Here’s a comparison between the OST and In-game Versions of OSTs in Horizon: We’ll start with Zero Dawn. All the Mount Themes and Free Roam Ambient are intact and are the exact same in both cases. Little Ones - They are the exact same in both cases, but the Ending Stinger is different. The other version (Machine Battle Theme 2) by Joris de Man is not included. Beasts of Steel - All the instruments are present in both, but the transition is different. So the OST Version is much longer than the In-game Version. The Stingers are the same, but the Starting Stinger in the OST is way better. Colossal - They are the exact same, but the Starting Stinger and the transitions in the OST Version are better than in-game. Next, Forbidden West: The Edge of Battle - The OST Version has more instruments than the in-game Version, however, the Ending Stinger is not present, which is understandable. Steel the Mind - Both Versions are the exact same, exact that the OST Version doesn’t have an Ending Stinger, which again is understandable. Sudden Surge - The OST Version has less instruments than the In-game Version, and the Ending Stinger is different, so the In-game Version is much better. Storm on the Rise - They once again are the exact same, but the Ending Stinger is changed, using the one from The Stand of the Sentinels (which is actually good). Blade on Blade - The Starting Stinger is the same, but one instrument is removed in the OST Version, and not only does that apply to the rest of the Theme, but it is completely shortened, removing the Third Section. So the In-game Version is a lot better. Claws in the Hollow - Both Versions are the exact same, the Ending Stinger in the OST has only 1 instrument removed, for understandable reasons. Sharpened Instinct - This is the same case with Blade on Blade, so the In-game Version is better. Rifts and Ruptures - This is bit of a split opinion: So the OST Version has more instruments but is shortened, the In-game Version is Extended but less instruments which is sad. The only way to get the best Version is through the game files which (with the Decima Explorer not updated) seems like a long-shot. No Footfalls to Follow - The OST is shortened and has less instruments, so the In-game Version is a lot better. By Choice, By Fate - The In-game Version is the same case with Rifts and Ruptures, but in this case, the OST is slightly better. The Trail We Leave Behind - The only thing that has changed in the OST is the Starting Stinger. Everything else is the same. In All Its Splendor - The OST Version has more instruments but the Starting Stinger and the Flute and Violin have changed. Dawn Eases Night - The OST Version has less instruments compared to In All Its Splendor, but the Drums are in higher quality than in the In-game Version. The Corner of Your Eye - The OST Version has the Starting Stinger removed and there are much less instruments than in the In-game Version. Restless as the Weald - This is the same case as the Corner of Your Eye, so the In-game Version for both Themes are better. A Promise to Uphold - Both Versions are the same compared to Restless as the Weald, but the Starting Stinger is different. Eyes Open - The transitions in the OST Version are better, but it also has less instruments, and the Drums are in lower quality compared to Dawn Eases Night. A Scattered Reflection - This Theme is shortened and has less instruments than in the In-game Version. Vigilance - This Theme is a similar case to Eyes Open, except that this time, the Starting Stinger is completely removed. A Quiet Strength - The OST Version is shortened and has less instruments, so the In-game Version is much better. Rumors in the West - The first Section of the Theme is completely shortened to about one minute and the third section is not featured. These Stones Unturned - Part of the OST is put in the beginning, regardless, the OST also has less instruments. Solace Beneath the Stars - This is a similar case to Rumors in the West, but the Third Section thankfully is featured. Where the Wanderer Goes - The OST Version has less instruments except for some that are lower quality but the other Section is completely cut in the OST Version. A Steady Breath - The OST Version has less instruments but unlike the In-game Version, it has a Starting Stinger. The Embers in Our Wake - The transitions have been changed in the first Section but some of the instruments are better in the OST Version. Off the Trail - The OST Version has less instruments but everything else is the same. By the Cold Light of Stars - This is the same case with Off the Trail. Adrift - This is the same case as A Steady Breath. Alone Before the World - This is the same case as the last three Themes. Where None Should Tread - The OST Version has less instruments and is mostly the same case as Solace Beneath the Stars. Time Twisted Around Metal - This is one of the only Themes that have been released perfectly in the OST, every instrument is present, even though the additional ones are barely noticeable. Scrapped From Salt and Rust - This is the same case as Solace Beneath the Stars. So overall, the In-game Versions of most Themes are better.
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Here’s a comparison between the OST and In-game Versions of OSTs in Horizon:
We’ll start with Zero Dawn.
All the Mount Themes and Free Roam Ambient are intact and are the exact same in both cases.
Little Ones - They are the exact same in both cases, but the Ending Stinger is different.
The other version (Machine Battle Theme 2) by Joris de Man is not included.
Beasts of Steel - All the instruments are present in both, but the transition is different. So the OST Version is much longer than the In-game Version. The Stingers are the same, but the Starting Stinger in the OST is way better.
Colossal - They are the exact same, but the Starting Stinger and the transitions in the OST Version are better than in-game.
Next, Forbidden West:
The Edge of Battle - The OST Version has more instruments than the in-game Version, however, the Ending Stinger is not present, which is understandable.
Steel the Mind - Both Versions are the exact same, exact that the OST Version doesn’t have an Ending Stinger, which again is understandable.
Sudden Surge - The OST Version has less instruments than the In-game Version, and the Ending Stinger is different, so the In-game Version is much better.
Storm on the Rise - They once again are the exact same, but the Ending Stinger is changed, using the one from The Stand of the Sentinels (which is actually good).
Blade on Blade - The Starting Stinger is the same, but one instrument is removed in the OST Version, and not only does that apply to the rest of the Theme, but it is completely shortened, removing the Third Section. So the In-game Version is a lot better.
Claws in the Hollow - Both Versions are the exact same, the Ending Stinger in the OST has only 1 instrument removed, for understandable reasons.
Sharpened Instinct - This is the same case with Blade on Blade, so the In-game Version is better.
Rifts and Ruptures - This is bit of a split opinion:
So the OST Version has more instruments but is shortened, the In-game Version is Extended but less instruments which is sad.
The only way to get the best Version is through the game files which (with the Decima Explorer not updated) seems like a long-shot.
No Footfalls to Follow - The OST is shortened and has less instruments, so the In-game Version is a lot better.
By Choice, By Fate - The In-game Version is the same case with Rifts and Ruptures, but in this case, the OST is slightly better.
The Trail We Leave Behind - The only thing that has changed in the OST is the Starting Stinger. Everything else is the same.
In All Its Splendor - The OST Version has more instruments but the Starting Stinger and the Flute and Violin have changed.
Dawn Eases Night - The OST Version has less instruments compared to In All Its Splendor, but the Drums are in higher quality than in the In-game Version.
The Corner of Your Eye - The OST Version has the Starting Stinger removed and there are much less instruments than in the In-game Version.
Restless as the Weald - This is the same case as the Corner of Your Eye, so the In-game Version for both Themes are better.
A Promise to Uphold - Both Versions are the same compared to Restless as the Weald, but the Starting Stinger is different.
Eyes Open - The transitions in the OST Version are better, but it also has less instruments, and the Drums are in lower quality compared to Dawn Eases Night.
A Scattered Reflection - This Theme is shortened and has less instruments than in the In-game Version.
Vigilance - This Theme is a similar case to Eyes Open, except that this time, the Starting Stinger is completely removed.
A Quiet Strength - The OST Version is shortened and has less instruments, so the In-game Version is much better.
Rumors in the West - The first Section of the Theme is completely shortened to about one minute and the third section is not featured.
These Stones Unturned - Part of the OST is put in the beginning, regardless, the OST also has less instruments.
Solace Beneath the Stars - This is a similar case to Rumors in the West, but the Third Section thankfully is featured.
Where the Wanderer Goes - The OST Version has less instruments except for some that are lower quality but the other Section is completely cut in the OST Version.
A Steady Breath - The OST Version has less instruments but unlike the In-game Version, it has a Starting Stinger.
The Embers in Our Wake - The transitions have been changed in the first Section but some of the instruments are better in the OST Version.
Off the Trail - The OST Version has less instruments but everything else is the same.
By the Cold Light of Stars - This is the same case with Off the Trail.
Adrift - This is the same case as A Steady Breath.
Alone Before the World - This is the same case as the last three Themes.
Where None Should Tread - The OST Version has less instruments and is mostly the same case as Solace Beneath the Stars.
Time Twisted Around Metal - This is one of the only Themes that have been released perfectly in the OST, every instrument is present, even though the additional ones are barely noticeable.
Scrapped From Salt and Rust - This is the same case as Solace Beneath the Stars.
So overall, the In-game Versions of most Themes are better.