Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, a 3D remake of the original 1981 RPG, has been awarded the Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media. Composer Winifred Phillips expressed her gratitude to Digital Eclipse and the audience for their recognition of video game music, stating it was a career highlight.
Phillips' win was a significant achievement, surpassing nominations from renowned composers such as Wilbert Roget II (Star Wars Outlaws), John Paesano (Marvel's Spider-Man 2), Bear McCreary (God of War Ragnarök: Valhalla), and Pinar Toprak (Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora).
In a post-Grammy interview, Phillips shared her surprise and respect for the other nominees. She emphasized the unique nature of video game music composition, highlighting the collaborative aspect of creating music that dynamically responds to player choices and experiences.
Phillips joins a prestigious list of previous winners, including Stephanie Economou (Assassin's Creed Valhalla) and Stephen Barton and Gordy Haab (Star Wars Jedi: Survivor). The award also marks a significant milestone for video game music, following Christopher Tin's 2011 Grammy win for "Baba Yetu" from Civilization 4. The original Wizardry game, a pioneer in party-based RPGs, directly influenced classics like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. Interestingly, Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord retains the original Apple 2 interface, offering players a unique glimpse into gaming history.
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