Ogre Battle 64 had some really good stuff
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What Nintendo 64 games had awesome OSTs?
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One of the best soundtracks of all time.
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jasminlovesyoux
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Yes. All over my face yes
I remember leaving the game on and just listening to so many songs from it.
This submarine level too
Alex_Mexico
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The most underrated game in the entire N64 library. Also: the best game and soundtrack on the console not made by Nintendo or Rare.
The original Animal Forest/Animal Crossing is kind of just unrivaled in the space and lends so much personality to the game. One of the most remarkable parts is just how emotionally diverse the expansive music set is, so all the changing seasons and unique scenarios and encounters give off the appropriate vibe.
Title Screen
Fireworks Festival
12 PM
9 PM
Also worth noting Totaka's work on Yoshi's Story.
Alpina Blue
Love Is In The Air
The Riddle
Title Screen
Fireworks Festival
12 PM
9 PM
Also worth noting Totaka's work on Yoshi's Story.
Alpina Blue
Love Is In The Air
The Riddle
Perfect Dark
Attack Ship X (or rather the X tracks in general)
Pelagic II
Credtis (probably the most convincing sounding electric guitar on the N64)
Mystical Ninja 2 / Goemons Adventure
Edo Castle
Ryugu Castle
F-Zero X
all of them
Attack Ship X (or rather the X tracks in general)
Pelagic II
Credtis (probably the most convincing sounding electric guitar on the N64)
Mystical Ninja 2 / Goemons Adventure
Edo Castle
Ryugu Castle
F-Zero X
all of them
D.Lo
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daTRUballin
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The Rare games probably have the best soundtracks. I mean, Goldeneye, Perfect Dark, the Banjo games, DK64, Conker, Diddy Kong Racing, Mickey's Speedway USA. All great soundtracks. Mickey's Speedway's OST is especially underrated. Always try my best to mention that game in these types of threads.
Nintendo's soundtracks were great too of course, particularly Super Mario 64, Mario Kart 64, Star Fox 64, Smash Bros, and the Zelda games, but Rare probably takes the cake.
It does have a great soundtrack. It's just that a lot of people hate the game, so the OST gets largely ignored. And some people even hate the soundtrack just for the fact that it's from DK64 (I'm looking at you, Toxi!).
Nintendo's soundtracks were great too of course, particularly Super Mario 64, Mario Kart 64, Star Fox 64, Smash Bros, and the Zelda games, but Rare probably takes the cake.
It does have a great soundtrack. It's just that a lot of people hate the game, so the OST gets largely ignored. And some people even hate the soundtrack just for the fact that it's from DK64 (I'm looking at you, Toxi!).
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Dangansona
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Everyone, listen to this man.
Sunset Rock is a great track too.
It kills me that everyone hasn't played this game.
How could I forget about Turok 2? Shame on me.
Quite ironic, considering T2 would probably the game I associate the most with it's OST. It fits its theme perfectly and every time I hear the port of Adia track, images of wandering through hallways, picking up all sorts of rectangles etc pop into my head. And somewhere in the distance, a child cries for help. Even though those sounds are not part of track itself, I can clearly hear them in my head. Scary stuff
So far no other game was able to evokes such a strong reaction in me
Ctrl+F Shadow Man....no one??
Shadow man had a great soundtrack. Blew me away as a kid and still listen to it sometimes.
OST on Youtube
Shadow man had a great soundtrack. Blew me away as a kid and still listen to it sometimes.
OST on Youtube
Seconded, and add Shooting Star Summit to the list. Might be some nostalgia talking, but damn, this is an atmospheric, relaxing tune.
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Blast Corps.
Smash brothers
Mario party
Majoras mask
Mortal kombat trilogy
Goldeneye
Jet force gemini
Smash brothers
Mario party
Majoras mask
Mortal kombat trilogy
Goldeneye
Jet force gemini
Conker's BFD all day everyday including Sunday
YYYYEO
This makes me think of the song "After All".
(Not sure if that's the right title to the song...haha)
Toadthemushroom
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Nintendo: Shoutouts to Koji Kondo's use of the hardware (Mario 64, Star Fox 64, Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask), as well as games like Wave Race 64, 1080 Snowboarding, F Zero X.
Rare: There's a lot to like here, happy to see DKR, GoldenEye 007 and Perfect Dark linked.
Third parties: My single standout would probably be Mystical Ninja 2 Starring Goemon, or Goemon's Great Adventure.
How do the soundtracks to the Pokémon Stadium games hold up? I remember them having good battle music.
Rare: There's a lot to like here, happy to see DKR, GoldenEye 007 and Perfect Dark linked.
Third parties: My single standout would probably be Mystical Ninja 2 Starring Goemon, or Goemon's Great Adventure.
How do the soundtracks to the Pokémon Stadium games hold up? I remember them having good battle music.
Barrel Cannon
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Perfect Dark, can't link but that title theme was great
Tntnico
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and Robin Beanland and Steve Burke
Maybe it doesn't count since we're likely talking only NA titles, but Animal Crossing (that was on Gamecube here but N64 in Japan) has one of the greatest soundtracks ever for me. Pure nostalgia through soundwaves. The hourly music + all of K.K.'s songs are just sublime.
EDIT: Man, going through this thread, these are ALL games I own let alone played for years, and fuck does the N64 have some underrated OSTs. People always get all uppity about the 16-bit era soundtracks, but man the N64 had some bangers.
EDIT: Man, going through this thread, these are ALL games I own let alone played for years, and fuck does the N64 have some underrated OSTs. People always get all uppity about the 16-bit era soundtracks, but man the N64 had some bangers.
Yep, this is my sleeper pick.
Quicksand Valley (my fav)
Silver Mountain
Sunset Rock
Quicksand Valley in this medley is pretty ace.
Doom 64 has a great soundtrack that goes a long way in making that game stand apart from the others in the series. It feels darker, more methodical, more sinister.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kz6mFzpcmHQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kz6mFzpcmHQ
Lionheart1827
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Most of the known ones have been posted, but one that came to mind recently is Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon.
Lots of great music there.
Lots of great music there.
FreedomFighter
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The following were the most impressive soundtracks to me in terms of composition AND sound quality:
Jet Force Gemini
Goemon's Great Adventure
Hybrid Heaven
Turok 2: Seeds of Evil
Jet Force Gemini
Goemon's Great Adventure
Hybrid Heaven
Turok 2: Seeds of Evil
If you like that song, you'll love this thread.
woopWOOP
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I'm just gonna repeat a few of my personal favourites not listed in the OP:
F-Zero X
Mischief Makers
Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon
Snowboard Kids
Glover
Pilot Wings 64
F-Zero X
Mischief Makers
Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon
Snowboard Kids
Glover
Pilot Wings 64
ajim
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Goddamn snowboard kids is amazing.Yep, this is my sleeper pick.
Quicksand Valley (my fav)
Silver Mountain
Sunset Rock
Quicksand Valley in this medley is pretty ace.
snow in jamaica
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Custom Robo 64 and V2 had some nice stuff by the old crew of Shinji Hosoe, Ayako Saso, Yousuke Yasui, and Yasuhisa Watanabe.
I love these~!
I love these~!
daTRUballin
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As far as third party soundtracks go, Toy Story 2 was also a great one. Although the sound quality was way better on the PS1 version and unfortunately the N64 version's OST hasn't been uploaded on YouTube for whatever reason.
And Eveline Fischer and Ben Cullum
And Eveline Fischer and Ben Cullum
Baleoce
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I do like the StarFox 64 music, and I used to play that game literally every day. I think all it is, is my mind always goes back to that sublime SNES OST. You're right though, on its own merit it's a very good soundtrack.
Andrew Evenstar
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I'm surprised no one has mentioned the atmospheric, oftentimes vocals-driven soundtrack of Yoshi's Story.
At least we thoroughly covered this, the correct answer.
At least we thoroughly covered this, the correct answer.
I was gonna post Tetrisphere as well before I saw you two post it, but I didn't know he was involved with New Tetris as well! Time to give that a listen!
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Tye The Czar
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I stand by my belief that Kirby 64 has the best OST in the series. Planet Robobot and Super Star get 2nd and 3rd, respectively.
MrCunningham
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Yup, that sounds fantastic for the N64. As frustrating as Castlevania64 was at times, it never disappointed in the audio department. I honestly don't remember the soundtrack for Legacy of Darkness... was it different?
DonMigs85
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F-Zero X
Paper Mario
Smash Bros.
Pokemon Stadium 1 and 2
One of my faves https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzE7Eq78M2Y&index=15&list=PL6akIKaXBeU13so3CYZP7Ajx6XKzaGfyb
Paper Mario
Smash Bros.
Pokemon Stadium 1 and 2
One of my faves https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzE7Eq78M2Y&index=15&list=PL6akIKaXBeU13so3CYZP7Ajx6XKzaGfyb
EveChristine
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The Villa music...hauntingly beautiful. I'd linger in this stage just to listen to it!