Let the WC2 Soundtrack Take You Back to the Enigma Sector

If you're like us, you may be experiencing exorbitant levels of anxiety at the moment. Fortunately, we noticed that Volt Silicon just posted a soothing AdLib / OPL2 recording of the Wing Commander 2 soundtrack. As one of my favorite games in the series, these iconic tunes always take me back. They're a soothing trip down memory lane for when you need something to calm the nerves!

Wing Commander II: Vengeance of the Kilrathi is a space combat simulation game developed and published by Origin Systems in 1991. As the sequel to Wing Commander, the game transports you into an interstellar war between the Terran Confederation and the Kilrathi, a warrior race of feline-like aliens. While maintaining core gameplay from the original, such as space dogfights and managing wingmen, this installment places a greater emphasis on narrative, featuring structured missions and captivating sprite-animated cutscenes.

The story unfolds after the destruction of the Confederation’s flagship, the TCS Tiger's Claw, in a sudden Kilrathi stealth attack. You are one of the few surviving pilots, accused of negligence, and must now fight to regain your reputation and uncover the truth behind the stealth fighters. Combat missions require precise strategy and teamwork as you lead daring assaults, defend key outposts, and survive against increasingly powerful enemies. As you progress, the game’s structured mission tree allows you to influence the campaign’s outcome, though not without facing personal and political tensions aboard the Confederation’s flagship, TCS Concordia.

Wing Commander II enhances its predecessor with improved AI, audio, and graphics, along with new ships and weapons. The addition of voice-acted cutscenes deepens the storytelling, and the music—composed by Martin Galway, Dana Karl Glover, and "The Fat Man" (George Sanger)—plays a crucial role in heightening the drama and action throughout the campaign.