discussion Should games have music, yes or no?

[wolfnred999]

I think so, yes! Even ambience, but in the topic of just music, 100%. I didn't grow up playing a lot of Nintendo, but I did sit idle by all the time watching my older family play. Other kids my age weren't allowed because sticky and dirty kids of course. I have always been fascinated of music in games, particularly games that has "levels". Nowadays those levels are just different areas and instead of harder obstacles, the challenges are stronger enemies and environment = high risk high reward. You may start the game with calm and peaceful music. Even your first battle themes are not so much of a banger, but everything changes when you get stronger in the game. Sometimes the gear you earn or the enemies you meet queue you in on how strong you're getting, but the MUSIC will let you know what kind of threat you're going up against. To win or lose, if the music is a banger, I always go back to it!

For adult games, I would say if the music is good and matches the aesthetic of the game, 100%. If the music is just a filler theme and is overplayed, especially if it's a reused theme from other games, then I lower the volume of the in game music. The music helps me get through those quiet moments.

 

[Aerythox]

If it belongs in the current scene, then yes, I don't mind it, in fact I like it. Stagnant music on the other hand, like music that's there just to be there, then I'll actually just mute the music altogether.

 

[folowadin]

I prefer games with music, especially if it matches the scene.

 

[Dereminah97]

Games need music, but preferably without lyrics in it. (the lyrics distract me from scenes). If a game has no music, I play background ambience off youtube

 

[Deleted member 271430]

Games need music, but preferably without lyrics in it. (the lyrics distract me from scenes). If a game has no music, I play background ambience off youtube

This! Music makes it immersive, but lyrics can make it weird.

 

[wainrider]

There should be some kind of audio. Feels weird when it's dead silence.

 

[Bandiger]

Definitely want my games to have music/ambiance. Done properly it can add a lot to the experience, heighten emotional scenes, etc. But I don't like music with lyrics, something about it just distracts me

 

[zjss]

Of course, dubbing is a very important plus point, which is why there is such a profession as voice actor

 

[Enzo-r345]

I feel like some scenes would look empty without music.

 

[gaikotsu]

Hard to forget when music is used well, it adds so much.
Most importantly, you can always turn it off, one way or another.

 

[Ethanol1]

Some ambient music does it for me, tho I kinda got sick of the generic music in RPGM games

 

[lismona777]

It's way better when there's music, but it has to fit and not be totally front and center. Overall, it adds a lot to the game and really improves the immersion.

 

[dongerdo]

I don't really notice when there's music in games, but I DO notice when there isn't music in a game, and it feels so empty without it.

 

[gatoemperador]

Of course they should, if you dont like it you can just turn it off.

 

[glotek]

For me, some ambient stuff is simply the best and for f*ck's sake, speaking of sound, I hate it when they shove some shitty music in there, blasting at 4000% volume right from the start

 

[UnflavSardines]

The lack of songs make thing more boring!

 

[PlayClaritas]

Music can really make or break a game's atmosphere for me, so I'm glad it's being discussed. I think it depends on the game, but when it's done right it adds so much to the experience!

 

[djthunder05]

I think it adds a lot to a game, but it needs to fit. Sometimes I've seen poorly applied to games where you can tell they just added generic music and that's it. Dont get me wrong, some games use one or two tracks and work but it feels natural.

Oh the high end, you have games like in BaDIK where you associate a song with a character XD, to this day if I'm listening to spotify and a beautiful syndrome plays and I remember Quinn's H scene, or touch me like you do for Maya and Josie.
On the other lower end, the generic theme of Heart problems is iconic while been simple.

So it works, but needs to make sense.

 

[grim019]

When it comes to VNs I rarely play with audio on. The only time I do to is when the game says it is recommended. So it really doesn't bother me either way. Most other types of games I play with audio on always. Except when I am grinding then I just listen to music from a streaming site.

 

[Deleted member 268286]

Most of the times it is even necessary, but I think sometimes it can ruin some in-game moments too. Like when is it not used correctly and with a good timing.