I listen to a lot of music (over 41 days worth in 2018 according to last.fm) and I find that few things help me keep the mood of a game foregrounded in my mind like a good soundtrack. Plus, I’ve discovered that when I’m playing music to a speaker via Bluetooth, I’m less likely to be on my phone, lest my players hear any stray sounds, letting me better model engagement during a game. To that end, I want to share some of my favorite music to game to; the albums that inspire and inflame my imagination and that I’ve found work well as background music for games as well. I’ll do a mini-review and cover the basics of what mood it helps me set.
Ufomammut – Snailking
Cosmic in scope and psychedelic in feel, Snailking is fantastic doom metal for games where you want mix of heavy riffs and chilling synths. There are some samples used on the songs which could be a little incongruous for high fantasy games, but overall the sweeping epic feel of the album provides a great sonic backdrop.
Ufomammut – Snailking
Cosmic in scope and psychedelic in feel, Snailking is fantastic doom metal for games where you want mix of heavy riffs and chilling synths. There are some samples used on the songs which could be a little incongruous for high fantasy games, but overall the sweeping epic feel of the album provides a great sonic backdrop.
- Vocals?...Yes, in Italian and also samples.
- Music Genre(s)… Doom Metal, Psychedelic Sludge
- Perfect for… Games with epic combats that could benefit from a backdrop of doom laden riffs.
- If you only grab one track, make it... “Lacrimosa” which features heavy riffs and thudding drums amidst swirling synths.
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