We hear sound effects and music in almost every type of media we encounter daily. Many notable games such as PAC-MAN, Angry Birds, and Fruit Ninja can be recognized just by their theme music or sound effects alone. Aside from the visual imagery we see in games, sounds help impact the mood conveyed in the storyline and/or during game play. Quality sound effects and music that pertain to the theme of your game helps to give your audience a realistic feel to the experience.

In this chapter, you will learn how to apply sound effects and music that can be added to your applications. We have the visual appeal down from creating Breakout and Panda Star Catcher in the previous chapters. Now let's enhance the sensory experience with our ears!