Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hades II & Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - The best soundtracks of 2025

About this episode

The episode explores the best soundtracks of 2025's video games with composer Meena Shamaly.

Join us for a deep dive into the sonic worlds of 2025’s best sounding games with special guest Meena Shamaly - composer, bard, and host of Game Show on ABC Classic. From the haunting choirs of Hollow Knight: Silksong to the mythic rhythms of Hades II, we explore how music shapes emotion, gameplay, and storytelling. Meena brings his unique perspective as both a composer and broadcaster to unpack the artistry behind these unforgettable soundtracks. 🎮 Featured Games & Tracks: 🌌 CLAIR OBSCUR: EXPEDITION 33 – Lumière, Une vie à t'aimer 🐛 HOLLOW KNIGHT: SILKSONG – Lace, Choral Chambers 🔥 HADES II – Mountain of the Gods, Coral Crown 🌊 SWORD OF THE SEA – Sword of the Sea, The Perfect Wave 🐊 SOUTH OF MIDNIGHT – Hazel’s Story, Rougarou – Boss Fight 🗻 GHOST OF YÔTEI – The Yôtei Six, Ghost of Yôtei 🚀 THE OUTER WORLDS 2 – Hope Continues – Title Theme, Fibonnaci ⚔️ KINGDOM COME: DELIVERANCE II – Saint Barbara Theme, Nuptials 🌀 MALYS – Malys, The Strip 🧪 DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH – Should We Have Connected, To the Wilder Pocket Casts: You can now rate the show on Pocket Casts, give us a five star review learn more by heading here https://pocketcasts.com/ratings Apple Arcade…

People in this episode

Guest: Meena Shamaly

Topics covered

• video game soundtracks
• music in gaming
• game composition
• emotional storytelling
• game design

Keywords

• Hollow Knight
• Hades II
• soundtrack
• video games
• music composition
• game design
• emotional impact

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hades II, CLAIR OBSCUR: EXPEDITION 33, SWORD OF THE SEA, SOUTH OF MIDNIGHT, GHOST OF YÔTEI, THE OUTER WORLDS 2, KINGDOM COME: DELIVERANCE II, MALYS, DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH

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