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

Battle 1Uematsu Nobuo

Granblue Fantasy – Battle 1

Heard most frequently during standard battles in the game, this track has been beloved as the face of Granblue Fantasy since the service launched in 2014.

It was composed by Nobuo Uematsu, renowned for the FINAL FANTASY series.

The orchestral sound woven by brass and strings is energized by driving drums and bass, achieving a superb fusion of RPG-like valor and a sense of adventure.

It is also included on the album GRANBLUE FANTASY ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACKS.

Wind of the BeginningUematsu Nobuo

Wind of the Beginning

A field BGM set in the Port Breeze Archipelago.

Its pastoral sound—woven from a flute lead reminiscent of Celtic music and arpeggiated strings—conveys both the exhilaration of setting off into the sky and the bittersweet feeling of leaving home.

Featured on the album “GRANBLUE FANTASY ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK,” it’s a signature piece also chosen for orchestra concerts and the piano collection.

It perfectly fits the early story’s mood, where anticipation for adventure mingles with uncertainty.

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.

Dreams and hopeToby Fox

Dreams and hope

This is battle music that draws you in with powerful arrangement and dramatic development.

It’s a track from the American indie game UNDERTALE, released in September 2015.

In the game, it’s used during the climactic scene of the “True Pacifist Route,” in the final boss battle.

Its appeal lies in a bold sound that fuses various genres such as chiptune, orchestral, and techno.

It was also included as downloadable content for the action game Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun! on Nintendo Switch, and is loved by a wide range of game fans.

It’s a recommended song for when you want to fire yourself up or need the courage to face a challenge.

Battle! Zero LabToby Fox

[Pokemon SV] Final Boss Battle [Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Gameplay Video / BGM]

A masterpiece of electronic music that fuses tension and exhilarating speed.

Composed by Toby Fox, this track colored the climax of the story in the Nintendo Switch titles Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet.

Its soundscape, combining grandeur and uplift, is striking.

As the theme that plays during the final boss battle, it brilliantly heightens the scene’s intensity.

If you’re seeking a heated showdown, this song will give you a powerful push forward.

Included on the album “Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Super Music Collection.”