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kartoffelsaft@programming.dev ⁨5⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

I could sympathize with your point if VGM was still the blips and blops of cheap midi synths like it was in Doom’s hayday. Heck, I still someshat sympathize with the idea that VGM just doesn’t work as well as albums for making a pure listening experience because the game inherently restricts it’s format (though I’d say it depends on the game). But VGM by [current year] has gotten so good I must ask what VGM you have heard. Would you make the same claim for film soundtracks?

Unsolicited VGM suggestions that I think prove my point

Expedition 33, Neon White, Ultrakill, Team Fortress 2, Hyper Light Drifter

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gurty@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
Its almost a cliche to say it at this point, but Clair Obscur’s soundtrack is incredible.

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Gullible@sh.itjust.works ⁨4⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago
I do feel the same way about movie soundtracks. My partner pulled the full interstellar soundtrack into their chill out playlist and I wince a little every time.

I liked the music in bioshock, shadow of the colossus, kingdom hearts 3, horizon, undertale, etc., quite a lot. But devoting time to listening to it, rather than modern music made for home listening just doesn’t appeal to me. It feels like pulling out a jigsaw when you need a dremel. Like, you can do that, certainly, but there are infinitely better options

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