Original Music · Contributing Composer · Reverting Castles · 2D Action / Beat ’Em Up · Upcoming

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The creative brief

Demon Crush is a Japanese-fantasy sidescrolling action game built around expressive combat, fast movement and supernatural enemies. The music needed to sustain an aggressive pace while retaining a recognisable connection to the game's mythological world.

My contribution

I composed music within the project's wider soundtrack, combining metalcore riffs, electronic production and traditional Japanese instrumental colours. I worked on thematic material and musical transitions to support the contrast between high-pressure battles and darker atmosphere.

The musical palette includes shamisen, koto, shakuhachi and shō-inspired timbres alongside distorted guitars, heavy drums and electronic beats.

Compositional approach

• Weight and momentum: Rhythmic guitars, electronic percussion and syncopation support fast combat.
• Identity through instrumentation: Traditional instrumental gestures offer contrast to the modern metal palette.
• Game-oriented structure: Musical sections and transitions are designed with repeated encounters and evolving intensity in mind.

Technical scope: Original composition, musical transitions and game-oriented cue design. This case study focuses on musical work rather than a middleware implementation demo.

Game preview

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Official game trailer

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