“Ding.”

“Boo-Da-Doo.”

Or maybe a truncated reprise of the main theme that blissfully emerges out of your speakers.

Whatever it is, it means success. Using sound to represent success is one of the quickest ways to reward the player and make them feel gratification. In the case of the Legend of Zelda games, an iconic tune literally takes you on a short, emotional adventure every time you open a chest, defeat a bad guy, or level up.

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