Playful & Punchy: The Sound of a Cartoon FPS

Gandel Lab - Saturday 11am

What happens when a game asks you to make players laugh one moment, and feel the full impact of the world the next?

In this behind-the-scenes talk, Louis and Alec explore how Playside Studios supported FUMI in bringing the distinctive world of Mouse P.I. For Hire to life through sound, navigating its world of contrasts: old and new, subtle and exaggerated, musical and naturalistic, serious and silly. From period-inspired techniques and aesthetics to modern technology and production workflows, every choice was guided by the game’s unique tone.

Louis and Alec will unpack the creative and technical process behind the game’s sound; from animation and interaction effects to music, voice casting and recording, field recordings, licensed music, and cutscenes.

At the centre of the talk is a deceptively tricky challenge: how do you make a sound feel powerful without killing the joke?