Video games are incredibly dependent on sound. It is crucial for both conveying information and in influencing players' moods. There are many memorable songs in video game history, including Tetris' arrangement of the Russian folk song "Korobeiniki", to the famous Super Mario Bros. theme and Untitled Goose Game's innovative use Debussys" "Prludes". Although instrumental tracks are the most popular, there are some great video game songs that include vocals.The technology required to add lyrics to music was not available in early video games. This limited 8-bit games to a collection of chiptune beats and trills. Since then, a vast collection of vocal videogame songs has been created. Many of these songs are capable of standing alone.These are the top video game songs featuring vocals. They are listed in chronological order. Warning: Spoilers ahead1. 1.Your opening film should be inspired by James Bond movies and include a dramatic theme tune. 2004 stealth action video game Metal Gear Solid 3 - Snake Eater is a great example. The bombastic "Snake Eater", written by Norihiko hibino and crooned to by Cynthia Harrell, would look great in Bond films. It feels thematically fitting, considering that the game concerns a super spy.The song "Snake Eater", is also played during a long scene in which the player climbs very high ladders. It's not a fun moment in a video game, but it was one of the most famous sequences.2. 2.The sound of "Baba Yetu," playing above the menu screen is one of the highlights of Civilization IV. That is quite a statement. This turn-based strategy game was widely praised upon its launch in 2005 and continues to be admired even today, even after subsequent games have been added.Christopher Tin composed "Baba Yetu", which was originally performed by the Soweto Gospel Choir, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. It won Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Voice(s) at 2011 Grammy Awards. The song's Swahili lyrics, which are a translation from the Lord's Prayer in Swahili, have been performed by many choirs all over the world.3. Portal - 'Still alive'This list should include "Still Alive". Portal's credits song was the game's most popular. It captured the puzzle platformer’s deadpan humor and brought the game's satisfying end in a unique way that has inspired many others.Written by Jonathan Coulton, and sung in English by Ellen McLain. "Still Alive" was composed by Coulton. Coulton followed the song with Portal 2's closing credits song, "Want You Gone", which was also performed later by McLain. McLain is the voice of GLaDOS.4. Bastion: 'Setting sail, Coming Home'Supergiant Games' hack and slash title Bastion received significant attention after its 2011 release due to its unique narrator, visual style, and gameplay. It also captured players thanks to Darren Korb's amazing soundtrack, which includes the uplifting ending theme "Setting sail, Coming Home".Korb and Ashley Lynn Barrett sing "Setting Sail and Coming Home". This song is a mix of two songs from the game, "Mother,I'm Here (Zulf’s Theme)" as well as "Build That Wall [Zia’s Theme). The game takes place in the aftermath of a devastating event that literally shatters the world. Zulf (Zulf's Theme) and Zia (Zia's Theme) are two survivors who represent the different paths that the player can choose to respond to the catastrophe. The combination of their themes is musically satisfying and evokes the feeling of moving forward, though it all depends on your choices.5. From To the Moon: "Everything's alright"A good video game song will have a certain feeling when it is first heard. Laura Shigihara wrote and performed "Everything's Alright" during To the Moon's dramatic climax. It delivered an emotional gut punch that brought many to tears. This is a far cry of Shigihara's Plants vs. Zombies' bright "Zombie on Your Lawn" song.Two technicians alter the memories of dying people to allow them to move on with their lives without regrets. They are given the task of convincing their client that he has been to the moon. However, they discover that the only way to accomplish this is to erase his memories of his wife. It leads to a painful scene in which the client's history is rewritten, without his wife. This is set to Shigihara’s melancholy and sweet vocals. To the Moon asks the question, "Is it better to have lost and loved or never loved?" and responds, "Why not both?"6. Transistor - 'Paper BoatsSupergiant Games' indie music is so well-sung that it's difficult to pick just one song, especially when Transistor's music is included. This action-based game is more reliant on song than its predecessor. It follows Red, a famous singer who tracks down powerful cabal members after they attempt to kill her. Transistor's music is a strong compliment to Darren Korb's compositions. Ashley Lynn Barrett lends her voice to Red on songs like "We All Become" or "In Circles".Although all Transistor's songs sound great, the bittersweet ending montage at the pre-credits credits is one of the best. "Paper Boats" was Red's intimate love song to her partner (who she was physically separated from throughout Transistor). The track features Korb's vocals, which underscores the eventual reunion of the lovers.7. Persona 5: "Life Will Change"Persona 5's user interface and sharp character design are all top-notch. The catchy, acid jazz-inspired soundtrack is also a highlight. Persona 5's opening animation, "Wake Up, Grab Up, Get Out There", is what immediately draws attention to the Japanese role-playing game. It also features 110 songs from Persona 5. While the opening song is certainly an earworm, the popular "Life Will Change" was the top-rated in Atlas' popularity poll.Shoji Meguro composed "Life Will Change", which was also the opening song. Lyrics were by Benjamin Franklin, and Lyn Inaizumi sang the vocals. This game is about a group rebellious vigilante teens who enter the psyches of immoral adults to confront their evil desires. The energizing tune starts just before Persona 5's boss fights. "Life Will Change" gives players a boost of energy and makes them feel cool.8. 8.Doki Doki Literature Club appears to be a cute dating sim. It allows you to join a high school club, and then woo its members. It's actually a terrifying meta psychological horror with disturbing themes. The deceptively innocent trappings like the ending song "Your Reality" make it even more frightening.Song written by Dan Salvato, and sung in song by Jillian Ashcraft. "Your Reality" is performed at the end Doki Doki Literature Club by Monika, the club president, to express her love for the player, and also to say goodbye. Although it may sound like a simple love song and can be enjoyed in that way, the lyrics are more meaningful when viewed within the context of the game. This is a very unusual villain song that gives a glimpse into the mind behind her horrible actions.
