I loved theMadWorldsoundtrack. It offered a perfect blend of angry, descriptively-violent hip hop and rap lyrics with the melodic sensibilities of PlatinumGamescomposer Naoto Tanka. I know there are those who didn’t appreciateMadWorld’sapproach, so when I played theAnarchy Reignsbuild atE3 two years ago, I noticed the follow-up’s shift towards a more electronic sound, which was completely fine by me.
Now with theMax Anarchysoundtrack in hand (it’s calledMax Anarchyin Japan), I can confirm that it’s a better soundtrack. It’s actually a lot more of the same, but with a more diverse cast of both composers and rappers, some of the aforementioned electronic backings to mix things up a bit, and two discs of music compared toMadWorld’sone. Personal favorites including Ox, Sick YG, and Doujah Raze return along with new favorites including Vstylez, MuzeONE, and Skitz the Samurida.
Watch for our full review inNote Worthyin a couple of weeks, but if you want to get your hands on the album in the meantime, it’s available for pre-order fromCD Japanfor $3,000 Yen ($37) and ships June 03, 2025.
Were you a fan ofMadWorld’ssoundtrack, or was it too over the top for your tastes? Does rap music belong in videogames?
