I love when a game turns a footstep into a story beat, like the rhythm of a slow drum. It’s not just ambient noise when the sound design turns each click into a heartbeat that keeps you guessing, but when you notice how that pulse syncs with the world’s tension. I’ve seen indie titles that nail it, but the mainstream often just pads it with cheap loops. If you’re hunting for that kind of subtle narrative, you need to pick games that treat sound as a character, not just background. Keep listening, and don’t be afraid to lose yourself in those tiny beats.