Best Video Games for soundtrack quality

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Best for soundtrack quality

Crimson Desert

5.0 feature score

Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.

Safest pick

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

5.0 feature score

Balances feature score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.

Best overall product

Hades II

4.5 overall score

Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this feature.

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#1 Crimson Desert
5.0

Reviewer evidence is strongly positive: soundtrack quality was repeatedly praised as a standout strength across 2 review(s).

Pros: level design, replay value

Cons: stealth mechanics, save system reliability

#2 The Last of Us Part II Remastered
5.0

The soundtrack was praised as atmospheric and emotionally effective.

Pros: core gameplay loop, level design

Cons: family friendliness, puzzle design

#3 Hollow Knight: Silksong
5.0

The soundtrack is one of the clearest strengths, repeatedly described as magnificent, excellent, world-class, and emotionally fitting.

Pros: core gameplay loop, world interactivity

Cons: loot system, accessibility options

#4 Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
5.0

Soundtrack quality was consistently praised where discussed, often called excellent, fantastic, or among the series’ best.

Pros: animation quality, multiplayer design

Cons: save system reliability, companion AI

#5 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
5.0

The soundtrack is an overwhelming consensus strength, repeatedly described as incredible, phenomenal, moving, and among the series' best.

Pros: world-building, art direction

Cons: mission design, stealth mechanics

#6 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
4.9

The soundtrack received overwhelming praise, often framed as one of the game’s defining strengths.

Pros: monetization fairness, microtransaction impact

Cons: platforming precision, menu usability

#7 Hades II
4.9

The soundtrack is repeatedly praised as spectacular, outstanding, and varied, with special attention to boss music and genre range.

Pros: skill tree depth, dialogue quality

Cons: emotional impact, economy and resource balance

#8 Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
4.9

The soundtrack was one of the most consistently praised elements, with several reviewers calling it orchestral, phenomenal, or legendary.

Pros: soundtrack quality, fun factor

Cons: checkpoint system, family friendliness

#9 Arc Raiders
4.9

Music and audio presentation drew strong praise for industrial sci-fi mood, synth atmosphere, and complementing gameplay.

Pros: frame rate stability, platform-specific feature support

Cons: voice acting, writing quality

#10 Absolum
4.9

The soundtrack was a standout strength, repeatedly described as excellent, phenomenal, varied, or among the year’s best.

Pros: mission design, world interactivity

Cons: quest design, endgame content

#11 Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
4.9

Soundtrack quality is strongly praised, from licensed tracks to Ludvig Forssell/Woodkid scoring and emotionally timed music.

Pros: animation quality, facial animations

Cons: quest design, AI behavior

#13 Ghost of Yōtei
4.8

The soundtrack receives strong praise for atmospheric Japanese instrumentation, shamisen motifs, memorable songs, and cinematic tension.

Pros: movement feel, environmental detail

Cons: puzzle design, age appropriateness

#14 Mario Kart World Review
4.8

The soundtrack was one of the strongest consensus positives, repeatedly described as remarkable, killer, phenomenal, or perfect.

Pros: animation quality, sound design

Cons: difficulty balance, AI behavior

#15 Kirby Air Riders
4.8

The soundtrack was widely praised as catchy, energetic, or excellent, often listed among the package's highlights.

Pros: flying mechanics, exploration quality

Cons: AI behavior, boss design

#16 Diablo IV
4.8

The soundtrack was consistently praised as memorable, majestic, atmospheric, and excellent.

Pros: lore depth, art direction

Cons: mission variety, protagonist appeal

#17 It Takes Two
4.7

The soundtrack is usually praised as fitting, cinematic, and emotionally effective, though one reviewer found some music generic.

Pros: core gameplay loop, movement feel

Cons: character development, dialogue quality

#18 Cabernet
4.7

The soundtrack was consistently praised as gothic, mournful, haunting, atmospheric, and memorable.

Pros: accessibility options, protagonist appeal

Cons: frame rate stability, polish

#19 Capcom Fighting Collection 2
4.7

Soundtrack quality is a recurring highlight, with praise for original music, remixes, remastered tracks, and standout fighting-game compositions.

Pros: emotional impact, sound design

Cons: cross-play support, boss design

#20 Donkey Kong Bananza
4.7

Soundtrack quality was mostly positive, especially Pauline songs and classic arrangements, though a few reviewers found the broader score less memorable.

Pros: gameplay mechanics, world interactivity

Cons: economy and resource balance, enemy variety

#21 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
4.6

Soundtrack quality was strongly praised, although a few reviewers wanted more variety or bolder new arrangements.

Pros: protagonist appeal, art direction

Cons: camera behavior, tutorial quality

#22 Saros
4.6

The soundtrack was praised for oppressive, unnerving, and complex music that supports Carcosa’s tone.

Pros: value for money, fun factor

Cons: map and navigation design, side character depth

#23 South of Midnight
4.6

The soundtrack was one of the strongest consensus positives, praised for Southern genres, vocal storytelling, and memorable implementation.

Pros: atmosphere, voice acting

Cons: world interactivity, camera behavior

#24 Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
4.6

The soundtrack was a strong positive, often described as excellent, memorable, atmospheric, or among the best parts of the game.

Pros: world-building, frame rate stability

Cons: companion AI, upgrade system

#25 Goodnight Universe
4.6

The soundtrack was praised for emotional support, dreamlike or restrained ambience, and strong musical moments, though one reviewer framed it as effective rather than overwhelming.

Pros: side character depth, visual effects quality

Cons: user interface design, handheld play suitability

#26 Lego Voyagers
4.6

The soundtrack was widely praised as mellow, ambient, emotional, memorable, and well-suited to the calm co-op tone.

Pros: writing quality, checkpoint system

Cons: menu usability, user interface design

#27 Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
4.6

Soundtrack quality is praised as impressive, emotional, and captivating, with music still carrying key moments.

Pros: world interactivity, sandbox freedom

Cons: crash stability, learning curve

#28 Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
4.6

The orchestral soundtrack was widely praised, though one reviewer found repeated tracks tiring over long play sessions.

Pros: visual effects quality, environmental detail

Cons: AI behavior, level design

#29 Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss
4.6

The soundtrack was consistently a highlight, described as excellent, creepy, tension-building, and even magnificent.

Pros: world-building, world interactivity

Cons: enemy variety, stealth mechanics

#30 The Rogue Prince of Persia
4.5

The soundtrack was one of the strongest points, repeatedly praised as energetic, dynamic, Persian-inflected, and memorable.

Pros: crash stability, HUD clarity

Cons: character development, visual effects quality

#31 Silent Hill f
4.5

Soundtrack quality was usually excellent, especially for tension and identity, though one negative review called the music forgettable and another found fewer standout songs.

Pros: voice acting, emotional impact

Cons: family friendliness, menu usability

#32 Rhythm Heaven Groove
4.5

Soundtrack quality is a major strength, with previews repeatedly describing catchy music, earworms, toe-tapping tracks, and chirpy madcap songs.

Pros: couch co-op quality, accessibility options

Cons: platform-specific feature support, performance optimization

#33 007 First Light
4.5

Soundtrack quality is a standout, with reviewers praising Bond-style scoring, the theme, and music that sells the mood.

Pros: level design, user interface design

Cons: AI behavior, facial animations

#34 The Alters
4.5

Soundtrack quality was praised for its synth mood, Piotr Musial’s work, and enjoyable/chill music.

Pros: controls responsiveness, onboarding experience

Cons: crash stability, grind level

#35 Pragmata
4.5

Soundtrack quality is praised for electronic battle music, Shelter themes, and emotional piano moments.

Pros: bug frequency, user interface design

Cons: HUD clarity, mission design

#36 Reanimal
4.5

The soundtrack is well regarded for subtle, sinister, or bombastic scoring that supports mood without overwhelming it.

Pros: onboarding experience, environmental detail

Cons: family friendliness, movement feel

#37 Resident Evil Requiem
4.5

Soundtrack quality was praised for tracks that complemented Leon’s action-heavy sequences.

Pros: driving mechanics, protagonist appeal

Cons: platform-specific feature support, checkpoint system

#38 The Blood of Dawnwalker
4.5

The soundtrack was well received, with reviewers saying the score heightens the experience and carries a Witcher-like sound in a good way.

Pros: core gameplay loop, replay value

Cons: value for money, difficulty balance

#39 Elden Ring Nightreign
4.4

The soundtrack was consistently praised, especially boss themes and standout tracks.

Pros: emotional impact, visual effects quality

Cons: crash stability, cross-play support

#40 Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
4.4

The soundtrack is mostly praised as energetic, fitting, and memorable, though one review finds it weaker than the visuals and Genesis-era expectations.

Pros: graphics quality, environmental detail

Cons: bug frequency, dialogue quality

#41 Cronos: The New Dawn
4.4

The soundtrack was praised for synth, drones, ambience, and memorable mood-setting, with only occasional minor reservations.

Pros: core gameplay loop, emotional impact

Cons: checkpoint system, bug frequency

#42 Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls
4.4

Music is consistently liked, with reviewers calling it energetic, good, and close to Arc System Works' fighting-game style.

Pros: emotional impact, frame rate stability

Cons: server reliability, tutorial quality

#43 Monster Hunter Wilds
4.3

Soundtrack quality was mostly praised, with music described as mood-enhancing, blood-pumping, and sometimes incredible.

Pros: art direction, cross-play support

Cons: dialogue quality, monetization fairness

#44 Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
4.3

Soundtrack quality is praised because classic sea shanties return alongside new shanties and new music.

Pros: core gameplay loop, visual effects quality

Cons: monetization fairness, microtransaction impact

#45 Gears of War: E-Day
4.3

The use of a bleaker Mad World version is viewed as mood-enhancing in a good way.

Pros: emotional impact, art direction

Cons: value for money, platform-specific feature support

#46 Civilization VII
4.3

The soundtrack was one of the clearest positives, often described as brilliant, splendid, fantastic, or culturally evocative.

Pros: animation quality, controls responsiveness

Cons: matchmaking quality, user interface design

#48 Forza Horizon 5
4.3

Soundtrack quality is mostly positive, with praise for licensed radio and variety, though one reviewer wanted broader music options.

Pros: controls responsiveness, movement feel

Cons: tutorial quality, animation quality

#49 Pokémon Pokopia
4.2

The soundtrack was broadly praised for nostalgic, ambient remixes, though one reviewer found the music grating after a while.

Pros: protagonist appeal, faithfulness to franchise

Cons: map and navigation design, aiming precision

#50 The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon
4.2

The soundtrack was consistently praised as solid, memorable, or excellent, though one critic felt it was weaker than past series highs.

Pros: facial animations, polish

Cons: grind level, stealth mechanics