Bombastic, orchestral soundtracks are great and all, but they’re not always what’s called for in a game. Sometimes you need something a bit more laid back – a bit more cool.
Sometimes you just need a little jazz.
Today on the Kotaku Mix Tape, we’re listening to some of the best jazz that gaming has to offer. From Godot’s relaxed, arabica-scented theme from Phoenix Wright to the Elsa’s Torched Song from L.A. Noire.
THE PLAYLIST:
Phoenix Wright – Godot – The Fragrance of Dark Coffee – Gyakuten Meets Jazz Soul
The Grim Fandango Soundtrack – Mr. Frustration Man – Peter Mcconnel
Final Fantasy XIII – Pulse De Chocobo – Masashi Hanamazu
Halo 3 ODST – Rain – Martin O’donnell, Michael Salvatori
Gitaroo Man – Bee Jam Blues – COIL
Chrono Trigger – The Brink of Time– The Brink of Time
Bayonetta – The Gates of Hell – Bayonetta OST
L.A. Noire – Torched Song – Claudia Brücken
Oh, and be thankful I didn’t make you listen to the smooth jazz version of the F-Zero theme.
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