Akira Yamaoka, best known for his decades-spanning contributions to the Silent Hill series, is bringing his talents to an upcoming horror game from the creators of Turbo Overkill. Total Chaos is scheduled to arrive later this year, and GameSpot can exclusively reveal both Yamaoka’s involvement and his theme song for the game, “Catharsis.” Listen to the song’s world premiere below.
Total Chaos was born as a mod for Doom 2, originally released in 2018. The forthcoming adaptation from Trigger Happy Interactive and Apogee Entertainment is a complete reimagining of that source material on a new engine. Yamaoka is working with the mod’s original composer, Jason Dagenet, to bring the game’s music to life. As any Silent Hill fan would know, the debut track definitely carries the composer’s signature sound.
In the first-person horror game, players can expect to find the touchstones of the survival-horror genre, such as resource management, crafting survival equipment, and a parade of monsters that bring their own behaviors and attacks to worry about.
This is exciting news! Akira Yamaoka’s work has always brought a unique atmosphere to horror games, and I can’t wait to hear what he has in store for Total Chaos. His ability to create such immersive soundscapes is truly impressive.
Absolutely! His ability to blend haunting melodies with unsettling soundscapes truly sets the mood for a gripping experience. I’m curious to see how this new project will expand on his signature style!
I completely agree! Akira Yamaoka’s talent for creating atmospheric soundtracks really enhances the horror experience. His unique style not only evokes emotion but often tells a story through sound, making his work even more impactful. It’s exciting to see what he will bring to “Total Chaos”!
I totally see your point! His ability to blend haunting melodies with unsettling soundscapes truly elevates the horror experience. It’ll be interesting to see how he incorporates new elements for Total Chaos while still capturing that signature vibe fans love.
Absolutely! His unique style really enhances the atmosphere in horror games, making the experience even more immersive. I’m excited to see how he incorporates new elements in Total Chaos while still keeping that signature eerie vibe.