The ectoplasm-like substance sickens anyone that approaches it and numerous search crews have gotten ill. To best discuss the soundtrack, mild spoilers will be covered.Īfter some years following the events of Breath of the Wild, protagonists Zelda and Link are busy looking into a phenomenon known as “Gloom” seeping out from beneath Hyrule Castle. Let’s dive into the abyss of new tracks found in Tears of the Kingdom that help give the game its own identity while still connecting it to its predecessor. Distorted melodies, discordant notes and synth tones pepper the soundtrack to cover the title’s themes.
With the impending arrival of the Demon King, and mysterious presence of Gloom all over Hyrule, we can hear a major tonal shift in the way these concepts are framed.
Tears of the Kingdom not only produces intense boss themes and environmental melodies, but also gives musical focus to the story’s conflict. It’s no surprise that a Legend of Zelda game has taken a creepier tone - longtime franchise fans probably remember the nightmare fuel of ReDeads, Dead Hand, Blizzeta and more from previous installments (we could talk about how creepy Majora’s Mask is as its own article).
Tears of the Kingdom makes direct connections to Breath of the Wild with its new soundtrack by reusing previous tracks, but also uses new musical themes to communicate a darker tone for the series. This second installment of the Calamity Era timeline features throwbacks to its predecessor while also featuring new sights and sounds to enjoy. It’s been a couple of months since the release of Tears of the Kingdom - a stellar sequel to Breath of the Wild that took Zelda fans by storm. Delving into what makes them impactful, the process of composing them and the intricacies of each score, our aim is to put a spotlight on the aural backbone of gaming. Much like how a movie’s soundtrack sets the tone for dramatic scenes, game music also helps players connect emotionally with the story.Ĭhecking the Score is a monthly feature devoted to these crucial compositions which are literally the soundtrack to our gaming lives. From the chip-tunes of Super Mario Bros to the Gregorian chants of Halo, video game music brings players closer to immersion and fantasy. While many point to how lifelike the next blockbuster action title is or how gorgeous an artistic indie darling is when it comes to evaluating a game, these visuals would lose their impact without a stirring soundtrack to score them.
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