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For my money it's a tie between Eurydice's song from Hades, any of the tracks from VVVVVV and Still Alive. But what do you think?

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[–] chemicalwonka@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 2 years ago

SNES Wild Guns final theme Song

[–] cyborganism@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 years ago

That's a tough one. And I don't think it's fair. From one generation to the next, music in video games has evolved quite a bit.

And each console had its own quirks for the music chip. Some later consoles played directly from CDs.

On the NES, I think Megaman 2 and Journey to Silius had kick-ass chip tune soundtracks.

On the SNES, I'd say Uniracer had a great rock soundtrack. Star Fox also had an epic soundtrack. Oh and Killer Instinct was fantastic. It even came with a music CD with the soundtrack. But my all time fave has to be the TMNT IV game soundtrack. And I'll give a special shoutout to Chrono Trigger.

On the Sega Genesis, I think the Sonic series had an amazing newjack and fusion jazz style soundtrack.

On N64, and PlayStation I particularly LOVED the Wipeout racing game soundtracks with music from my all time favorite electronica bands of the time. Goldeneye 007 holds a special place in my heart as well.

After that it gets really hard because so many games have incredible music. It's hard to choose.

[–] cam_i_am@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Ahhh but which Still Alive?

You probably meant the one from Portal, but I much prefer the one from Mirror's Edge! Beautiful song!

[–] owiseedoubleyou@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago
[–] legopika@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Celeste and Pokemon mystery dungeon explorers of sky

[–] deanne@iusearchlinux.fyi 2 points 2 years ago

half life franchise (seriously every game has perfect and fitting soundtrack) super meat boy (both the original 2010 soundtrack composed by danny b and the 2015 soundtrack made by various artists rock. but the 2010 soundtrack is one of the most iconic soundtracks ever made in my opinion.)

[–] knocks@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Risk of Rain 2

[–] LaggySnake@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Definitely the best video game music is from Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Stains of Time is my favorite.

[–] wysoh@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 years ago

I love listening to Rimworlds OST and Hotline Miamis soundtrack.

[–] altima_neo@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 years ago

Jet Set Radio Future and Jet Grind Radio. No question. Hideki Nakanuma is a genius.

Oh and Dance Dance Revolution 3rd, 4th, and 5th miss.

[–] Fondots@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'm going to give honorable mention to Buck Bumble on the N64.

I remember basically nothing about the game, or even if it was any good, but I rented it once at blockbuster and like 2 decades later the theme song still pops into my head once in a while.

[–] bigbadmoose@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Buck to the bass

[–] Tathas@programming.dev 1 points 2 years ago
[–] Electric_Druid@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Just one track? The Requiem of Shield Knight from Shovel Knight.

[–] doofy77@aussie.zone 1 points 2 years ago
[–] Lenny@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 years ago

For me personally some of my favorites (most memorable) are:

Hitman 2: Silent Assassin main title (and first half of the OST)

Divinity Original Sin 2 main title

Original vanilla WoW main title music

Sanctuary from Borderland 3’s OST

BFG Division from DOOM

Pretty much the entire Skyrim soundtrack

Most of the Witcher 3 soundtrack. My favorite is probably On the Champs-Désolés, which is from the Blood and Wine expansion.

[–] davostheSecond@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I listen to "Carmeaty Burana" from Super Meat Boy all the time.

https://youtu.be/CRiyU6JZ3LE

Pretty much any Danny Baranowsky is gonna be good.

[–] ladytaters@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I'm surprised that no one mentioned the Metal Gear Solid series. The music was incredible, and it's got one of the most memorable songs in Snake Eater. I'm also a big fan of Can't Say Goodbye to Yesterday .

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[–] neckmeister@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Deep Stone Lullaby fro the Deep Stone Crypt raid in Destiny 2.

It’s an absolutely beautiful piece of music, but so much impactful more when tied to where it appears in the raid as you battle your way across the underside of the space station, all of the other sounds muffled by the vacuum of space.

I don’t know who the guy is, but this video of DrLupo playing it with an orchestra playing the track live while he does is pretty damned amazing.

[–] BackOnMyBS@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Mega Man 3 on guitar is fantastic: https://youtu.be/9__sJWMXjE0

[–] TheOakTree@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

Not exactly answering the question, but hearing every generational rendition of Proof of a Hero throughout the Monster Hunter games still gives me the feels

[–] shinigamiookamiryuu@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

There is a reason Touhou has two fandoms, one for its games and the other for its music. The music alone saved it from being another Oregon Trail and eventually got it its own anime.

[–] Taringano@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago
[–] Mikey_donuts@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Underwater theme from donkey Kong country

[–] babatazyah@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Haven't seen it mentioned, but, Spiritfarer

[–] CooperHawkes@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

It’s not better than Tetris I’ll admit. But I’ve always had a soft spot for the Mass Effect soundtrack.

Absolutely ANYTHING Mick Gordon.

[–] Verpenndroid@feddit.de 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)
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