Video Games With The Best Soundtrack

What video game has the greatest soundtrack?

Within the world of gaming, the influence of music is undeniable. Video game original soundtracks and video game songs offer an astonishing ability to transport us to other dimensions, create emotions, and improve the overall gaming encounter. Yet, amongst the array of video games and accompanying soundtracks in the industry, how do you determine which ones are the best?

In this blog, we dive into our top 5 picks for the games with the best soundtracks, basing our choices on the games' popularity and awards earned for their musical excellence.

From nostalgic classics to modern marvels, these video game music options are more than just background noise – they're a crucial part of the gaming narrative.

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A Plaque Tale Requim:

Coming in at 5^th place is A Plaque Take Requim, the action-adventure game following two characters attempting to start a new life and control Hugo's curse after escaping their devastating homeland.

The soundtrack of this game perfectly communicates the tone of the gameplay using a variety of layers and the transitions between the game and the cutscenes are done effortlessly. It is no surprise that Plaque Tale Requiem was nominated at The Game Awards 2023 for Best Score and Music.

 

The Legend Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild:

Our next top pick is The Legend Of Zelda, Breath Of The Wild, available on the Nintendo, which focuses on Link as he sets out to explore a vast and dangerous land to prevent Calamity Ganon from destroying the world.

Breath Of The Wild soundtrack focuses on a solo piano playing randomised fragments highlighting the loneliness of the game, the thinness and sparseness of the music also help to highlight this and the incomplete musical material. Unlike lots of other soundtracks, Breath Of The Wild isn’t trying to convey a sense of tension, rather it is trying to create a sense of loneliness within the player.

Due to its astonishing soundtrack, this action-adventure game won the Game Of The Year and Best Audio in 2018 at the GDC Awards. Make sure to check out the game on our website now.

Original Super Mario Bros.:

One of the classics, Super Mario Bros., had to be added to our list purely due to its iconic, recognisable theme song, with an upbeat, simple tune. Even gamers who aren’t huge Mario fans would easily be able to recognise the theme song which is adored by millions. Due to its iconic presence, in 2023, the Original Super Mario Bros. was added to the National Recording Registry, which is a registry that preserves the world's most famous songs and musical pieces.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarök:

Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarök is an action role-playing video game which is based on the character Eivor, who must step into the role of Odin to rescue his son from Jotunn Surtr.

With a mix of backing vocals and instrumentals, this games memorable soundtrack changes the feel of the game and controls the emotions from within the player. Along with its amazing musical melody, the game made history in 2023 after being the first video game to win a Grammy for the Best Score Soundtrack For Video Games.

God Of War Ragnarok:

And finally, our top pick for the best video game soundtrack is God Of War Ragnarok. Not only was this game the winner of the Best Score And Music at The Game Awards in 2023, but it is also sung entirely in Old Norse, which is a north German language that was spoken during the 9^th-13^th century.

The dramatic drums and orchestra rise help to elevate the player's gaming experience to new heights. 

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Our other top nominations:

• Tetris – 1989
• Halo – 2002
• Minecraft – 2011
• Doom – 1993
• The Witcher - 2007

Conclusion:

Music sets the mood when it comes to gaming, and these top video game soundtracks have left an indelible mark on our gaming journeys. Whether it's the classics like Super Mario Bros. or the epic scores of The Legend of Zelda, the connection between music and gaming is undeniable.

So, whether you're battling dragons, solving puzzles, or exploring distant galaxies, remember the power of a customized controller to immerse yourself fully in these unforgettable soundscapes.