Original Cinematic Score & Cutscene Sound Design
2026 • Cozy Puzzle-Platformer
Music & Sound Design showreel - Yanni Ziangos
Music & Sound Design showreel - Yanni Ziangos
Dodo Duckie is a cozy puzzle-platformer following the adventure of an endearing duck as it explores colorful worlds, solves environmental puzzles, and embarks on a lighthearted journey filled with charm, humor, and expressive characters.
The game's playful art direction and animated storytelling called for a soundtrack that could enhance every emotional beat while embracing the exaggerated personality of classic cartoons.
Original Music Composition
I composed the original score for the game's cinematics, creating themes that accompany the story's emotional, comedic, and adventurous moments.
Cutscene Sound Design
Alongside the music, I designed the sound effects for 5 of the game's 6 animated cutscenes, helping bring each scene to life through expressive Foley, cartoon-inspired effects, and detailed audio synchronization.
The score was built around a cartoon orchestral palette, occasionally blended with light big band influences to reinforce the game's playful personality.
The music draws inspiration from the expressive scoring style found in animated classics such as: