What are the best Capcom games soundtracks?
These days, Capcom's games history is often overshadowed by the company itself. From being one of the pioneering companies in the NES days to the creation of the trend-setting CPS arcade boards, Capcom games have helped shape the industry. Their music is no different, and in recent years, Capcom has employed top-notch musicians to compose their game soundtracks. From triumphant cinematic scores to funky tunes that capture a setting's personality, Capcom has composed some of the best music in games, and we finally have room for it all.
One of the best things about Capcom is their dedication to improving their games' soundtracks, taking advantage of technological advancements in game production. Orchestrated music wasn't really a thing until the PS2 era, but Capcom embraced change, graciously offering fully orchestrated scores to themes as historic as Resident Evil 4's. So, this list covers them all, from the iconic tunes to Final Fight: Double Impact's fancy new remixes. Keep reading for the best Capcom games soundtracks.
Devil May Cry 3
While some of the tracks in Devil May Cry 2 weren't that great, Capcom did redeem itself by putting a lot of effort into Devil May Cry 3's soundtrack. The recurring musical motif in the soundtrack, from "Divinity Original Sin" to "Temple of the Mother", enhances the story's dramatic moments, for instance, when Dante says good-bye to Kat. There are also some fantastic boss themes, like the Medusa theme.
The music from the Capcom games isn't forgotten, though; Final Fight: Double Impact has been remixed and refined while retaining that classic 80s feel. The soundtrack's original composer, Simon Viklund, helped produce Payday 1 and 2, and his other work also includes music for Capcom games like Rearmed and Final Fight: Double Impact. The remixed music in Double Impact is probably the definitive version of the iconic 80s-themed beat-'em-up.
Resident Evil Outbreak
With Capcom games, you're often familiar with iconic music even if you haven't played the games themselves. The Resident Evil series is no different, and Resident Evil Outbreak has a special soundtrack. Composed by Tetsuya Shibata, he also worked on some notable Capcom games like Devil May Cry 3 and 4. The music he made for Outbreak is cinematic in a way that none of the other Resident Evil games are, from the music to the voiceovers in the opening cutscene. The soundtrack also includes a jazzy version of the theme for Raccoon City and an updated version of the song for the happy ending, "After the Rain".
Resident Evil 5
There is, of course, more to Resident Evil 5 than just its story. The cinematic scale of its soundtrack is also thoroughly impressive - in fact, if you listen to the game's music with the action on mute, you can almost imagine what's happening. That's how well the music fits the terrifying events of Resident Evil 5's outbreak. Complementing the game's transformation from survival horror to an action game is the soundtrack's ramped-up vibe, just like Resident Evil 5's gameplay itself.
Remember Me
Remember Me is a hidden gem, and the soundtrack for this cyberpunk game is unique. Set in a surreal, dystopian Paris, Remember Me manages to capture the hypnotic and sometimes twisted reality of its setting. The ambient electronica composed by John Keane perfectly complements the game's entirely unique tone. By creating its own style, the game's music evolves into something unique, appearing on this list of the best video game soundtracks as a result.
Mega Man 9
There have been so many Mega Man games, but for many fans, the original eight NES games still remain the best, thanks to their charming art style, varied gameplay across their lineups, and fantastic robot masters. Among these, the soundtrack is arguably even better, and there's really no question among fans as to which is the best one: Mega Man 9. The game reimagined the series using chiptune music, which really lets the NES shine, and our fond memories of these tunes are the reason it's landed on our list of the best Capcom games soundtracks.
Dead Rising
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