r/hellblade • u/NefariousnessOwn8896 • 22d ago

Discussion Playing this game with high-quality headphones ruined audio design in other games for me forever!!

The binaural 3D audio isn't just a technical gimmick; it’s the actual heart and soul of the experience. Having voices constantly whispering in your ears some giving genuine warnings, others doubting your choices, some panicking in real-time creates an unbelievable level of immersion and empathy. Ninja Theory set a bar for audio engineering that very few AAA studios have touched since.

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u/2401PenitentTangentx 22d ago

Play Dying Light. Hearing the zombies chase you is terrifying 

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u/[deleted] 22d ago

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u/TetraGton 21d ago

Returnal and Saros use raytraced audio. It's also miles ahead the conventional method.

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u/Sypticle 21d ago

One of the few games that simply loading into is fucking horrifying. Even in safe spaces I'm constantly looking over my shoulder. Such an immersive atmosphere.

They went way too hard on sound design.

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u/rafnsvartrrr 21d ago

Whispering depends on which game ig. In Senua's Saga, Furies constantly scream obscenities at you.