Best Music  Grim Fandango
Publisher: LucasArts Developer: LucasArts "The best music in a game ever." - Johan Palme, GameSpot Player Review Peter McConnel's score for LucasArts' underworld epic seamlessly integrated the two overriding influences of the game - Mexican folklore and film noir. Combining mariachi-influenced music with more traditional jazz stylings, the music in Grim Fandango was a both a significant bolster to the atmosphere of the game and a stunning piece of work on its own. Read the review Download the demo Nominees: Quest for Glory V Baldur's Gate Final Fantasy VII  Best SoundThief: The Dark Project Publisher: Eidos Interactive Developer: Looking Glass "Listening to the environment is so important, and the game sounds so good, you'll find yourself turning the volume much higher than you're used to." - Greg Kasavin, GameSpot Review Graphics get a great deal of attention, especially in first-person shooters. But Looking Glass' Thief: The Dark Project may be the first game in its genre to actually make sound effects an integral part of gameplay. From the distinct sounds of your character's footsteps on different surfaces to the various sounds of guards wandering around the different locales, Thief requires you pay very close attention to the sounds around you. And it only helps that it sounds excellent as well. Read the review Download the demo Nominees: Half-Life Starcraft You Don't Know Jack: The Ride WWII Fighters
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