Elara and Echoes of Destiny

To broaden my portfolio and prove my versatility as a composer, I came up with a fictional fantasy platform adventure video game (Metroidvania-like) with heart-wrenching story about a little forest creature saving an uncharted world from villainous creatures.

I named her Elara and tried to capture the essence of her story, the setting and emotional tone of the game in the music. The soundtrack is divided into eight tracks, each of which seems to describe a piece of her story. My goal was to choose different styles, emotional tunings and instrument variation to showcase the dynamics of such a thematic soundtrack.

  • 1. Elara, The Guardian
    Main theme, introduction of the heroine of our story.
  • 2. Story of the Enchanted Grove, Part I
    The first entry into the plot of the game. We are introduced to the Enchanted Grove and its inhabitants, where the heroine grew up.
  • 3. Willow Roots
    The game section is opening up. The heroine's first steps take her through the nearby forest, overcoming the first obstacles and meeting an early enemies.
  • 4. Story of the Enchanted Grove, Part II
    The heroine successfully returns home and she meets her first sidekick, who will help her in solving the puzzles later on. Some more secrets and echoes of her dark past are revealed.
  • 5. Quest of Sacrifice
    The first very dangerous journey to the unknown lands, full of new and deadly enemies.
  • 6. Kunai Mountain and Icy Shards
    The heroine's journey takes her to the top of Kunai Mountain, where, in addition to deadly enemies, she must also battle with harsh climate and cold. Finally, she discovers icy crystal shards that unlock her new abilities and power.
  • 7. Escape the Threats
    Boss-fight. Encounter with a giant dreadful enemy. Thanks to her new abilities and powers, only our heroine and her sidekick will be able to defeat this threat.
  • 8. Whisper of the Destiny
    The concluding chant that wraps up the plot of our story.

Following video is my implementation of adaptive music done in FMOD Studio based on Track 5: 'Quest of Sacrifice' of this album.
Contact me if you think you could use my musical skills in combination with my development background in your own video game or project.