Hello and welcome to ARIEL MERRITT'S ITCH.IO PAGE!... no that's too long of an intro... ahem....Hi I'm Ariel. (That's better) I help indie teams tell their stories without the last-minute chaos by creating expressive, high-quality sound that just works. I care about making the audio process smooth, collaborative, and reliable so developers can stay focused on their game instead of spending all of their time fixing problems.
My approach is simple: strong communication paired with detailed, story-driven sound design. I love crafting soundscapes that pull players into the world and make them feel something while keeping everything clean, organized, and delivered on time.
What are my favorite kinds of games to play you ask? I love anything with a good story! (Shocking I know!) I love all kinds of games from the Mass Effect series (yes Andromeda included!), Assassin's Creed (yes all of them!), and The Last of Us (both are incredible!) all the way to What Remains of Edith Finch and Firewatch! Give me a good story and I'm a happy gal!