Favorite Game Soundtracks?

[Zeleii]

I'm not talking your average compilation of various songs for a game. I'm talking music made for the game.

As of now my favorites are
1) Guild Wars : Factions
2) Sonic the Hedgehog 2
3) Sonic the Hedgehog
4) The Elder Scrolls 3 : Morrowind
5) The Elder Scrolls 4 : Oblivion

Can you guess who my favorite composer in gaming is? :P

[Onslaught_fei]

1) Chrono Trigger
2) Xenogears
3) Final Fantasy 7, 6, 4

[Gowienczyk]

If Donkey Kong Country 1 & 3 isn't on your list, faaaaaaail.

[supernova1324]

Halo and FF7 come to mind. It's fun to play the Halo theme on the violin.

[Zeleii]

If Donkey Kong Country 1 & 3 isn't on your list, faaaaaaail.
I actually prefer quiet game soundtracks but the sonic ones are just oddballs really.

Donkey Kong soundtracks weren't bad by any means though

[Gowienczyk]

DKC's OSTs were brilliant and one of the most innovative of their time. There was no better songwriter than Dave Wise and Eveline Fischer for games.

[Hungryfreak]

I made this thread a while ago, I think. Oh well...

1. Grim Fandango
2. Full Throttle
3. Shadow Of The Colossus

[supernova1324]

I made this thread a while ago, I think. Oh well...

3. Shadow Of The Colossus
Damn, I forgot about that. I loved the game and the music fit the game perfectly.

[Zeleii]

DKC's OSTs were brilliant and one of the most innovative of their time. There was no better songwriter than Dave Wise and Eveline Fischer for games.
IDK, Jeremy Soule's music really fits in just about every game he's composed for

[Hungryfreak]

Damn, I forgot about that. I loved the game and the music fit the game perfectly.

That it did. I may not listen to it outside the game like the first two (which are just that good), it managed to blend perfectly with the game and it made colossus killing a truly epic experience.

[MronoC]

Bioshock (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlu2z2gkhhI) (both for original and licensed material), Katamari Damacy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2xVTE-2eik&feature=channel), and Pokemon Red and Blue (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPH9bT2Agc0).

[Hungryfreak]

Bioshock (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlu2z2gkhhI) (both for original and licensed material), Katamari Damacy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2xVTE-2eik&feature=channel), and Pokemon Red and Blue (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPH9bT2Agc0).

Katamari's was pretty fun, too. I like how they featured Dokaka in it (the second game in the series I think).

[supernova1324]

The beginning songs for KH 1 and 2 were pretty good. I'mnot sure if they werre mde just for the game though.

[Zeleii]

The beginning songs for KH 1 and 2 were pretty good. I'mnot sure if they werre mde just for the game though.
You're asking the right person.
Both Passion (Sanctuary) and Hikari (Simple and Clean)

Hikari was made for Kingdom Hearts but it was also released on an official album as well as Passion. Both of which released as singles about a week before the game the song was in :P

[supernova1324]

You're asking the right person.
Both Passion (Sanctuary) and Hikari (Simple and Clean)

Hikari was made for Kingdom Hearts but it was also released on an official album as well as Passion. Both of which released as singles about a week before the game the song was in :P

Good to know. I highly prefer Simple and Clean to passion though.

[MronoC]

The beginning songs for KH 1 and 2 were pretty good. I'mnot sure if they werre mde just for the game though.

damn... now I've got "simple and clean" stuck in my head...

[Zeleii]

A month after that game released.... I've known every lyric now for 6 years


Good to know. I highly prefer Simple and Clean to passion though.
If you can check out the Japanese versions... much better. Especially Passion..

BTW Passion is the Japanese version of Sanctuary :P

[supernova1324]

damn... now I've got "simple and clean" stuck in my head...

SlMPLE AND CLEAN IS THE WAY TO GO ON

[Zeleii]

SlMPLE AND CLEAN IS THE WAY TO GO ON
**** this

Passion : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGaeec-34OQ
Hiakari : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa_5zbYtdRU

[Gowienczyk]

IDK, Jeremy Soule's music really fits in just about every game he's composed for

Yes, the Elder Scrolls had great soundtracks but they aren't pinnacles or innovative compositions.

[Zeleii]

Yes, the Elder Scrolls had great soundtracks but they aren't pinnacles or innovative compositions.
One could say the same for just about ANY game sountrack

[MronoC]

A month after that game released.... I've known every lyric now for 6 years


If you can check out the Japanese versions... much better. Especially Passion..

BTW Passion is the Japanese version of Sanctuary :P

Nothing from childhood is ever as good as you remember it being, I just went back and listened to the version in the opening, and I just realized that the enlish singer is awful. Also, it's wierd looking back and realizing that I was only twelve when this game first came out.

[Zeleii]

Nothing from childhood is ever as good as you remember it being, I just went back and listened to the version in the opening, and I just realized that the enlish singer is awful. Also, it's wierd looking back and realizing that I was only twelve when this game first came out.
Her English work is meh at best

[Gowienczyk]

One could say the same for just about ANY game sountrack

Not really.

[MronoC]

Her English work is meh at best

is it the same singer?

[Zeleii]

is it the same singer?
Same singer yes

[Zeleii]

Not really.

"Just about" slipped your mind?

[Gowienczyk]

"Just about" slipped your mind?

:p

[Onslaught_fei]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lIvZSpe8gE

[ArmsAreLoud]

Fire Emblem. Fire Emblem: Blazing Blade if you want to get specific. Together We Ride is pretty much the best song in gaming history.

[mjlambert1]

Metal Gear Solid
Silent Hill
Resident Evil 2
Secret of Mana

[Zeleii]

After playing Tales of Symphonia, that soundtrack definitely gets an honorable mention.

[Rockbandfan23467]

N B 4 Mario Theme.

[Zeleii]

N B 4 Mario Theme.
Most overrated game song ever

[jayou521]

Ocarina of Time/Twilight Princess
Sonic 1-3
Okami

[AKALink]

I loved Zelda the Wind Waker, the entire soundtrack was like a programed symphony. I was like that only Zelda game with a soundtrack like it, Twilight Princess Failed to Deliver it. Mass Effect Was also good.

[KallenS]

NEVERHOOD FTW! If you havent heard of it pleaeeeese listen to it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXQ2lvgpHiE Thats the main theme, but there is so much more songs

[Hungryfreak]

NEVERHOOD FTW! If you havent heard of it pleaeeeese listen to it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXQ2lvgpHiE Thats the main theme, but there is so much more songs

I've never heard of that game, but it looks very awesome. Damn I need a PC to play these adventure games...

[Lolicat]

After playing Tales of Symphonia, that soundtrack definitely gets an honorable mention.

I'll back this up. Love that game, in despite it being ridiculously stupid.

[KallenS]

I've never heard of that game, but it looks very awesome. Damn I need a PC to play these adventure games...

Neverhood was one of those games that got great reviews, but didnt sell well. Oh, btw, this game is entirely made out of clay wich is awesome! :D

[supernova1324]

Holy ****, I can't believe I forgot Chrono Trigger. Epic to play on the violin.

[KallenS]

And I cant believe that I forgot Shadow Of The Colossus. Probably my no1 game btw.

[Zeleii]

I'll back this up. Love that game, in despite it being ridiculously stupid.
It's still by far my favorite Tales game to date. I really liked Tales of Destiny 2 though as well :P

[Lolicat]

It's still by far my favorite Tales game to date. I really liked Tales of Destiny 2 though as well :P

Nah, the rest of the series always struck me as too cliche anime, but there was something about the scope of Symphonia that let it off. It was very dark.

[Zeleii]

Nah, the rest of the series always struck me as too cliche anime, but there was something about the scope of Symphonia that let it off. It was very dark.
Well I'm definitely a Tales fanboy, I've played just about every Tales game to date so yeah xD

Symphonia definitely had the best well written story with the themes and music to fit it.

[MronoC]

I kind of hate the Tales of Symphonia soundtrack, of course that might be because my little brother has played through the game some seventeen (not an exaggeration) times. The only Tales game I ever got in to at all was Tales of the Abyss, but anythings better than Final Fantasy (except IX).

[altair1121]

I'd say Kingdom Hearts and Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

[Lolicat]

I kind of hate the Tales of Symphonia soundtrack, of course that might be because my little brother has played through the game some seventeen (not an exaggeration) times. The only Tales game I ever got in to at all was Tales of the Abyss, but anythings better than Final Fantasy (except IX).

I've played through Symphonia about that many times, I'm pretty much addicted.

[Zeleii]

I've played through Symphonia about that many times, I'm pretty much addicted.
I still am :D

I'm considering dusting off the Gamecube tomorrow and popping it in

[supernova1324]

I preferred Radiata Stories and Star Ocean to Tales of Symphonia.

[zeldazeppelin]

I'm not talking your average compilation of various songs for a game. I'm talking music made for the game.

As of now my favorites are
1) Guild Wars : Factions
2) Sonic the Hedgehog 2
3) Sonic the Hedgehog
4) The Elder Scrolls 3 : Morrowind
5) The Elder Scrolls 4 : Oblivion

Can you guess who my favorite composer in gaming is? :P

the GW:factions sound track owns.
I like the tales and zelda soundtracks along with the FF soundtracks

[Insane3]

Beyond Good and Evil is truly my favorite. Shame nobody played this game.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj1yTwpU-2g&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP0EdWLB-dM&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP0EdWLB-dM&feature=related(lol)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyoX2QsVlg8&feature=related

[EdHaag]

If you're talking about the entire soundtrack as a whole, I think it's hard to beat Final Fantasy 6. The way it uses leitmotif for every character to tie the various themes together in different styles is nothing short of epic.

As for a collection of individual songs, I'm torn between Xenogears and Chrono Trigger.

But for the single greatest song in a game, defiantly Legacy, the song that plays over the opening credit sequence in Full Throttle. It's a kick-ass song, fits the mood of the game perfectly, and lets you know the type of game you're in for.

[ardshipman]

hmmm, I gotta go with Xenogears. My all time favorite game.

And I know I'll probably get flammed, but FFX-2 had a really fun soundtrack.

[SonOfRedman]

1) Chrono Trigger
2) Xenogears
3) Final Fantasy 7, 6, 4

Final Fantasy has some good tracks. Most of Square Enix games do.

Nobody will remember this game, but Ristar for the Sega Genesis. The music was great.

[Cubecubed]

the Elder scrolls and Halo Soundtracks( 1 and 3) are fine examples of why western developed games have had better music for at leas the last ten years.

because, for serious, Soul Calibur's music makes me want to murder puppies.

[Zeleii]

the Elder scrolls and Halo Soundtracks( 1 and 3) are fine examples of why western developed games have had better music for at leas the last ten years.

because, for serious, Soul Calibur's music makes me want to murder puppies.
Listen to Tales any released... listen to just about any JRPG for that matter. Most have fantastic compositions for the games

[zeldazeppelin]

Listen to Tales any released... listen to just about any JRPG for that matter. Most have fantastic compositions for the games

This

[Cubecubed]

This

not a big Jrpg fan, i find them too formulaic, although i will allow that some have excellent soundtracks.

i do plan to buy tales of vesperia eventually tho, if its any good.

[Zeleii]

not a big Jrpg fan, i find them too formulaic, although i will allow that some have excellent soundtracks.

i do plan to buy tales of vesperia eventually tho, if its any good.
It is great coming from a Tales fanboy

[Onslaught_fei]

not a big Jrpg fan, i find them too formulaic, although i will allow that some have excellent soundtracks.

i do plan to buy tales of vesperia eventually tho, if its any good.

I played them when I was in school when they came out, before internet gaming, before Japan does the usual thing and find something semi popular and produce ****ing tons of clone ****. Good stuff, very fond memories. I havent touched a JRPG in over 10 years for more than an hour. I just dont have it in me anymore.

[zeldazeppelin]

I played them when I was in school when they came out, before internet gaming, before Japan does the usual thing and find something semi popular and produce ****ing tons of clone ****. Good stuff, very fond memories. I havent touched a JRPG in over 10 years for more than an hour. I just dont have it in me anymore.

JRPGs are my favoite genre of RPG and video games strangely

[MronoC]

I used to play final fantasy and the like back in junior high, but then I played Ratchet and Clank, and realized I'd much rather be shooting things, the only RPGs I've really gotten in to since are the the original Fable, the Kingdom Hearts games, and Fallout 3.

[Cubecubed]

I used to play final fantasy and the like back in junior high, but then I played Ratchet and Clank, and realized I'd much rather be shooting things, the only RPGs I've really gotten in to since are the the original Fable, the Kingdom Hearts games, and Fallout 3.

oh man i forgot about Fable. both games have excellent soundtracks.

[Insane3]

the only RPGs I've really gotten in to since are the the original Fable, the Kingdom Hearts games, and Fallout 3.

I was deeply mortified by Fallout 3. i expected heaven and received a #1 ****ty gameplay and a cheesy storyline. Graphics and ambiance were good, but that shouldn't make it game of the year.
I prefered Oblivion a very much big lot.

[Kasil]

The Legend of Zelda - Twilight Princess, because I loved Ocarina's soundtrack and this took the memorable Ocarina songs and various other themes from the game and fully orchestrated them. Brilliant.

[MronoC]

I was deeply mortified by Fallout 3. i expected heaven and received a #1 ****ty gameplay and a cheesy storyline. Graphics and ambiance were good, but that shouldn't make it game of the year.
I prefered Oblivion a very much big lot.

My experience was kind of the opposite, I thought it looked interesting, but was wary due to previous experiences with RPGs that tricked me in to thinking they would be good with reviews and gameplay vids (Mass Effect, Oblivion (:p)), but I actually really, really like it, but, again, I much prefer shooting things.

[Insane3]

I much prefer shooting things.

You mean... the half-life series :)

[Insane3]

The Legend of Zelda - Twilight Princess, because I loved Ocarina's soundtrack and this took the memorable Ocarina songs and various other themes from the game and fully orchestrated them. Brilliant.

I didn't play twilight princess, but the N64 zeldas had great soundtracks. And someone said something about DK Country and I agree.

(But I stick with Beyond Good and Evil as my favorite soundtrack).

Also I don't understand that FF VII gets praise about it's music... I thought it was very bad and very annoying like most FF games' soundtracks. But I don't really enjoy most of the series' games.

[MronoC]

You mean... the half-life series :)

among others yes, the original Half-Life is still my favorite game of all time.

[Insane3]

among others yes, the original Half-Life is still my favorite game of all time.

I've got through it several times, but as much as I like it, I can't say that games never get old. Graphics do have an impact on how I appreciate a game.

[Onslaught_fei]

I've got through it several times, but as much as I like it, I can't say that games never get old. Graphics do have an impact on how I appreciate a game.

For me, its hard to go back to an old 3d game. Sprite based games I can easily return to, however.

[Zeleii]

For me, its hard to go back to an old 3d game. Sprite based games I can easily return to, however.
Speaking of sprite and 3-d based games back when I played RO I actually liked the music in it, IDK where those Koreans got the music or who at the college made it but I like it

[a7xforlife]

FINAL FANTASY GAMES!!!! and a few other Japanese RPGs have great soundtracks.

[Zeleii]

5 non FF JRPGs now

[supernova1324]

5 non FF JRPGs nowLesson#456: Do not claim to know a lot about Japan because Zeleii WILL hunt you down.

[Zeleii]

Lesson#456: Do not claim to know a lot about Japan because Zeleii WILL hunt you down.
/facepalm

[Gowienczyk]

I think we have a new HOR reg.

[supernova1324]

I think we have a new HOR reg.

Me or Zeleii?

[Zeleii]

Me or Zeleii?
Both a valid option?

[Gowienczyk]

Me or Zeleii?

Since when weren't you an accepted reg?

[MronoC]

I don't think I'd call Zeleii a new regular, he was fairly active in the old Shoegaze thread, if I recall correctly.

[Zeleii]

I don't think I'd call Zeleii a new regular, he was fairly active in the old Shoegaze thread, if I recall correctly.
But I have a niche actually now! YAY