What's a game that you think is worth playing to experience the soundtrack?
6-May-23 11:16pm
#1 nonamesleft
I've listened to plenty of video game music. Some great, some not so great.
You can have a great game with great music, and that's fantastic.
You can have a not great game, but with great music.
You can have a great game, but a mediocre soundtrack.
And you can have a bad game with a bad soundtrack
(best to stay away from those)
I think Chrono Trigger is a solid game with a great soundtrack.
The Mario & Luigi RPG series are games I enjoyed, all having music I liked too.
Phoenix Wright, fun games, solid tunes.
Undertale was a great game with a great soundtrack.
Those are just a couple.
When a game is good and also has good music, that really enhances the gameplay experience.
What's a game you think is worth playing to experience the music?
#1 nonamesleft
I've listened to plenty of video game music. Some great, some not so great.
You can have a great game with great music, and that's fantastic.
You can have a not great game, but with great music.
You can have a great game, but a mediocre soundtrack.
And you can have a bad game with a bad soundtrack
(best to stay away from those)I think Chrono Trigger is a solid game with a great soundtrack.
The Mario & Luigi RPG series are games I enjoyed, all having music I liked too.
Phoenix Wright, fun games, solid tunes.
Undertale was a great game with a great soundtrack.
Those are just a couple.
When a game is good and also has good music, that really enhances the gameplay experience.
What's a game you think is worth playing to experience the music?
9-May-23 11:42pm
#61 Renaissance2K
I'm a big champion of the scores from the Singletrac games for the original PlayStation. Literally everything game soundtrack before Rogue Trip is high energy, cinematic, and as close to a real band/orchestra as you can get with a synthesizer. Some great examples are Desert Zone from Warhawk, The Mediterranean from Critical Depth, and Antarctica from Twisted Metal 2.
#61 Renaissance2K
I'm a big champion of the scores from the Singletrac games for the original PlayStation. Literally everything game soundtrack before Rogue Trip is high energy, cinematic, and as close to a real band/orchestra as you can get with a synthesizer. Some great examples are Desert Zone from Warhawk, The Mediterranean from Critical Depth, and Antarctica from Twisted Metal 2.
10-May-23 8:17pm
#62 Alaisiagae
nonamesleft wrote:
Thanks for the feedback. Then I'll go the
route. Adding Okami to the to-play list. Maybe after Tears of the Kingdom. What about the soundtrack did you like?I like that the soundtrack included the songs in the order you'd encounter them in the game, so I kind of get to replay it in my head when I listen to it. The multi-disc soundtrack also includes music from pre-release promotional stuff (like at a game demo at an expo/convention), and all the brief music associated with in-game actions - they're sorta like musical sound effects. I thought that was a nice bonus. So, the soundtrack is the whole enchilada, they left nothing out and included tons of content, from the region background music tracks to boss music (boss intro and boss battle music) to those sound effects.
#62 Alaisiagae
nonamesleft wrote:
Thanks for the feedback. Then I'll go the
route. Adding Okami to the to-play list. Maybe after Tears of the Kingdom. What about the soundtrack did you like?I like that the soundtrack included the songs in the order you'd encounter them in the game, so I kind of get to replay it in my head when I listen to it. The multi-disc soundtrack also includes music from pre-release promotional stuff (like at a game demo at an expo/convention), and all the brief music associated with in-game actions - they're sorta like musical sound effects. I thought that was a nice bonus. So, the soundtrack is the whole enchilada, they left nothing out and included tons of content, from the region background music tracks to boss music (boss intro and boss battle music) to those sound effects.12-May-23 4:19pm
#63 egg
How did I not notice this thread until now. Or maybe I did?
Sonic Racing Transformed sound design is legendary and needs to be experienced for that reason alone. The way the menu and loading screen themes seamlessly transition to and from in game music and the way music from all these games across decades and genres are mixed in a way that makes it feel like they come from a single album.
Also:
Ridge Racer Unbounded
Ace Combat Joint Assault
Magic 2014
Command & Conquer Tiberian Sun
Also, Need for Speed Shift 2 Unleashed's menu music goes really hard for some reason!
#63 egg
How did I not notice this thread until now. Or maybe I did?
Sonic Racing Transformed sound design is legendary and needs to be experienced for that reason alone. The way the menu and loading screen themes seamlessly transition to and from in game music and the way music from all these games across decades and genres are mixed in a way that makes it feel like they come from a single album.
Also:
Ridge Racer Unbounded
Ace Combat Joint Assault
Magic 2014
Command & Conquer Tiberian Sun
Also, Need for Speed Shift 2 Unleashed's menu music goes really hard for some reason!
12-May-23 11:06pm
#64 Oduomega
egg wrote:
How did I not notice this thread until now. Or maybe I did? Sonic Racing Transformed sound design is legendary and needs to be experienced for that reason alone. The way the menu and loading screen themes seamlessly transition to and from in game music and the way music from all these games across decades and genres are mixed in a way that makes it feel like they come from a single album. Also: Ridge Racer Unbounded Ace Combat Joint Assault Magic 2014 Command & Conquer Tiberian Sun Also, Need for Speed Shift 2 Unleashed's menu music goes really hard for some reason!Tiberian Sun is a good game, especially if you have the expansion for it.
#64 Oduomega
egg wrote:
How did I not notice this thread until now. Or maybe I did? Sonic Racing Transformed sound design is legendary and needs to be experienced for that reason alone. The way the menu and loading screen themes seamlessly transition to and from in game music and the way music from all these games across decades and genres are mixed in a way that makes it feel like they come from a single album. Also: Ridge Racer Unbounded Ace Combat Joint Assault Magic 2014 Command & Conquer Tiberian Sun Also, Need for Speed Shift 2 Unleashed's menu music goes really hard for some reason!Tiberian Sun is a good game, especially if you have the expansion for it.
12-May-23 11:13pm
#65 SupremeSarna
The LEGO Star Wars games contain the movies' soundtracks, and those are masterpiece John Williams symphonies (and Kevin Kiner's awesome tunes in LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars). If you'd prefer they sound more game-y, the Super Star Wars games convert them to 16-bit. They still sound excellent in those mixes, too!
#65 SupremeSarna
The LEGO Star Wars games contain the movies' soundtracks, and those are masterpiece John Williams symphonies (and Kevin Kiner's awesome tunes in LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars). If you'd prefer they sound more game-y, the Super Star Wars games convert them to 16-bit. They still sound excellent in those mixes, too!
16-May-23 11:13pm
#66 SupremeSarna
Sid_Ceaser wrote:
Locoroco
Now that I've beaten it, yeah, I'm in agreement. Super upbeat and strange!
#66 SupremeSarna
Sid_Ceaser wrote:
Locoroco
Now that I've beaten it, yeah, I'm in agreement. Super upbeat and strange!
17-May-23 12:57am
#67 Foxhack
I'm cheating since I technically worked on this game, but... El Tango de la muerte.
A good chunk of the soundtrack comes from Santos Impostores by Yira.
Also, Night in the Woods' soundtrack. I'm kind of shocked no one has mentioned it yet.
#67 Foxhack
I'm cheating since I technically worked on this game, but... El Tango de la muerte.
A good chunk of the soundtrack comes from Santos Impostores by Yira.
Also, Night in the Woods' soundtrack. I'm kind of shocked no one has mentioned it yet.
17-May-23 1:27am
#68 nonamesleft
Foxhack wrote:
I'm cheating since I technically worked on this game, but... (secure)" href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/701380/El_Tango_de_la_Muerte/" target="_blank">El Tango de la muerte. A good chunk of the soundtrack comes from " title="yira.bandcamp.com/album/santos-impostores (secure)" rel="nofollow">Santos Impostores by Yira. Also, Night in the Woods' soundtrack. I'm kind of shocked no one has mentioned it yet.What about the game did you work on?
#68 nonamesleft
Foxhack wrote:
I'm cheating since I technically worked on this game, but... (secure)" href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/701380/El_Tango_de_la_Muerte/" target="_blank">El Tango de la muerte. A good chunk of the soundtrack comes from " title="yira.bandcamp.com/album/santos-impostores (secure)" rel="nofollow">Santos Impostores by Yira. Also, Night in the Woods' soundtrack. I'm kind of shocked no one has mentioned it yet.What about the game did you work on?
17-May-23 9:59pm
#70 nonamesleft
EclipseLion wrote:
Perfect driving music: Super Hang-OnDefinitely good music for driving. Nice.
#70 nonamesleft
EclipseLion wrote:
Perfect driving music: Super Hang-OnDefinitely good music for driving. Nice.
17-May-23 10:44pm
#71 Foxhack
nonamesleft wrote:
Foxhack wrote:> I'm cheating since I technically worked on this game, but... >" title="store.steampowered.com/app/701380/El_Tango_de_la_Muerte/> (secure)" rel="nofollow">El Tango de la muerte.> > A good chunk of the soundtrack comes from > (secure)" href="https://yira.bandcamp.com/album/santos-impostores>" target="_blank">Santos Impostores by Yira.> > Also, Night in the Woods' soundtrack. I'm kind of shocked no one has mentioned it> yet. What about the game did you work on?
It's a story about two young Argentinian kids who fell in love but were forced to split up because one of them had to flee the country to escape the cops. Decades later, they meet again and their love is rekindled. It's really hard for me to explain why the game is so good and I suppose part of the charm of the game is lost when you don't understand the lyrics (and even if I'm a native Spanish speaker, about a third of them are regional Argentinian saying so I'm lost) but... eh.
The music is an important part of the game. It wouldn't be the same without it.
#71 Foxhack
nonamesleft wrote:
Foxhack wrote:> I'm cheating since I technically worked on this game, but... >" title="store.steampowered.com/app/701380/El_Tango_de_la_Muerte/> (secure)" rel="nofollow">El Tango de la muerte.> > A good chunk of the soundtrack comes from > (secure)" href="https://yira.bandcamp.com/album/santos-impostores>" target="_blank">Santos Impostores by Yira.> > Also, Night in the Woods' soundtrack. I'm kind of shocked no one has mentioned it> yet. What about the game did you work on?
It's a story about two young Argentinian kids who fell in love but were forced to split up because one of them had to flee the country to escape the cops. Decades later, they meet again and their love is rekindled. It's really hard for me to explain why the game is so good and I suppose part of the charm of the game is lost when you don't understand the lyrics (and even if I'm a native Spanish speaker, about a third of them are regional Argentinian saying so I'm lost) but... eh.
The music is an important part of the game. It wouldn't be the same without it.
17-May-23 11:21pm
#73 SupremeSarna
Xenoblade Chronicles 1 and 2 have amazing soundtracks, but it's a big ask telling someone to play 70+ hour RPGs to hear some good songs. (They're fantastic games, but still.)
#73 SupremeSarna
Xenoblade Chronicles 1 and 2 have amazing soundtracks, but it's a big ask telling someone to play 70+ hour RPGs to hear some good songs. (They're fantastic games, but still.)
18-May-23 3:07am
#74 egg
I forgot Sonic Riders Zero Gravity. It's actually one of the best soundtracks in the franchise.
#74 egg
I forgot Sonic Riders Zero Gravity. It's actually one of the best soundtracks in the franchise.
18-May-23 9:16am
#75 nonamesleft
egg wrote:
I forgot Sonic Riders Zero Gravity. It's actually one of the best soundtracks in the franchise.I think that's the game that introduced a new character named Silver. Played a little of it a long time ago. Must have been going back at least 15 years. Will need to give the soundtrack a try.
Edit: I mixed this up with sonic riders. I didn't know there were 2 games.
@egg I just looked it up to listen and found out that there was riders and zero gravity.
#75 nonamesleft
egg wrote:
I forgot Sonic Riders Zero Gravity. It's actually one of the best soundtracks in the franchise.I think that's the game that introduced a new character named Silver. Played a little of it a long time ago. Must have been going back at least 15 years. Will need to give the soundtrack a try.
Edit: I mixed this up with sonic riders. I didn't know there were 2 games.
@egg I just looked it up to listen and found out that there was riders and zero gravity.
19-May-23 3:31pm
#76 nonamesleft
These games people are saying have great soundtracks, I'd love to actually play them in order to experience the soundtrack. Sure, I could listen to the soundtracks, but it's not the same.
What to do. So many games, but can't play them all.
#76 nonamesleft
These games people are saying have great soundtracks, I'd love to actually play them in order to experience the soundtrack. Sure, I could listen to the soundtracks, but it's not the same.
What to do. So many games, but can't play them all.
19-May-23 3:45pm
#77 nonamesleft
Orlandu wrote:
Guardian Heroes has some pretty baller sax.Listening right now. Saxophone is playing as I'm writing this.
#77 nonamesleft
Orlandu wrote:
Guardian Heroes has some pretty baller sax.Listening right now. Saxophone is playing as I'm writing this.
19-May-23 7:04pm
#79 nooitzben
Rollobobo wrote:
I can echo Sayonara Wild Hearts. I liked the game and music so much I immediately downloaded the soundtrack. Great experience throughout
I definitely agree with this one.
#79 nooitzben
Rollobobo wrote:
I can echo Sayonara Wild Hearts. I liked the game and music so much I immediately downloaded the soundtrack. Great experience throughout
I definitely agree with this one.
19-May-23 7:17pm
#80 SupremeSarna
nonamesleft wrote:
These games people are saying have great soundtracks, I'd love to actually play them in order to experience the soundtrack. Sure, I could listen to the soundtracks, but it's not the same. What to do. So many games, but can't play them all.
Search them all on Howlongtobeat.com, then pick the shortest and most interesting-looking ones. Also, prioritize games you already own, or ones for systems you already own. Starting with Kirby is never a bad idea.
#80 SupremeSarna
nonamesleft wrote:
These games people are saying have great soundtracks, I'd love to actually play them in order to experience the soundtrack. Sure, I could listen to the soundtracks, but it's not the same. What to do. So many games, but can't play them all.
Search them all on Howlongtobeat.com, then pick the shortest and most interesting-looking ones. Also, prioritize games you already own, or ones for systems you already own. Starting with Kirby is never a bad idea.
19-May-23 10:04pm
#81 Orlandu
@nonamesleft If you haven't played the game yet be sure to try it out. The HD remake for Xbox consoles is really well done. I have no idea why it never got a Steam release.
#81 Orlandu
@nonamesleft If you haven't played the game yet be sure to try it out. The HD remake for Xbox consoles is really well done. I have no idea why it never got a Steam release.
What's a game that you think is worth playing to experience the soundtrack?