When I think of video game soundtracks that perfectly exemplify a games' atmosphere and resonance, Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura is the first one that comes to mind. This is such a special piece of art that has had a bit of a resurgence in recent years due to it's rich worldbuilding and genuinely fantastic writing (despite the horrifically janky combat and bugs). While all the praise for Arcanum is well deserved and known, I feel as the soundtrack gets overlooked and mentioned mostly as unique but repetitive. However, I feel Ben Houge has composed one of the best pieces of VGM that has perfectly capture the essence of Arcanum

Reviewed on Apr 05, 2024


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