ErickRPG | 42 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 I'm playing Wild Arms Alter Code F and when you go into an Elm Temple you hear the peaceful water flowing around you. And it had me thinking again about games with lots of environmental sound effects. I'd like to play more of those! Things like games where it rains a lot, sounds of insects, trees swaying, birds, etc. . Here's a list of some of the top ones I can remember. . Aidyn Chronicles N64 - this game has very little soundtrack. And is just full of enviro sounds like water streams as you approach them, insects at night. This might be the top winner IMO. Secret of Evermore - This game has tons of sounds like wind, forrest sounds, etc. . And more low key moody instrument strums. Assassin's Creed Black Flag - music at times when it's needed, and alot of enviro sounds when exploring. Birds, waves, hearing your men sing sea shanties as you hear the waves and wind. It's well done! I mean you could say games like Witcher III. But I don't like the mix of music/enviro and in one area it just rains to much. So yes it could be mentioned but the sound mix just doesn't do it for me. I'd like to hear about some more PS2 games! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange | 1,700 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 This one may be obvious but Red Dead 2. The game is overall good on this regard but there’s a section where you’re in the Louisiana bayou at night waste deep in swamp with a lantern and besides the usual frogs, insects, etc. you can hear gators in the distance. Spooky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuriatsu | 65 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 I found Horizon Zero Dawn to have a LOT of peaceful environments. But its conditional upon if you're already fighting, if you're near a death area(they are not marked, but they are at the fringes of the map, or in areas you know you are not supposed to be in, most times.) I can't tell you how long I spent just admiring the scenery atop an area that I wasn't supposed to be in. It was an amazing view and I could ALMOST feel the breeze. I had a much more minimal experience with the jak and daxter games, but its still similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErickRPG | 42 Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 How could I forget to mention a game like Myst or Riven. Riven I've played for hours and hours, even though I never beat it. But exploring through the beautiful areas was just so peaceful. And yep, it also had lots of environmental sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoonMan Abrams X | 697 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Atmosphere music of Skyrim comes to mind. If there is at least one thing the game does better then other games in the series if not genre entirely it's that. Shout-outs to Wind Waker's music cues integrating with battles and making them more epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red | 435 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 The swamp level in Monster Hunter G is the first thing that comes to mind. I think the other areas might have good environmental sounds, but the swamp is what stands out to me. 10 hours ago, ErickRPG said: I'd like to hear about some more PS2 games! I'm guessing Monster Hunter on PS2 would be mostly the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,761 Administrator · Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Journey on PS3/4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themisfit138 | 523 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 @ErickRPG The Witcher I and II are much better at environmental sounds and music. Than Witcher III is. As for PS2 games. Snake Eater is very good at setting up the environment. Through sound and music. Any Metal Gear Solid game, really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeppelin03 | 314 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 13 hours ago, SpoonMan Abrams X said: Atmosphere music of Skyrim comes to mind. If there is at least one thing the game does better then other games in the series if not genre entirely it's that. Shout-outs to Wind Waker's music cues integrating with battles and making them more epic. Modded Skyrim especially. Once you update the fauna, terrian, weather, etc it becomes a whole new world. Really impressive place to roam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDIRunner | 2,727 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Metal Gear Solid 4 was the first game I ever played that truly took advantage of the 7.1 surround sound. The sound really comes from the direction that it should. It was a really cool experience at the time because not too many other games were doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart010 | 1,705 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 (edited) Speaking of Secret of Evermore.. I don’t know why everyone says Mana is better. I find Evermore so much more enjoyable that Mana. Mana is kind of repetitive and boring Edited March 13, 2020 by phart010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noiseredux | 232 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Breath of the Wild. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstralSoul | 502 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Animal Crossing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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