This is not what you’d expect from the Conan universe. I was thinking thumping percussion and bombastic orchestral music, but composer Knut Avenstroup Haugen apparently had other ideas. Coming off as dark and subdued, the score more resembles that of a Diablo title than that of the numerous other MMOs out there today, which is a good thing in my book.
From the various ethnic flavors that make their way into the music to the outstanding sound quality that would have you think the score was recorded by a live orchestra, the Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures soundtrack is definitely something to look into if you’re into quality atmosphere.
Hit the jump for detailed impressions of the 2-disc soundtrack. (more…)
