Killzone 2, by Joris De Man
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The best video game music: our guide to the best soundtracks

9. Killzone 2, by Joris De Man
Composed by Joris De Man, this battle-hardened epic of a soundtrack was recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios. A high-watermark in action-adventure video game music, Joris De Man's score is liable to make even the most timid person believe they're on a special ops mission.