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[Angry Fork]

I nominate Critter Crunch

 

[Syril]

Lunar was all around happy. The atmosphere is definitely happy. Other factors that contribute to its happiness are the colors and music.

Yeah, nothing like having a theme song that's so ludicrously corny it goes off the scale and circles back around again to actually sound heartfelt.

 

[tiff]

 

[ScOULaris]

Lunar was all around happy. The atmosphere is definitely happy. Other factors that contribute to its happiness are the colors and music.

I love Lunar's colorful art style.

 

[Lijik]

I'll admit, I never finished this game so maybe it takes a harsher tone later on but the hours I did sink into it were light hearted fun.
"Hello, I am the Evil King Stan. How do you do?"
The soundtrack puts in me a good mood as well
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1921qVZpaTQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA8mZ7M58yc

I'd also like to submit the Tempo, Rayman, and Earthworm Jim games.

 

[Luthos]

Wind Waker. So good.

 

[PokéKong]

Pilotwings 64

Jett Rocket for WiiWare, I suggest you familiarize yourself with it if you own a Wii.

Tamagotchi Corner Shop

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83bt3dFbZoA
Dat freaking smooth music, makes even drilling teeth seem fun and relaxing.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

I adore this game, and I have shamefully never played the original FFT. I mean to get around to it, but it just does not seem remotely as enticing as FFTA, everything seems so dull and lifeless, devoid and the cute, bouncy, motivating rhythm that runs throughout this game.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL1Cjx7GbS8
(PS- this song always makes me start going "A veeeerryy merry unbirthday to you...")

Hahaha! That seems almost worthy for the mind blowing thread. But I love Critter Crunch, such a beautiful under-appreciated game. The whole puzzle mechanics could even use a lot of work, but its still always such a feast for the eyes and ears whenever I play.

 

[bigboss370]

 

[SolsticeZero]

I always felt this started the fun & lighthearted atmosphere in the Mario series:

 

[Crumpet Trumpet]

Wario Land and WarioWare
Pokemon
Animal Crossing
The Sims and Rollercoaster Tycoon
Sonic the Hedgehog (the classic games + the handheld games + Colors)

 

[Credo]

That's actually a really good choice. I know there were some "serious" moments in the game, but I don't recall ever feeling down or anything other than happy while I was playing.

 

[Lumpy Onion]

Breath of Fire 3 had a fun and lighthearted atmosphere that I found incredibly charming. Probably because of the character designs and quirky sequences of events in the story. I guess BOF 4 had the same effect on me at times, but that seemed far more serious overall.

 

[quinntendopower]

chibi robo

prinny

 

[The_Darkest_Red]

I adore this game, and I have shamefully never played the original FFT. I mean to get around to it, but it just does not seem remotely as enticing as FFTA, everything seems so dull and lifeless, devoid and the cute, bouncy, motivating rhythm that runs throughout this game.

Well I'm glad someone liked the tone of FFTA...

Seriously though, you should check out FFT, it is an incredible game. It's certainly more serious and mature than FFTA but that is one of its strongest points, in my opinion.