Since the introduction of full CD-quality music in video games during the 1990s (thanks to the introduction of the use of game discs and CDs instead of cartridges), the video game industry has expanded exponentially. Gamers now expect a completely emotional, original, and memorable score for every game they play, and will be harsh in their criticism if it’s not delivered. In this age of gaming, where the amount of detail that games can potentially have, thanks to the amount of space on a Blu-Ray disc or a computer’s hard drive, is enormous, game developers have no excuses. to not create a huge soundtrack. On top of this, the budgets most blockbuster games operate on can now be compared to Hollywood movies themselves, so there are certainly no financial constraints.

This is reflected in the Resident Evil 5 soundtrack, which was composed by Kota Suzuki. Kota also worked on Devil May Cry 4, where his soundtrack received rave reviews, leading him to work on the Resident Evil 5 soundtrack.

Kota recorded the music for RE5 in Los Angeles, using a 103-person orchestra to bring his ideas to life. Capcom developers regularly spoke with Kota and told him that his idea was to make the game look like a movie. To do this, they would really have to suck the player into the game and use the soundtrack as an aid to what was happening on screen.

Kota wrote a great piece of music that was used for the theme song for the Resident Evil 5 soundtrack, as well as some great ambient pieces for when the action is lulling in and to build up the tension. It’s well known that music has a massive effect on our emotions, and there’s no better example than in Resident Evil 5, as we feel elated, scared, and determined to succeed.