Lofi Cody & HumbleBeats Release A Hero’s Tale (Special Edition)
Two years later, this heartfelt lofi/VGM journey gets a remaster, two new tracks, and a visual companion worthy of the quest.
In an age where artists are told to chase algorithms and post three times a day, passion projects like this feel rare and precious. A Hero’s Tale (Special Edition) isn’t just an album. It’s a love letter to adventure, melody, and the kind of music that takes you somewhere else when you close your eyes.
Originally released two years ago, Lofi Cody’s A Hero’s Tale was always more than a beat tape. It’s an original soundtrack to a game that exists only in your imagination. A full narrative arc is told through lofi and VGM-style tracks, now re-released with two new songs and a stunning digital booklet. (The booklet is included with the Bandcamp download and available to watch on YouTube if you’re more of a “skip to the cutscene” type.)
Inspired at first by Zelda soundtracks, Cody began composing the project while working full-time at a coffee roastery. What started as an homage soon took on a life of its own, threaded with folk rock textures and melodies full of feeling.
“The idea was to capture those unforgettable soundtrack moments from my favorite games,” Cody says. “I’d picture a scene, think about the mood, and then ask myself how I could turn that feeling into a melody.”
The result is a set of songs that feel lived-in and lovingly crafted, filled with recurring motifs that reward careful listening. The starter town theme reappears later in the journey. The forest track closes with a twist that ties directly into the credits music. One moment might feel like a small victory, the next like the dawn after a long battle. This is storytelling in stereo, and you don’t need a controller to experience it.
A Heroes Tale (Special Edition) Tracklist:
Main Theme
Starter Town
Inciting Incident
A Searing Loss
On the Trail
The Forest of Plot Progression
Healing Pools
A Whole New Town
Curiosity Shop
Love at First Sprite
Hatching a Plan
Foray Into Shadow
Boss Battle
Peace at Last
End Credits
Boss Battle (Piano Version)
Stream A Heroes Tale (Special Edition)
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A work of art from the heart (ha), A Hero’s Tale (Special Edition) reminds us what lofi can be when it dares to dream. Give it a listen, and let the journey begin.