I don't know if you all have this experience. After playing a game for a long time, sometimes when you close your eyes, the first thing that comes to your mind is often not the appearance of a certain BOSS, but the melody that plays in a loop on a certain map. "Tower of Fantasy" is like this for me, especially after the 5.8 version "Return of the Tired Wings" was launched this time. I ran through the old map again. Listening to the familiar background music, I felt that I was suddenly brought back to the mood when I first stepped into the continent of Asia.
Taking advantage of the excitement of the new version, today we will take advantage of the treasured space of the music sharing area to share some of the particularly ear-catching soundtrack moments of "Phantom Tower" in my mind. It's not a professional music review, it's just the real listening experience of an experienced player. If you have the same feelings or have anything to add, please let me know in the comment section.
First of all, I must say that the character theme song of the new mimic character "Berry" this time is really something. When I watched the preview live broadcast before, I felt that the melody was very special. When I actually drew the character in the game and clicked on the exclusive plot, the whole atmosphere was immediately filled as soon as the music came out. It's not the kind of loud electronic music, nor is it a bad lyrical slow song, but it has a bit of lightness, a bit of dreaminess, and a hint of unexplainable little emotions. It fits the temperament of the character "Berry" very well. Anyway, after listening to it, I silently opened the music software and searched around, but unfortunately it wasn't available yet, so I had to rely on the in-game loop first🌚
But the one I will never forget the most is the one from the early Bangis Harbor. Do you still remember? It's the kind of jazz tune with a bit of the texture of an old gramophone, combined with the humid sea breeze from the port and the rusty mechanical arm, it's simply perfect! At that time, I had just played and my level was not high. I just liked to hang out in Bangis Port without doing any tasks, just to listen to that song. Later, I told my friend Amway that the music in this game was made with more care than some stand-alone games. I don't know if the planner is also a jazz fan, but that soundtrack is really impressive.
There are also songs from Jingdu. As the main city in the later period, the BGM of Jingdu takes a completely different path, more futuristic and technological, with a strong sense of rhythm but not making people feel irritated. Especially at night when you look down from a high place in the Mirror City, the neon lights are flashing, coupled with the electronic rhythm, it is easy for people to have a sense of immersion that "this is a light science fiction open world". Some people find it easy to get tired of the music in the main city after listening to it for a long time, but I think the slightly alienated and cold tone of Jingdu is exactly in line with the worldview's tone of rebuilding civilization and interweaving reality and reality.
Of course, the battle music also has to be mentioned. The BGM of the joint crusade is really getting more and more intense, especially in the final violent stage, when the drum beats and electronic sounds suddenly intensify, and the adrenaline rushes directly. However, I won't give too many spoilers here. Friends who have never played the new dungeon can go and experience it for themselves, and I guarantee you won't suffer any loss. Personally, I feel that the evolution of combat music in "Phantom Tower" is visible. From being quite satisfactory during the launch of the server to now being able to customize the style according to different BOSS themes, this kind of progress is very gratifying for a veteran player.
By the way, let's talk about the 5.8 version of “Tired Wings Return”. The official is really generous. Signing in to the version will give you a limited 10-draw bonus of 1,000 black crystals. Newbies will also get a self-selected SSR when they sign in. If you are an old friend who has not been online for a while, now that you are back, you can get some free resources and listen to see if there are new songs for the new map. I have already drawn the "berry" myself, you know 😏
In the final analysis, game music is very personal. Some people like it to be hot, and some people like it to be quiet, but it can accommodate elements of jazz, electronics, symphony, and even a little bit of folk music in one game at the same time, and it doesn't feel inconsistent. The degree of care in the music of "Phantom Tower" really deserves praise. Many people always like to talk about drawing cards, strength, and exploring the big world when talking about "Tower of Fantasy", but today I just want to talk about these sounds. Because good music is also an important reason for people to stay in a virtual world.
Finally, I would like to ask everyone, which BGM in "Phantom Tower" impressed you most? Is it the daily cycle of a certain map, or the on-the-spot soundtrack for a certain BOSS battle? Feel free to share it in the comment area, maybe I can use your famous song list next time I take stock👂