PC Gamer's latest Soundtrack Sunday focuses on iconic boss themes in video game music, exploring memorable tracks from both classic and contemporary titles. Featuring compositions from games like Final Fantasy VII and Baldur's Gate 3, the piece highlights the unique role these themes play in enhancing the gaming experience.
Classic and Contemporary Highlights
The article showcases a range of unforgettable tracks, beginning with JRPG classics such as 'One Winged Angel' from Final Fantasy VII and 'Dancing Mad' from Final Fantasy VI. These tracks set the standard for intense and immersive musical experiences in gaming.
Modern titles also make the list, including 'Raphael's Final Act' from Baldur's Gate 3 and 'Suicide Mission' from Mass Effect 2. Each theme offers a unique auditory backdrop that heightens the drama of final encounters.
Innovative Soundtracks
Discussing more recent innovations, the piece highlights Kingdom Hearts II for its restrained final battle theme, and Doom Eternal for its high-energy tracks. Toby Fox's 'Megalovania', known for its inclusion in undertale, is noted as possibly the most iconic boss theme in recent memory.
Readers are encouraged to consider these selections and share their thoughts on what makes these tracks memorable or iconic in the comments.
