Best Of
Last week, we covered some of themost heart-wrenching soundtracks in video game history.
That’s why we’re back again for the encore edition of our breathtaking musical performances series.
As I said before, it takes a great deal to compile an extraordinary video game.
Every perfect game needs one to be branded as an icon in the industry.
Every developer needs to take note of those who have acquired such talent and implemented it into their works.
And, above all every player needs to pay respects to the beauty that many successfully capture.
Here are five more breathtaking tracks from video game history.
The Elder Scrolls has always done a superb job at filling its enormous adventures with groundbreaking scores.
And yet, I’m incredibly drawn to one track in particular.
Though, I can’t quite put my finger on what that special ingredient is.
Perhaps it was the five-year hiatus that God of War took before swinging out of retirement.
Maybe it was the combined feelings of nostalgia and excitement that made this opening track one to remember.
Now that’s how you set the tone for a game, people.
That’s where we know things are about to take a turn for the worse.
The happy times are booted from the slate and the sudden sense of dread is thrown onto the table.
Uncharted 4 makes its introduction.
Nate’s Theme 4.0 is both beautifully constructed as well as masterfully portrayed.
That’s not something every developer can do with the first few minutes of a game.
And yet, Leaving Earth had its listeners tearing up before the title card even opped up.
That’s how well BioWare packaged the final segment.
Mass Effect ran through a whole bundle of stories over its five-year narrative each homing an ideal score.
Halo 3 Never Forget
As far as powerful title menu music goes Halo 3 has it in the bag.
It’s emotionally invigorating and tranquil, and every split-second speaks volumes over its renowned history as a franchise.
Bungee strung together one of the most respected platforms of all time on Xbox.
Jord is acting Team Leader at gaming.net.
