Austin Wintory composed something that sounds like the end of the world performed by a Nordic folk ensemble. The Banner Saga's soundtrack carries this weight of civilizations crumbling, and every track title reads like the last line of a saga.
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"We Will Not Be Forgotten" opens with strings that ache, and "Cut with a Keen-Edged Sword" brings in this restrained intensity that mirrors the tactical combat perfectly. "Embers in the Wind" is where it gets really devastating, quiet and fading like the last warmth before winter takes everything.
That one lingers. "Only the Sun Has Stopped" captures the game's central dread in four minutes. The whole album feels like marching toward something you can't stop. If you've ever wanted a strategy RPG soundtrack that makes your choices feel permanent, this is the gold standard.