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?
6-May-23 11:20pm
#2 Heavyd814life
Nier Automata
EDIT: Honestly there are quite a few, but when I think of games where the soundtrack really enhances the experience, Automata is the first game that comes to mind. Tetris Effect and Sayonara Wild Hearts are the other two that immediately come to mind.
#2 Heavyd814life
Nier Automata
EDIT: Honestly there are quite a few, but when I think of games where the soundtrack really enhances the experience, Automata is the first game that comes to mind. Tetris Effect and Sayonara Wild Hearts are the other two that immediately come to mind.
6-May-23 11:37pm
#3 Rollobobo
I can echo Sayonara Wild Hearts. I liked the game and music so much I immediately downloaded the soundtrack. Great experience throughout
#3 Rollobobo
I can echo Sayonara Wild Hearts. I liked the game and music so much I immediately downloaded the soundtrack. Great experience throughout
7-May-23 12:31am
#4 SupremeSarna
Best original soundtrack in gaming goes to Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, IMO. Some other strong recommendations are Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, Rhythm Heaven Fever, Cuphead, and Donkey Kong Country 2. These have phenomenal tunes--can't recommend them enough. They're also great games, so you won't be disappointed.
#4 SupremeSarna
Best original soundtrack in gaming goes to Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, IMO. Some other strong recommendations are Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, Rhythm Heaven Fever, Cuphead, and Donkey Kong Country 2. These have phenomenal tunes--can't recommend them enough. They're also great games, so you won't be disappointed.
7-May-23 2:05am
#6 SwiftJAB
Some games I've really enjoyed the music in:
Halo Combat Evolved
Tetris Effect
Final Fantasy VI & VII
Bastion
Chrono Tigger
Journey
The following contain some memorable songs that just make the game more fun:
SSX Tricky
Burnout Paradise
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
#6 SwiftJAB
Some games I've really enjoyed the music in:
Halo Combat Evolved
Tetris Effect
Final Fantasy VI & VII
Bastion
Chrono Tigger
Journey
The following contain some memorable songs that just make the game more fun:
SSX Tricky
Burnout Paradise
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
7-May-23 6:39am
#7 Sid_Ceaser
Wipeout XL
Elemental Gearbolt
Einhander
Parappa the Rappa
Locoroco
First ones off the top of my head
#7 Sid_Ceaser
Wipeout XL
Elemental Gearbolt
Einhander
Parappa the Rappa
Locoroco
First ones off the top of my head
7-May-23 10:16am
#8 nonamesleft
Rollobobo wrote:
I can echo Sayonara Wild Hearts. I liked the game and music so much I immediately downloaded the soundtrack. Great experience throughout
Heavyd814life wrote:
Nier Automata EDIT: Honestly there are quite a few, but when I think of games where the soundtrack really enhances the experience, Automata is the first game that comes to mind. Tetris Effect and Sayonara Wild Hearts are the other two that immediately come to mind.
I've listened to the Sayonara Wild Hearts track. I think it was actually recommended to me on here in the past. I don't know at all what the game is like.
How would you rate the soundtrack on its own, if you didn't play the game?
A soundtrack can enhance a game, especially when certain tracks are tailored to certain scenes/stages. But listening to game music with the gameplay can be different.
#8 nonamesleft
Rollobobo wrote:
I can echo Sayonara Wild Hearts. I liked the game and music so much I immediately downloaded the soundtrack. Great experience throughout
Heavyd814life wrote:
Nier Automata EDIT: Honestly there are quite a few, but when I think of games where the soundtrack really enhances the experience, Automata is the first game that comes to mind. Tetris Effect and Sayonara Wild Hearts are the other two that immediately come to mind.
I've listened to the Sayonara Wild Hearts track. I think it was actually recommended to me on here in the past. I don't know at all what the game is like.
How would you rate the soundtrack on its own, if you didn't play the game?
A soundtrack can enhance a game, especially when certain tracks are tailored to certain scenes/stages. But listening to game music with the gameplay can be different.
7-May-23 10:18am
#9 nonamesleft
Both of you @SwiftJAB @Heavyd814life mentioned Tetris Effect. Would you say the music on its own is great, or more so when combined with the gameplay?
I'll have to give that one a listen.
#9 nonamesleft
Both of you @SwiftJAB @Heavyd814life mentioned Tetris Effect. Would you say the music on its own is great, or more so when combined with the gameplay?
I'll have to give that one a listen.
7-May-23 10:35am
#10 mcorrado
Mega man 2 is still one of the best soundtracks IMO. Even some of the remixes that you can find on YouTube are great.
#10 mcorrado
Mega man 2 is still one of the best soundtracks IMO. Even some of the remixes that you can find on YouTube are great.
7-May-23 11:04am
#11 nonamesleft
@SupremeSarna I'm not surprised to hear a Donkey Kong game being said to have a great soundtrack. The Donkey Kong series has some really great and memorable music.
The Kirby series too, though I didn't hear the Rainbow Curse soundtrack.
#11 nonamesleft
@SupremeSarna I'm not surprised to hear a Donkey Kong game being said to have a great soundtrack. The Donkey Kong series has some really great and memorable music.
The Kirby series too, though I didn't hear the Rainbow Curse soundtrack.
7-May-23 11:20am
#12 SupremeSarna
nonamesleft wrote:
@SupremeSarna I'm not surprised to hear a Donkey Kong game being said to have a great soundtrack. The Donkey Kong series has some really great and memorable music. The Kirby series too, though I didn't hear the Rainbow Curse soundtrack.
Rainbow Curse is a lesser-known one for a lot of reasons. But everyone who hears the OST agrees it’s fantastic. Fun fact: It was the first Kirby game to use human voices for some of its tunes (the choral ending to the unlockable song, “C-R-O-W-N-E-D,” is sublime). It also uses music from the Japanese version of the Kirby anime in some stages, which is rare for the series.
#12 SupremeSarna
nonamesleft wrote:
@SupremeSarna I'm not surprised to hear a Donkey Kong game being said to have a great soundtrack. The Donkey Kong series has some really great and memorable music. The Kirby series too, though I didn't hear the Rainbow Curse soundtrack.
Rainbow Curse is a lesser-known one for a lot of reasons. But everyone who hears the OST agrees it’s fantastic. Fun fact: It was the first Kirby game to use human voices for some of its tunes (the choral ending to the unlockable song, “C-R-O-W-N-E-D,” is sublime). It also uses music from the Japanese version of the Kirby anime in some stages, which is rare for the series.
7-May-23 11:35am
#14 Alaisiagae
Okami
Morrowind main song is imprinted on my memory
I liked some of the God of War 2 music. Not the sort of thing I'd listen to if I wasn't playing the game. Meaning, the music really fits into the game and taking it out of context (not having the setting, story, and visuals) feels like it lessens the impact of the soundtracks.
Rayman Origins has a fun soundtrack
#14 Alaisiagae
Okami
Morrowind main song is imprinted on my memory
I liked some of the God of War 2 music. Not the sort of thing I'd listen to if I wasn't playing the game. Meaning, the music really fits into the game and taking it out of context (not having the setting, story, and visuals) feels like it lessens the impact of the soundtracks.
Rayman Origins has a fun soundtrack
7-May-23 12:11pm
#15 BucketofJustice
I’d pick a game not yet mentioned: Street Fighter II and its’ many iterations. Every stage/fighter has their own, memorable song. It’s a great soundtrack.
Cheater picks would be Guitar Hero/Rock Band and other ‘real music’ games.
#15 BucketofJustice
I’d pick a game not yet mentioned: Street Fighter II and its’ many iterations. Every stage/fighter has their own, memorable song. It’s a great soundtrack.
Cheater picks would be Guitar Hero/Rock Band and other ‘real music’ games.
7-May-23 1:50pm
#18 nonamesleft
Alaisiagae wrote:
Okami Morrowind main song is imprinted on my memory I liked some of the God of War 2 music. Not the sort of thing I'd listen to if I wasn't playing the game. Meaning, the music really fits into the game and taking it out of context (not having the setting, story, and visuals) feels like it lessens the impact of the soundtracks. Rayman Origins has a fun soundtrackI've been meaning to play Okami for ages. Maybe after Tears of the Kingdom. Though I'm not sure if I'd rather play the original version with motion controls or the version.
#18 nonamesleft
Alaisiagae wrote:
Okami Morrowind main song is imprinted on my memory I liked some of the God of War 2 music. Not the sort of thing I'd listen to if I wasn't playing the game. Meaning, the music really fits into the game and taking it out of context (not having the setting, story, and visuals) feels like it lessens the impact of the soundtracks. Rayman Origins has a fun soundtrackI've been meaning to play Okami for ages. Maybe after Tears of the Kingdom. Though I'm not sure if I'd rather play the original version with motion controls or the version.
7-May-23 2:51pm
#19 nonamesleft
BucketofJustice wrote:
I’d pick a game not yet mentioned: Street Fighter II and its’ many iterations. Every stage/fighter has their own, memorable song. It’s a great soundtrack.Spotify has actually played me numerous street fighter tracks, and I noticed that they were named after characters.
Cheater picks would be Guitar Hero/Rock Band and other ‘real music’ games.
#19 nonamesleft
BucketofJustice wrote:
I’d pick a game not yet mentioned: Street Fighter II and its’ many iterations. Every stage/fighter has their own, memorable song. It’s a great soundtrack.Spotify has actually played me numerous street fighter tracks, and I noticed that they were named after characters.
Cheater picks would be Guitar Hero/Rock Band and other ‘real music’ games.
7-May-23 4:32pm
#21 nonamesleft
Slickriven wrote:
Guardians of the Galaxy was great, if you like 80s music.I want to play that one. There's no way my PC can run it. Hopefully it will get ported to the switch sometime. Or maybe I'll eventually get a PC upgrade.
#21 nonamesleft
Slickriven wrote:
Guardians of the Galaxy was great, if you like 80s music.I want to play that one. There's no way my PC can run it. Hopefully it will get ported to the switch sometime. Or maybe I'll eventually get a PC upgrade.
7-May-23 5:03pm
#22 SupremeSarna
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana. That game hits you with a fantastic metal song as soon as you reach the cursed island's shore, and the rest of the OST is brilliant, too.
#22 SupremeSarna
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana. That game hits you with a fantastic metal song as soon as you reach the cursed island's shore, and the rest of the OST is brilliant, too.
7-May-23 6:02pm
#23 Oduomega
Legend of Dragoon, hands down. I listen to it every night as I sleep, lol.
#23 Oduomega
Legend of Dragoon, hands down. I listen to it every night as I sleep, lol.
7-May-23 7:16pm
#24 HEHEHATE
Valkyrie Profiles ost start to finish was just another cherry on top to want to have/play for the first time.
https://www.youtube....
personal favorite track from a video game is don corneo's them in ff7. I'd have that be my walking music in the background of me if i could
https://www.youtube....
#24 HEHEHATE
Valkyrie Profiles ost start to finish was just another cherry on top to want to have/play for the first time.
https://www.youtube....
personal favorite track from a video game is don corneo's them in ff7. I'd have that be my walking music in the background of me if i could
https://www.youtube....
7-May-23 7:21pm
#25 sailorneorune
Daytona USA
OutRun
Super Mario Galaxy
Phantasy Star IV
Beyond Oasis
Streets of Rage 2
Mega Man X
Super Metroid
Life Force/Salamander
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land
Kirby Super Star
Katamari Damacy
#25 sailorneorune
Daytona USA
OutRun
Super Mario Galaxy
Phantasy Star IV
Beyond Oasis
Streets of Rage 2
Mega Man X
Super Metroid
Life Force/Salamander
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land
Kirby Super Star
Katamari Damacy
7-May-23 8:06pm
#26 Simon_Belmont
FTL
Ben Prunty has composed one of the greatest, most epic ambient electronic chillwave score ever.
His score for INTO THE BREACH is great too, but FTL is a MUST.
#26 Simon_Belmont
FTL
Ben Prunty has composed one of the greatest, most epic ambient electronic chillwave score ever.
His score for INTO THE BREACH is great too, but FTL is a MUST.
7-May-23 8:44pm
#27 HEHEHATE
wow can't believe i forgot about pizza tower. such a banger when i first heard it.
https://www.youtube....
#27 HEHEHATE
wow can't believe i forgot about pizza tower. such a banger when i first heard it.
https://www.youtube....
7-May-23 9:02pm
#28 SupremeSarna
The best part of Wario Land: Shake It! is its unfittingly-good soundtrack. Kirby’s Epic Yarn has an emotional OST by the same composer, so play that one, too.
#28 SupremeSarna
The best part of Wario Land: Shake It! is its unfittingly-good soundtrack. Kirby’s Epic Yarn has an emotional OST by the same composer, so play that one, too.
7-May-23 10:56pm
#29 nonamesleft
HEHEHATE wrote:
wow can't believe i forgot about pizza tower. such a banger when i first heard it. https://www.youtube....Hey that's pretty great. Listening now. It kind of has Wario Land vibes. Something about it reminds me of the Wario Land series.
Would be even better if I could experience the music while playing the game. Seems it's only on PC for now though.
#29 nonamesleft
HEHEHATE wrote:
wow can't believe i forgot about pizza tower. such a banger when i first heard it. https://www.youtube....Hey that's pretty great. Listening now. It kind of has Wario Land vibes. Something about it reminds me of the Wario Land series.
Would be even better if I could experience the music while playing the game. Seems it's only on PC for now though.
8-May-23 7:53am
#31 incubus421
There are really two discussions here I think. There are gaming soundtracks that handpick already released songs for their soundtrack. In this case games like Tony How Pro Skater (especially 3), Grand Theft Auto (Vice City, San Andreas, V), and my favorite...
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If we're talking about games that composed their own soundtracks, than most Squaresoft games make my list (Chrono, Mario RPG, FF), but my all-time favorites are:
Legend of Mana
Castlevania Symphony of the Night
and an honorable mention is:
Heroes of Might & Magic II -- the orchestrated opera tunes in each town are amazing and really capture the aesthetic of each one.
#31 incubus421
There are really two discussions here I think. There are gaming soundtracks that handpick already released songs for their soundtrack. In this case games like Tony How Pro Skater (especially 3), Grand Theft Auto (Vice City, San Andreas, V), and my favorite...
image
If we're talking about games that composed their own soundtracks, than most Squaresoft games make my list (Chrono, Mario RPG, FF), but my all-time favorites are:
Legend of Mana
Castlevania Symphony of the Night
and an honorable mention is:
Heroes of Might & Magic II -- the orchestrated opera tunes in each town are amazing and really capture the aesthetic of each one.
8-May-23 8:58am
#32 chyans6
I think a game that just does everything right, plus has a killer soundtrack is Nier Automata.
A game that is flawed, and maybe most worth playing for the soundtrack imo is Legend of Mana. I find the gameplay and story pretty mediocre, but the visuals and music are stunning and really immerse you in the experience.
Mega Man X6 is another good example. Horrible game, fantastic soundtrack.
#32 chyans6
I think a game that just does everything right, plus has a killer soundtrack is Nier Automata.
A game that is flawed, and maybe most worth playing for the soundtrack imo is Legend of Mana. I find the gameplay and story pretty mediocre, but the visuals and music are stunning and really immerse you in the experience.
Mega Man X6 is another good example. Horrible game, fantastic soundtrack.
8-May-23 1:35pm
#33 Scott
Secret of Mana
Donkey Kong Country 1-3
Final Fantasy IV + VI
Chrono Trigger
Halo (all)
Blaster Master
Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2
Super Mario 3D World
Super Mario Odyssey
The Messenger
Metroid: Samus Returns
#33 Scott
Secret of Mana
Donkey Kong Country 1-3
Final Fantasy IV + VI
Chrono Trigger
Halo (all)
Blaster Master
Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2
Super Mario 3D World
Super Mario Odyssey
The Messenger
Metroid: Samus Returns
8-May-23 2:04pm
#34 nonamesleft
sailorneorune wrote:
Daytona USA OutRun Super Mario Galaxy Phantasy Star IV Beyond Oasis Streets of Rage 2 Mega Man X Super Metroid Life Force/Salamander Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Kirby Super Star Katamari DamacyNever heard of Life Force/Salamander.
#34 nonamesleft
sailorneorune wrote:
Daytona USA OutRun Super Mario Galaxy Phantasy Star IV Beyond Oasis Streets of Rage 2 Mega Man X Super Metroid Life Force/Salamander Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Kirby Super Star Katamari DamacyNever heard of Life Force/Salamander.
8-May-23 2:08pm
#35 nonamesleft
Scott wrote:
Secret of Mana Donkey Kong Country 1-3 Final Fantasy IV + VI Chrono Trigger Halo (all) Blaster Master Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 Super Mario 3D World Super Mario Odyssey The Messenger Metroid: Samus ReturnsMany solid tunes there! Nice. I think it was you in fact that recommended to me the DKC soundtracks awhile back. Great tracks. I'm not the biggest fan of the DK games, they just don't do it for me for some reason, I lost interest pretty quickly when I play them, but the soundtracks are great.
That's an example of a game which, for me, is okay, but excellent music.
Chrono: great game + great soundtrack.
Mario 3D World which I played multiplayer had great tunes and was fun.
Samus Returns? Hmmmm. I didn't play that one.
@Scott Which one of those game above did you enjoy the most when combining the game + soundtrack?
#35 nonamesleft
Scott wrote:
Secret of Mana Donkey Kong Country 1-3 Final Fantasy IV + VI Chrono Trigger Halo (all) Blaster Master Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 Super Mario 3D World Super Mario Odyssey The Messenger Metroid: Samus ReturnsMany solid tunes there! Nice. I think it was you in fact that recommended to me the DKC soundtracks awhile back. Great tracks. I'm not the biggest fan of the DK games, they just don't do it for me for some reason, I lost interest pretty quickly when I play them, but the soundtracks are great.
That's an example of a game which, for me, is okay, but excellent music.
Chrono: great game + great soundtrack.
Mario 3D World which I played multiplayer had great tunes and was fun.
Samus Returns? Hmmmm. I didn't play that one.
@Scott Which one of those game above did you enjoy the most when combining the game + soundtrack?
8-May-23 2:11pm
#36 Simon_Belmont
nonamesleft wrote:
sailorneorune wrote:> Daytona USA> OutRun> Super Mario Galaxy> Phantasy Star IV > Beyond Oasis> Streets of Rage 2> Mega Man X> Super Metroid> Life Force/Salamander> Kirby’s Return to Dream Land> Kirby Super Star> Katamari Damacy> > Never heard of Life Force/Salamander.
It's part of the Gradius series. Fantastic space shooter, bullet hell.
#36 Simon_Belmont
nonamesleft wrote:
sailorneorune wrote:> Daytona USA> OutRun> Super Mario Galaxy> Phantasy Star IV > Beyond Oasis> Streets of Rage 2> Mega Man X> Super Metroid> Life Force/Salamander> Kirby’s Return to Dream Land> Kirby Super Star> Katamari Damacy> > Never heard of Life Force/Salamander.
It's part of the Gradius series. Fantastic space shooter, bullet hell.
8-May-23 2:13pm
#37 Simon_Belmont
Did we talk about Thunder Force series? AMAZING original score. Im not huge on bullet hell games but I played the fudge out of 2,3 and 4 on Genesis. The intro for 2 is nuts.
#37 Simon_Belmont
Did we talk about Thunder Force series? AMAZING original score. Im not huge on bullet hell games but I played the fudge out of 2,3 and 4 on Genesis. The intro for 2 is nuts.
8-May-23 2:23pm
#38 nonamesleft
Simon_Belmont wrote:
nonamesleft wrote:> sailorneorune wrote: |>> Daytona USA |>> OutRun |>> Super Mario Galaxy |>> Phantasy Star IV |>> Beyond Oasis |>> Streets of Rage 2 |>> Mega Man X |>> Super Metroid |>> Life Force/Salamander |>> Kirby’s Return to Dream Land |>> Kirby Super Star |>> Katamari Damacy |>> |>> > Never heard of Life Force/Salamander. It's part of the Gradius series. Fantastic space shooter, bullet hell. Gradius 3 was fun. I remember finding a secret shortcut by accident. Decent tunes too. Where in the series is Life Force/Salamander?
#38 nonamesleft
Simon_Belmont wrote:
nonamesleft wrote:> sailorneorune wrote: |>> Daytona USA |>> OutRun |>> Super Mario Galaxy |>> Phantasy Star IV |>> Beyond Oasis |>> Streets of Rage 2 |>> Mega Man X |>> Super Metroid |>> Life Force/Salamander |>> Kirby’s Return to Dream Land |>> Kirby Super Star |>> Katamari Damacy |>> |>> > Never heard of Life Force/Salamander. It's part of the Gradius series. Fantastic space shooter, bullet hell. Gradius 3 was fun. I remember finding a secret shortcut by accident. Decent tunes too. Where in the series is Life Force/Salamander?
8-May-23 3:49pm
#39 Simon_Belmont
So Salamander/Life Force is a direct sequel to Gradius /Nemesis. It has 2 player co op and horizontal AND vertical stages. They simplify the power up system.
I don't know how it fits in the series timeline wise. You're still playing as Vic Viper from Gradius. The 2nd player has some rediculous Japanese name like "Capt British" or something like that.
I've only played Life Force, I've never played Salamander. I gotta add that to my MAME downloads.
#39 Simon_Belmont
So Salamander/Life Force is a direct sequel to Gradius /Nemesis. It has 2 player co op and horizontal AND vertical stages. They simplify the power up system.
I don't know how it fits in the series timeline wise. You're still playing as Vic Viper from Gradius. The 2nd player has some rediculous Japanese name like "Capt British" or something like that.
I've only played Life Force, I've never played Salamander. I gotta add that to my MAME downloads.
8-May-23 4:20pm
#40 Rollobobo
nonamesleft wrote:
Rollobobo wrote:> I can echo Sayonara Wild Hearts. I liked the game and music so much I immediately> downloaded the soundtrack. Great experience throughout Heavyd814life wrote:> Nier Automata> > EDIT: Honestly there are quite a few, but when I think of games where the soundtrack> really enhances the experience, Automata is the first game that comes to mind. Tetris> Effect and Sayonara Wild Hearts are the other two that immediately come to mind.> > > I've listened to the Sayonara Wild Hearts track. I think it was actually recommended to me on here in the past. I don't know at all what the game is like. How would you rate the soundtrack on its own, if you didn't play the game? A soundtrack can enhance a game, especially when certain tracks are tailored to certain scenes/stages. But listening to game music with the gameplay can be different.
I think the soundtrack for sayonara wild hearts really fits well with the game. The soundtrack can stand alone by itself, but what I think really brings it together is the gameplay along with it. The game almost plays like a pop/synthwave album... Maybe even an art piece. It's definitely worth tracking down and playing. I'm pretty sure it goes on sale digitally around the 6 to $8 price too. I've gone back to it a few times.
Fun fact, Queen Latifah is the narrator to the game. Didn't realize that till later on.
#40 Rollobobo
nonamesleft wrote:
Rollobobo wrote:> I can echo Sayonara Wild Hearts. I liked the game and music so much I immediately> downloaded the soundtrack. Great experience throughout Heavyd814life wrote:> Nier Automata> > EDIT: Honestly there are quite a few, but when I think of games where the soundtrack> really enhances the experience, Automata is the first game that comes to mind. Tetris> Effect and Sayonara Wild Hearts are the other two that immediately come to mind.> > > I've listened to the Sayonara Wild Hearts track. I think it was actually recommended to me on here in the past. I don't know at all what the game is like. How would you rate the soundtrack on its own, if you didn't play the game? A soundtrack can enhance a game, especially when certain tracks are tailored to certain scenes/stages. But listening to game music with the gameplay can be different.
I think the soundtrack for sayonara wild hearts really fits well with the game. The soundtrack can stand alone by itself, but what I think really brings it together is the gameplay along with it. The game almost plays like a pop/synthwave album... Maybe even an art piece. It's definitely worth tracking down and playing. I'm pretty sure it goes on sale digitally around the 6 to $8 price too. I've gone back to it a few times.
Fun fact, Queen Latifah is the narrator to the game. Didn't realize that till later on.
9-May-23 1:38am
#41 ErickRPG
Chrono Trigger, Lunar Silver Star Story Complete, Lufia, 7th Saga, Shadownrun, Earthbound, Final Fantasy 6, Banjo Kazooie, Snowboard Kids, Mystical Ninja N64, River City Ransom NES, Rythm Heaven DS, Dragon Quest 8, Shadow Hearts Covenant, Breath of Fire, Suikoden, Parapa the Rapper, Wild Arms, Persona 1 and 2 PSOne, Shining Force, . There's plenty more but those are the ones that pop out at me.
#41 ErickRPG
Chrono Trigger, Lunar Silver Star Story Complete, Lufia, 7th Saga, Shadownrun, Earthbound, Final Fantasy 6, Banjo Kazooie, Snowboard Kids, Mystical Ninja N64, River City Ransom NES, Rythm Heaven DS, Dragon Quest 8, Shadow Hearts Covenant, Breath of Fire, Suikoden, Parapa the Rapper, Wild Arms, Persona 1 and 2 PSOne, Shining Force, . There's plenty more but those are the ones that pop out at me.
9-May-23 1:51am
#42 Oduomega
ErickRPG wrote:
Lunar Silver Star Story CompleteRecently picked this up!
#42 Oduomega
ErickRPG wrote:
Lunar Silver Star Story CompleteRecently picked this up!
9-May-23 1:54am
#43 ErickRPG
Oduomega wrote:
ErickRPG wrote:> Lunar Silver Star Story Complete Recently picked this up!
Nice, it's got some great music. But some especially touching and moving scenes heightened by music.
#43 ErickRPG
Oduomega wrote:
ErickRPG wrote:> Lunar Silver Star Story Complete Recently picked this up!
Nice, it's got some great music. But some especially touching and moving scenes heightened by music.
9-May-23 2:31am
#44 Oduomega
ErickRPG wrote:
Oduomega wrote:> ErickRPG wrote: |>> Lunar Silver Star Story Complete> Recently picked this up! Nice, it's got some great music. But some especially touching and moving scenes heightened by music.As much anime as I watch, I tend to notice stuff from around this era having a fair bit of lipsyncing issues, lol. Can't help but pay attention to it, I guess.
#44 Oduomega
ErickRPG wrote:
Oduomega wrote:> ErickRPG wrote: |>> Lunar Silver Star Story Complete> Recently picked this up! Nice, it's got some great music. But some especially touching and moving scenes heightened by music.As much anime as I watch, I tend to notice stuff from around this era having a fair bit of lipsyncing issues, lol. Can't help but pay attention to it, I guess.
9-May-23 12:08pm
#45 SupremeSarna
Of the Zelda games, I find myself listening to the A Link Between Worlds OST the most. It’s grand and playful at the same time. You can’t go wrong with Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask’s tunes, either.
#45 SupremeSarna
Of the Zelda games, I find myself listening to the A Link Between Worlds OST the most. It’s grand and playful at the same time. You can’t go wrong with Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask’s tunes, either.
9-May-23 12:10pm
#46 SupremeSarna
ErickRPG wrote:
Chrono Trigger, Lunar Silver Star Story Complete, Lufia, 7th Saga, Shadownrun, Earthbound, Final Fantasy 6, Banjo Kazooie, Snowboard Kids, Mystical Ninja N64, River City Ransom NES, Rythm Heaven DS, Dragon Quest 8, Shadow Hearts Covenant, Breath of Fire, Suikoden, Parapa the Rapper, Wild Arms, Persona 1 and 2 PSOne, Shining Force, . There's plenty more but those are the ones that pop out at me.
Banjo-Tooie, too. I can whistle Isle o’ Hags forever, and the various themes are awesome as well.
#46 SupremeSarna
ErickRPG wrote:
Chrono Trigger, Lunar Silver Star Story Complete, Lufia, 7th Saga, Shadownrun, Earthbound, Final Fantasy 6, Banjo Kazooie, Snowboard Kids, Mystical Ninja N64, River City Ransom NES, Rythm Heaven DS, Dragon Quest 8, Shadow Hearts Covenant, Breath of Fire, Suikoden, Parapa the Rapper, Wild Arms, Persona 1 and 2 PSOne, Shining Force, . There's plenty more but those are the ones that pop out at me.
Banjo-Tooie, too. I can whistle Isle o’ Hags forever, and the various themes are awesome as well.
9-May-23 2:25pm
#47 Simon_Belmont
I know someone mentioned Symphony of the Night, but Castlevania 1, 2, 3, Bloodlines and Aria of Sorrow are musical masterpieces.
#47 Simon_Belmont
I know someone mentioned Symphony of the Night, but Castlevania 1, 2, 3, Bloodlines and Aria of Sorrow are musical masterpieces.
9-May-23 2:30pm
#48 nonamesleft
Simon_Belmont wrote:
I know someone mentioned Symphony of the Night, but Castlevania 1, 2, 3, Bloodlines and Aria of Sorrow are musical masterpieces. Listening to Aria of Sorrow currently.
Dawn of Sorrow had some good tracks too. Played that one awhile back.
#48 nonamesleft
Simon_Belmont wrote:
I know someone mentioned Symphony of the Night, but Castlevania 1, 2, 3, Bloodlines and Aria of Sorrow are musical masterpieces. Listening to Aria of Sorrow currently.
Dawn of Sorrow had some good tracks too. Played that one awhile back.
9-May-23 3:04pm
#49 nonamesleft
ErickRPG wrote:
Chrono Trigger, Lunar Silver Star Story Complete, Lufia, 7th Saga, Shadownrun, Earthbound, Final Fantasy 6, Banjo Kazooie, Snowboard Kids, Mystical Ninja N64, River City Ransom NES, Rythm Heaven DS, Dragon Quest 8, Shadow Hearts Covenant, Breath of Fire, Suikoden, Parapa the Rapper, Wild Arms, Persona 1 and 2 PSOne, Shining Force, . There's plenty more but those are the ones that pop out at me.Wild Arms has a great soundtrack. I've heard it multiple times. But I haven't played the game. I wonder what the music experience would be like if I played the game.
#49 nonamesleft
ErickRPG wrote:
Chrono Trigger, Lunar Silver Star Story Complete, Lufia, 7th Saga, Shadownrun, Earthbound, Final Fantasy 6, Banjo Kazooie, Snowboard Kids, Mystical Ninja N64, River City Ransom NES, Rythm Heaven DS, Dragon Quest 8, Shadow Hearts Covenant, Breath of Fire, Suikoden, Parapa the Rapper, Wild Arms, Persona 1 and 2 PSOne, Shining Force, . There's plenty more but those are the ones that pop out at me.Wild Arms has a great soundtrack. I've heard it multiple times. But I haven't played the game. I wonder what the music experience would be like if I played the game.
9-May-23 3:10pm
#50 ChronoLe
I'm not very good at the game, but Radiant Silvergun and its spiritual successor Ikaruga I felt like had great tunes.
#50 ChronoLe
I'm not very good at the game, but Radiant Silvergun and its spiritual successor Ikaruga I felt like had great tunes.
9-May-23 6:05pm
#51 Alaisiagae
nonamesleft wrote:
I've been meaning to play Okami for ages. Maybe after Tears of the Kingdom. Though I'm not sure if I'd rather play the original version with motion controls or the version.I played the original on the PS2 and Okami HD on the PS3. From what I recall hearing, the motion controls on the Wii version were dodgy. It's perfectly playable with the analog sticks. The motion controls are likely only used for the brush painting - I didn't find it difficult to make the desired brush strokes with analog sticks. I would tentatively suggest going for the Switch version, so you can get the higher framerate and higher-res graphics.
#51 Alaisiagae
nonamesleft wrote:
I've been meaning to play Okami for ages. Maybe after Tears of the Kingdom. Though I'm not sure if I'd rather play the original version with motion controls or the version.I played the original on the PS2 and Okami HD on the PS3. From what I recall hearing, the motion controls on the Wii version were dodgy. It's perfectly playable with the analog sticks. The motion controls are likely only used for the brush painting - I didn't find it difficult to make the desired brush strokes with analog sticks. I would tentatively suggest going for the Switch version, so you can get the higher framerate and higher-res graphics.
9-May-23 6:25pm
#52 nonamesleft
Alaisiagae wrote:
nonamesleft wrote: > I've been meaning to play Okami for ages. Maybe after Tears of the Kingdom. Though> I'm not sure if I'd rather play the original version with motion controls or> the version. I played the original on the PS2 and Okami HD on the PS3. From what I recall hearing, the motion controls on the Wii version were dodgy. It's perfectly playable with the analog sticks. The motion controls are likely only used for the brush painting - I didn't find it difficult to make the desired brush strokes with analog sticks. I would tentatively suggest going for the Switch version, so you can get the higher framerate and higher-res graphics.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?
#52 nonamesleft
Alaisiagae wrote:
nonamesleft wrote: > I've been meaning to play Okami for ages. Maybe after Tears of the Kingdom. Though> I'm not sure if I'd rather play the original version with motion controls or> the version. I played the original on the PS2 and Okami HD on the PS3. From what I recall hearing, the motion controls on the Wii version were dodgy. It's perfectly playable with the analog sticks. The motion controls are likely only used for the brush painting - I didn't find it difficult to make the desired brush strokes with analog sticks. I would tentatively suggest going for the Switch version, so you can get the higher framerate and higher-res graphics.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?
9-May-23 7:22pm
#54 nonamesleft
brian9824 wrote:
Persona 3-5 This is still one of my favorites - https://www.youtube....Listening to the instrumental version. An easy listen 🎶🎶🎶
I haven't played any of the games in the series, but have heard a lot of the music. Persona 5 has a very long soundtrack, hours.
#54 nonamesleft
brian9824 wrote:
Persona 3-5 This is still one of my favorites - https://www.youtube....Listening to the instrumental version. An easy listen 🎶🎶🎶
I haven't played any of the games in the series, but have heard a lot of the music. Persona 5 has a very long soundtrack, hours.
9-May-23 8:11pm
#55 SupremeSarna
Wild Guns Reloaded has a brilliant soundtrack. I'd say the original Wild Guns also, but the best track ("Underground") is exclusively in the Reloaded remake.
#55 SupremeSarna
Wild Guns Reloaded has a brilliant soundtrack. I'd say the original Wild Guns also, but the best track ("Underground") is exclusively in the Reloaded remake.
9-May-23 8:49pm
#56 DrizzDrizzDrizz
Lotta great ones already mentioned, id add Parasite Eve and Astrobot PSVR, loved the music in those games
But worth playing regardless
#56 DrizzDrizzDrizz
Lotta great ones already mentioned, id add Parasite Eve and Astrobot PSVR, loved the music in those games
But worth playing regardless
9-May-23 8:58pm
#57 SupremeSarna
How could I forget Kirby 64? Every track in that short list is a gem.
#57 SupremeSarna
How could I forget Kirby 64? Every track in that short list is a gem.
9-May-23 9:02pm
#58 nonamesleft
DrizzDrizzDrizz wrote:
Lotta great ones already mentioned, id add Parasite Eve and Astrobot PSVR, loved the music in those games But worth playing regardlessI heard great things about Astrobot. Would like to experience the soundtrack with the game, but I don't have a way to play it. Guess I'll just have to settle for just the soundtrack.
#58 nonamesleft
DrizzDrizzDrizz wrote:
Lotta great ones already mentioned, id add Parasite Eve and Astrobot PSVR, loved the music in those games But worth playing regardlessI heard great things about Astrobot. Would like to experience the soundtrack with the game, but I don't have a way to play it. Guess I'll just have to settle for just the soundtrack.
9-May-23 9:02pm
#59 nonamesleft
SupremeSarna wrote:
How could I forget Kirby 64? Every track in that short list is a gem.Kirby 64. Good game. Good tunes.
#59 nonamesleft
SupremeSarna wrote:
How could I forget Kirby 64? Every track in that short list is a gem.Kirby 64. Good game. Good tunes.
9-May-23 9:45pm
#60 willyum
Heavyd814life wrote:
Nier Automata EDIT: Honestly there are quite a few, but when I think of games where the soundtrack really enhances the experience, Automata is the first game that comes to mind. Tetris Effect and Sayonara Wild Hearts are the other two that immediately come to mind.
Nier Automata for sure had an amazing soundtrack.
#60 willyum
Heavyd814life wrote:
Nier Automata EDIT: Honestly there are quite a few, but when I think of games where the soundtrack really enhances the experience, Automata is the first game that comes to mind. Tetris Effect and Sayonara Wild Hearts are the other two that immediately come to mind.
Nier Automata for sure had an amazing soundtrack.
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" rel="nofollow">El Tango de la muerte. A good chunk of the soundtrack comes from " title="yira.bandcamp.com/album/santos-impostores (secure)">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" rel="nofollow">El Tango de la muerte. A good chunk of the soundtrack comes from " title="yira.bandcamp.com/album/santos-impostores (secure)">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)">El Tango de la muerte.> > A good chunk of the soundtrack comes from > (secure)" href="https://yira.bandcamp.com/album/santos-impostores>" target="_blank" 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?
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)">El Tango de la muerte.> > A good chunk of the soundtrack comes from > (secure)" href="https://yira.bandcamp.com/album/santos-impostores>" target="_blank" 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?
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.
19-May-23 11:25pm
#82 SupremeSarna
I've been warming to Pocky & Rocky Reshrined's OST over the last few months. Stage 1 has possibly the catchiest earworm I've ever heard. Top five, minimum.
#82 SupremeSarna
I've been warming to Pocky & Rocky Reshrined's OST over the last few months. Stage 1 has possibly the catchiest earworm I've ever heard. Top five, minimum.
20-May-23 12:36am
#83 Orlandu
You don't even have to leave the title screen for Solstice: https://www.youtube....
#83 Orlandu
You don't even have to leave the title screen for Solstice: https://www.youtube....
21-May-23 2:50pm
#84 nonamesleft
Orlandu wrote:
@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.There's an Xbox remake? I didn't know. I'll definitely keep it in mind. I skipped around the soundtrack a bit, liked some of what I was hearing. Would be a different experience to play it to experience the soundtrack.
#84 nonamesleft
Orlandu wrote:
@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.There's an Xbox remake? I didn't know. I'll definitely keep it in mind. I skipped around the soundtrack a bit, liked some of what I was hearing. Would be a different experience to play it to experience the soundtrack.
21-May-23 2:51pm
#85 nonamesleft
Orlandu wrote:
You don't even have to leave the title screen for Solstice: https://www.youtube....:) Listening to it now. There's a lot going on there, keeps changing. I definitely hear what you mean. I feel like I just heard a while mini soundtrack.
#85 nonamesleft
Orlandu wrote:
You don't even have to leave the title screen for Solstice: https://www.youtube....:) Listening to it now. There's a lot going on there, keeps changing. I definitely hear what you mean. I feel like I just heard a while mini soundtrack.
21-May-23 2:56pm
#86 nonamesleft
BucketofJustice wrote:
HohokumCurrently in middle of Tycho A Walk. A lot of relaxing music in this soundtrack.
https://youtu.be/meh...
#86 nonamesleft
BucketofJustice wrote:
HohokumCurrently in middle of Tycho A Walk. A lot of relaxing music in this soundtrack.
https://youtu.be/meh...
21-May-23 3:46pm
#87 nonamesleft
SupremeSarna wrote:
I've been warming to Pocky & Rocky Reshrined's OST over the last few months. Stage 1 has possibly the catchiest earworm I've ever heard. Top five, minimum.This one?
https://youtu.be/N-j...
#87 nonamesleft
SupremeSarna wrote:
I've been warming to Pocky & Rocky Reshrined's OST over the last few months. Stage 1 has possibly the catchiest earworm I've ever heard. Top five, minimum.This one?
https://youtu.be/N-j...
21-May-23 7:29pm
#88 SupremeSarna
nonamesleft wrote:
SupremeSarna wrote:> I've been warming to Pocky & Rocky Reshrined's OST over the last few months. Stage> 1 has possibly the catchiest earworm I've ever heard. Top five, minimum.> > This one? https://youtu.be/N-j...
Scratch that: Stage 2 is one of the catchiest earworms I’ve ever heard. I mixed them up. https://youtu.be/KG9...
#88 SupremeSarna
nonamesleft wrote:
SupremeSarna wrote:> I've been warming to Pocky & Rocky Reshrined's OST over the last few months. Stage> 1 has possibly the catchiest earworm I've ever heard. Top five, minimum.> > This one? https://youtu.be/N-j...
Scratch that: Stage 2 is one of the catchiest earworms I’ve ever heard. I mixed them up. https://youtu.be/KG9...
21-May-23 10:19pm
#89 Orlandu
nonamesleft wrote:
Orlandu wrote:> @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. There's an Xbox remake? I didn't know. I'll definitely keep it in mind. I skipped around the soundtrack a bit, liked some of what I was hearing. Would be a different experience to play it to experience the soundtrack.
Yes, and it's an outstanding remake that improves the Saturn version in every way. This is my favorite beat-em-up (and I've played a bunch of them). There's tons of variety in character movesets, a semi-controllable NPC helper, tons of branching paths, and multiple endings. It's a great game to play with friends, but it's really solid and strategic solo.
#89 Orlandu
nonamesleft wrote:
Orlandu wrote:> @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. There's an Xbox remake? I didn't know. I'll definitely keep it in mind. I skipped around the soundtrack a bit, liked some of what I was hearing. Would be a different experience to play it to experience the soundtrack.
Yes, and it's an outstanding remake that improves the Saturn version in every way. This is my favorite beat-em-up (and I've played a bunch of them). There's tons of variety in character movesets, a semi-controllable NPC helper, tons of branching paths, and multiple endings. It's a great game to play with friends, but it's really solid and strategic solo.
21-May-23 10:36pm
#90 nonamesleft
Orlandu wrote:
nonamesleft wrote:> Orlandu wrote: |>> @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.> There's an Xbox remake? I didn't know. I'll definitely keep it in mind. I skipped> around the soundtrack a bit, liked some of what I was hearing. Would be a different> experience to play it to experience the soundtrack. Yes, and it's an outstanding remake that improves the Saturn version in every way. This is my favorite beat-em-up (and I've played a bunch of them). There's tons of variety in character movesets, a semi-controllable NPC helper, tons of branching paths, and multiple endings. It's a great game to play with friends, but it's really solid and strategic solo.I'll definitely keep it in mind. It's been awhile since I've played an Xbox game.
#90 nonamesleft
Orlandu wrote:
nonamesleft wrote:> Orlandu wrote: |>> @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.> There's an Xbox remake? I didn't know. I'll definitely keep it in mind. I skipped> around the soundtrack a bit, liked some of what I was hearing. Would be a different> experience to play it to experience the soundtrack. Yes, and it's an outstanding remake that improves the Saturn version in every way. This is my favorite beat-em-up (and I've played a bunch of them). There's tons of variety in character movesets, a semi-controllable NPC helper, tons of branching paths, and multiple endings. It's a great game to play with friends, but it's really solid and strategic solo.I'll definitely keep it in mind. It's been awhile since I've played an Xbox game.
22-May-23 12:02am
#91 Orlandu
Semi on topic but if you get a chance to see Bit Brigade in concert, you really should. It's a really neat sort of hybrid concert and speed-run. One of the band members plays a custom ROM of an NES game with the music stripped out and the rest of the band plays the soundtrack as the game goes. I've seen them play nearly their entire catalog, and Castlevania, Mega Man 2, and Mega Man 3 were my favorites.
#91 Orlandu
Semi on topic but if you get a chance to see Bit Brigade in concert, you really should. It's a really neat sort of hybrid concert and speed-run. One of the band members plays a custom ROM of an NES game with the music stripped out and the rest of the band plays the soundtrack as the game goes. I've seen them play nearly their entire catalog, and Castlevania, Mega Man 2, and Mega Man 3 were my favorites.
23-May-23 6:15pm
#93 nonamesleft
Orlandu wrote:
Semi on topic but if you get a chance to see Bit Brigade in concert, you really should. It's a really neat sort of hybrid concert and speed-run. One of the band members plays a custom ROM of an NES game with the music stripped out and the rest of the band plays the soundtrack as the game goes. I've seen them play nearly their entire catalog, and Castlevania, Mega Man 2, and Mega Man 3 were my favorites.That would be great. I just took a look at their tour schedule. None even remotely close to me.
Guess I'll check if I can find footage from their concerts.
#93 nonamesleft
Orlandu wrote:
Semi on topic but if you get a chance to see Bit Brigade in concert, you really should. It's a really neat sort of hybrid concert and speed-run. One of the band members plays a custom ROM of an NES game with the music stripped out and the rest of the band plays the soundtrack as the game goes. I've seen them play nearly their entire catalog, and Castlevania, Mega Man 2, and Mega Man 3 were my favorites.That would be great. I just took a look at their tour schedule. None even remotely close to me.
Guess I'll check if I can find footage from their concerts.
23-May-23 6:18pm
#94 benstylus
EclipseLion wrote:
Second best driving music: Lotus II: R.E.C.S
It's pretty good but the problem is it isn't Magical Sound Shower.
#94 benstylus
EclipseLion wrote:
Second best driving music: Lotus II: R.E.C.S
It's pretty good but the problem is it isn't Magical Sound Shower.
23-May-23 7:25pm
#95 Orlandu
nonamesleft wrote:
Orlandu wrote:> Semi on topic but if you get a chance to see Bit Brigade in concert, you really should.> It's a really neat sort of hybrid concert and speed-run. One of the band members> plays a custom ROM of an NES game with the music stripped out and the rest of the> band plays the soundtrack as the game goes. I've seen them play nearly their entire> catalog, and Castlevania, Mega Man 2, and Mega Man 3 were my favorites. That would be great. I just took a look at their tour schedule. None even remotely close to me. Guess I'll check if I can find footage from their concerts.
Here you go: https://youtu.be/wyU...
They'll tour way more places than they have listed, so you'll get your chance eventually. They're pretty thorough.
#95 Orlandu
nonamesleft wrote:
Orlandu wrote:> Semi on topic but if you get a chance to see Bit Brigade in concert, you really should.> It's a really neat sort of hybrid concert and speed-run. One of the band members> plays a custom ROM of an NES game with the music stripped out and the rest of the> band plays the soundtrack as the game goes. I've seen them play nearly their entire> catalog, and Castlevania, Mega Man 2, and Mega Man 3 were my favorites. That would be great. I just took a look at their tour schedule. None even remotely close to me. Guess I'll check if I can find footage from their concerts.
Here you go: https://youtu.be/wyU...
They'll tour way more places than they have listed, so you'll get your chance eventually. They're pretty thorough.
23-May-23 8:22pm
#96 Frank
Skip 58 seconds
https://www.youtube....
I couldn't find a video of just the song, but honestly, Elementemple is my favorite track in the game. The rest of the soundtrack is also really great!
https://kajnoon.band...
#96 Frank
Skip 58 seconds
https://www.youtube....
I couldn't find a video of just the song, but honestly, Elementemple is my favorite track in the game. The rest of the soundtrack is also really great!
https://kajnoon.band...
24-May-23 12:51am
#97 nonamesleft
EclipseLion wrote:
Second best driving music: Lotus II: R.E.C.SDefinitely a different vibe than Super Hang On, but yeah, good driving music
#97 nonamesleft
EclipseLion wrote:
Second best driving music: Lotus II: R.E.C.SDefinitely a different vibe than Super Hang On, but yeah, good driving music
24-May-23 12:52am
#98 nonamesleft
@Orlandu Thanks for the link. I want to enjoy that whole video (45 minutes) so I'll get to it when I can.
#98 nonamesleft
@Orlandu Thanks for the link. I want to enjoy that whole video (45 minutes) so I'll get to it when I can.
24-May-23 12:54am
#99 nonamesleft
Frank wrote:
Skip 58 seconds https://www.youtube.... I couldn't find a video of just the song, but honestly, Elementemple is my favorite track in the game. The rest of the soundtrack is also really great! https://kajnoon.band...Hey! Toodee and Topdee. You did a video about that game I think, definitely mentioned it in a video of yours.
#99 nonamesleft
Frank wrote:
Skip 58 seconds https://www.youtube.... I couldn't find a video of just the song, but honestly, Elementemple is my favorite track in the game. The rest of the soundtrack is also really great! https://kajnoon.band...Hey! Toodee and Topdee. You did a video about that game I think, definitely mentioned it in a video of yours.
24-May-23 6:18am
#100 EclipseLion
benstylus wrote:
EclipseLion wrote:> Second best driving music:> > Lotus II: R.E.C.S> It's pretty good but the problem is it isn't Magical Sound Shower.
Only posting music to games I’ve owned:
the adventures of Batman & Robin (..a poor man’s Gunstar Heroes)
Still remember picking this one up at best buy over the magic school bus
Now amongst his many works Jesper Kyd did the music for this game and the new WARHAMMER 40,000: darktide, to name a few
#100 EclipseLion
benstylus wrote:
EclipseLion wrote:> Second best driving music:> > Lotus II: R.E.C.S> It's pretty good but the problem is it isn't Magical Sound Shower.
Only posting music to games I’ve owned:
the adventures of Batman & Robin (..a poor man’s Gunstar Heroes)
Still remember picking this one up at best buy over the magic school bus
Now amongst his many works Jesper Kyd did the music for this game and the new WARHAMMER 40,000: darktide, to name a few
26-May-23 10:17am
#101 Orlandu
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has an incredible soundtrack. Awesome remixes of tons of classic tunes.
#101 Orlandu
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has an incredible soundtrack. Awesome remixes of tons of classic tunes.
28-May-23 4:06pm
#102 nonamesleft
@Orlandu Just finished that MegaMan Bit Brigade video. Pretty great. Cool how they have the game playing on the screen as they play. You've seen them live?
#102 nonamesleft
@Orlandu Just finished that MegaMan Bit Brigade video. Pretty great. Cool how they have the game playing on the screen as they play. You've seen them live?
28-May-23 4:24pm
#103 Orlandu
@nonamesleft Yep! They often come by a local retro arcade. I've seen them play everything except their Zelda concert (icy roads kept me from going to that one) and their brand new stuff. Super excited to eventually see them play Double Dragon.
#103 Orlandu
@nonamesleft Yep! They often come by a local retro arcade. I've seen them play everything except their Zelda concert (icy roads kept me from going to that one) and their brand new stuff. Super excited to eventually see them play Double Dragon.
28-May-23 5:55pm
#104 nonamesleft
Orlandu wrote:
@nonamesleft Yep! They often come by a local retro arcade. I've seen them play everything except their Zelda concert (icy roads kept me from going to that one) and their brand new stuff. Super excited to eventually see them play Double Dragon.I'd love to see them play pieces from Chrono Trigger and some of Yoko Shimomura's work (The composer for the Mario & Luigi RPG series, among other music)
#104 nonamesleft
Orlandu wrote:
@nonamesleft Yep! They often come by a local retro arcade. I've seen them play everything except their Zelda concert (icy roads kept me from going to that one) and their brand new stuff. Super excited to eventually see them play Double Dragon.I'd love to see them play pieces from Chrono Trigger and some of Yoko Shimomura's work (The composer for the Mario & Luigi RPG series, among other music)
28-May-23 10:26pm
#105 Orlandu
You should definitely check out MAGFest. Tons of live video game music every year with plenty of recordings of past events.
#105 Orlandu
You should definitely check out MAGFest. Tons of live video game music every year with plenty of recordings of past events.
2-Jun-23 4:35pm
#106 HEHEHATE
@nonamesleft
came across this on my feed and instantly thought of this thread haha
https://www.facebook...
So many bangers on that SMRPG soundtrack. Personal favs let's play geno though.
https://www.youtube....
#106 HEHEHATE
@nonamesleft
came across this on my feed and instantly thought of this thread haha
https://www.facebook...
So many bangers on that SMRPG soundtrack. Personal favs let's play geno though.
https://www.youtube....
4-Jun-23 4:44pm
#107 nonamesleft
HEHEHATE wrote:
@nonamesleft came across this on my feed and instantly thought of this thread haha https://www.facebook... So many bangers on that SMRPG soundtrack. Personal favs let's play geno though. https://www.youtube....😆 Thanks for that. At 0:53 where he's all out of breath, haha.
Yeah, Yoko Shimomura is a great composer. Did the whole Mario & Luigi RPG series. Some really great tunes.
She also composed music for Xenoblade Chronicles and some of the Kingdom Hearts games, as well as some pieces for Pokemon, some stuff for Smash Bros, and definitely at least one piece for Professor Layton. I'm sure there's more that she composed. Great composer. Make a CD set of just her music. I think I'd buy it.
#107 nonamesleft
HEHEHATE wrote:
@nonamesleft came across this on my feed and instantly thought of this thread haha https://www.facebook... So many bangers on that SMRPG soundtrack. Personal favs let's play geno though. https://www.youtube....😆 Thanks for that. At 0:53 where he's all out of breath, haha.
Yeah, Yoko Shimomura is a great composer. Did the whole Mario & Luigi RPG series. Some really great tunes.
She also composed music for Xenoblade Chronicles and some of the Kingdom Hearts games, as well as some pieces for Pokemon, some stuff for Smash Bros, and definitely at least one piece for Professor Layton. I'm sure there's more that she composed. Great composer. Make a CD set of just her music. I think I'd buy it.
4-Jun-23 8:14pm
#108 Rollobobo
Renaissance2K wrote:
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, (secure)" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rsizt61ygWs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Mediterranean from Critical Depth, and (secure)" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccGGL2yl6rc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Antarctica from Twisted Metal 2.Man that Twisted Metal 2 soundtrack was awesome.
#108 Rollobobo
Renaissance2K wrote:
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, (secure)" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rsizt61ygWs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Mediterranean from Critical Depth, and (secure)" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccGGL2yl6rc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Antarctica from Twisted Metal 2.Man that Twisted Metal 2 soundtrack was awesome.
13-Jun-23 1:44am
#109 ErickRPG
I like games with DEEP ambient soundtracks. One of the oldest ones I remember liking was Aidyn Chronicles on . It had crickets chirping at night, you could hear the stream get louder as you approach. Birds, etc. . I noticed the Shadow Man remastered has a lot of ambience like rain and such. Secret of Evermore's soundtrack was great, some of those songs almost had an ambient feel. Like crickets and such. Even though it was still a musical track. Very cool, check it out.
#109 ErickRPG
I like games with DEEP ambient soundtracks. One of the oldest ones I remember liking was Aidyn Chronicles on . It had crickets chirping at night, you could hear the stream get louder as you approach. Birds, etc. . I noticed the Shadow Man remastered has a lot of ambience like rain and such. Secret of Evermore's soundtrack was great, some of those songs almost had an ambient feel. Like crickets and such. Even though it was still a musical track. Very cool, check it out.
13-Jun-23 12:04pm
#110 nonamesleft
ErickRPG wrote:
I like games with DEEP ambient soundtracks. One of the oldest ones I remember liking was Aidyn Chronicles on . It had crickets chirping at night, you could hear the stream get louder as you approach. Birds, etc. . I noticed the Shadow Man remastered has a lot of ambience like rain and such. Secret of Evermore's soundtrack was great, some of those songs almost had an ambient feel. Like crickets and such. Even though it was still a musical track. Very cool, check it out.I bet those kind of soundtracks probably have a better listening experience using either headphones or a good quality stereo system. Sounds like crickets, birds, rain, etc, can get lost over handheld speakers. (I typically game handheld)
I bought a pair of over ear headphones awhile back, and plugged it into my Switch. I was amazed at the sound experience. And then I think it was last year at some point that I bought a stereo system. The sounds it was producing were incredible. I felt like I had been robbing myself of a great music experience for all the games I hadn't used either headphones or a speaker system. While the built in speakers of handheld consoles are adequate, headphones/a decent speaker system are next level.
#110 nonamesleft
ErickRPG wrote:
I like games with DEEP ambient soundtracks. One of the oldest ones I remember liking was Aidyn Chronicles on . It had crickets chirping at night, you could hear the stream get louder as you approach. Birds, etc. . I noticed the Shadow Man remastered has a lot of ambience like rain and such. Secret of Evermore's soundtrack was great, some of those songs almost had an ambient feel. Like crickets and such. Even though it was still a musical track. Very cool, check it out.I bet those kind of soundtracks probably have a better listening experience using either headphones or a good quality stereo system. Sounds like crickets, birds, rain, etc, can get lost over handheld speakers. (I typically game handheld)
I bought a pair of over ear headphones awhile back, and plugged it into my Switch. I was amazed at the sound experience. And then I think it was last year at some point that I bought a stereo system. The sounds it was producing were incredible. I felt like I had been robbing myself of a great music experience for all the games I hadn't used either headphones or a speaker system. While the built in speakers of handheld consoles are adequate, headphones/a decent speaker system are next level.
What's a game that you think is worth playing to experience the soundtrack?