The Legend of Zelda franchise generally has been know to have some bangers when it comes to music. I regularly listen to video game OSTs (original sound track), and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been on repeat since the game’s launch. However, with all its similarities to its predecessor, I wonder: which of the two has the better soundtrack–Breath of the Wild or Tears of the Kingdom?
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild‘s music was initially met with some (valid) criticism in that it leaned heavily on ambient sounds versus detailed themes; however, when we look at the OST with a critical lens, it makes sense. The title revolves around Link waking up to a world where nature reclaims most of Hyrule after the Calamity. Nintendo was intentional with nature’s ambient sounds. Aside from that, there are loads of amazing tracks, such as the Champion’s themes and Kass’ music.
Source: Nintendo via Legends of Z
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a direct sequel, so we can expect ambient nature sounds to continue. The title also comes with fresh themes as well as fun remixes. With that said, some could argue Breath of the Wild has the better music since Tears of the Kingdom remixes many of them. For example, the dungeons and boss battles contains themes from Ganondorf, the Champions, and/or the Divine Beasts.
In my opinion, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom squeaks by as the better soundtrack–not by much, mind you. What swayed my decision is the bombastic opening, the dissonant Zonai sounds in various tracks, and the personality the dungeon and boss music brings to the table. (I also was not much of a fan of the technology-based sounds of the Guardians!)
Which of the two has the superior music? Please share your thoughts with us on our Boss Rush Facebook Group or our Boss Rush Discord.
Nintendo Pow Block: The Nintendo Podcast of Boss Rush Media and the Boss Rush Network
Nintendo Pow Block – Nintendo Pow Block is Boss Rush Media’s Nintendo Podcast. Each week, Edward, Corey, and their friends from around the internet come together to talk about the week that was in the world of Nintendo, including news, rumors, games, fun facts, and more, including fan favorite segments like Snacktendo, Playing with Power, Game Fact Advance, and Question Block. Look for the question thread in the community Discord.New episodes of Nintendo Pow Block release on YouTube and and all major podcast applications like Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Patreon supporters gain one day early access.Listen to Nintendo Pow Block on YouTube and your favorite podcast application!
Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google | Overcast | Pocket CastsFollow Nintendo Pow Block on Social Media:
Twitter | Discord | Instagram | Twitch | YouTube | Facebook Group | Facebook
Featured Image Source: Nintendo via The Gamer
Leave a Reply