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Jun 25, 2022 · The best video game soundtracks can define entire experiences. Without music, games just wouldn't be the same. From the primitive but expressive soundchips of retro consoles to the full ...
Jan 14, 2023 · We’ve put together 40 tracks that cover all different kinds of awesome video game music. Whether it’s a battle theme, an overworld theme, or a character theme, all that matters is that it’s a...
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- Tetris: Original Theme. Over the years, there have been many amazing tracks written for video games, whether it be a catchy 8-bit loop or a soaring operatic tear-jerker.
- Super Mario Bros: Original Theme. Composed by Yukio Kaneoka. Mario is among the most well-known and favourite games of all time — the song has entered the western zeitgeist as one which has driven a generation of parents mad.
- Pac-Man: Intermissions. Composed by Toshio Kai. Mario probably hasn't annoyed as many parents as Pac-Man, though. And here's a remix by Aphex Twin performing as Power-Pill.
- Bubble Bobble. Composed by Tadashi Kimijima and Zuntata. And Pac-Man hasn't annoyed nearly as many as Bubble Bobble.
- 1 – System Shock 2
- 2 – Rimworld
- 3 – Starfox
- 4 – The Legend of Zelda: A Link to The Past
- 5 – Doom I
- 6 – Dune II
- 7 – FTL: Faster Than Light
- 8 – Quake
- 9 – The Last of Us
- 10 – Firewatch
System Shock 2 blew all other games of its era right out of the water, combing all the hallmarks of a shooter with the deeper story and character progression of an RPG. But the psychological component, most of all, drew the player in. A sense of forbidding dread permeated the world of System Shock, with techno-terror spelled out loud and clear in e...
Games like Rimworldneed to run a careful balance with their music. The premise is colony-building, so in many ways, it’s an often relaxing game that can go a fair amount of time between action sequences (depending on the difficulty level). The score needs to fit the theme, needs to be interesting enough to keep the player engaged, but can’t be so i...
A pure flight down nostalgia lane, the StarFoxclassic soundtrack is a mind-blowing exploration of simple synth glory. There was something delightful about all the poorly translated Japanese text, too, that seemed like a bit of a hallmark of its era (exemplified by the title text). “The Lylat system…..The planet group which take a position in almost...
A SNES title that took the gaming world of 1991 by total storm, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past was one of the greats. This is the Zeldagame that introduced the Hyrule castle, “Zelda’s Lullaby,” and so many other now-classic elements of the saga.
Doom is the shooter that started the shooter genre, the game that all other games were forced to measure themselves against. The subject of massive fandoms and Congressional hearings, Doomgave players a non-stop thrill ride through hell and back (literally). For action video games, just like with movies of the same genre, music is absolutely key to...
Dune IIis a classic example of the best that ’90s video games could produce, a wonderful mix of subtle mechanics, vibrant use of the source IP, and a gorgeous soundtrack that could keep players endlessly engaged. Honestly, just thinking about that soundtrack makes me want to load up my old discs and start playing again.
FTL: Faster Than Light is a rouge-like game where players take on command of a spaceship and her crew, on a desperate mission to save the Federation from the Rebel scourge! It’s actually one of my favorites, for its clever design, brilliant repeatability, and the way it can suck a player in for hours on hours.
Quake took on Doom’s mantle of the top-dog shooter and went even further, giving players a dark and gritty dive through the gothic underbelly of the Quake-verse to stop the shadowy enemy attempting to extinguish humankind. This game was a total blast to play, quite literally at times, and the soundtrack covered it all in a glorious melange of ambie...
The Last of Uscame out in 2013 but still manages to be one of the most awe-inspiring games around, though its PlayStation exclusivity has limited a wide range of gamers from accessing it. Still, when the game came out it created the kind of waves normally associated with a cult film, and it quickly managed to gain a true cult following devoted to i...
Firewatch lit my fire for indie games. I discovered it right after finishing Beyond: Two Soulsand I was in desperate need of a game that could offer me a little bit of that immersive story experience I so craved. The game trailer made me chuckle but also bore the overtones of a vast and chilling mystery, and I found myself instantly hooked and will...
May 5, 2020 · The Castlevania Series. Konami’s gothic hack ‘n’ slash classic introduced the world to some of the most memorable gaming music ever, as written by Kinuyo Yamashita and Satoe Terashima. Later ...
Oct 24, 2021 · Video game music has evolved along with the decades, resulting in a range of genres and styles. Here's our list of the best video game soundtracks of all time.
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