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[Char Aznable]

I agree with you OP, best theme ever.

 

[Alex_Mexico]

Could someone briefly explain to me what's so "fucked up" about Chrono Trigger's box art? What's wrong with it? First time I hear this.

 

[A Huge Battleship]

Denied.

Sonic Adventure 2 - E.G.G.M.A.N. (Dr Robotnik's theme)
Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus - For Serious (Shiki's theme) (with apologies to Vivaldi)
Sakura Wars V - Shining Constellation (Subaru's theme)
Touhou 11 (Subterranean Animism) - Satori Maiden ~ 3rd Eye (Satori's theme)
Touhou 6 (Embodiment of Scarlet Devil) - Septette for the Dead Princess (Remilia's theme)
Sonic Adventure 1 - It Doesn't Matter (Sonic's theme)
Dragon Force (Sega Ages) - Palemoon (Teiris's theme)
Sengoku Basara - Oichi's theme
Chaos Code - Eleganza (Cthylla's theme)
Evil Zone - Feel the Mystical (Kakurine's theme)

 

[The Boat]

Frog's theme is awesome, but it sounds way too much like When Johnny Comes Marching Home. I have a hard time separating both in my head lol

 

[vityaz]

Yup. I'd probably have to agree with OP on this. There are a bunch of great character themes (terra, cid, guile), but I really don't think they can beat frog's theme.

 

[Mengy]

robos theme is way better sorry

Although I love the entire game and soundtrack dearly, I would have to also say that Robo's theme is my favorite of the bunch. To this day I still find myself humming it now and then.

 

[Werewolf Jones]

Ayla's theme in Chrono Trigger is the best character theme easily.

Arranged version got me feeling powerful.

 

[Maxim726X]

Imma let you all finish, but the OP is correct, Frog has the best theme OF ALL TIME.

Seroiusly though, he's right. Best OST of all time, and that's the best theme. It's science, if you think about it.

 

[senbon]

Frog's theme also has a bunch of great cover versions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpw6Lt6USrs

 

[Akainu]

The explanation is in the post just above yours (posted at the same minute).

Wait, you knew what I was talking about and you posted this anyway?

Did you even play the game?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs3jiU63X4g&t=8m34s

 

[Busaiku]

Love's Vagrant and You Are My Hope.
They've also got good vocal versions.

 

[DiipuSurotu]

Wait, you knew what I was talking about and you posted this anyway?

You asked why they screwed up the box art. I posted a video showing the triple tech Arc Impulse, which is what is depicted on the box art, complete with Marle casting flames and Crono jumping on Frog. They didn't screw up anything.

 

[DogMeat77]

Its up there, yes.

But I like Robo´s theme better.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmY2wf7T428

LOL I never noticed how amazing that is before.

 

[Beyonce Beytwice]

No, Zinnia's theme from ORAS is.

 

[kitschbeam]

Magus Theme is slightly better in my opinion.

 

[BGBW]

Sorry, but Kitty N's theme from Bust a Groove is the best character themes of all time if not one of the best songs of all time.

 

[Jathaine]

The only reason anyone would say Frog's theme is the best is they haven't heard Juris's character theme.

I can't blame you for not clicking, I wouldn't want my whole world shaken up like that either.

 

[drtomoe123]

From the same game, but probably Lucca's theme (which most people probably consider to be the main Chrono Trigger theme)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1YKC8cNXR8

Yeah, I've always liked Lucca's theme way more than Frog's.

 

[Rezae]

Frog's is the best. Robo's and Magus's are extremely good also. Amazing soundtrack.

 

[IISANDERII]

You're insane.
Cid's theme FFVII is the best character theme ever.

Yeah, I think this is the best. And I don't even like FF7.

 

[SolVanderlyn]

Not going to argue with you there. I remember keeping the game at his scenes just to hear his music. And then downloading several midi remixes of it back in the early 00's.

Some close runner ups are Zero's themes from MMX, X2, or X3, but they lose out for being so repetitive. They fit the moments they were played in just as well, if not better than Frog's theme, however.

 

[Wiktor]

It's not even the best CT theme.
Gato > Frog

 

[Akainu]

You asked why they screwed up the box art. I posted a video showing the triple tech Arc Impulse, which is what is depicted on the box art, complete with Marle casting flames and Crono jumping on Frog. They didn't screw up anything.

She isn't casting flame in the game tech.

 

[Jathaine]

Denied.

Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus - For Serious (Shiki's theme) (with apologies to Vivaldi)

I challenge you to a SV theme-off.

Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus - My Everything (Imu's theme)

 

[Schweinehund]

Terra, Guile and Ryu's theme are better, Shadow's theme hasn't been mentioned yet, pretty simple but really added to his character.

 

[DiipuSurotu]

She isn't casting flame in the game tech.

 

[IISANDERII]

I raise you Kefka:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcMDlgdnZPI

Yeah I think this may be the greatest, actually. Starts off like the court jester, then descends into madness and power. Just like Kefka.

 

[Piston Hyundai]

Come on, man.

If that's not the best character theme, it at the very least has the best use of one. It plays during the final fight with Dracula when he's almost dead. It's the most triumphant shit in the series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laeq3KfIJXY&t=3m50s

 

[BasilZero]

Frog's theme is one of the best

The only other character theme that rivals him is in his own game: Magus' theme !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfCV1bVOiGc

 

[butalala]

Frog's theme is fantastic. Thanks for giving me an excuse to listen to some SNES music.

I think that Shadow's theme from FF6 needs to be mentioned. Surprised it hasn't actually.


Paula's theme from Earthbound is another personal favorite.

 

[The Shadow Knight]

I can't help but plug Shu's theme here, I'm a tad biased:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dpx8igE9bU

Though I will admit that Frog's theme conveys more emotional load.

 

[BriGuy]

I like Frog's theme, except for that intro part that's thankfully not in the actual SNES game.

 

[TheSpoiler]

No.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d30OSJkt7Dc

 

[Meneses]

I'm not a big Chrono Trigger fan but the soundtrack is amazing, indeed.

I don't think I can choose the "best" theme, but i'm partial to Mitsuda's soundtracks, what a genius.

Also, I don't know if fighting games count but Trunks theme from Ultimate Battle 22 is top tier:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rz6XFoWq4_U

 

[Nanashrew]

Denied.

Sonic Adventure 2 - E.G.G.M.A.N. (Dr Robotnik's theme)
Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus - For Serious (Shiki's theme) (with apologies to Vivaldi)
Sakura Wars V - Shining Constellation (Subaru's theme)
Touhou 11 (Subterranean Animism) - Satori Maiden ~ 3rd Eye (Satori's theme)
Touhou 6 (Embodiment of Scarlet Devil) - Septette for the Dead Princess (Remilia's theme)
Sonic Adventure 1 - It Doesn't Matter (Sonic's theme)
Dragon Force (Sega Ages) - Palemoon (Teiris's theme)
Sengoku Basara - Oichi's theme
Chaos Code - Eleganza (Cthylla's theme)
Evil Zone - Feel the Mystical (Kakurine's theme)

Satori's theme is one of my faves <3

I don't think anyone has mentioned anything from F-Zero but Dr. Stewart's theme is pretty great. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-nGCm8CQaM

As is The Skull's theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOo9Zmia8Xc

 

[Cheerilee]

Could someone briefly explain to me what's so "fucked up" about Chrono Trigger's box art? What's wrong with it? First time I hear this.

At first glance, it looks like Marle is casting Fire Sword on the cover of Chrono Trigger, but Marle doesn't have the Fire element, Lucca does. Marle casts Ice Sword.

But Marle isn't casting Fire or Ice Sword. She's casting Arc Impulse (which involves Crono getting a jump boost off of Frog's back), an attack which has a visible Fire effect in the game.

But Arc Impulse appears to be broken in the game. Marle clearly builds up and throws Ice to Crono, but Crono somehow visibly comes down from his jump with Fire on his sword.

Marle's element was changed while the game was being made. The beta screenshot which inspired the cover clearly shows Marle tossing Fire, not Ice, to Crono as part of Arc Impulse.

 

[Christhor]

Frog's theme is pretty good, don't know about best ever though. Cid's theme in FFVII and Freya's theme in FFIX are really good too.

Nier brought about some really great character themes too:
Kaine's regular theme and more upbeat theme are awesome.
Emil's theme is great too.

 

[Ragnamith]

Both Fyda's theme and Royd's theme from Terranigma are two of my favorite character themes.

Almost forgot Perel's funky skateboarding tunes.

 

[Baleoce]

I remember having Frogs Theme on my MP3 playlist when I was hiking in the French alps. A good tune for adrenaline. It helped a lot xD And I agree OP, it's probably my favourite from that game. Which even in itself is quite difficult, because every track in that OST is a killer.

 

[Syrus]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YsAyO9oW00

If you say otherwise, sorry, you're way wrong.

But for the sake of argument, what's your favorite character theme song in a game?

My man! Nod.gif

Frogs theme has been my favorite since I was a kid, next is FF 6 Cyan

 

[Skellig Gra]

While I don't agree, this an opinion I can wholeheartedly respect. CT is an awesome game with incredible music. It shits all over games today.

 

[Nocturn]

That is a very good theme, you have grand tastes.

I would say My favorite theme would be :

Auron's Theme
or

Yuna's Theme

Or maybe this one if you cosider it her Theme :]

KOS-MOS

 

[Fbh]

Probably up there with my favorites.

I also love the Orchestra version

 

[daydream]

You know, it's not my favourite but your opinion is legit, OP.

 

[May16]

I love Frog's theme.

Not saying this is better but I love Xenogears so:

Billy's theme:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxCKPkRdHDc

My man.

 

[DiipuSurotu]

It's a great theme, though I think Mitsuda's work in Chrono Cross and Xenogears trumps even Chrono Trigger's character themes... Frog's included.

Chrono's Theme is underrated and so awesome.

How about Frog's theme, Chrono Trigger's main theme, and Chrono Cross' main theme all blended together in a seamless melody?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtJOEyIqkQA&t=14m43s

 

[Rarity]

Kid's theme from Chrono Cross: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PocYeYY6Nyw

Spoiler

what about xion

edit: No really

These get my vote for how sad they make me. o(&#9573;&#65103;&#9573o

 

[Ouroboros]

Frog's Theme is what I listen to at work when I need to get shit done.

 

[Cedric]

You're insane.
Cid's theme FFVII is the best character theme ever.

The truth.

 

[Weltall Zero]

The explanation is in the post just above yours (posted at the same minute).

That explanation is wrong, as the second half of my own post handily demonstrates. Did you stop reading mid-post?