With the recent release and incredible popularity of Marvel’s Spider-Man on PlayStation 4, gamers everywhere are talking about the iconic wall-crawler. On top of the nonstop conversation and constant urge to swing from webs, they probably have the game’s soundtrack stuck in their heads as well.
The original video game soundtrack for Marvel’s Spider-Man is one of the best in recent memory. Composer John Paesano has created an epic score that encapsulates the epic nature of Spider-Man while also capturing the sad, serious nature of what Peter Parker, and you as the gamer, goes through.
Paesano, who also composed the music for Marvel’s Netflix series Daredevil and The Defenders as well as the popular Maze Runner films, put together 27 pieces of music that fit perfectly within different areas of the game, whether it’s background music for a part of the story or a high-tempo track to beat up some bad guys to.
The complete, one hour and 20 minute track list for the Marvel’s Spider-Man Original Video Game Soundtrack is as follows:
- Eight Years in the Making
- Inside the Numbers
- The Golden Age
- Examine
- Shocking Turn of Events
- All the King’s Men
- City of Hope
- The Man He Was
- Webbed from the Shadows
- Stone Cold
- City on Alert
- The Breakthrough
- The Demon He Became
- Worlds Colliding
- Anything for a Story
- Chasing Down the Devil
- International Support
- The Sinister Six
- The Mastermind
- Negative View
- No Going Back
- Renewed Rivalries
- Destroying Your Own Creation
- The Final Lesson
- Responsibility
- Behind the Mask
Aside from being the perfect accompaniment to both the story and gameplay, the music from this game is just plain enjoyable. Certain pieces are calm and relaxing, perfect for putting on in the background while your working, while others are epic and intense, perfect for working out or running to. There’s something on this soundtrack for everyone.
The Marvel’s Spider-Man Original Video Game Soundtrack is currently available for download on iTunes and Google Play. Be sure to check out our review of Marvel’s Spider-Man here.