Okay, so maybeJim didn’t care forWayFoward’s reboot of theBloodRaynefranchise with last week’s release ofBloodRayne: Betrayal, but I’m here to tell you that it wasn’t all bad. The game’s soundtrack, composed byJake Kaufman(the composer ofShantaeandContra 4as well as a famous chiptune artist and game music arranger), is actually pretty awesome, taking inspiration fromCastlevania: Symphony of the Nightwith its guitar shredding and epic orchestral accents. Oh, and don’t forget about the unlockable “chiptune” mode which replaces the entire soundtrack with retromazing 8-bit variations.
Kaufman took the liberty of releasing the soundtrack yesterday on theUbiktune label, providing some back story about the soundtrack along with an explanation of how the 8-bit chiptune mode came about. The music itself has been uploaded toBandcampwhere you may simply stream or name your own price for a download. Whether you decide to pick it up for free or kick $5 his way, it’s worth checking out.
For those who’ve given the game a spin despite our scathing review, did the soundtrack at least stand out? Do you think more games ought to feature an 8-bit mode?
