discussion Music in AVNs

[FrozenCustard]

I always play games on mute.

 

[lstorchie]

I usually mute the music. Power Vacuum had catchy menu music so i tend to let that play for a bit

 

[M3ricaPatriot1776]

The only game I ever played with sound was Being a DIK because the music and instrumentals were just so amazing to listen to my favorite is the guitar solos from the MC very amazing guitar playing.

 

[BadFox1]

I ALWAYS Turn music off, I HATE IT. The only VN I've ever left the music on was Leap of Faith. It hit right in the feels.

 

[bane69]

huniepop 2 had good music to put you in the mood

 

[jake_farms]

I like music In my avn, but you're right music with lyrics in avn is just a distraction especially if they're bad. What I absolutely despise tho is voice acting in avn it's okay if it's just the moan in sex scenes but if it's like a full voice act dialog lie in the game "helping the hotties" Its just an instant turn off for me.

 

[BadFox1]

OMG Don't get me started on voiced VN's.... DainelsK Erotica DRIVES ME INSANE with the same voice for all the girls. It's AWFUL!

 

[Tosser]

I tend to turn the music down, but leave any ambient and sound effect channels turned up. If the sex sounds aren't like those awful Japanese videos where the girls start to scream orgasmically as soon as the guy enters the room, then I'll leave the sounds up; if they're using that kind of shit, then I'll probably mute it.

 

[chronicidyll]

Music in AVNs is never enjoyable IMO. Just never fits the pace and/or ends up being tedious and repetitive. Which is kinda weird cause I could listen to the Mario theme for hours. (And now that's stuck in my head for the evening)

 

[Tosser]

Music in AVNs is never enjoyable IMO. Just never fits the pace and/or ends up being tedious and repetitive. Which is kinda weird cause I could listen to the Mario theme for hours. (And now that's stuck in my head for the evening)

I'd suggest you try Eternum and Leap of Faith. There are others out there that do it well, but these seem to be among the best.

 

[User_65726]

Honestly, I just mute every game. The SFX of them is almost always awful.

 

[Anonbernd]

I'm part of the muted gank. Probably they put a lot of effort in music, but considering what I'm playing, I'd rather be aware of my surroundings rather than have full immersion

 

[Gorion]

I used to absolutely despise music (and sounds) years ago (like idk 2018? probably before that) since it was always super cheesy and it distracted me. Nowadays I actually prefer if there is music. I'm not expecting some new stuff that I want to buy online and play in the car (especially not with my preference towards what music I enjoy) and I sometimes feel games with tons of effort (sometimes even SFXs added in early patches) that have no music to be kinda dull. Especially if it's with quite a bit of dialogue.

My true gripe with music however is when they pick songs with lyrics. I don't remember on the top of my head which AVN I was playing that had one track with male and female vocals (pretty bad ones I might add) and I've never been so quickly turned off, especially when some games don't bother with audio levels so you get a nice little earrape...

What do you guys think? I think the standard of AVN's has gone up quite significantly in the last few years and I kind of expect there to be music (sometimes even SFX to a degree). SFXs used to be really poor a few years ago (atleast from the stuff I played) but nowadays some games do it really well (top of my head Eternum for example). But I feel with music it's a lot less effort for the game creator(s).

I dont usually have my speakers on, so I miss a lot of the music/soundFX these days. That said though, I may start using my headphones for the atmosphere for the experience if it's a game with good audio. 100% agree with everything you said though, especially the lyrics. Atmospheric audio is awesome and enhances things but bring more words in audio form and your just going to overload the player and make them struggle to read and stay focused.

 

[ThrivesOnSandwiches]

Completely with you on BGM with lyrics. I can't stand it

 

[kiander12]

always mute sound so I can listen to other things

 

[Loyo]

Always mute my games, and sometimes if I am in the mood I play movies soundtracks or other epic musics (Two Steps from Hell, for example).

 

[ssbb]

Agree

 

[GhostyOps]

I prefer to have music while I'm playing to enjoy it more

 

[billsum477]

I play on mute, I'm not really here for the music

 

[stoic.nothingness]

I like music in AVNs that play to the atmosphere and add to the game. When they put it in there just cause can throw off the game.