Since the game concept is something of a tribute to the cyberpunk literature of the mid-90s, I decided to let the soundtrack follow the same path. I've tried to stay away from the brutal industrial sound sometimes associated with this genre, and instead let myself be inspired by the more melodious sounds of game titles like Shadowrun, Crusader and Deus Ex. Today, there is a strong trend towards symphonic orchestral music in computer games, but I have instead chosen to go back to a more old school sound, something to enjoy for all fans of the games mentioned above. Just as Restricted Area spans a wide range of environments, so does the music.​