Music Composition Through Video Games

Abstract

Existing video games that use music as a core gameplay mechanic provide little freedom for musical expression. There is untapped creative potential in merging the exploration of music and the exploration of fictional environments into one experience. In this paper, I detail both a system that enables such a combination, and an implementation of said system in a video game. The result is a uniquely immersive game that demonstrates the potential for future applications of this concept.