Music in Games Society

The original soundtrack for Sifu is a rollercoaster of momentum within the heat of battle. This is a soundtrack that is a completely different experience when listening to it alone, compared to hearing it while playing the game. (This is true for nearly every game, but I find this one particularly notable.) When playing Sifu,… Read more »

SOUNDTRACK OF THE WEEK #29 – House Flipper (Music by Draco Nared) House Flipper is one of the most addictive simulation games of the past decade, especially with its more recent sequel, House Flipper 2, gaining large audiences among content creators online. Being a sandbox with endless possibilities in how you can create your dream… Read more »

This week’s featured soundtrack is one of my favorite collections of music to one of the coziest indie games out there. If you haven’t played the game or heard the music yet, now is the time to check them out! – Sy Anderson Listen on YouTube > Listen on Spotify > Game Summary: “Spiritfarer® is… Read more »

SOUNDTRACK OF THE WEEK #25 – Assassin’s Creed II (Music by Jesper Kyd) Often debated to be one of, if not the, best game in the series, Assassin’s Creed II ran with the fuse lit by its predecessor and exploded the series forward in full force. While many fell in love with Assassin’s Creed for its… Read more »

SOUNDTRACK OF THE WEEK #24 – Schedule I (Music by KAESUL) Schedule I is a goofy crime and . . . gardening . . . simulator focused on gameplay with management mechanics in order to expand your resources. The game went viral online following its March 24th release, though I found myself without the interest or… Read more »

I and many others are excited for the release of DOOM: The Dark Ages later this week. In anticipation, this week’s (somewhat selfish) selection is Mick Gordon’s soundtrack for DOOM [2016], one of if not the most intense soundtrack in the history of video game music. Gordon’s music obviously falls into the camp of (progressive)… Read more »

One of the more classic games to be featured on SOTW, Kirby’s Dream Land needs little introduction, and was released today 33 years ago! The music is bubbly, fun, and often light-hearted to accompany Kirby’s journey through Dream Land. Since games from this time were not cataloged on the internet liked games are today, there… Read more »

SOUNDTRACK OF THE WEEK #21 – Stonefly (Music by Natureboy Flako) The original soundtrack for Stonefly is a hidden gem that became a personal favorite of mine instantly. It’s one of those soundtracks that I discovered before ever hearing about the game beforehand, but the music made it impossible to not become interested. The amount… Read more »

Just a couple of weeks ago, March 11th marked the 30th anniversary of Chrono Trigger’s original release in 1995; those who grew up with an SNES or know lots of video game music already know that this soundtrack (and game!) is a beautiful classic. Featuring all of the nostalgic goodness of now-primitive hardware, the music… Read more »

SOUNDTRACK OF THE WEEK #19 – Risk of Rain 2 (Music by Chris Christodoulou) Capping off our showcase of soundtracks from the “Voices & Video Games” concert from earlier this year is Risk of Rain 2, one of the biggest indie games in the current era of gaming including its incredibly popular soundtrack, composed by… Read more »