My eldest was finally old enough to play this game and it was one that she & I absolutely love. The music is gorgeous and it just enriched the whole experience. We loved playing together and seeing what each other was doing in the other's cult as a cult member. We also gamed together in her game.
A beautifully worded tribute which must have been so hard to write, I'm so sorry for your loss, my love to everyone at the studio. I'll be listening to Narayana's music today 💙
I'm so sorry for everyone's loss. I would listen to Riverboy for hours while listening to homework. I even hum his music in the car or while I'm doing chores. He has left an impact with his music. I hope Massive Monster and his family take this time to heal.
Again, I'm so sorry for everyone's loss.
I listen to the ost something like once a week since the game release. It feels so unfair that we will not have anymore of his work available. Rest in peace river boy and thank you for everything 💛
Gosh this is awfull... I love the games soundtrack and it's very sad to learn about this... I hope everyone at massive monster is ok and I wish you all the best.
The OST for Cult of the Lamb was always so pleasant to listen to. Rest well, River Boy 💜 My heart goes out to their family, friends and team at Massive Monster.
To that end, I'm gonna need to find some new icons on certain platforms to replace my current CoTLamb ones, until I'm ready to return to CoTL-related stuff. Wish me luck
All my condolences to all the development team and Narayana's family. I have been listening to the wonderful OST they've created since I first tried your game, and this has really left me in shock.
Oh my god, I can't believe this. Rest in peace River Boy. 🪦🥀
I always loved COTL's OST so much, I even have it saved on Spotify to listen to. It's not gonna be the same without him.
Fuck man..
rest well brother, and many many cult members guide your way.
I wish his family well and many of his co-workers.
this is not an easy time for us at all.
stay strong to everyone who reads.
I am so so sorry for your loss. River Boy's music and the CotL soundtrack has been one of my absolute favorites and it has brought me joy and peace in a time where both of those has been in short supply.
Oh man, my condolences to his family and all the folks at Massive Monster. Such beautiful music, I can only imagine what the creator of that music was like. Sending love out to y'all
Your music will be part of out hearts and lives. You and your music will always live in our memories.
Rest in peace, you are not with us anymore, but your presence will prevail forever.
I am so sorry for your loss. Their music will continue to uplift and entertain for years to come I am sure! All the best to their family and the team as a whole.
The Ritual at Fed Square will be a forever memory of mine, as I was able to share it with a bunch of friends (some new!), even in the rain. And of course the rave at PAX Aus, where I was enforcing at handheld right next door.
Sending love to all his friends and family, and the team at MM.
I like to think I'm good with words but I can't seem to find the right ones to describe how much his music means to me, and how heartbreaking it is to hear of his passing. Wishing you guys the best, and that he may rest in peace.
My partner and I mimic the animal voices all the time to each other still to this day because they're so fun and infectious. He seemed like such a fun and creative person. Hope you and yours can get through this hard time with peace.
I’m not good with words, but:
As someone who’s an avid video-game OST enjoyer, River’s music was exceptional and a key part of why I enjoy Cult of the Lamb so much….
… and this news hurts.
Rest in Peace, River 😔
What an incredible loss. My condolences to the team; I can’t imagine how everyone at Massive Monster must be feeling.
River Boy’s music is such a beautiful gift. I think sometime soon I’ll sit outside in my yard, take in the nature, and have a listen. He’ll be sorely missed.
River boy's music made my life better when times got dark. I am so glad that i was able to live on this earth at the same time as he did and that i got to experience his incredible musical talents. He will be deeply missed. I hope he can rest easy now.
Deepest condolences. The music they provided is beyond words for how unique and memorable it is. My heart goes out to their family. Rest well to such a wonderful soul. ❤️
I'm so so sorry ❤️ River Boy's music was so amazing they really did a wonderful job this is so heartbreaking to hear ❤️ sending out many hugs and thoughts to the team ❤️🫂 may River Boy rest in peace 🕊️ 🕯️
Cult of the Lamb’s soundtrack was phenomenal, one of many of its charms. A single loss at Massive Monster will reverberate no matter who it is.
Narayana’s music will always be immortalized. He deserved the WSA award, through and through.
To his family, Massive Monster, and everyone, may he rest.
Rest in peace, thank you for letting us know. I’ve easily spent a few hundred hours listening to the ost,and know I’ll spend plenty a few hundred hours more. He has such a profound impact on so many of us 💚
Deepest condolences in your time of grieving. Truly a giant has left our world, their memory shall remain with us, and in that way live on through every life they touched.
Sorry for everyone's loss. I don't understand why we keep losing good people like this. I hope you and the team take a break to grieve and process everything.
Shit that's rough. CotL, its universe, its music, and its team have been so important to me lately. This man's work (and passion) was something. All my thoughts are with you. <3
God. I... I don't know how to react. Cult of the Lamb is a game I fell in love with the moment I turned it on, and the music was a huge, huge part of that. It's unique and wonderful, and instantly recognizable. River Boy was an incredible musician, and he gave this game its soul.
My boyfriend told me the news, and I was heartbroken to hear that River Boy passed away. This man did a beautiful job creating such fantastic music for this game. It was thanks to my boyfriend who got me hooked into Cult of the Lamb and its OST. Thank you, River Boy. May you rest in peace.
It's with an heavy heart that we learn the news. His contribution was as much important to this univers than any other part of the game. His character's voice are still so nice and help us to love these silly little cultiste. Please take all the time needed to brave this sad moment.
Sending all my love to each of you at the studio today. 🩵 What a profound, enchanting legacy he has left us with his music. I’ll be sure to put on his tunes, and lay in the grass with my dog today to honor him. Please take all the time y’all need too. 🩵
I can't find the words, but it would be something like I will miss him. His works were among the best of my favourite artists. What hurts me most is all the future he left behind.
My heart goes out to all of his family, friends and collaborators. Words cannot describe how tragic this is.
May he rest in peace, and forever remembered.
Sympathies to the whole team, along with the rest of his family and friends, for their loss :< Never easy to lose someone like that, and it only feels all the worse the more you care for them
The music of the game is something truly surprised me and I'd say one of the most that keeps in my head. I'm so sorry and will miss the work he could have done 💚😢
I hope (which is a terrible thing to say) that this was a known medical condition and not something out of the blue, so he had time to put affairs in order. What a horrible loss. His music is and will remain fantastic to many.
My absolute sincerest condolences go out to everyone at the team and his family...
I always loved the music he made ever since I first bought the game. This is actually devastating news.
Damn I really enjoyed his music too and was hoping for more. I frequently listen to the live stream of it on youtube. Also my condolences to his family and MM. Rest in peace
I can't believe I'm seeing this. Ever since I started playing CoTL, his music has been a huge inspiration...I'm so sorry for your and his family's loss.
This breaks my heart, much condolences to his family and friends and the team massive monster. Cotl is one of my favorite games and the game’s ost is phenomenal. River boy is an amazing composer and added so much personality with his music.
Damn, my condolences to his family, friends and the cotl team. The cotl ost is one of my favorite game soundtracks and I listen to it very frequently while working. Much love to you all 💜
Im so sorry for everyones loss, i wish nothing but the best for the team and for his family and friends who cared about him and his craft 🩷 take your time and i and many others will continue appreciate the music he created
wow, this is so sudden... Sorry for your loss 😢 The music and sounds from CotL have such an influence on me and my work, I can't believe the perso who crafted them is just... gone. Fly high River Boy 💐
I hope the team is ok and has the support they need during this tough time
His music was the primary reason I start playing and have been obsessed since. I cant even imagine what you all are going through srsly take as much time as you need.
My condolences to Narayana's family and everyone at Massive Monster. I love the music from Cult of the Lamb so much that I often listen to the ost on my morning commute. He is a fantastic composer and his music has made a huge impact, not just to me, but to many people. His music is forever. RIP
This game and its music means so much to my boyfriend. He’s so passionate about it, and it’s easy to see why. I’m so sorry for your loss, the loss of who was so clearly a brilliant musician and a brilliant mind.
This news has left me beyond shaken. The soundtrack for CotL was what set it apart and it was a draw for me, remaining as perhaps the centerpiece. Truly unique sound, there never will be any comparison. 1/3
to all his family and coworkers at massive monster, you have my sincerest condolensce. i thouroghly enjoy his work and i hope people will remember him for it. to all whos affected by his passing, i hope yall take time to recover, as its never easy to lose a friend
I am so, so sorry for your loss - I listen to the CotL soundtrack all the time, it's a cornerstone of my day-to-day. River Boy was really something special 💔
Rest in peace, king. Your music has been a constant in my life since the first time I booted the game up. And as a composer and musician myself, I’ll be toasting to you tonight. 🖤
It isn't right. It just isn't.
COTL is made by its aesthetic, the audio is a keystone in that. He was integral in forging this beautiful games backbone.
I yearn for a memorial in the game he helped craft. Some statue, a room, anything in his name.
I shed tears at this loss. May he rest in bliss.
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It touched so many people.
See you on the other side Narayana 💛
Rest in peace Narayana 💛
Again, I'm so sorry for everyone's loss.
my most listened music from 2024 was River Boy and the cult of the lamb OST 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺
Rest in peace :(
I don't think I'll be able to focus on anything relating to this game for a long while, not until it stops hurting to listen to its soundtrack...
Honestly, OUR loss. I believe we're all grieving with you guys.
Be strong during this difficult moment, and may this legend rest in peace.
He surely touched our hearts with his magnificent musics and work, and at least from me, he will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace, River Boy
I always loved COTL's OST so much, I even have it saved on Spotify to listen to. It's not gonna be the same without him.
rest well brother, and many many cult members guide your way.
I wish his family well and many of his co-workers.
this is not an easy time for us at all.
stay strong to everyone who reads.
Rest in peace, you are not with us anymore, but your presence will prevail forever.
The Ritual at Fed Square will be a forever memory of mine, as I was able to share it with a bunch of friends (some new!), even in the rain. And of course the rave at PAX Aus, where I was enforcing at handheld right next door.
Sending love to all his friends and family, and the team at MM.
He was very friendly and I think a touch excited to see a physical copy of his music.
My condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
I listen to his music every day…
May he rest in peace..
His music tracks are absolutely amazing…
I can’t believe he’s gone now…
He will be always remembered and lives in our hearts.
I had the pleasure of meeting him a couple years ago and he was just such a genuinely delightful and kind person.
His gifts will be sorely missed.
As someone who’s an avid video-game OST enjoyer, River’s music was exceptional and a key part of why I enjoy Cult of the Lamb so much….
… and this news hurts.
Rest in Peace, River 😔
River Boy’s music is such a beautiful gift. I think sometime soon I’ll sit outside in my yard, take in the nature, and have a listen. He’ll be sorely missed.
I always hum the music while it plays because it is so beautiful, I am proud to know an extension of River Boy through the feelings the music brings
Narayana’s music will always be immortalized. He deserved the WSA award, through and through.
To his family, Massive Monster, and everyone, may he rest.
Rest in peace Riverboy, holy shit 😢
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Rest in peace Narayana
I can't believe this, that he's just GONE like that.
How'd this even happen? You don't have to tell me I'm just...
Being incredulous, I guess. It didn't seem like anything was going on and I'm in shock and wondering "Why him?"
And now he's gone.
RIP~ 🕯🥀🌕🌙⛧🐏🐐
Your music will forever be ib my playlists.
Rest well with the gaming musician greats
i'll definitely be listening to his music these next few days and forever.
May he rest in peace, and forever remembered.
Much love to the team while they process 💙
My absolute sincerest condolences go out to everyone at the team and his family...
I always loved the music he made ever since I first bought the game. This is actually devastating news.
Thank you for your amazing work, rest in peace. 💜
Look I know there was a joke about doing a funeral after the two weddings, but I wasn’t actually serious!!!
My condolences to everyone at Massive Monster, and to their families.
My condolences to the Massive Monster family and of course River Boy's loved ones.
I hope the team is ok and has the support they need during this tough time
He will truely be missed by all fans❤️
Take care.
It like when you hear Adventure Time "Come along with me" but you know the series is done and it's just heart breaking
We have spent many hours together with your game.
So sad he is gone.
Glad he left something behind for the rest of us.
May he rest in peace.
I had the privilege of meeting him in 2023 and he was so kind and let me get his autograph :'( I listen to the COTL soundtrack all the time
This is genuinely devastating 😭 RIP River Boy
rest in peace, river boy.
COTL is made by its aesthetic, the audio is a keystone in that. He was integral in forging this beautiful games backbone.
I yearn for a memorial in the game he helped craft. Some statue, a room, anything in his name.
I shed tears at this loss. May he rest in bliss.