10 of the best underrated gaming soundtracks

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What makes a videogame great is the sum of all its parts, and yes, that includes an often underrated one: the soundtrack. When we reminisce about a past gem, a tiny, intrusive tune seizes our ears. Games like Super Mario World, Zelda Ocarina Of Time, or Crash Bandicoot have original and distinctive tracks that bring them to life. Still, with video games releasing left and right nowadays, it’s harder for an OST to cement itself as an all-timer. Here’s a list of 10 of the most underrated video game OSTs.

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Celeste defies the player. Not only through its platforming gameplay but also with the subject matter it tackles. In a game about traversing anxiety, the soundtrack wraps itself nicely around the players’ necks, warming them up as they make their way through the mountain. Celeste’s soundtrack almost feels like a character in the game, escorting you along your lonely journey through Celeste Mountain. It offers a hopeful tone in the early stages with songs like “Reflection.” Later on, as your physical and psychological journey progresses to a darker place, it takes on a deeper, more methodical tone.

Far from being a conventional adventure, Dangaronpa is aimed at a particular audience. Those who dare try it will discover a mesmerizing title that will keep them glued to the screen for countless hours. The soundtrack is one of Takada’s marvels. The great composer mixes street-styled tracks with classical instrument-produced tunes. The soundtrack varies its register depending on the moment of the game in which you find yourself, going from techno and even metal melodies to others that are much more ambient.

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