The realm of VR gaming is one that is still attempting to pick up traction, and composing for such games can be a daunting task when only a portion of gamers have the equipment to even play the game you are composing for. Fortunately thanks to Materia Collective, the soundtrack to the recent Steam release of VR Hero Sentry is now available through several distributors for a more widespread audience.
VR Hero Sentry is a VR ARPG that makes you take up arms and choose your hero, class and your own build as you fight off hordes and titanic bosses and offers you infinite gameplay and endless customization. Gregory Tan composed the game’s musical score, which works to accent the fantasy RPG elements of the game and create an immersive experience for the player.
The music required for VR Hero Sentry gave me the opportunity to experiment with various soundscapes mixed with instruments. ‘Whispers of The Land,’ for example, is a track that builds in many unexpected ways. That piece utilizes ethnic traditional instruments such as African percussion and pan flutes alongside modern ambient synthesizers, and was a composition that really pushed me out of my comfort zone, especially coming from a classical background. – Gregory Tan, composer
The soundtrack is a short one, comprised of only seven tracks total, but creates enough presence for the listener to get a true feel for the game’s methods and environments. The VR Hero Sentry (Original Game Soundtrack) is now available now on Bandcamp, iTunes and streaming on Spotify.
