Chapter 12. The Sound of Games

Why Sound Is Important

Managing Sound Effects

Creating Sound Effects

Creating Music Loops

Points to Remember

Sound is probably the most neglected area of Flash game design. Between hatching a game idea, creating the graphical assets, programming, and debugging, it's not surprising that not much time is devoted to finding or making the perfect sounds. Sound effects and music add a lot to a game much more than you may realize. Sounds can connect with a person on an emotional level and invoke fear, excitement, surprise, sadness, or playfulness. Used properly, sound effects and music can make a good game extraordinary. In this chapter we discuss sound effects and music loops how to make them, and why sound should not be neglected in your games.