Mixtape is a narrative adventure game where the story unfolds alongside a carefully curated playlist of songs created by teenage protagonist Stacey Rockford. To properly reflect the experience of playing it, I’ve created an original 10-song mixtape inspired by the game to complement this review. My rule here was that I could only use songs I would have included when I was Stacey’s age and experiencing the same small town blues. You can listen to it via Spotify or YouTube while you read along. 1. “The Opera House” (The Olivia Tremor Control) “Let's go to the opera / since all of our favorite memories have failed us.” Selecting the opening track of a mixtape is one of the most important decisions you will ever make in your life. It’s the difference between just friends and til death to us part. You aren’t just picking any old tune. Not even close! Your opener is a mission statement in riffs and rhythms. Do you want to tell someone you’ll be best buds forever, even after high school?…