Let me ask you something, Anons. How important do you feel soundtracks are in games? Do you feel it can affect how much one enjoys a game at all?
Importance in Soundtracks
Charles Garcia
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Brayden Hall
For some games, they're essential. It gives the overall "Feeling" of it.
David James
They have no direct bearing on gameplay, unless it's a music-centric game, but in terms of making a game memorable, they're extremely important. Pic related was posted in response to the question "What is it about Pumpkin Hill that captivates us to this day? I can't put my finger on it."
Nolan Phillips
The second most important thing behind gameplay.
Good music can make even the shittiest 2D platformer tolerable.
Joshua Morgan
Honestly these days a good soundtrack is what strikes me interest in a game.
I don't usually find games any other way unless people are coming to my fucking doorstep telling me they are good. then I see if the music is good
Jaxon Reyes
Very important. If I'm going to be playing the game for more than a few hours, I want something good to listen to, something that fits with the game, and doesn't sound too repetitive.
Definitely. You enjoy good games more when they have memorable soundtracks and hate shitty games more when they have awful ones.
Hudson Brown
This.
For example, Sonic 3D Blast is a mediocre game but the music makes it memorable.
Asher Sullivan
Surprisingly important. Not only can good music contribute to gameplay by setting the mood/pace, but listening to music is also an enjoyable activity by itself, meaning that even if you don't really like the game, you'll keep playing just to listen to the music. It's not a panacea, but it is EXTREMELY good at papering over the cracks. If there are a few weak spots, periods of excessive frustration or poor design, the music can get people to keep playing through it. Music also affects your memory, if you liked a song, you'll remember having fun playing the game, even if you weren't really enjoying the game.
tl:dr - Music is like makeup, surprisingly important
Juan Roberts
Well said.
Carson Peterson
Words of truth right here