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

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

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