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[MeshuggahMan]

I'm probably in the minority here but I personally love the velocity 2x soundtrack. I guess I can understand why it's not on the list though

 

[ldcommando]

+1 for the child of light love. Pretty good game and the soundtrack is amazing.

 

[Servbot24]

Any list with Tropical Freeze is legit.

 

[J@hranimo]

Oh shoot! Totally agree with Shovel Knight and Bayonetta 2 needing to be listed, mainly for the theme.

 

[Princess Carl]

I know it's easy to complain about omissions in any list like this, but no Warlords of Draenor? Seriously? I'd rather see it on there than Hearthstone (not that Hearthstone's music is bad).

As someone who leaves the music on in Warcraft all time, absolutely not. I don't think I made it a week before I turned it off.

 

[Permanently A]

Transistor though...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9O2Rjn1azc

 

[Doc Holliday]

god damn listening to the tropical freeze soundtrack because of this thread. man tears gaf...man tears.

 

[Cymbal Head]

For my money, the soundtrack to Lovely Planet takes the cake. Liked it more than the game (and I liked the game quite a bit).

The Threes! song is wonderful as well.

 

[Videoneon]

I have to admit, I am surprised.
Pitchfork are usually rubbish with their music reviews and recommendation, but that is a nice list.

Albeit missing some Western games, I have to admit, I haven't played a lot of games, what other games should be there?

Yeah I think Pitchfork blows, but some solid picks here.

 

[Mesoian]

This is a damn fine list.

 

[Phrozenflame500]

No Bayo or Transistor? Boo.

Also:

"Actually, it's about ethics in games journalism" wasn't the only noteworthy noise issuing forth from the world of video games this year.

lol

 

[Relaxed Muscle]

Silicon Studio's heavy commitment to reviving and refining the old-school Japanese role-playing game shines through in just about every aspect of Bravely Default, from the blessing of developers/publishers (and industry grand poo-bahs) Square Enix to its frequently-punishing levels of difficulty. The game’s score, composed by Revo of the Japanese neo-prog group Sound Horizon, offers fan service of the highest pedigree, with best in show going to final boss theme “Serpent Eating the Ground”. From the chanting choir to the apocalyptic, arpeggiated guitars (too brutal for Guitar Hero), the false-calm of the bridge to the closing coup-de-grace, it’s a potential successor to Final Fantasy VII’s “One Winged Angel”as far as sheer dramatic magnitude is concerned.

Just listen to this shit and you'll understand.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlsWk-9UGT4

 

[QisTopTier]

FF14 ost > just about everything. Even though it came out late last year they have added a bunch more songs over time with each update. So that is still my fave ost

Also Guilty Gear Xrd

Though everything on that list is awesome. Also Bravely default is like 50 years old

 

[andymcc]

Bayo would have been a nice addition on the list but I can't argue against TF or SSB.

 

[Deified Data]

Didn't even play Tropical Freeze but I'm glad it's there, it definitely deserves it.

 

[Mupod]

Pssh.

Say what you want about the full game, but the Destiny soundtrack deserves a spot on every list.

Agreed. I liked how the dorito awards gave Marty his own award for it too, heh.

 

[StriKeVillain]

People will be talking about Tropical Freeze's soundtrack for years.

 

[Nesther]

Man my backlog is so huge I still haven't played Tropical Freeze past the first worlds completion. I just kinda put it away after that and played other stuff.

 

[Pimpwerx]

They didn't play Transistor, because that game has amazing music. Music taste is subjective, but Transistor is one of the best soundtracks ever. It's not even my style of music, but it is of exceptional quality. Major oversight. PEACE.

 

[Necrovex]

So yeah, after hearing that Bravely Default song, I really need to pick this title up again and actually play through it.

 

[ZiggyPalffyLA]

Mario Kart 8 deserves it over Smash Bros. But DKCTF is, of course, the GOAT.

I agree. Too bad you can't hear the music over the sound effects though.

 

[CaptainGyro]

woooo MK8 isn't on there.
Any OST that has Mute City in there does not belong on a best of list

 

[andymcc]

woooo MK8 isn't on there.
Any OST that has Mute City in there does not belong on a best of list

??

what

 

[CaptainGyro]

??

what

The song is obnoxious jazzocheese

 

[JCX]

Smash Bros has the best soundtrack IMO, it's just kind of cheating since most of it isn't new remixes, and almost none of it is completely original

Agree it's unfair, but I actually prefer its main theme to the others.

Wii U/3DS > Brawl > Melee > 64

So yeah, after hearing that Bravely Default song, I really need to pick this title up again and actually play through it.

I really love the live version on Youtube, sounds even better.

 

[y2dvd]

I'm currently playing through Tropical Freeze and yeah, the soundtrack is amazing.

 

[Necrovex]

And I should probably stop putting Hearthstone on mute as I play it. I never thought that game would have great music (even though I know Blizzard creates some quality ass music for WoW).

 

[BGBW]

woooo MK8 isn't on there.
Any OST that has Mute City in there does not belong on a best of list

So what are your feelings on Smash Bros being on the list?

 

[CaptainGyro]

So what are your feelings on Smash Bros being on the list?

I didn't actually know it was on there but now that i have youtubed it, I say that is a less obnoxious version of it but I don't think it's anything special either. Also the rest of the songs on SSB offset that song more than on MK8

 

[andymcc]

I didn't actually know it was on there but now that i have youtubed it, I say that is a less obnoxious version of it but I don't think it's anything special either. Also the rest of the songs on SSB offset that song more than on MK8

it's an optional DLC song?

 

[robotrock]

Good list. I clicked on the website in return

 

[PassiveObserver]

I've never heard of any of these games.

 

[CaptainGyro]

it's an optional DLC song?

man i just wanted to say thah the song is poop before somebody said NO MK8?!??!?!?!?!?!? and posted a video of it.

I just really really hate the song quit bursting my bubble jerk

 

[GamerJM]

Good picks and really great write ups, though I'm curious if any of the Pitchfork people played DanganRonpa.

 

[Necrovex]

I also just picked up Child of Light (Vita) due to this list, and the current sale for it.

 

[RumblingRosco]

I've never heard of any of these games.

That's a joke right? How is that even possible for someone that has almost 700 posts here? I must be missing the sarcasm or something.

Anyway, solid list. I think it could use a few more additions, but it seems most people here are in agreement that those on the list are deserving, it just needs to be expanded a bit.

 

[Converse]

Sure, there are other games that could be mentioned, but I have to say that this is the most sensible annual "best-of" list that I've read so far. 2014 really has been a watermark year.

Not to detract from recognizing original music, but I'm very glad to see Smash on the list. It's soundtrack, whether or not it's all-original, is just absolutely monumental.

Spoiler

437

songs! This amazes me.

 

[Spyder_Monkey]

Since this is Pitchfork, all of these games would've gotten a 6.5 anyway.

 

[MrBadger]

Gotta say, I've been disappointed that Tropical Freeze's music hasn't popped on more sites for "best soundtrack". It deserves to win.

 

[PassiveObserver]

That's a joke right? How is that even possible for someone that has almost 700 posts here? I must be missing the sarcasm or something.

Yeah, just poking fun at the OT Pitchfork Top 50 albums thread where you had a slew of responses such as the following.

I've never heard of like 90% of those artists. I feel so out of touch.

 

[Dicer]

Redeemed for their awful top 50 albums...maybe

 

[super-famicom]

No Transistor OST? Boo.

 

[andymcc]

Yeah, just poking fun at the OT Pitchfork Top 50 albums thread where you had a slew of responses such as the following.

most of their albums on that top 50 are pretty accessible/talked about elsewhere too. lol

 

[User 73706]

No Halo 2 Anniversary or Shovel Knight?

Would Killer Instinct Season One + Killer Cuts count since the album was released this year, or no since the actual game was a 2013 title?

 

[DorkyMohr]

That Trials Fusion snub!

 

[ryseing]

Stuns me that Pitchfork of all places didn't acknowledge Hohokum.

 

[ZeroGravity]

Tropical Freeze finally getting some damn respect.

 

[SEGAvangelist]

Pitchfork needs to play Killer Instinct.

 

[Stairouais]

I don't know any game on this list. What a bunch of snobs.

Am I doing this right?

 

[nbnt]

How is Transistor not on there?

This, so much this.