Felinaria OST — Immersive Soundtrack Design & Composition
Davo Gamez
Felinaria OST — Immersive Soundtrack Design & Composition
Overview
“Step into the whimsical world of Felinaria, a 2D RPG where music breathes life into every pixel and emotion.”
I composed and produced the original soundtrack for Felinaria, working alongside the talented team at Team O to create a fully immersive musical experience.
Each track was carefully designed to enhance specific gameplay moments — from serene exploration and defeat screens to epic final battles.
Challenge & Solution
Challenge:
Design a unique musical identity for a 2D pixel-art RPG that could evoke emotion, adventure, and narrative depth. The soundtrack needed to:
Support the story and atmosphere seamlessly.
Create memorable musical moments.
Balance a retro 8-bit aesthetic with modern cinematic elements.
Solution:
I developed a hybrid musical language by combining:
Retro chiptune textures to reflect the pixel-art charm.
Epic orchestral layers using EastWest Hollywood Orchestra for dramatic impact.
Thematic leitmotifs tied to characters, locations, and narrative arcs to unify the OST.
Process
The soundtrack was developed through a structured workflow:
1. Pre-production
Defined the sound palette: instruments, textures, and moods.
Composed leitmotifs tied to characters and locations.
2. Composition
Wrote original melodies blending 8-bit synths with cinematic orchestral elements.
Adapted tonalities, harmonies, and tempos to enhance the storytelling experience.
3. Production
Produced and mixed the soundtrack in Ableton Live.
Leveraged EastWest Hollywood Orchestra for orchestral arrangements.
Designed nostalgic chiptune textures to complement the retro visual style.
4. Mastering
Finalized all tracks in 16-bit / 44.1kHz.
Delivered optimized audio files ready for in-game integration and digital distribution.
Selected Tracks
1. "The First Meow" — Main Theme / Intro
“Welcoming players into Felinaria’s whimsical world.”
An atmospheric introductory theme built entirely on 8-bit aesthetics to set the game’s playful, nostalgic tone.
Highlights:
Chiptune melodies defining the game’s identity.
Gentle looping layers evoking curiosity and wonder.
A recurring motif subtly woven into the rest of the soundtrack.
2. "Miaw Over" — Defeat Theme
“Bittersweet and emotional, marking the quiet pause after failure.”
A short but impactful defeat theme designed to convey melancholy without breaking immersion.
Highlights:
Soft chiptune harmonies capturing the stillness of loss.
Minimalistic structure delivering subtle emotional depth.
Perfectly balanced to complement gameplay pacing.
3. "Final Battle" — Epic Combat Theme
“An intense and climactic showdown.”
The Final Battle theme drives the most high-stakes moments in Felinaria. It fuses retro energy with cinematic scoring techniques:
Highlights:
Fast-paced 8-bit arpeggios for tension and urgency.
Powerful orchestral arrangements using EastWest Hollywood Orchestra.
Driving percussion and layered strings heighten the sense of danger and scale.
Results
13 original tracks fully composed, produced, and mastered.
A cohesive sonic identity designed to enhance immersion and narrative depth.
Official release on Bandcamp: 🎧 Felinaria OST
Fully integrated into the game, available on itch.io: 🎮 Play Felinaria
Call to Action
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I create immersive, emotional, and cinematic soundtracks tailored to your project’s vision.
Let’s work together to make your game sound alive and unforgettable.
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Posted Sep 6, 2025
Composed and produced the original soundtrack for the 2D RPG Felinaria.
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