Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has made a delightful move for gamers and music enthusiasts alike by releasing the soundtracks of several beloved classic titles on the music streaming platform Spotify.
Among the titles now available on Spotify, you can find the iconic soundtracks of games like Shadow of the Colossus, Gravity Rush, Wild Arms, and PoPoLoCrois. These soundtracks have joined the extensive streamable discography of the SIE Sound Team, which already includes musical gems from games like Bloodborne and The Last Guardian.
Unfortunately, for fans of other music streaming services like Apple Music or YouTube Music, the joy of these OSTs remains exclusive to Spotify for the time being.
Spotify has long been a hub for an impressive variety of game soundtracks, offering the chance to immerse yourself in the musical worlds of titles like Destiny 2, Final Fantasy 14, Elden Ring, Red Dead Redemption 2, and The Last of Us Part 1. These soundtracks, spanning various genres, continue to capture the hearts and minds of fans worldwide, providing a means to revisit the iconic moments from their favorite games.
Among these classic game soundtracks, Shadow of the Colossus stands out as an undisputed gem. Originally released in 2005, this action-adventure masterpiece earned a stellar Metacritic score of 91. In the game, players traverse a hauntingly beautiful fantasy world, taking on colossal creatures that must be defeated to save a girl named Mono. These battles are not just tests of combat prowess but also require inventive platforming to reach the weak spots of each Colossus.
The game’s unique art style, evocative atmosphere, and breathtaking action sequences have cemented its place in video game history. The recent release of the soundtrack on Spotify offers fans a cherished opportunity to relive the magic of Shadow of the Colossus.
Notably, Shadow of the Colossus has seen several remasters and was last overhauled in 2018 for the PS4. It’s also compatible with the PS5 through backward compatibility, ensuring that a new generation of players can experience its grandeur.
In 2023, game soundtracks have continued to shine, with numerous new offerings spanning various genres. Fans can also find the ethereal vocal performances from Baldur’s Gate 3’s OST on Spotify, as well as a preview of Final Fantasy 16’s majestic orchestral soundtrack, composed by the celebrated musician Masayoshi Soken.
