GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Music envelops you like a warm blanket. The rapid tap of a snare drum provides the delicate rhythm, while an ethereal harp exudes a peaceful melody.

A little ball with one beady eye doesn’t seem like a likely platforming hero, but his (or her, I guess) simplistic and understated presence helps make the real star of Sound Shapes shine: the audio.

Remember Sound Shapes? It's an artistic PS3 and PS Vita game in which talented designers created levels based on songs by artists like Deadmau5 and Beck. And it's one of the best games of the year.

Music has always had the power to enhance your video game experience. A well-crafted soundtrack can lighten and darken the mood at will, raise your heartbeat as you enter a ferocious battle, and tug ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Music envelops you like a warm blanket. The rapid tap of a snare drum provides the delicate rhythm, while an ethereal harp exudes a peaceful melody.