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 support, stating the recognition "means so much."
The game, a direct adaptation of the original's code, even allows players to view the original Apple II interface. Its significance lies in its historical impact; the original Wizardry is considered the first party-based video game RPG, inspiring future classics like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest.
Phillips' win was a significant achievement, surpassing strong competition from nominees including 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-award interview, she described her surprise and respect for the fellow nominees, calling the recognition a career highlight.
Phillips highlighted the unique nature of video game music composition, emphasizing the collaborative aspect of creating music that dynamically responds to player choices and experiences. She described the process as a special connection between composer and player.
Previous Grammy winners in this category include Stephanie Economou (Assassin's Creed Valhalla) and Stephen Barton and Gordy Haab (Star Wars Jedi: Survivor). The award marks a significant milestone for video game music, following Christopher Tin's 2011 win for "Baba Yetu" (Civilization 4).
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