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ULTROS!
People seem to like me because I am polite and I am rarely late. I like to eat ice cream and I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks.
Sounds something like from Star Ocean, an upbeat battle theme which I like but the compression seems kinda terrible. 7.5/10
Final Fantasy X - A Contest of Aeons - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mjpc3A4a0yc
Amazing. 8/10
time for something more epic and relaxing AND powerfull all at the same time
this one shot itself straight into my top 10 when i first heard it.
Atelier Ayesha ~Alchemist of the Ground of Dusk- Maria.
also check it out the entire soundtrack is made of awesome..
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strangedopamine
Member
Wishmaster92
Member
cj_iwakura
Member
palpabl_purpura
Member
Solid 6/10.
Dural's theme from original VF and also the remix is included as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs-PO9VmmmE
ORIGINAL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkGSkJhxoHM
REMIX/Fighter's megamix.
7/10
Cool theme, but loops a bit too quickly.
I'll see your VF song and raise you THE BEST VF song!
Virtua Fighter 5 R - Wolf's Theme
Angel Whispers
Member
Reminds me of the type of track that would've been played on the opening/credits of a football programme, or Match Of The Day's Goal Of The Month. Perhaps a 7.
Sonic & All-Stars Racing: Transformed - Adder's Lair/Golden Axe Stage
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this game!! I was torn between that track, Burning Depths, Dream Valley and Galactic Parade... Far too many to mention. This game already has one of my all-time favourite soundtracks.
BigEvilTurtle
Banned
I always really hated that battle track in Paper Mario: TTYD, and that happens to be one of my favorite games of all time. Just feels disjointed and honestly, to me, like a lot of unattractive noise, with no solid hook and imo doesn't even do a particularly good job of hyping one up for the battle. 4/10.
Final Fantasy: 4 Warriors of Light Main Theme
AmaterasuOkami076
Member
I like a lot of FF themes but this one just didn't quite do it for me. Admittedly I haven't played this one though. 6/10
Ar Tonelico 3 - Exec Cosmoflips
Eh kind of blends in with a lot of the 'anime-inspired' theme songs I encounter in a lot of Japanese games with anime art style, but I guess if you're into that sort of thing... 5/10
Fez - Adventure
Solid Samus
Banned
Not sure it's something I'd listen to when not playing the game but it fit very well with the game and this track alongside a few others helped to impart a very calming mood to the game's atmosphere. 7.5/10
Metroid Prime - Tallon Overworld 2
6/10 Something in this feels like exploring alien places. Like it.
Command&Conquer March To Doom
That is, Tiberian Dawn, the first one.
BigEvilTurtle
Banned
ULTROS!
People seem to like me because I am polite and I am rarely late. I like to eat ice cream and I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks.
It's well orchestrated and epic sounding. Reminds me of a colossi battle in Shadow of the Colossus. 8/10
Final Fantasy X-2 - The Three Trails ~Wind Crest~ - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMvPPMioEQ4
BREAKING_BADger
Banned
SolVanderlyn
Thanos acquires the fully powered Infinity Gauntlet in The Avengers: Infinity War, but loses when all the superheroes team up together to stop him.
The track title is pretty indicative of the track itself, here. Makes you feel like someone important just died. This probably works a lot better in the context of the game, though. It's a little bland to just listen to. 6/10.
Shinobi (PS2) - Transfiguration
SomeOneInaHat
Member
9/10
A very calming and ethereal sound that holds up for the majority of the ensemble. Though it becomes a bit one note when set to repeat.
Apple Jack 2: Last of the Sun
10/10 That's some ninja ass ninja music for the PS2.
ULTROS!
People seem to like me because I am polite and I am rarely late. I like to eat ice cream and I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks.
The song is very calm and peaceful, and quirky as it seems. 7/10
Final Fantasy XI - Ronfaure - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clld-gFL050
SomeOneInaHat
Member
Has a mixture of Japanese and medieval type fanfare. Gives a sense of home, tranquility, and adventure. Though, I wish we could get more of 4:00 - 4:18. The break down on the mandolin... loot was sick.
9/10
Sound Shapes: Cities
BREAKING_BADger
Banned
8/10, i like the way diferent instrumentals are added in slowly. The vocal effect is also pretty cool.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=q5aZgVsEmEo
Probably my favourite hitman soundtrack from all the games so far.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=q5aZgVsEmEo
Probably my favourite hitman soundtrack from all the games so far.
Never heard it before but I like it. Sounds very espionage-y. 7/10
Seven Force Theme from Gunstar Heroes
No description needed, I think. Easily one of the best boss tracks out of the 16 bit era.
Alcotholic
Banned
5/10. It sounds like a boss theme to me. I can imagine actually playing the game would have much more an impact on your opinion of the piece though.
Anyway.
I've gone through the whole thread and I'm extremely surprised I havent seen Dragon Quest VIII OST on here. It is, honestly, one of the best orchestrated OSTs I have ever heard. I havent even played the game. Damn.
Dragon Quest VIII--- Sky, Ocean, and Earth
SomeOneInaHat
Member
It has a good theme going for it but is marred by how many instruments are attempted to be emulated at any time. It become a bit comical trying to distinguish chiptune rock and roll mixed with police siren sonic bubbles.
6/10
Though, it did remind me of Sonic 2's: Metropolis Zone mixed with Chrono Trigger Main Theme
That Orchestra
9/10 Such a great piece of music. I've not played much of the Dragon Quest series but I've loved the music I've heard and this is probably my favorite.
Here's Destroyed Skyworld from Kid Icarus: Uprising
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEnDMF-z6-0
That's pretty bad ass. Sounds like it should be in Final Fantasy, but I've never played Kid Icarus Uprising. 8/10
Odin Sphere - A Hard Fight and then Hope
I'm big into boss battles and Odin Sphere hasn't been listed AFAIK. This is more in the theme of the thread than chiptunes.
I have no idea what kind of game Odin Sphere is, but I like this. 8/10.
Ghouls'n'Ghosts C64 Stage 1. Tim Follin was an absolute genius and could really make the SID chip sing.
ULTROS!
People seem to like me because I am polite and I am rarely late. I like to eat ice cream and I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks.
Sounds fine, although I think I'd prefer to listen to the Genesis version. I wonder if its's any different. 7/10
Final Fantasy VIII - Ride On - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS1EJiUM91s
Star Falcon
Member
Love this song. It's my favourite airship theme in the entire series.
The beat in the background that kicks in around 20 seconds does it for me. Very uplifting - the shift in amount of freedom you get at that point in the game is enormous and this music really got me feeling good. Haven't heard it in years actually, so thanks for posting it
One from me: Banjo-Kazooie - Gruntilda Battle
They sound completely different, because Follin composed his own music for the game on each stage.
Love this song. It's my favourite airship theme in the entire series.
The beat in the background that kicks in around 20 seconds does it for me. Very uplifting - the shift in amount of freedom you get at that point in the game is enormous and this music really got me feeling good. Haven't heard it in years actually, so thanks for posting it
One from me: Banjo-Kazooie - Gruntilda Battle
Great track! Banjo-Kazooie's music in general is great, and of course the Grunty boss battles gave us some great tunes. 8/10.
Curse of Monkey Island - Main Theme
Metalmurphy
Member
Fantastic game, fantastic track. Catchy as hell too, I remember singing it all the time as a kid.
9/10
Since we're on a nostalgia trip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHr-1xmk-Vw
ULTROS!
People seem to like me because I am polite and I am rarely late. I like to eat ice cream and I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks.
Sounds 90's. I always enjoy various variations of synth together with a bit of ambient sounds. This track also reminds me of The Sims Build mode. 8/10
Suikoden II - Reminiscence - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSSEcgooY-I
Star Falcon
Member
Having not played Suikoden II, i am guessing this track plays during a flashback or some kind of aftermath scene?
It started off a little slow and predictable, but i liked the vocals that appeared mid-way through. It's not a track that i think is particularly easy to listen to standalone, especially without context of having played the game. But it fits the scene i am picturing in my head very well.
7/10
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - Prologue
I dunno, I liked it at first but it got repetitive fast. 5/10.
Blackhawk - Intro
Or Blackthorne, as it was known in the States. This Blizzard-developed tactical shmup was just dripping with atmosphere - some of this was attributable to the beautiful graphics, but it's the music that really makes it.
Star Falcon
Member
Never played that game before but it looks frickin' AWESOME. Music was good and fits the scene well. 9/10
Continuing with the old school Blizzard games:
Warcraft II - Human 2
5.5/10 'Tis all righty. Warcraft 2 has never held an important place in my hearth, Starcraft and Warcraft 3 on the other hand...
Let's continue with Blizzard and Warcraft, with one of the best main themes there is, in my opinion of course.
World of Warcraft Original Main Theme, Legends of Azeroth
Barrel Cannon
Member
The impending doom and LOTR feel of it at points gives me nostalgia of the days when Blizzard could do no harm and the fantasy genre was still extremely popular.
Now for my contribution
Chrono Cross: Times Scar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA2B95RNRWU
Bonus Orchestrated version
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ595N9NZVg
BREAKING_BADger
Banned
8/10. Reminds me vaguely of DKC's water music.
Tekken Tag 2: Extravagant Underground:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg2C3EOJMnM
I have never heard this but I actually really enjoy it. Thanks for sharing! 8/10
Mega Man X - Storm Eagle Stage
DryvBy
Member
8/10, too short so only 8.
Outlaws (LucasArts, RIP)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ1_-Kcjcg0&list=PL29678A56AE474ACE
I enjoyed that a lot, actually. Thanks for sharing. 9/10
Machinarium: The Robot Band Song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHAEjRndMwg
Machinarium: The Robot Band Song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHAEjRndMwg
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
I guess I'll post in this thread just once. I've been gettin' some pokes and prods to do it. What happens is that I take a while to make my posts, so while I'm posting about one game track, someone else may swoop in and post something else, so that's why I haven't done so before. I like being thorough, you see.
I'm terribly fond of Mega Man X's music. Mega Man X [the series]' music in general. Storm Eagle is one of the better themes on the soundtrack because its tempo is very nice. The opening has some nice synth riffs that become backing synth. The lead synth carries a very nice melody with a decent tempo. I especially love the bit before the loop. I always have, because it combines some dynamics and repeating chords. That percussion stands out nicely, and the general range of the track is very good.
9/10. I don't like assigning numbers to anything in general.
EDIT: Well, fuck. I knew that was going to happen. I'll rate this track, too.
I like the spread of instruments included in this, actually. Lots of stuff we don't usually see. It's something that I liked the Rayman Origins' soundtrack for. So we get a drum which provides nice backing, a gentle didgeridoo which doesn't overtake the piece, and the saxophone's melody is incredibly relaxing. I also enjoy the growth of the piece in general.
8/10 - just because of the various instruments within the piece. You don't hear them every day, and it's something I enjoyed a lot.
Nayuta no Kiseki - Scorching Fault
Interested in seeing what people think of this because I feel like it's a nice blend of Ys and Kiseki in one as the game and soundtrack intends itself to be.
ULTROS!
People seem to like me because I am polite and I am rarely late. I like to eat ice cream and I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks.
Sounds great and old schoolish. 8/10
Xenogears - June/October Mermaid - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIF2crvBSDU
cj_iwakura
Member
Not one of my favorite XG tracks, but nice.
8/10
Maximum Tune 2 - Destination Blackout (Yuzo Koshiro)