Okami - Retro Soundtrack aka 8-bit Heaven

Jangaroo · (11-02-2009, 12:07 AM)

I'm a big fan of Okami. It's a wonderful game, with gorgeous visuals and wonderfully composed music. The soundtrack really stands out for me in particular. Anyways, I recently learned that there were 8-bit versions of Okami tracks on the Okami JP website that came out when Okami was first released on the PS2. I have to say, the midi arrangements are catchy as heck. Give it a gander why don't you?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoovO...eature=related - Ryoshima Plains

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqxxk...eature=related - Shinshui Fields

U K Narayan · (11-02-2009, 12:08 AM)

I really need to play this game again. Such a beautiful and wonderful game.

Why would you do that? · (11-02-2009, 12:13 AM)

Okamiden should have music of this style as an unlockable, just like a certain other DS game (but it's a spoiler if I say here).

Capcom is still good at the chiptune goodness (Megaman 9 had a great soundtrack) so I'd love to see them do more.

Edit: Also, upon listening, it is in NES style, with the extra Famicom Disk System wave channel.

Gilgamesh · (11-02-2009, 12:13 AM)

These are pretty awesome. Chiptunes are great.

Minamu · (11-02-2009, 12:16 AM)

That's kinda cute ^_^

GWX · (11-02-2009, 12:21 AM)

Holy shit, this is even better than SMG 8-bit style!

Thanks for sharing.

GhaleonQ · (11-02-2009, 12:24 AM)

I love that one.

The 7th Dragon one is even better and makes the lack of an English release even more painful. Alas, it's not up anywhere.

Dragona Akehi · (11-02-2009, 12:26 AM)

Originally Posted by GhaleonQ:

The 7th Dragon one is even better and makes the lack of an English release even more painful.

Patience.

bounchfx · (11-02-2009, 12:28 AM)

holy fuck yeah i hope this is good

Oli · (11-02-2009, 12:30 AM)

Awesome. Makes me wish Okami NES existed.

soldat7 · (11-02-2009, 12:33 AM)

I've heard these before. Absolutely beautiful. And the original soundtrack is worth every penny.

Originally Posted by U K Narayan:

I really need to play this game again. Such a beautiful and wonderful game.

*high-five*

usea · (11-02-2009, 12:33 AM)

"midi arrangements?" Really? Come on.

Magypsy23 · (11-02-2009, 12:35 AM)

I'm getting ads for farting ringtones. :/

speedpop · (11-02-2009, 12:38 AM)

Originally Posted by Dragona Akehi:

Patience.

The whispers of the wind~

olimpia84 · (11-02-2009, 12:40 AM)

Nice, thanks for posting this.

Jangaroo · (11-02-2009, 12:41 AM)

Originally Posted by usea:

"midi arrangements?" Really? Come on.

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julls · (11-02-2009, 12:42 AM)

awesome, thanks :)

shinshuu is one of my favourite gaming tunes.

igotnewsuper8 systemWRONG! · (11-02-2009, 12:48 AM)

Sif not link the Sun Rises

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LZuP1vg7h4

Jangaroo · (11-02-2009, 12:49 AM)

Originally Posted by igotnewsuper8 systemWRONG!:

Sif not link the Sun Rises

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LZuP1vg7h4

I couldn't find the 8-bit version of Sun Rises. I'm terrible at searching, thanks a lot.

Why would you do that? · (11-02-2009, 01:03 AM)

Originally Posted by igotnewsuper8 systemWRONG!:

Sif not link the Sun Rises

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LZuP1vg7h4

I like this one. It uses the really cool single channel echo effect.

pje122 · (11-02-2009, 01:13 AM)

Makes me smile... I loved this game so much.

nincompoop · (11-02-2009, 01:17 AM)

Originally Posted by GWX:

Holy shit, this is even better than SMG 8-bit style!

Thanks for sharing.

I disagree, these chiptune remixes don't hold up as well to the original compositions IMO since Okami's soundtrack relied a lot more on the orchestration to give its songs more of an epic feeling.

JEKKI · (11-02-2009, 03:10 AM)

this is awesome!!

awesome?!?!

that must mean...

this. is. not. SPARTA!!!

Gilgamesh · (11-02-2009, 03:16 AM)

Originally Posted by Dragona Akehi:

Patience.

Oh shit.

KTallguy · (11-02-2009, 03:20 AM)

Originally Posted by nincompoop:

I disagree, these chiptune remixes don't hold up as well to the original compositions IMO since Okami's soundtrack relied a lot more on the orchestration to give its songs more of an epic feeling.

I agree, these are kind of cool but the interplay between the instruments in the original is pretty much lost. Not horrible though.

Gomu Gomu · (11-02-2009, 03:22 AM)

Thanks OP. Loved it.

Mejilan · (11-02-2009, 03:23 AM)

Someone should do an NES style retro 8-bit demake of this game.
Just for shits and giggles.

Just Okami 1 though, of course. Wouldn't want them to bite off more than they can chew. ;p

GWX · (11-02-2009, 03:28 AM)

Originally Posted by nincompoop:

I disagree, these chiptune remixes don't hold up as well to the original compositions IMO since Okami's soundtrack relied a lot more on the orchestration to give its songs more of an epic feeling.

Different tastes, who cares.
I like this more because I enjoy Okami's OST more.

Jangaroo · (11-02-2009, 04:38 AM)

Apparently, you can download these songs in 192kbs if you scrounge around the site. I can't read Japanese, but kudos to whoever's up to it.

Why would you do that? · (11-02-2009, 05:00 AM)

Originally Posted by Jangaroo:

Apparently, you can download these songs in 192kbs if you scrounge around the site. I can't read Japanese, but kudos to whoever's up to it.

Found a Megaupload link with all of the music:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KRG26J6T

leroidys · (11-02-2009, 05:02 AM)

Originally Posted by Why would you do that?:

Okamiden should have music of this style as an unlockable, just like a certain other DS game (but it's a spoiler if I say here).

Capcom is still good at the chiptune goodness (Megaman 9 had a great soundtrack) so I'd love to see them do more.

Edit: Also, upon listening, it is in NES style, with the extra Famicom Disk System wave channel.

what game? do you mean mega man zx advent or something else?

Why would you do that? · (11-02-2009, 05:12 AM)

Originally Posted by leroidys:

what game? do you mean mega man zx advent or something else?

ZX Advent does that?! Neat. I was talking about Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver.

OnPoint · (11-02-2009, 05:25 AM)

Whelp, I'll be returning here when I get home from work. I love midi

BocoDragon · (11-02-2009, 05:29 AM)

Awesome!

GWX · (11-02-2009, 05:31 AM)

Originally Posted by Why would you do that?:

Found a Megaupload link with all of the music:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KRG26J6T

Whoa, thanks!

Solune · (11-02-2009, 08:24 AM)

Originally Posted by Why would you do that?:

Found a Megaupload link with all of the music:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KRG26J6T

You are my savior.

Ignis · (11-02-2009, 01:08 PM)

Oh boy...

This thread made me realize I still have this game on the shelf.
Unopened. Unplayed.

I realy need to play this (and I know some people would be willing to do anything to be in my situation right now and discover the game all over again).

pandaeskimo · 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by Why would you do that?:

Found a Megaupload link with all of the music:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KRG26J6T

Thanks.

The first minute of Shinsu Plains is now my ringtone. I think that one works best.

ZealousD · 05:29 PM

Awwwww, there's no 8-bit version of Kamiki Village. =(

Edit: Yes! It's in the MegaUpload link! Just not on YouTube.

Drkirby · (11-02-2009, 05:22 PM)

Originally Posted by Why would you do that?:

ZX Advent does that?! Neat. I was talking about Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver.

ZX Advent has an 8-bit mini game of sorts after you beat it. I failed so hard at it though, but it was cool.

ShinoguTakeruKoeru · (11-02-2009, 05:24 PM)

Originally Posted by ZealousD:

Awwwww, there's no 8-bit version of Kamiki Village. =(

There is, 5th track. Well, maybe it's a different version.

LaneDS · (11-02-2009, 05:28 PM)

Originally Posted by Why would you do that?:

Found a Megaupload link with all of the music:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KRG26J6T

Thanks! I heart chiptunes, and these seem pretty great.

ZealousD · (11-02-2009, 05:30 PM)

Originally Posted by ShinoguTakeruKoeru:

There is, 5th track. Well, maybe it's a different version.

Yeah, just spotted it in the MegaUpload link, it just wasn't on YouTube. It doesn't seem to translate quite as well though.

Metroid · (11-02-2009, 05:31 PM)

Thanks OP and many thanks to the download link! I loved Okami and I love Okami, these songs made my day.
I am so grateful to you guys!

p.s. im serious

ciD_Vain · (11-02-2009, 05:50 PM)

Maybe they'll use some of these for the DS version?