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[ArcticDonkey]

Half Minute Hero

Last Battle

Main Theme

Desperate Strike

 

[Kurtofan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtdQl6WuFeI
Gilgamesh's battle in FFV.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubb5IKvdoeo&feature=related
K Rool's Battle in DKC.

 

[Patryn]

A few tracks from the original Mass Effect:

Virmire Ride - I love this track. That entire part, driving the Mako over the beaches, mowing down Geth, looking at the storm over the ocean in the distance... I think it's the main reason I don't really mind the Mako that much.

Breeding Ground

Battle at Eden Prime

 

[LordAlu]

Some more to add from my previous post:

Rocket Knight Adventures - Boss Theme.

Breath of Fire III - Everyday Battle.

Einhander - Shudder.

Grandia II - Fight!! Ver.3 - Boss Battle.

 

[Fimbulvetr]

Cosmic and Satelliteoflove have covered my main choices.

Secondary:


Strange Journey Boss battle

I am returning to the game solely because of the music (I do love the art though...).

'An Honor Befitting That Name' is my favorite from that OST.



'You May Call Me Father' I'm a sucker for string instruments.

 

[Pureauthor]

Imperial Code from Blazblue

Nightmare Fiction, same game

Memory of Tears, same game

 

[Scythesurge]

'You May Call Me Father' I'm a sucker for string instruments.

Thank you for pointing this out!

 

[Wiseblade]

Debatable. I'm not saying the music isn't good, it's great... but greatest? It doesn't have this track:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXiomhZVUro&feature=related

I've only played the western released games so I was referring to those. That song was good, but I couldn't help but think "Meh, it's no 'Together We Ride!'... " I guess that's nostalgia for you.

 

[Combine]

Too Human had some great battle music if you could hear it over the SFX (and tolerate the rest of the game, lol)

GRNDL1

The Everlasting Hate

Challenge Arenas

Epoch

Garm

Hel

 

[neoism]

Super Mario Galaxy - Final Bowser Battle

<<<<<SMG2 FINAL BATTLE

 

[SatelliteOfLove]

Yes Heroic Battle and Hunting Betrayal as well.

Actually kinda wish Meguro went with his usual soundtrack style for Strange Journey.

He did: "Fuckawesome."

 

[Jezan]

Debatable. I'm not saying the music isn't good, it's great... but greatest? It doesn't have this track:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXiomhZVUro&feature=related

FE7 does not need that when I has Companions And I think it counts since it's used in the hard maps (that end with a boss mostly)

 

[Forearm Star]

Due to a recent thread, I'm going to nominate the Guile theme as the most epic of battle themes :lol

 

[Domstercool]

Didn't the guy who composed for the Streets of Rage series do Etrian Odyssey 2? The music for the series sounds really...Sega'ish.



I need to replay Parasite Eve, got the game awhile back but havent had the chance to get into it yet.

Although I did rent it when it released...last thing I remember from back then was fighting Eve on a flaming horse buggy to this:

In the park with snow, Yeah I remember that battle!

Front Mission 3 had a lot of battle themes that really stuck to me.

Front Mission 3 - Vs Imaginary Numbers

Front Mission 3 - Defensive War

Front Mission 3 - Impact

 

[Cow Mengde]

I've only played the western released games so I was referring to those. That song was good, but I couldn't help but think "Meh, it's no 'Together We Ride!'... " I guess that's nostalgia for you.

Ironically, Together We Ride originated from the game I posted. The Western release is not the first time this song is played.

 

[L00P]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swM2fWu9cnA

The way this music was presented in-game sure made a huge impression on me.

 

[TheUsual]

This is one of my favorite battle themes. Sum's everything about the game and the final part towards the end when the music becomes more upbeat, making me not want to give up, fit the game and that battle perfectly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXyh_FbIia4

 

[Pachinko]

Since it's pretty clear that most of this thread is people posting before viewing I may as well do the same, even if these are reposts. It's all fair I feel since the point of the thread is personal favorites-

Contra 3 The alien wars boss theme
Super C boss theme(1 of them)
Final Fight stage 1
Streets of rage 3 stage 1-1


There's a few that I didn't see posted on page 1.

 

[Azure J]

This theme. This motherfucking theme. Every time I hear this song I get the urge to climb a goddamn mountain. :lol

Also, I'm downloading like 90% of these soundtracks now thanks to this thread, the other 10% I have already.

 

[neoism]

I know its not a battle theme pre-say but Jesus I've been listening to this for 3 hours


:O

Spoiler

can't fucking wait for Diablo 3

 

[pirata]

WOW. Never played Persona 4 but the music is freaking awesome.

Play it. You won't be sorry.

 

[-DarKaoZ-]

Can't beat GRACE AND GLORY from M*therF*cking JET GRIND RADIO!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJEkdbg8dxc

Best boss battle music ever created!

 

[Rated-Rsuperstar]

Transformers PS2 - Starscream Boss Theme

 

[Teknoman]

The newest battle theme from FFXI turns out to be one of the best:

Abyssean Hordes
(not the actual name of the battle theme, just tacked it on since its referred to constantly)

 

[Htown]

You're welcome.

 

[Szu]

Here's some more 8-bit love:

Double Dragon Main Theme

Pro Wrestling Fight Theme

Mega Man 2

Super Dodgeball Match Theme

 

[Sblargh]

It's really sad to get the urge to play Persona 4 again and then remembering you don't have 90 hours of your life just laying around.

 

[Bay Maximus]

This is epic, back to the streets, war music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvmIqks5wqI

BONUS: Cant help but love this LO classic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj63MdJ0qN4&feature=PlayList&p=F65D107997559015&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=13

 

[hteng]

All my favorite battle themes pretty much comes from the Super Robot War series

DaiRaioh (Great Lightning Phoenix): Shippu Jinrai

Ialdabaoth: Crimson Shura God

SoulGain: Dark Knight

Alt Eisen: Steel Beowulf

Wild Wuerger: Wild Flug

Huckebein MK2: Vanishing Trooper

Guy's Theme: Rushing Dandy

Kishin Runbu (Wildly Dance of the machine gods)

too much to list, there are alot more good ones

 

[Anth0ny]

I'm sure they've been posted, but here are my faves:

Pokemon R/B/Y- Vs trainer

Multi Man Melee- Super Smash Bros Melee

And how about the grand daddy of all battle themes: STAGE 1 JUNGLE

BONUS: vs. Red (rock remix)

 

[Phoenixus]

Not quite as epic as other themes, but when the music changes to this as you're winning a duel, it almost validates all the times I re-purchased it.

 

[Balb]

Donkey Kong Country K Rool battle, if it hasn't already been mentioned:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOKFk6XDv1o

 

[Kard8p3]

Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story - Final Boss Battle Music
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df-mjdvdeuI

Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep - A Battle Of Great Valor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRRHid2gkZ8

Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep - Fragments of Sorrow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvYrsX6IqWs

Xenoblade
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aw6LIQzU9o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcFZLiG9op4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQtmoQzXpx8

Bayonetta: The Greatest Jubilee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QV3wFRy23cY

 

[BigJonsson]

Secret of Mana

 

[Espada]

Super Smash Brothers Brawl - "Cruel Melee"

This track is intense as hell, and still reminds me of the severe beating I got from those damn alloys.

Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando - "Wupash Nebula/Disposal Facility"

Really fitting for a space battle against a damn horde of enemy ships in a field of asteroids, or a timed hunt for space creatures, or racing a legendary space racer through the entire area

Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal - "Planet Daxx Mini Boss"

I honestly wasn't expecting something like this on that planet. Who knew a mini boss on a random planet would have a track better than the one for the final boss?

Shadow of the Colossus - "A Despair-filled Farewell"

This track made this one of my favorite colossi, and one of my favorite bosses ever. Seriously, I love everything about that encounter.

Ace Combat Zero - "Zero"
Absolutely incredible. It topped Megalith ~Agnus Dei~ for me, something I didn't see coming for a long time.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles - "Sad Monster"

I was torn between this one and "Fusion, Descent" but this one won out because I really like the battle it takes place it. The drums are fantastic, and I like the bagpipes in this one more than the other.

 

[Feep]

This song will be in my game later this year, so THIS FUCKING SONG. (Final boss theme)

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

/shill

 

[Lumpy Onion]

Mystic Ark: Final Boss Theme (I really like how around 2 min into the song the games main theme comes in)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOXh-V78Q9Y

Secret of Mana: Dark Litch battle theme (Such an evil sounding battle theme.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLWc6iG-iuI

Magna Carta: Fatality I (I really like this battle theme, although I have never played the game)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLam_qAaH34&feature=PlayList&p=763B4B9719008228&playnext_from=PL&playnext=1&index=24

Magna Carta: Fatality II (Similar to Fatality I, but much more epic.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5CxlJXlciM

 

[Marvie_3]

Most of my favorites have been mentioned, but I'm surprised I don't see anyone mentioning Final Fantasy Mystic Quest battle theme. The Boss battle theme rocks too. The game is kinda forgettable so that may be the case, but the music is worth the praise.

Came to post these.

 

[Dark Stalkers]

Mass Effect - Therum Battle

 

[Bru]

Dreamcast magic.

Skies of Arcadia - Battle on Deck

 

[Eiji]

Many of my favourites already mentioned in this thread so I'll just post some more:

Lagoon Main Theme
Mystic Quest Battle Theme
Mystic Quest Doom Castle
Mystic Quest Dark King
Wild ARMs 3 Battle Theme
Wild ARMs 3 Boss Battle

 

[GurgleBot20]

Since it's pretty clear that most of this thread is people posting before viewing I may as well do the same, even if these are reposts. It's all fair I feel since the point of the thread is personal favorites-

Contra 3 The alien wars boss theme
Super C boss theme(1 of them)
Final Fight stage 1
Streets of rage 3 stage 1-1


There's a few that I didn't see posted on page 1.

awesome. More Final Fight and Contra goodness:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv_X7d17mAw&feature=related final fight subway

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ah1KeXovqU Contra 3 Stage 4

 

[A Link to the Past]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1QfIbLulf8

Pokey Means Business from EarthBound

Starts off as a neat little 8-bit thinger, growing more intense with each passing part in the theme.

 

[Lumpy Onion]

Wild Arms 2: Lord Blazer battle theme

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xl4S9QNHP9E

Not a big fan of the game, but the music rocks. Especially this song that weaves the games main theme music into quite a nice final battle theme. Its really upbeat too.

 

[Tears For Fears]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HGQS5XSoJ4

When I heard this, I knew shit just got real. <3 Ace Combat 6

Edit: This too, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0bFqQtmyrs&feature=related

 

[Lumpy Onion]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HGQS5XSoJ4

When I heard this, I knew shit just got real. <3 Ace Combat 6

I knew what it was even before seeing the song title. One of the greatest battle themes ever made. Truly the definition of epic. Having never played AC 6 I can only imagine what kind of crazy shit is going on while this song is playing.

 

[Zomba13]

Persona 4 - Fog

I think of all the RPG music makers I've heard Shoji Meguro is the only one who seems to make music that makes me want to kick some ass.

As usual do not read comments in videos for RPGs you intend to or are playing.

This coupled with a topic on another forum about what games have made you tear up/cry at has reminded me how awesome P4 was and how much I hope P5 is on the same level.

 

[AAK]

Lots of great things in this thread; When it comes to Battle Themes, I believe the Tekken series has contributed plenty:

Tekken 6:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rUWx56o7ik

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqrMX6xLSEI

Tekken 5:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0S1z-bAEXc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uz_R83rJm4

Tekken 3:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISoqiSb3-1U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hSb0PsFVqY

Tekken 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th8f0HfNC_8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iBNq7gV6hI

 

[Imm0rt4l]

Metal Gear Solid-Escape

After Grey Fox dies.

 

[AAK]

Metal Gear Solid-Escape

I pretty much demoed the 80-something links in this thread to just check them out but only this track was something I couldn't put down until the end. It just hit me after you reminded me of Gray Fox's death and the rush I had after defeating liquid and trying to escape; this track just demanded attention. MGS really was a masterpiece.