[RECOVERED TRANSMISSION: ORPHEUS-AUD.17]
Timestamp: 04:12:37 // Location: Primary Habitat Deck // Speaker: Unknown
“The red emergency strips barely light the corridor… but I can still hear it. Not footsteps... something else. Low, pulsing, almost like a heartbeat carried through the hull. Sometimes it fades, like it’s retreating. Other times, it swells until it’s right behind me… even when nothing’s there.
The others think I’m imagining it. Maybe I am. But there’s a rhythm to it… a pattern. Like the ship itself is trying to warn us… or mourn us.”
This week, we’re hearing from Vicky Fysika, Pixel Reign’s co-founder and composer, about how she shapes the music of Moros Protocol, and the inspirations behind its soundscape.
1. What inspires you when you’re composing tracks for Moros Protocol?
The space/sci-fi theme has always been my favorite. It’s a universe I love to immerse myself in. I often draw inspiration directly from the game itself; its atmosphere, its story, and the world we’re building.
I was also influenced by iconic sci-fi films like Alien, Blade Runner, Tron, Star Wars, and others that shaped my imagination. Their soundscapes and moods left a deep imprint on how I approach the game’s soundtrack.
2. Can you describe where you start when creating music for specific moments in the game?
For action tracks, especially battle themes, I usually start with the rhythm. The beat helps me capture the intensity and energy right away.
For atmospheric pieces, I begin with drones and ambient pads, layering textures to create a sense of space and tension.
Boss music is a different beast: I focus heavily on strong, memorable melodies, using distinctive sounds that stick with you even after you’ve stopped playing.
3. What’s your favorite track so far, and why?
That would be the game’s main theme. It encapsulates the mystery, intensity, and emotional weight of Moros Protocol.
I started writing it around the time composer Vangelis passed away. He was a huge inspiration to me, so in many ways, it became a tribute to him as well.
4. What made you want to get into composition?
When I was a kid playing Super Mario, I remember wondering, Who creates the music I’m hearing right now? I knew immediately: That’s what I want to do when I grow up.
I started piano lessons early and began composing soon after. By high school, I wanted to be a rock singer and start a band... which I did, and I’m still the lead singer today.
Later, while at university, I discovered The Longest Journey. Its atmosphere and soundtrack reignited my childhood dream. That was the moment I knew I wanted to create music for video games.
5. What do you want players to feel when they hear your music in-game?
I want them to fully immerse themselves in Moros Protocol’s dark, layered world. The soundtrack shifts between mysterious ambience, tension, high-energy action, and epic emotional moments.
It’s a mix of electronic textures, metal and goth influences, atmospheric pieces, drum & bass, and more! Something for every mood and moment in the story. My hope is that the music helps players connect more deeply with the protagonist and the characters they encounter.
6. Any advice for aspiring game composers?
Video games are a magical medium. Composing for them lets you explore the wildest ideas, even ones that seem unrelated at first.
Game music tells the story, breathes life into the world, and stays with players long after they’ve finished playing. My advice? Experiment, push boundaries, and never stop creating. Not everyone will like your work and that’s okay. Art is subjective. The most important thing is to stay true to your own creative voice.
Thanks for reading about Vicky’s process and inspirations. Next week, we’ll return with another deep dive into the making of Moros Protocol. Until then… keep listening. You never know what you might hear in the dark.
See you in the stars 💫
- Pixel Reign 🚀