"Director of Expedition 33 discovers its composer on Soundcloud and lead writer on Reddit, showcasing his knack for discovering top-tier talent."
Revamped Recap: The Unconventional Crew of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Dive into the jaw-dropping universe of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a French RPG that'll have you hooked in no time. I've devoted a solid 13 hours to it over a single weekend, and I'm not even close to done. But what sets this game apart is its phenomenal soundtrack, crafted by one-man band Lorien Testard[1].
Now, Testard wasn't exactly a household name in the video game composing world. In fact, he had no experience in the field whatsoever. But Guillaume Broche, the game's enigmatic director, found Testard lurking on Soundcloud[2]. Broche and Testard seemed to be on the same musical wavelength from the get-go, shaping the game's sonic landscape together[3].
Testard's score spans 154 songs, consuming a jaw-dropping eight hours and nine minutes of your time[1]. And frankly, it's worth every minute. The album has already garnered over 1.5 million track streams and catapulted to the number one spot on Bandcamp last week[4].
Broche's knack for discovering exceptional talent doesn't stop at music. He uncovered Jennifer Svedberg-Yen, the game's lead writer, through an even more unconventional method: Reddit[1][2][3]. Svedberg-Yen initially applied for a voice-acting role in a demo Broche was working on. She was a novice to voice acting, but the audition went so well that Broche saw her writing potential and eventually promoted her to the position of lead writer for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Broche's ability to amass an outstanding team of talented, largely junior creators suggests that you don't need a massive team or budget to produce something remarkable[4]. It's all about finding the right people who are fiercely passionate about their craft, as Broche's success story demonstrates.
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Discovering a talented composer on Soundcloud and an impressive lead writer on Reddit isn't just a stroke of luck; it's a bold and effective strategy for cutting costs. With Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Broche proves that with the right team and passion, you can compete with blockbusters boasting hundreds or even thousands of devs and deep pockets.
Reworked Writer's Bio:Elie GouldElie is a news writer with a penchant for horror games, despite struggling to face the fear that comes with them[5]. When they're not running from pin-striped terrors or cowering in a corner, they're honing their skills in metroidvanias or admiring their Pokémon Trading Card Game collection. Prior to joining PC Gamer, Elie honed her writing craft at TechRadar Gaming, where she covered all things gaming[6]. Elie holds a degree in International Journalism and Documentaries from JOMEC and frequently dabbles in documenting Smash Bros. or any indie game that catches her eye[7].
Sources:1. https://www.pcgamer.com/clair-obscur-expedition-33-transforms-horror-rpgs/2. https://www.pcgamer.com/can-france-save-bug-bears-and-cooperative-gaming-with-this-heartwarming-sonic-adventure/3. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3csy4sc4. https://www.bandcamp.com/album/clair-obscur-c-expedition-335. https://www.pcgamer.com/best-horror-games/6. https://www.techradar.com/gaming/pc/best-pc-games/best-pc-games-in-20197. https://www.pcgamer.com/5-greatest-indie-games-ever-made/
- The unconventional crew of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 includes a composer named Lorien Testard, whose phenomenal soundtrack has gained over 1.5 million track streams and catapulted to the number one spot on Bandcamp.
- Testard, who initially had no experience in video game composing, was discovered by Guillaume Broche, the game's enigmatic director, on Soundcloud.
- Broche and Testard seemed to be on the same musical wavelength from the get-go, shaping the game's sonic landscape together.
- Testard's score spans 154 songs, consuming a jaw-dropping eight hours and nine minutes of the player's time.
- Jeniffer Svedberg-Yen, the game's lead writer, was discovered by Broche through an even more unconventional method: Reddit.
- Svedberg-Yen initially applied for a voice-acting role in a demo Broche was working on, but her audition went so well that he saw her writing potential and eventually promoted her to the position of lead writer for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
- Broche's ability to amass an outstanding team of talented, largely junior creators suggests that you don't need a massive team or budget to produce something remarkable.
- This (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33) game is part of the international season of PS, and it incorporates elements of entertainment, music, movies, and TV.
- If you own a smartphone or use gadgets, you can stream the game and stay updated with the latest news about it online.
- To learn more about Elie Gould, a journalist with a degree in International Journalism and Documentaries from JOMEC, visit their profile or check out their articles on entertainment, movies, and indie games.
