THE LORD OF THE RINGS: WAR IN THE NORTH
“One of [Inon's] finest symphonic works to date…This is not merely an imitation, but more a successful reinterpretation.”
Film Score Monthly
“Inon Zur’s soundtrack shows why he’s one of the most prolific composers in the gaming world.” RPG Fan
“Inon Zur is a supreme heavyweight when it comes to video game scoring. He knows what it takes to compose a great game score, and here he shows it.”
Film Music Media
“War in the North‘s soundtrack is impressive…it has production values that most fantasy soundtracks should aspire to…Zur confidently asserts his trademark sound.”
Square Enix Music Online
“Inon Zur’s epic compositions are rich and complex.”
Game Informer
RIFT: PLANES OF TELARA
“The score is monumental, with vocals powering select city themes and an encouraging theme livening battles.” GameZone
“Another strong adventure score by Inon Zur…This is epic fantasy scoring at its finest, with the kind of cinematic quality Zur has brought to so many projects.” Film Score Monthly
“Inon Zur’s score to RIFT is a refreshing kick in the pants to the logic that MMO music must be predominantly ambient. Zur takes the player by his chain-mail armor and dares him to experience a solid and exciting score as opposed to simply ‘background music’… A fine listening experience outside of the confines of Telara.”
Original Sound Version
“A calling horn announces the imminent arrival of an invading force as the skies darken, instilling fear and excitement. Other rifts emit an unsettling drone that would make the legions of undead proud. Pounding drums kick battles off in style, as if setting the rhythm for your own quickening heartbeat.” GameSpot
DRAGON AGE II
“Great symphonic soundtrack…No matter which version you play, you will find the swooning orchestral soundtrack a treat.” GameSpot
“Zur loads up with mythic themes, moaning choruses, symphonic heroism, villainous brass and the lilting violins and voices of the magical womenfolk. There’s a welcome sense of knightly chivalry to all of this as Zur conjures mythic, medieval-style melodies that keep his musical quest fresh.” Film Music Magazine
“Inon has crafted a rather memorable follow-up with part one of the Dragon Age II soundtrack, a splendid journey into the fantasy realm with an exceptional composer at the helm.” ScoreNotes
“What makes [Inon’s] score so fantastic is that even though it is a fantasy game he doesn’t treat it as such…The emotional motifs that carry the music are quite stunning.”
Film Music Media
“Inon Zur does it again with Dragon Age II. He satisfies everyone who enjoyed the first score with another epic sounding soundtrack. There’s no doubt that even if you aren’t a gamer but are into fantasy soundtracks, this should be right up your alley.” Soundtrack Geek
FALLOUT: NEW VEGAS
“The Vegas themed score [is] top notch.” Game Informer
“The original music help[s] envelop you further in the Mojave Wasteland setting.” 1UP
“Inon Zur’s soundtrack keeps you immersed in the desolate, mutated frontier.” Gamer’s Hell
DRAGON AGE: ORIGINS
“The real star here is the music, which sounds like a Hollywood score for a fantasy movie.” IGN
“The music fits the game world like a custom set of dwarf-forged armor.” G4TV
“This is music of epic quality, again comparable to the best of modern day music for film.” ScreenSounds
FALLOUT 3
“The score is fantastic.” IGN
“Inon Zur’s score is filled with epic goodness.” Kotaku
“We kept getting drawn back to the score, which perfectly captures the feeling of desolation and loneliness that pervades the game.” GameSpy
EVERQUEST II: ECHOES OF FAYDWER
“The music is one of the most vital components in the [EverQuest] experience.” Official EverQuest Magazine
CRYSIS
“Inon Zur’s driving, rhythmic tracks for Crysis strangely blend traditional instruments with alien synths and militaristic percussion passages. The result is a relentless pace of action and suspense that carries the soundtrack from beginning to end.” Game Informer
MEN OF VALOR
“What a terrific score, beautifully textured and highly emotive. Certainly the equal of any Hollywood film score of similar style.” Cinescape
“The original score is excellent.” Game Informer
“The Men Of Valor score is one of the most intense we’ve experienced ever.” TeamXbox
“[Inon’s] involvement has indeed enhanced the cinematic and dramatic feel of the game.” GameSpot
SHADOW OPS: RED MERCURY
“A soundtrack as moving as many big budget action films.” TeamXbox
“The emotionally charged and always ambient soundtrack is in the vein of classics such as Black Hawk Down, though with a much more diverse set of environs, the music in Shadow Ops is even more varied.” Adrenaline Vault
“A hauntingly beautiful soundtrack by Inon Zur.” Xbox.com
SOCOM II: U.S. NAVY SEALs
“The music is great at lending a cinematic feel to the onscreen events, swelling when action occurs and fading back as things quiet down.” GameSpot
SYBERIA II
“The music far exceeds the tunes in just about any game on any platform.” IGN
“The musical score is one of the best heard in a videogame.”
PC Gamer
“The musical score is wonderfully atmospheric…it does an amazing job of underscoring the sense of isolation Kate feels during her journey as well as emphasizing dramatic moments.” GameSpy
“The score is sweeping and poignant and reminds me in many ways of how the music from the classic Lawrence Of Arabia pulled the viewer into the movie and made them feel as though they were part of something special.” Just Adventure
ICEWIND DALE II
“Movie quality music.” IGN
“A stirring, impressive symphonic soundtrack filled with soaring strings…Inon Zur does a truly fantastic job.” GameSpot
“The soundtrack is wonderful.” Game Industry News
BALDUR’S GATE II: THRONE OF BHAAL
“The score is nothing short of spectacular, with a variety of moods, but at the same time always providing an underlying epic feeling that matches and complements the heroic nature of the entire saga.” IGN
“The music is amazing.” Armchair Empire
STAR TREK: KLINGON ACADEMY
“Inon Zur has created a pulse-pounding Klingon theme that seems like a collision between Carmina Burana and Stalinist Russian Opera, working perfectly to enhance both the gameplay and the movie segments. It’s this kind of creative brilliance that will make this game a classic.” StarTrek.com
“The music, composed and conducted by Inon Zur, fits the story line and feel of the game like a glove. Which I might add, this soundtrack should really be released on CD, it could have a place in every Star Trek fans collection.” KlingonAcademy.com
