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As quoted by American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, music is the universal language of mankind. It is a powerful tool that helps connect people and greatly affects one's mood and state of mind. So too, good music plays a key role in framing the environment of video games. Certain games use tunes and tones to convey messages and objectives to players.
This year, we witnessed the release of some of the most successful games that featured great soundtracks and background tunes. Here is a list of the best music from ten games that captivated the player base in 2022.
Ten best music themes in 2022 released games
1) Stray
From relaxing tunes to haunting music, the third-person cat simulator, Stray has a soundtrack for every environment within the game.
Composer: Yann Van Der Cruyssen
Developer: BlueTwelve Studio
Publisher: Annapurna Interactive
Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4
2) Elden Ring
The 2022 Game of the Year winner not only has amazing gameplay but is complemented by some of the best soundtracks and background themes composed by some of Japan's finest musicians.
Composers: Yuka Kitamura, Tsukasa Saitoh, Shoi Miyazawa, Yoshimi Kudo, Tai Tomisawa
Developer: FromSoftware Inc.
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One
3) Horizon Forbidden West
The Horizon Zero Dawn sequel has 49 different themes that play through the entirety of the game and was composed by four people. It features some of the best music from games released in 2022.
Composers: Oleksa Lozowchuk, Joris de Man, The Flight, Niels Van der Leest
Developer: Guerilla Games
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Platforms: PS5, PS4
4) Spider-Man Miles Morales
An expansion of Spider-Man Remastered, Miles Morales has a soundtrack for every situation, right from swinging through the city to taking down powerful villains.
Composer: John Paesano
Developers: Insomniac Games, Nixxes Software
Publishers: Sony Interactive Entertainment, PlayStation Studios
Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4
5) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
The 1987 animated comic-based series game is certain to leave 90's kids with a feeling of nostalgia. It also has a few of the best music themes released in 2022.
Composer: Tee Lopes
Developer: Tribute Games
Publisher: DotEmu
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming
6) Sifu
Sifu is perhaps one of the best indie beat 'em up games of 2022. The game has a music theme for every map and main character within the game.
Composer: Howard Lee
Developer: SloClap
Publisher: SloClap
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4
7) God of War Ragnarok
God of War Ragnarok is the expansion and continuation of the popular game God of War 4. Not only does Ragnarok feature some of the best action sequences, but it also has some great soundtracks.
Composer: Bear McCreary
Developer: Santa Monica Studio
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Platforms: PS5, PS4
8) Halo Infinite
Halo Infinite is the long-awaited sequel to Halo 5, one of the most iconic gaming franchises. It is one of the few games that has received more praise for the music than the game itself. The soundtrack has been taken from previous Halo games and has been slightly altered for a nostalgic yet fresh feel.
Composers: Gareth Coker, Joel Corelitz, Curtis Schweitzer, This Will Destroy You
Developer: 343 Industries
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming
9) Tunic
Indie role-playing game Tunic not only has a unique art style but also incorporates melodious tunes into the game. The soundtrack adapts and plays tunes according to various surroundings.
Composer: Lifeformed
Developer: Andrew Shouldice, TUNIC Team, 22nd Century Toys LLC, Isometricorp Games Limited
Publisher: Finji
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Xbox Cloud Gaming, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch
10) Metal Hellsinger
Metal Hellsinger is considered one of the best rhythm games of 2022. It features some great metal soundtracks that blend perfectly with its fast-paced gameplay.
Composer: Two Feathers
Developer: The Outsiders
Publisher: Funcom
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PS4
