At the 67th Grammy Awards, Winifred Phillips took home the Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media award for her work on Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord. The game itself is a faithful 3D remake of the original Wizardry from 1981, a medieval fantasy RPG considered a pioneer in party-based video game RPGs. Its influence can be seen in Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and many other beloved franchises. The remake stays true to its roots, even allowing players to view the original Apple 2 interface while playing.
This marks only the third year that the Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media has been presented. The inaugural award in 2023 went to Stephanie Economou for Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, followed by Stephen Barton and Gordy Haab, who won last year for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Notably, Bear McCreary, known for composing the music for the God of War series, has been nominated all three years since the category’s introduction but has yet to secure a win.
After months in Early Access, a full 3D remake of an influential RPG from 1981, developed by Digital Eclipse, is now available...
