My first thought was that Velasco and Hathaway had instantly added several dimensions to the score. The titular title theme begins with the dark, ominous strings typical of most realist war games, rising to a few triumphant chords however, halfway through the piece, I was startled at hearing a sweet, sorrowful piano melody. Before listening to the Enemy Front music, I found myself wondering how this would compare: was Company of Heroes 2 a one-time hit, or had I only caught a glimpse of Velasco’s style in that album? The answer was neither.
I was pleasantly surprised at the gorgeous choir and string instruments used in the score, and the somber, proud melody introduced in the opening song. Being partial to fantasy RPGs, the game was not my usual style, and I expected the music to be similar: harsh, tense, dramatic, and few themes to follow throughout the score. Velasco worked with composer Sean Hathaway, a freelance composer who worked previously with Velasco on the score to Company of Heroes 2 (with an equally impressive result). The first solo work of Velasco’s I experienced was the Company of Heroes 2 soundtrack, during which I was amazed by how much I loved the music. As mediocre as the game might have been, Cris Velasco’s score was powerful and rather unusual for a war game, let alone a FPS. Its disappointing graphics and numerous gameplay flaws kept it from being seriously noticed in the gaming world upon its release, which is unfortunate. Namco Bandai Games (Physical Edition) Sumthing Else Music Works (Digital Edition)Įnemy Front, developed by CI games and published by Bandai Namco, was not met with the best reception.
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