Year: 2014
Type: Original Soundtrack (OST) / Definitive Edition
Composer(s): Arnaud Roy (FlybyNo)
Number of tracks: 32 / 51

★★★★★

Endless Relaxation

According to my Steam account, I've only played Endless Legend for 4.6 hours – a 4X turn-based strategy game with loads of content that can likely entertain for a much longer period. If Past-Mattis was to read these words, he would be turning in his grave (ignoring the resulting paradox). Ignoring a paid full-price game? Blasphemy!

What's my excuse? Well, I don't really have one. It's probably a bit like with Age of Wonders III: It just didn't catch me – even though I played it with a friend in multiplayer. It's a shame really, because the accompanying soundtrack, which I'm going to talk about now, promises entertainment.

FlybyNo, also known as Arnaud Roy, is well acquainted with the theme of endlessness as the in-house composer for Amplitude Studios. He composed soundtracks for all of the developer's games: Endless Space (2012), Dungeon of the Endless (2014), Endless Space 2 (2017), Endless Dungeon (2023), and of course, Endless Legend (2014). And let's not forget Humankind (2021).

As a trained harpist, the Frenchman's expertise lies in orchestral music, and the OST reflects that, being classically designed. The sometimes more, sometimes less grandiose pieces range from soothingly unremarkable to motivating, reminiscent of the best CIV-traditions. The focus on string instruments and percussion gives tracks like Geology and In Undertones (Broken Lords Theme) an aristocratic touch, while in Terra Amata they evoke a Mediterranean flair. Skylark with its choir and percussion, sounds a bit like Game of Thrones – not the worst inspiration!

Overall, it becomes clear that the score seeks more kinship with the 'real' Middle Ages, like in Crusader Kings 3 , rather than the high-fantasy imaginings of Age of Wonders. Fantastic elements, as seen in games like Heroes of Might and Magic or Total War: Warhammer , are noticeably absent in Endless Legend. Instead, pieces like Wisdom of Dark Ages (Drakkens) with their flutes and vocals almost resemble typical Tibetan monk meditations, while the glockenspiel in From Dawn to Dusk reminds me of the series Avatar: The Last Airbender .

While the individual pieces of this album may not win any creativity awards, the variety offers an entertaining backdrop that seems tailor-made for relaxed campaign map exploration. And even beyond that, the Endless Legend-OST can have an almost calming effect over long stretches. However, for those seeking hardcore battle music, The BattleField II should be checked out – it doesn't get much more intense than that.

Endless Legend

No.	Title	Artist(s)	Ratings
01	Auriga's Song	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
02	Terra Amata	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
03	The Sharing (WildWalkers Theme)	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
04	Khamsin	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
05	Skylark	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
06	An Ancient Wail (Drakkens Theme)	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
07	Dusty Strings	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
08	Geology	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
09	Zolya (Vaulters Theme)	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
10	Pierre de Lune	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
11	In Undertones (Broken Lords Theme)	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
12	The BattleScene I	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	2
13	From Dawn to Dusk	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
14	Still Angry (Necrophages Theme)	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
15	Time of Change (Vaulters)	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
16	Wisdom of Dark Ages (Drakkens)	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
17	The Trade Routes (Rovin Clans Theme)	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
18	A Kora Tale	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
19	Coriolis	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
20	Embrace the Agony (Ardent Mages Theme)	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
21	A Search for Forgiveness (Broken Lords)	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
22	The Unspoken (Cultists Theme)	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
23	The BattleField II	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
24	Inner Fire (Necrophages)	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
25	From Dawn to Dusk [Gary's Version]	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
26	The Forest Spirit (WildWalkers)	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
27	The Inner Circle (Ardent Mages)	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
28	Nomadic Cities (The Rovin Clans)	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
29	Assimilate (Cultists)	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
30	So Close	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
31	Last Era	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
32	To the Stars?	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3

Endless Legend [Definitive Edition]

No.	Title	Artist(s)	Ratings
01	Auriga's Song*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
02	Terra Amata*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
03	The Sharing (Wild Walkers Prologue)*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
04	Khamsin*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
05	Skylark*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
06	An Ancient Wail (Drakken Prologue)*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
07	Dusty Strings*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
08	Geology*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
09	Zolya (Vaulters Prologue)*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
10	Pierre de Lune*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
11	In Undertones (Broken Lords Prologue)*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
12	The BattleField I*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	2
13	From Dawn to Dusk [Instrumental]*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
14	Still Angry (Necrophages Prologue)*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
15	Time of Change (Vaulters)*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
16	Wisdom of Dark Ages (Drakken)*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
17	The Trade Routes (Roving Clans Prologue)*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
18	A Kora Tale*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
19	Coriolis*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
20	Embrace the Agony (Ardent Mages Prologue)*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
21	A Search for Forgiveness (Broken Lords)*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
22	The Unspoken (Cultists Prologue)*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
23	The BattleField II*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
24	Inner Fire (Necrophages)*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
25	From Dawn to Dusk*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]; Gary Lawrence Soubrier	3
26	The Forest Spirit (Wild Walkers)*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	2
27	The Inner Circle (Ardent Mages)*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
28	Nomadic Cities (The Roving Clans)*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
29	Assimilate (Cultists)*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
30	So Close*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
31	Last Era*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
32	To the Stars*	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
33	War of the Sundered [Gravity Well Remix]	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
34	Way of the Forerunner	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
35	Under the Threshold	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
36	Glassteel	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	2
37	Dust Sense (Forgotten Prologue)	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
38	Skyglade	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	2
39	Pillars of Dust	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
40	Shadows (Forgotten Theme)	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	4
41	Flamesear	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
42	Shifters (Allayi Prologue)	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
43	Changing Seasons (Allayi Theme)	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
44	Tempest (Morgawr Prologue)	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	2
45	The BattleField III	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
46	Leave the Depth (Morgawr Theme)	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	2
47	Flawless Theory (Endless Legend Version)	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
48	Lords of Lava (Kapaku Prologue)	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
49	A Volcanic Paradise (Kapaku Theme)	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
50	In Symbiosis (Mykara Prologue)	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3
51	Ward of the Urkans (Mykara Theme)	FlybyNo [Arnaud Roy]	3

*Track contained in the Original Soundtrack