Control Resonant composer says it's his duty to 'represent the story,' but sometimes offers it 'in a different light, as contradicting the on-screen events can be really delicious'
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Narrative-adjacent roles like scoring are becoming levers for differentiated IP, not just polish on top of gameplay. Studios that give composers and writers room to subvert on-screen events can stretch the emotional range of the same mechanics and assets without touching the engine.
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