ANNO: Mutationem's Complete Edition soundtrack perfectly mirrors the game's gorgeous pixel-art cyberpunk aesthetic with a score that blends synthwave, electronic beats, and atmospheric ambient textures. This action-RPG set in a neon-drenched dystopian city follows protagonist Ann through locations that each get their own distinct sonic identity.
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"The Sicilian Jar Bar" and "Rum And Coke" drip with smoky lounge atmosphere, while "Backstreet Gangster" and "Bloodluster" crank up the intensity for the game's combat encounters. The soundtrack does an excellent job reflecting the game's tonal range, which is wider than you might expect from a side-scrolling action game.
Quieter character moments like "Ann's Home" and "Someday" provide breathing room between the pulsing electronic energy of boss themes like "Loki's Mecha," "TR Mega Mecha," and "Eindersohn Mecha." The Lovecraftian horror elements that emerge later in the game's story are well represented by tracks like "Mother Grub" and "Behind The Shadow," which twist the cyberpunk synths into something more alien and unsettling.
As a Complete Edition release across PS4, PS5, and PC, this collection captures every musical corner of ANNO: Mutationem's world. From the neon-lit bars of "Nest Bar" and "Margaritia" to the sterile danger of "Biological Research Base" and "Central Intelligence Base," the score builds a city you can practically smell through your speakers.
It is a must-have for fans of cyberpunk game soundtracks and a fitting audio companion to one of 2022's most visually striking indie titles.