Random Battle

I’ve just recently finished playing Bastion and the awesome soundtrack got me thinking about games I love and their music. A lot of my favorite games have amazing soundtracks, but does the excellence of the game make me appreciate a decent soundtrack more or is it the other way around? It’s probably a bit of both, each part being excellent completing the other one to make one especially enjoyable gaming experience. Nevertheless, here’s a list of my favorite games that have amazing soundtracks.

VVVVVV

This little indie game is a must play for all gamers. It’s a regular offering in all the indie bundles popping and often on sale for around 2$. The game is quite short but very enjoyable and the chiptune music fits perfectly.

Don’t let yourself get turned away by its simplistic graphics, it’s one good game.

Bastion

This one caught me by surprise. I had seen a couple of screenshots of the game and it looked interesting, but I was not really considering purchasing it. It’s only once I saw a gameplay video that I understood this game was special. The game features a reactive narrator who accompanies you in your adventure commenting on your actions and explaining the unfolding story. The narrator’s voice is perfect and never repetitive or annoying. Of course, the music is also excellent. It’s available on Steam for $15 and, as most indie games, will probably have deals for it every now and then.

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PlayStation LifeStyle has posted a trailer for the next game from Team ICO. If you like games, then check it out. Team ICO has produced 2 of the most beautiful, charming and best games. If you haven’t played ICO or Shadow of the Colossus yet, you should give them a try. Whenever the “game as art” debate comes up, I always think of those two games, they truly are works of art.

Note that the trailer may be two years old. Hopefully, we’ll learn more about this game soon.