The Evolution of Computer

Game Music

By: Will Atkinson, Nick Warren & Matt Shepherd.

History of Game Music

Key People

Masato Nakamura

Koji Kondo

YuzoKoshiro

Martin O’Donnell

Advances In Technology

Comparisons

• How has music changed within different game

series?

• Has the music stayed true to the original games?

• Has the music stayed memorable?

Sonic vs. Mario

How do they contrast through

their evolution?

Similarities

• Started off with simple scores due to limiting 8-bit

technology.

• Memorable melodies.

• Multiple parts e.g. Main theme, Boss Theme.

• Evolved musically with introduction of more

advanced technology.

Differences

Zelda

Grand Theft Auto

Future of Game Music