NieR: Automata

Keiichi Okabe's 2017 score for NieR: Automata is the most emotionally devastating use of music in gaming, far surpassing the raw pathos of #1 Final Fantasy VI. Its 40+ tracks blend choral vocals, electronic beats, and orchestral arrangements that dynamically shift between 8-bit and full orchestration based on gameplay context. The finale's "Weight of the World" features four simultaneous language versions, creating a climax that sold 7 million copies of the game. This is faster than the average RPG soundtrack's impact, with players reporting a 90% emotional response rate during the final ending sequence.