Top 10 PS5, PS4 Soundtracks of 2023 | Push Square

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The end of the year always results in a downright deluge of list articles. But they can be an absolute blast to both write and read, and they always generate discussion. As such, this is a jumping-off point to discuss the best and brightest PlayStation music we heard in 2023. While it's impossible to touch upon every soundtrack worthy of mention, we've compiled what we think are the best of an already bright bunch. With such an incredible umbrella of sounds and moods to explore, let's get listening! Erm, listing.

While Scorn might have missed the mark with some facets of gameplay, one area that's consistently enthralling is the atmosphere. The art direction is of course immaculate, but the ominous, ambient score courtesy of composers Aethek & Lustmord contributes just as much. Their music further heightens the disturbing grotesqueries you'll encounter as you make your way through the alien world of Scorn.

This one is certainly an unexpected inclusion, but it's welcome nonetheless. This VR mini-golf title packs a surprisingly calming, lovely soundtrack. This is especially true of the first couple of courses, but the sentiment runs all the way through the experience, evoking a similar state of being to that of the famous Solitudes recordings by field-recordist Dan Gibson. Incredible work here by composer Chris Reyman.

What at first blush appears to be nothing more than a Bloodborne clone is able to elevate itself with a solid core of gameplay, unique narrative spin, and a really strong soundtrack. While the music is in the same spirit as something from a FromSoftware title, composer Yeakun Yoo really helped to give this adventure about the famed puppet Pinocchio a flavour all its own. And the records you find littered