Wales Interactive's Master Reboot explored a haunting sci-fi premise -- a digital afterlife called the Soul Cloud where memories are uploaded and preserved -- and this soundtrack is the perfect sonic companion to that eerie concept.
Read more
Tracks like "Welcome to the Soul Cloud" and "Angels of the Soul Cloud" open with ethereal, almost comforting ambience before the score takes increasingly dark turns through pieces like "Welcome to Death" and "Boys and Girls Dying Time."
The music walks a tightrope between beauty and dread, mirroring the game's journey through corrupted memories. What makes this soundtrack stand out is how it uses tone to build distinct environments within the Soul Cloud.
"School Daze" and "School" evoke a nostalgic unease, while "Hospital Zero" drops into sterile, clinical tension. "Burning Cloud" and "Grave Mood" push into outright horror territory, and "Through the Looking Glass" has this disorienting quality that perfectly captures the feeling of reality slipping away.
The variety is impressive for what was a relatively small indie title. The more contemplative tracks are where the score really shines. "Travelling Through Time" and "Sandy Soul" carry a melancholy weight that speaks to the game's deeper themes about loss, identity, and whether a digital copy of your memories is really you at all.
"Face Me" closes things out with a sense of confrontation that matches the game's climax. It is a moody, atmospheric collection that rewards headphone listening even outside the context of the game itself.