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My apologies Deadlock, I wasn’t familiar with your (musical) game
The writer has become unexpectedly engrossed in Valve’s game Deadlock, drawn not only to its gameplay but to its sound and atmosphere. Its eerie, jazz-inflected music helps evoke a supernatural version of 1950s New York, making the game feel distinctive and building anticipation as players prepare for a match.
The soundtrack gradually adds layers from the lobby through character selection and matchmaking. Two standout pieces are “For the King”, a 41-second track for the Hidden King team, and the Street Brawl item-selection music, whose persistent ticking becomes more urgent as the selection timer runs down. The writer praises these details as evidence of how carefully the music supports the game’s mood and mechanics.
In short
- Deadlock’s music helped win over a MOBA sceptic.
- Its soundtrack builds tension as a match approaches.
- A ticking clock makes Street Brawl’s item draft feel urgent.