In theory, you might think that it should be easy to appreciate the merits of a game before any sound or music has been added to it, but in practice you might be surprised at how difficult this often is. A game which feels utterly fantastic with all its sound and music in place can easily feel very stale when you silence all of the audio.
The soundscape of a game often drastically impacts the emotions of the person playing it. It can make or break the game. It can even distort the ability of the game designer to accurately perceive what is working and what is not in the game. Don’t make the mistake of underappreciating the importance of having strong audio.
Continue reading Game Dev Tip #10: A game without sound will often feel hollow, even if it is otherwise good