Tight military tension loops that actually make your hands sweat. Onward's soundtrack nails that VR tactical shooter energy where every round start cue feels like someone whispering "you're about to die." Tracks like "Stalking" and "Too Quiet" sit in this restrained, low-frequency space that lets every footstep in-game hit harder.
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The Defeat themes don't overdo it either. Just this deflating wind-down that mirrors exactly how it feels to get dropped in VR. "Counter Sniper" has this creeping string build that works so well when you're scanning rooftops.
The whole score knows when to shut up and let the silence do the work. If you've ever white-knuckled a VR controller, this soundtrack will put you right back there.