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135. Austin talks Stray Gods

Jul 30, 2023
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INSIGHT

Soundtrack Albums Mirror Choices

  • Stray Gods features four soundtrack albums reflecting different character traits across thousands of narrative variations.
  • The fourth album combines omitted bits to cover the broadest story material possible.
ANECDOTE

Recording Under COVID Constraints

  • Austin recorded 90 voice sessions under COVID protocols, never being in the same room as the actors.
  • This allowed him to have music open on his computer and actors on Zoom, which proved very helpful.
INSIGHT

Musical RPG with Narrative Depth

  • Stray Gods blends narrative adventure with role-playing musical where choices affect story and music.
  • The game uses diegetic musical numbers to reveal truth and engage with Greek gods in a murder mystery.
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