![]() ![]() The many versions of “Heartbeat” are not only perfect in the context of the game, but make for an incredible context-free listening experience. Here, Gao has a suite of powerful melodies that get altered in a variety of ways. I think, among the 60+ tracks that make up this nearly two-hour score, the most representative sample can be pulled from tracks 38 through 45. You can also expect a gut-wrenching vocal track, though there is a significant difference there that we will address shortly. You can expect solid use of motif, “variations on a theme,” and the like. You can expect piano to take center stage in most compositions, with plenty of solo and ensemble strings filling out the sound. And that’s fine! The tonality and especially the instrumentation maintain the quality set by previous soundtracks in the series. So what, then? Does that mean the music for Impostor Factory is just more of the same? In some ways, yes. I’ve also had to be careful not to simply repeat what I’ve said about Gao’s work in my previous soundtrack reviews (this particular struggle I had already noted in my review for the Finding Paradise OST). For starters, I’ve rewritten it half a dozen times trying to speak to the quality of the music without spoiling the content of the game. Whatever your reason for reading, I would like to say that I have my reasons for keeping this review short. Maybe your opinion is already formed and you just want to get someone else’s perspective. Perhaps you’re wondering if Impostor Factory‘s soundtrack stands up to previous entries in this esoteric series or if there are notable differences in the soundscapes. You’ll thank me later … and you’ll eventually work your way up to Impostor Factory.įor the rest of you, I suspect you already know how powerful Kan Gao’s work is. If you’ve stumbled upon this soundtrack review without prior knowledge of Kan Gao, his studio Freebird Games, or the previous games in this series ( To the Moon, A Bird Story, Finding Paradise), put down whatever you’re playing and start on To the Moon. LnRiLXlvdXR1YmV7bWluLXdpZHRoOjEwMHB4fS50Yi15b3V0dWJlPmRpdnt3aWR0aDoxMDAlO3Bvc2l0aW9uOnJlbGF0aXZlfS50Yi15b3V0dWJlPmRpdj5pZnJhbWV7Ym94LXNpemluZzpib3JkZXItYm94O3dpZHRoOjEwMCU7aGVpZ2h0OjEwMCU7cG9zaXRpb246YWJzb2x1dGU7dG9wOjA7bGVmdDowfSAudGIteW91dHViZVtkYXRhLXRvb2xzZXQtYmxvY2tzLXlvdXR1YmU9ImQ2N2E4Mzk5NjEyYTJhYzZkM2EwZDAwZWNjOGIzYWRlIl0geyB3aWR0aDogMTAwJTsgfSAudGIteW91dHViZVtkYXRhLXRvb2xzZXQtYmxvY2tzLXlvdXR1YmU9ImQ2N2E4Mzk5NjEyYTJhYzZkM2EwZDAwZWNjOGIzYWRlIl0gPiBkaXYgeyBwYWRkaW5nLXRvcDogY2FsYygxMDAlLzE2KjkpOyB9IEBtZWRpYSBvbmx5IHNjcmVlbiBhbmQgKG1heC13aWR0aDogMTAyNHB4KSB7IC50Yi15b3V0dWJle21pbi13aWR0aDoxMDBweH0udGIteW91dHViZT5kaXZ7d2lkdGg6MTAwJTtwb3NpdGlvbjpyZWxhdGl2ZX0udGIteW91dHViZT5kaXY+aWZyYW1le2JveC1zaXppbmc6Ym9yZGVyLWJveDt3aWR0aDoxMDAlO2hlaWdodDoxMDAlO3Bvc2l0aW9uOmFic29sdXRlO3RvcDowO2xlZnQ6MH0gfSBAbWVkaWEgb25seSBzY3JlZW4gYW5kIChtYXgtd2lkdGg6IDY0MHB4KSB7IC50Yi15b3V0dWJle21pbi13aWR0aDoxMDBweH0udGIteW91dHViZT5kaXZ7d2lkdGg6MTAwJTtwb3NpdGlvbjpyZWxhdGl2ZX0udGIteW91dHViZT5kaXY+aWZyYW1le2JveC1zaXppbmc6Ym9yZGVyLWJveDt3aWR0aDoxMDAlO2hlaWdodDoxMDAlO3Bvc2l0aW9uOmFic29sdXRlO3RvcDowO2xlZnQ6MH0gfSA= Pealeaf)Ħ1 – Great Wide Unknown (Bonus Song by Pealeaf) ![]() You can pick Impostor Factory up now from Steam for a whopping £6.47/€7.37, and if you've not played them, To The Moon and Finding Paradise are both currently 50% off.19 – Twenty Six Past Three (Void Version)Ĥ9 – Make Yourself at Manor (Void Version)ĥ0 – Single-Threaded Firewall ĥ6 – The Mirror Lied Ħ0 – Lullaby from a Star (Credit Theme feat. The murders are new, for one, and Freebird have previously said that while there are a few recurring characters, references to previous games are "suspiciously avoided." Hmm. That's a good enough track record to think Impostor Factory won't suddenly drop the big sad ball, although it does sound like it's not simply repeating old tricks. Its sequel Finding Paradise didn't have the same impact in 2017, but was still "a lovely story well told, with great humour, moments of genuine pathos, and plenty of intrigue." John called it the best game he played that year, between sobs. To The Moon launched almost ten years ago and was a sensation. There's enough tinkling piano in the trailer above that I'd expect to feel things - which is why I probably won't play it. Freebird describe the game as a "bonkers time-loop tragicomedy murder mystery thriller involving multiple casualties and a suspicious cat," which sounds like a riot, but the original To The Moon was renowned mainly for heart-wrenching story. ![]()
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