Starwave captivates gamers by making music part of an immersive experience
Starwave, a VR rhythm game, elevates the player experience with Epidemic Sound's diverse electronic music, creating an immersive and captivating journey.
Background & challenge
Skymap Games and Tigertron, the game developers behind VR rhythm game Starwave, needed a vast and diverse catalog of high-quality electronic music to create an immersive and engaging player experience on a journey through the universe. They sought a streamlined solution that would allow them to quickly source and integrate music into their game development process.
Solution
With a deep range of diverse electronic tracks, Epidemic Sound enabled Starwave to curate a selection of close to 50 tracks across various moods and subgenres. The flexible licensing model enabled Starwave to tailor their coverage to their specific needs, which allowed them to get up and running fast. The license also proved useful in the marketing of the game, thanks to different subscription options enabling gaming influencers and streamers to use the tracks from the game in their content.
Results & impact
By partnering with Epidemic Sound, Starwave enhanced the immersive experience of their VR game. The carefully curated music selection for the different galaxies amplified player engagement and contributed to the game's critical acclaim, with reviewers praising the soundtracks and overall experience.
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Customer highlight
Starwave found value in Epidemic Sound's extensive filtering options, which streamlined their music discovery process. The partnership enabled them to efficiently find the perfect tracks to embody the unique character of the game's galaxies, with some of the tracks acting as inspiration for the design of specific galaxies.
Sam Kennedy, Executive Producer for Starwave
"Working with Epidemic Sound makes the whole process of researching and finding music a lot faster. Their music was a great fit for the game.”
DISCOVER ENTERPRISE
- Extensive music catalog across genres and moods
- Tailor-made license coverage based on your needs
- Streamlined workflow through fast music discovery