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!