The best way to add an audio asset is to divide it into two parts: SFX and music. SFX is useful for short interfaces like jumping, shooting, button clicking, etc whereas, for long interactions like background music, the other asset is useful (i.e. music asset). Then I will enhance the audio asset by using audio sources and sound mixers.

Adaptive Sound Design – Implementing dynamic audio that changes based on player actions, environment, and game states. Spatial Audio & Directionality – Using 3D audio techniques to enhance immersion and realism. Interactive Music Layers – Layering tracks that adapt to gameplay intensity, ensuring smooth transitions. Audio Prototyping – Creating audio mockups early to align sound with visual and narrative elements. Balancing & Mixing – Ensuring audio levels complement gameplay without overpowering key elements.

There are three main criteria that good sound design should accomplish in order to fit correctly into the overall design vision. 1. Appropriate player feedback: Sound is an important indicator of what is happening in the game from simple button press confirmation to hit reg notification. It can be a valuable 'tell' that the player is being successful...or not. 2. Aesthetically fitting: Audio design involves creating assets that are not only functional but also support and augment the overall game aesthetic. The sound palette should match the visual style and tone of the experience. 3. Emotionally driven: Use sound to subliminally influence how the player feels when playing your game.

Audio is often one of the most underrated topics in the development experience and it is a headache to try to do it in a short time. It's something that evolves with the game and requires a lot of systems to make it work. From setting up all the groups of sounds you need, to creating small systems to be able to play each sfx or soundtrack at the right time. If you have a specialist in your team and they have good taste, you are in luck because the path will be a little easier as musicians have that special touch to recognise the little nuances. If you are on your own, I advise you to start generating the most basic systems and continue little by little, but always from the beginning.