manifest and what systems of thought guide/hinder people.
Link(s) of the submission on streaming services
https://soundcloud.com/uwutestagent/selene-uwu-test-agent-chaotic-blooming-1
https://soundcloud.com/uwutestagent/selene-uwu-test-agent-the-fight-for-freedom-2
https://soundcloud.com/uwutestagent/selene-uwu-test-agent-sunshine-washes-the-stilts-3
Genre
Orchestral
Electronic
Ambient
Experimental
Soundtrack use permission
No
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