Critics Love Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Original Game Soundtrack! (Reviews)

December 3, 2020

Soundtracks, Scores and More Staff

Now that the Assassin’s Creed Vahalla game is released, no doubt fans are curious about the music heard in-game, created by Jesper Kyd, Sarah Schachner, and Einar Selvik!  And, as it happens, a lot of those fans are music critics!  Take a look at some selected reviews which highlight the richness and depth of the music which complement the vastness of this open-world game.   

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (Original Game Soundtrack) is out now via Lakeshore Records and Ubisoft Music: [Download/Listen]

“The ominous “Silent Ambush,” which builds intensity over three minutes, straddles a balance between being calming, yet highly sinister.  It could soothe the nerves, or easily fray them—it depends, we guess, on which side of the ambush you’re on” – Under The Radar

“Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Blends Traditional Viking Sounds With a Modern Gaming Soundtrack” – SPIN

“The new track, ‘The First Departure’, uses authentic Norse instruments in a modern way to create an authentic, but approachable, key song for the Valhalla experience.” – Forbes

“Harrowing auditory experience that inspires both a sense of adventure and almost a tinge of loneliness” – Game Informer

“The moody Vigahugr—Lust for Battle offers a strong taste of Selvik’s perceptive songwriting style and delivery, and matches the game’s old world and atmosphere in all respects.” – Destroy//Exist