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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Impression | #1 | 4.485 | 4.485 |
| Composition | #1 | 4.576 | 4.576 |
| Overall | #1 | 4.402 | 4.402 |
| Creativity | #3 | 4.273 | 4.273 |
| Quality | #3 | 4.273 | 4.273 |
Ranked from 33 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
Message from the artist
This track plays at the crucial moment when all hope seems lost when our protagonist witnesses a tragic massacre. In a desperate attempt to save the people he cares about, our protagonist smashes a strange clock and finds himself moving across time, allowing him to change the outcome of the present. Will our protagonist be able to save the people he cares about and get his revenge?
When composing this track, I was inspired by fantasy games like The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword and Xenoblade Chronicles, and my inspiration mainly came from the use of Zelda's Lullaby's reversed melody in the main theme of Skyward Sword. The synth parts on the other hand were more inspired by the Mechonis Field theme from Xenoblade.
I've used synths, orchestral elements, and electric guitar to make a blend of genres.
Difficulty
Make something that has elements that can be listened to both backwards and forwards.
Link(s) of the submission on streaming services
https://youtu.be/IObGrTHmBaA
https://soundcloud.com/resandwiched/decide-your-own-destiny
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Gotta second the Megaten comparison here, sounds straight from a game in that franchise (Secret SMT VI teaser? lmao.) Absolutely love this track, one of my favorites so far!
Haha, you're too kind! I'm super flattered, It makes me really happy to be compared to such a godly game franchise.
I think it’s one of the best I’ve heard in recent days! Great submission🫡
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.
Wow! The reversed part (first half) sounds so good! And then the second half comes in a reveals the actual melody and it just sounds awesome! Reminds me of SMT tracks. Great job!
Ayy, you're a real one for that. I absolutely love SMT, thank you so much!
May I ask which SMT in particular?
This track in particular reminds me a bit of SMT Raidou. But I think it's just the style, in general, that reminds me of SMT, with lead guitars, some cool chord progressions and a darkish tone but with some sense of hope.
Daaamn that's so nice to hear. Raidou definitely has to be my favorite SMT ost alongside Digital Devil Saga, Shock! The Final Battle and Formidable Foe go hard. Since I'm kinda new to the guitar I actually used some Raidou songs to practice haha!
So many elements come together nicely. I love the e guitar. first half sounds backward to me and second half forward, unexpected. Nice touch too with the ticking clock. Fits your story really well. Great work!
Thank you, I really wanted to make a track that had a lot going on since the thought of a palindrome made me think of some intense RPG with time-reversal elements, so I'm glad you find it thematically appropriate. The guitars in the beginning make it kind of obvious that it's reversed. What I also found was most orchestral instruments like strings and flutes sounded pretty much the same reversed so I decided to use those in the later parts, so I think it worked out in the end!
Really solid track, lots of nice dynamics on display here.
Thank you so much! I came up with separate parts that I thought sounded cool (crescendo part, organ part, and electric guitar part) and decided to stitch them together afterward with various transition parts, glad you like it!
Those are some top tier inspirations!
the reversed audio was very well done and the spooky vibe was excellent with the organ and guitar!
The drop for the bell chime into the crescendo of everything was such a great moment and this entry as a whole was very excellent!
Thank you! The sudden explosion was super fun to make so I'm happy to hear that! The organs are supposed to sound more ominous rather than spooky with some religious undertones as in true Xenoblade fashion. I'm glad you find it excellent!
I don't know what I could add that the comments below haven't said already.
It is such a good track, congratulation!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your positivity!