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'A Cup of Liber-Tea': Scoring Satire with Sincerity in 'Helldivers 2'
In the transition from Helldivers 1 to Helldivers 2, audiovisuals became more realistic, and gameplay more close-up, visceral, and cinematic. We needed to evolve the musical score as well, adding a sense of gritty realism while maintaining the satirical jingoistic tone of the first game. This presentation will discuss the creative approach and mindset, as well as the specific music composition and production techniques I used to achieve this evolution in the context of each faction within the game.
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