Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, a 3D remake of the original 1981 RPG, has received the Grammy Award 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 2 interface. Its significance lies in its status as the first party-based video game RPG, inspiring later classics like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest.
In a post-award interview, Phillips described her surprise and respect for the other nominees, calling the win a career highlight. She emphasized the unique nature of video game music composition, highlighting the collaborative aspect with players as they experience the game's story.
This Grammy win continues a legacy of video game music recognition, following previous winners like Stephanie Economou (Assassin's Creed Valhalla) and Stephen Barton and Gordy Haab (Star Wars Jedi: Survivor). The award also builds upon the groundbreaking achievement of Christopher Tin's "Baba Yetu" (Civilization 4), the first video game music to win a Grammy in 2011.
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