Electric Challenge 2020 - Stage 6 Favourite OST

For electric_challenge.

I'm not usually super into game soundtracks, and actually turn the music off in a lot of games. I can't think of any where I am inclined to just listen to the soundtrack for fun.

But Bastion's use of music is amazing, perfectly integrated with the gameplay and working with the writing, voice acting, and art to create a really unique experience. For example, Build that Wall/Zia's Song is a good song in and of itself but utterly heartbreaking in context. Listening to it now legitimately brought a tear to my eyes ;_;

The soundtrack is by Darren Korb and can be listened to on their site.

Transistor used music really well, and from what I've heard Pyre does too. Supergiant are good with music!

Youtubers Breaking Games Amusingly

Recently I've found myself enjoying Youtube videos where people deliberately push games to their limits or actively go against the intended gameplay in amusing ways. More recs definitely appreciated.

All of these are gamer dudes who can sometimes be unfortunate but they're mostly good natured and I've never seen them, like...randomly shout slurs or anything. You don't need to have played the relevant games but it adds an extra layer of enjoyment.

My strongest rec:
Monster Factory: Griffin and Justin McElroy see how far they can break character creators, then set these creations loose on the game world. They make an active effort to be inclusive and good natured, but sometimes stumble into ableist subtext when laughing at "weird" looking characters.

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