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How important are epic songs in games?
Ferryman
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Do you have a favourite song, which have done with such quality, that it will still give you chills and brings up epic gaming memories from the past? How important are great songs or even whole soundtracks for the games?
For me, great music is like a cherry on top of the cake.
Even after ten years, this WoW song still gives me chills...
https://youtu.be/K1eBQF8F62g
...and it is just one example from many.
For me, great music is like a cherry on top of the cake.
Even after ten years, this WoW song still gives me chills...
https://youtu.be/K1eBQF8F62g...and it is just one example from many.
Do you need a ride to the Underworld?
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I get a feeling of wonder every time I hear the Ashes theme song. No doubt due in large part to the mystery behind what this game will ultimately end up being.
I feel like these epic songs are very important! They basically set the stage for how you are going to feel coming into a game, and will accent the story you are being told. I feel like Ashes hit the nail on the head here.
I still get the chills from some of the WoW music, or the old Lord of the Rings soundtrack.
The current Ashes theme is okay in my opinion, but it needs more epic drums and violins
Maybe its just nostalgia, but... Nothing can beat this in my opinion xD
Music can even be arguably half the game, as in Etrian Odyssey:
optional boss theme
post-game random encounter
Stratum II exploration
There's also the quiet ambiance of Breath of the Wild. Silence is just as important as music.
so what music does cut in has all the more impact
But I feel like I'm getting off topic from the OP...
Among the most memorable and favorite epic tracks has to be EOIII's post-game, true final boss ...'s phase 2 theme:
Calling That Detestable Name
which has many a cover for good reason.
Loved the way they built up the horror till you first see a minion
I am a long term Tolkien fan, however I never got excited enough of the LOTRO, I guess WoW was just too good back then. Well this is not from a game, but have you heard this version of Song of Durin?
I am wondering, what is atm the situation of Warhammer: Return of Reckoning? Already launched or still in development? Do they have any chances to get solid playerbase and follow WoW Classic's footsteps?
I love the song of durin!
here is another good song from the movie:
Love the misty mountain
*cough* eso *cough* combat *cough* music *cough* GUH, ... 'scuse me, had a bit of a fit.
I dont mind the music in eso, all I mainly do is pvp and the music changing is a dead giveaway that combat has started near you even if you can not see it.
I have never once turned the music off in any MMO I have played, turned it down yes but never off.
But its all a personal choice.
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P.S. Wouldn't be awesome if some inns or taverns had Jazz music
It's the lowest tier combat music that plays anytime you get aggroed by a mob, it's... have you ever heard of listening fatigue?
And there's a mob attacking you every 3 steps if you go off road, too
You are right, if we think of Ashes first trailer, even the world and art looked really nice, it was the music what raised the video a total new level.
I guess the music can be more than a cherry on the top, but maybe it depends of the players' personal thoughts. Some people value more the music than others.
This was a really good point. Background music changing from scenery to another is super important, because it leads the player to right mood in right situation. The music can also give the player a hint what is going to happen or at least creates a waiting and thrilling athmosphere.
Been playing eso for 5 and a half years and have yet to get sick of the music I guess somehow I tune it out to a degree but for me I like to have it there in the background. But thats just me I guess
for me it will always be this
a civ 4 was such a great game