[botty]

You could probably put any pop artist on that Streets of Rage 2 track and burn up the charts.

[Seventy_X_Seven]

Gotta love how there are almost no current gen games being mentioned.

In previous generations I at least never got a memory card/stick/whatever right away and always started from the beginning. Was never a big deal for me, but it made those beginning levels and the music stick more.

[GCX]

Super Mario Galaxy 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57Pw4k8F32I

[To Far Away Times]

Super Mario Galaxy 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57Pw4k8F32I

Normally I hate orchestrated stuff in games, but the galaxy games have amazing soundtracks that most importantly, still sound like video game music.

[Lace]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_ur_...1081BFDFB7EACB
When I first loaded up Warhawk heard this on the title screen, fell in love instantly. I knew I made the perfect choice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMOHB5AUygI
The loading screen for Persona 3. Rarely has a song hit me so hard. I knew I was in for an amazing game.

[Spazznid]

What. The. Fuck.

War has changed...

For a solid year, I thought all games opened like this... then I put in an other game and found out they didn't :_(

God Damn! If classic Rare were still together and making games of this caliber, there'd be no need for Halo, CoD, or any close-quarters multiplayer shooters.

Very well executed and made both the game's intro and the song so much more important, in my opinion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_ur_...1081BFDFB7EACB When I first loaded up Warhawk heard this on the title screen, fell in love instantly. I knew I made the perfect choice.

You beat me to it.

Not the first level per-se but I consider it to perfectly sync with getting pumped to play the game.


This game's soundtrack plain rocks


That's all I can think of, atm.


:::Edit::::
The Voodoo Shop ;)

[godofcookery]

NES BATMAN!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlGDKfgz4fA

i searched to make sure someone had the right answer. someone did.

[Luthos]

UN Squadron
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiqKEq5n6vU

This game had such an awesome soundtrack. The last level's theme is even better.

[Acrylic7]

Easily Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ0IaeXa7VA

[DarkKyo]

Sonic and Knuckles - Mushroom Hill

Love it.

[Rewrite]

The correct answer is Sonic CD.



Not only is Palmtree Panic (Present) an already iconic song, but it also has a Bad Future, Past, and Good Future version which all sound incredible. The US version for its present version is still pretty good too.

Present
Bad Future
Good Future
Past
Present (US Version)

It's yet to be topped, IMO.

[foxdvd]

NES BATMAN!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlGDKfgz4fA

great choice...and my vote as well.

Still one of my favorite nes games of all time...

[blainethemono]

Bayonetta

Came here to post this. I played the demo so many damn times just because of this song

edit: Retro version http://youtu.be/z9geb_vsd0A

[richiek]

Contra

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=O04bPRzqEEk

[Special J]

These two come to mind. doubt anyone will notice this post but w/e.


Megaman X6 - such an awesome song very atmospheric and emotional sets the tone for MMX6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh7B55_FIRI


Ikaruga Stage 1 Ideal - great progressive piece build up is incredible, and choreographed beautifully with the stage.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAn6XxsDDTI

[Talladega Knight]

The correct answer is Sonic CD. Etc, etc, etc...

way off topic, but real quick question: i JUST bought this off of psn, having never played sonic cd, but have heard good things about it for almost two decades, what should i expect?

[thecouncil]

some classics:

Yoshi's Island

Super Mario World

[Special J]

way off topic, but real quick question: i JUST bought this off of psn, having never played sonic cd, but have heard good things about it for almost two decades, what should i expect?

the time warping stuff gets annoying. i think its overrated, its a weird game because i think upon release the game was thought to be a bastard child of the sonic franchise and then opinions changed more recently to unusual praise.

the complete sonic3&knuckles is the best game in the franchise.

[GDGF]

Super Mario Galaxy - Good Egg Galaxy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GurdjJOhsQs

Bingo.

[D-Pad]

Donkey Kong Country's DK Island Swing. Who would have thought jazz would work so well with a jungle setting. And it's two tunes in one - one half an upbeat jazz number, the other half tranquil and calming. It's so good they still use it now. It has sort of become DK's theme music.

Excellent choice! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9PHNikoA5M

Also: Every single Green Greens stage in the Kirby games.

http://kirby.wikia.com/wiki/Green_Greens#Music

[Teknoman]

Actraiser is the only correct answer. You kids should download the game on the virtual console and then you will understand.

More truth. I really wish Enix would make another Actraiser title or even just remake the game/something similar to it. Call in Yuzo for the soundtrack again too.

Gotta love how there are almost no current gen games being mentioned.

Gotta represent.

Strania - Stage 1

Omega Five - The Glacial Fortress

Castlevania Lords of Shadow - Hunting Path

Hard Corps Uprising - Desert

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers - Zu Ambush

Kirby: Return to Dreamland - Cookie Country

Mighty Switch Force - Caught Red Handed

Sonic Colors - Tropical Resort Act 1

Sonic Unleashed - Windmill Isle Day

[Razgriz-Specter]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf2eE...feature=relmfu Shinobi III. Can't be beaten

This.

and this
Castlevania DXC Stage 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6N_w1RlUzI

[Android18a]

Pop'n Twinbee

Rocket Knight Adventures

World of Illusion

[QisTopTier]

Super Ghouls n' Ghosts is my favorite rendition of the GnG Graveyard theme.

Why did this take 74 post?

[Android18a]

Gotta love how there are almost no current gen games being mentioned.

Do modern games generally even have 'levels'?

[luckyboyceo]

Donkey Kong Country's DK Island Swing. Who would have thought jazz would work so well with a jungle setting. And it's two tunes in one - one half an upbeat jazz number, the other half tranquil and calming. It's so good they still use it now. It has sort of become DK's theme music.

Great choice. I'd probably still vote for Mega Man X but this is a close 2nd.

[MasterOfPastures]

After the average intro with forced drama and no battle music, we get this gem:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZsR6jKT8bk

It felt like good old times.

[antipod]

A couple of pages in and no Journey to Silius?

Shame on you!

Though, there really are some awesome tracks in this thread, some I haven't heard before, and some might be on par with JtS but nostalgia usually adds to the awesomeness.

[Cyrano]

Doom. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEECC3xoCVU \thread

Doom indeed.

I also like this one:

http://soundcloud.com/falk-2/rivulet...illtop-heights

Also, Space Harrier:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BbWW1EeL_Y

[the androgyne]

Daytona wins before it even gets to the first level!

My other picks would be Super Metroid, Super Castlevania IV and Contra 3

[Fabrik]

Recently, Kid Icarus Uprising.

[SuomiDude]

ctrl f "turok" the fuck? turok 2 port of adia http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHaOlmKX_o8

Thanks for posting this. I didn't remember how good this music was, although even back when the game was released I really payed attention to how great it was.

[Galdelico]

Hard Corps Uprising - Desert

After so many Contra nominees, I was wondering why so little love for HCU. I like you. :D

Plus, this won't win any 'best award' (the game itself is pretty obscure) but I always loved the way Gynoug started...

[bsb]

The Contra theme definitely gets the blood pumping.

[spats]

Doom. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEECC3xoCVU \thread

Pretty much. Brings back memories. <3

[Songbird]

Turrican II's first level has an awesome tune.

[amtentori]

Donkey Kong Country's DK Island Swing. Who would have thought jazz would work so well with a jungle setting. And it's two tunes in one - one half an upbeat jazz number, the other half tranquil and calming. It's so good they still use it now. It has sort of become DK's theme music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPTm-8YqJfw
yes.
slow start, really awesome as you progress through the level, then calms down again.

A great 'first level song.' more than just a great song.
not initially overbearing, yet atmospheric and moody.

[lastplayed]

Ok, one more. Shadow of the beast on, hey, guess what :) The Amiga (yeah, i'm a fan) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiAUZe_kL_Y

Came in here to post this. Music still gives me the chills.

[_tetsuo_]

I consider this to be the first level, not Richter's fight with Drac

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgF0uBjCds0

But Richter's part is godlike as well

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJjVTrfb3jA

[Rentahamster]

Without reading the rest of the thread, my first instinct would be to say Mega Man X.

fake edit:

fucking Guardian Heroes mang cant believe nobody mention it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rl5e9xKz9n8 it's like "dun dun duh dun dun duh dun dun duh dun dun dun dun dun dun duh dun dun duh dun dun duh dun dun duh dun dun duh dun dun duh dun dun duh dun dun duh dun dun duh dun dun duh dun dun duh dun dun duh" shyt it epic!

Oh snap, this too.

[Bagu]

Edit: nevermind

[Petrichor]

Halo 3 - Siera 117

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgAyHXF2OCc&feature=fvst



Such a beautiful level and the music really helped with the atmosphere.

[2+2=5]

Music = amiga. A lot of amiga games have awesome music :D

Ok, one more. Shadow of the beast on, hey, guess what :) The Amiga (yeah, i'm a fan) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiAUZe_kL_Y

The Last Ninja 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCNMcUzQ3Ws

Chaos Legion. No other song makes me so pumped. edit: link to the actual song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcA-9...feature=relmfu Soooooooooooooooooo good.

Turrican II's first level has an awesome tune.

I love you all :D

EDIT:
just to be clear i love this shadow of the beast music(the amiga version obviously)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3b4h...eature=related

[Blunt]

Doom is up there but if E1M1 doesn't sound like this it just feels......wrong.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgQIqxyjwYA

[Jethro]

It's Actraiser you fools.

[JordanKZ]

Many of my favourites have already been covered, so I'll not mention them again.

But this was pretty damn jaw dropping back in 2001...
Sonic Adventure 2 - City Escape

[Beef Stallmer]

not the best, but for me one of the most unique songs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz0BBdQX_4w


not to mention the game itself being unique as a motherf- as well :-D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cD74sOEAI8

[Earthpainting]

Mega Man 7

Mega Man Zero 2

NES BATMAN!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlGDKfgz4fA

ActRaiser stage 1

Has to be Mega Man X.

You guys are my brothers and sisters now.


I see Mega Man X4: Sky Lagoon (X version) hasn't been mentioned yet.

[Nocturnowl]

I basically read the thread title as "Castlevania and Sonic music thread" since those series always hit the mark for the opening stage. Now to try and pick a Castlevania track that hasn't been used so far....
I don't think Invitation of a crazed moon has been mentioned yet.

As for Sonic, Azure Blue World from Sonic Adventure.

Not sure if you'd consider it the first level since it's more of a training area but Spiral Mountain from Banjo Kazooie.

[DukeTogo1300]

The Last Ninja 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCNMcUzQ3Ws

I came here to post this, there isn't even a loop point.