Soundtracks that Color the Game [Roundup]: From Classics to the Latest Releases

Devil TriggerDebiru Mei Kurai 5

Casey Edwards feat. Ali Edwards – Devil Trigger [Official Music Video]

Devil May Cry 5 is a exhilarating action game where you stylishly take down demons with swords and guns.

One of its protagonists, Nero, has a battle theme called Devil Trigger.

Composed by Casey Edwards and sung by Ali Edwards, it’s a super cool, dark-tinged electronic track that makes fighting feel great.

It also plays in the opening scene, so if you’ve played the game, it’s likely stuck in your head.

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Vib-Ribbon Part 1 [Tutorial]

Vib-Ribbon is a PlayStation rhythm game that made waves for its gameplay, which lets you play using CDs from artists you already own.

The track I’m introducing is the one you can hear in the tutorial mode.

The controls are explained as if singing along to the music, and the melody and rhythm are insanely addictive.

Combined with the visuals, it’s crafted to be endlessly repeatable—you’ll feel like you might never make it to the main game.

It’s game BGM with a truly innovative vibe.

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Alter egoALTER EGO

Alter ego

Your ears and heart are shaken by the rich, deep piano sound.

This is the BGM from the smartphone game ALTER EGO, which drew attention for its gameplay incorporating personality tests and psychology.

Perhaps thanks to the game’s content, listening to it gives you the sensation of peering into your own mind.

The expansive, beautiful choral work is also striking.

When you think of game soundtracks, you tend to imagine bold battle themes, grand field map music, or vocal main themes—but works like this exist too!

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Chippin’ InCyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 — “Chippin’ In” by SAMURAI (Refused)

Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world game with an appealing retro-futuristic, cyberpunk aesthetic.

This song, Chippin’ In, is performed by the in-game band SAMURAI.

The track was created by Refused, a hardcore band from Sweden.

Its aggressive sound is characterized by a heavy, thundering guitar riff and drums.

Cyberpunk 2077 features a wide variety of songs, so be sure to look for ones that suit your taste.

By the way, there’s also a side job called Chippin’ In.

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CHVRCHESDeath Stranding

CHVRCHES – Death Stranding (Audio)

Death Stranding is a title developed by Hideo Kojima—also known as the producer of the Metal Gear series—after striking out in a new direction.

Starring Sam, a porter known as the legendary deliveryman, the story follows his journey through a world shrouded in a phenomenon called the Death Stranding.

Given the eerie setting steeped in the supernatural and a worldview where death feels ever-present, the music used throughout tends to be dark and unsettling, enhancing the sense of mystery.

The theme song by the Scottish band CHVRCHES also seems closely aligned with the work’s themes, depicting the opposing forces before us—life and death, light and darkness—and the future that lies beyond them.

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I’m such a foolRyū ga Gotoku 5

Like a Dragon 5: Baka Mitai (Full, Kiryu ver.)

Yakuza 5: Fulfiller of Dreams is the fifth entry in the Yakuza series, which centers on the yakuza.

As the subtitle suggests, dreams are a key theme of the work, portraying both those who pursue their dreams and those whose lives are buffeted by them.

Since battle action is a core system of the game, the battle BGM is particularly robust, featuring many tracks that stir the spirit.

Another hallmark of the Yakuza series is its abundance of substories and mini-games, and a noteworthy point is that there’s music tailored to those as well.

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Prologue ~To the Ancient Land~Ootani Miyuki

Prologue ~To the Ancient Land~

The moment the game boots up, a majestic orchestra resounds as if the doors of an ancient ruin were opening.

This piece, which graces the opening of Shadow of the Colossus—released in October 2005 for the PlayStation 2—is the pinnacle of Koh Ohtani’s symphonic scoring.

The weighty harmonies woven by the low strings and brass, layered with choral resonance, brilliantly convey the protagonist’s resolve and apprehension as he steps into a forbidden land.

Though it carries the grandeur of a Hollywood film, its faintly mournful melody tightens the chest.

Included on the album Shadow of the Colossus: Roar of the Earth, this track became a key piece underpinning the game’s world—a title that won five awards at the 2006 Game Developers Choice Awards.

It’s a masterpiece I highly recommend to anyone drawn to epic adventures and mythic tales.