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ClancyDamon · 2004-07-09, 22:29

What games do you think had the best soundtracks? I don't mean the best songs, I mean the best OVERALL soundtracks. My favs are:

1) EarthBound - Anyone whose played this deranged, loveable riot of an RPG will probably agree the MIDI-esque (or MIDI definite, I don't really know) music rivals modern video game orchestrals. Or perhaps I'm biased? The ending song still makes me want to cry.

2) Chrono Cross - No contest here. This is some of the best work ever.

3) The Legend of Zelda (OOT) - Specifically, I mean The Ocarina of Time, but this series has never had a dull moment for the ears.

chaoz · 2004-07-09, 22:37

Final Fantasy 7 - All the music fit into the game perfectly, and all of them are memorable

SinnerChrno · 2004-07-09, 22:53

Final Fantasy VI, Chrono Trigger, Chrono Cross, and Xenogears without a doubt it my mind.

ChibiDusk · 2004-07-09, 23:07

chrono cross, couldnt get the little tunes out of my head, expecially Marbules (or wtv lol, the town with the merfolk)

diabolistic · 2004-07-09, 23:40

The music from this game can be described in one word: Poignant.

Chrono Cross.. the music in this game is so marvelous i have to capitalize and bold the letters!

I taught myself piano just to play songs from the OST. At times it blends in so well you don't even notice it (battle theme, termina) and other times, its so gripping that you don't want it to end (Dream Piece, Another World).

Yasunori Mitsuda really surpasses the Chrono Trigger OST with Chrono Cross, the music painfully affects the feelings.. you can really tell that he composes to make a lasting impression.. every song, theme, tune and melody.. its like he's shouting "HERE I AM, this is my masterpiece, Uemetsu can shove it cause i'm TEN TIMES more powerful than he is!"

anime_luver · 2004-07-10, 00:41

This is so repetitive

. But Chrono Cross just has such great music.

Yasunori Mitsuda is a GOD

!

Seta · 2004-07-11, 00:19

Top 3 for me are Chrono Cross, Final Fantasy VIII, and Final Fantasy Tactics.

AnAlPedoFileMan · 2004-07-11, 02:07

why mostly rpg music??

anyway i really dig the music from this game called Ikaruga...

honorable mentions include Guilty Gear XX, Street Fighter 3 3rd Strike, and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

RichMan · 2004-07-11, 02:23

1.)Cardcaptor Sakura: Tomoyo no Video Taisakusen. . .For the Dreamcast. The game uses the OST from the anime. I love the music

2.)Sonic Adventure 2. . .For the Dreamcast. Great music, Crush 40 kicks ass!

3.)Front Mission 1st. . .For the PS1, all the music from Front Mission 1 (for the Super Famicom) has been redone with real instruments and it kicks ass.

4.)Chrono Cross. . .For the PS1, great music. See everyone elses opinions

5.)Sonic Heroes. . .For the Gamecube. Great music, Crush 40 kicks ass!

ChainLegacy · 2004-07-11, 08:39

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Originally Posted by ClancyDamon

1) EarthBound - Anyone whose played this deranged, loveable riot of an RPG will probably agree the MIDI-esque (or MIDI definite, I don't really know) music rivals modern video game orchestrals. Or perhaps I'm biased? The ending song still makes me want to cry.

Earthbound- The bus theme, anyone? God did I love the music in Earthbound. It is my favorite game ever and it's music is also ranked top on my list of video game music.

Sonic Adventure 2- The music in SA2 helped to get your adrenaline pumping as you zoom through the streets/jungle/wherever the hell you are.

Final Fantasy X- I really liked the music in this game. Some cool tunes for cool areas, such as Thunder Plains and some awesome emotional themes.

Chrono Trigger- No, not Chrono cross. Chrono Trigger was awesome, the tunes were very catchy and some of them even touching (600 AD). There are plenty of good OC Remixes for the CT songs, too.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time- I can't exclude this. Every theme in this game grew on me and you'll often find me whistling the ocarina tunes (namely the Song of Time).

Any Mario Game- The Mario music rules. The Mario theme is very upbeat and "fun". Listening to the Mario music always makes me happy. Even the theme of you dieing is usually upbeat.

Golden Sun- The music in this game was also very good. The sequal, too. The different battle themes, the villain themes, etc. They were all composed to match the mood of the moment. That is why I like the music in GS so much.

Metroid Games- The Metroid games always have cool music. The music helps to further draw you in to the game, it makes you "feel" the world Samus is in more fully.

Well, there are plenty more I love, such as Donkey Kong (OK, excluding DK Rap in DK64

) , but I named some of the best.

Space Monkey · 2004-07-11, 09:03

Final Fantasy IX: Great, by Nobou Uematsu

Final Fantasy X: Great, by Nobou Uematsu

Hitman 2: Really powerful moods and feelings. By Jesper Kyd

Xenosaga: Just all out cool

Chrono Trigger: Cool Themes, plus some songs composed by Nobou Uematsu

Sonic Heroes: The Theme Song ROCKS!

Driv3r: Cool compilation of songs, especially the theme song by Mellowdrone.

ZhanDVG · 2004-07-11, 15:37

Sonic Adventure 1, definitely. I didn't like SA2's music as much, it didn't seem like enough thought was put into many of the tracks. Very limited arrangements (which, when it comes to instrumentals that are basically melodyless, arrangement is the next important factor). I didn't like how ALL Sonic's level tunes were heavy guitar driven works, or all Tails were mostly guitar and synth, etc. etc. SA2 had some good tracks don't get me wrong, but as far as they go comparitively to SA1's music, SA2s best tracks are still only on par with some of SA1's fair to weaker tracks...

Oh, and I haven't played Sonic Heroes yet ;v

DekaMaster · 2004-07-11, 15:41

The Lunar games sega cd versions,Grandia games,Suikoden 1 and 2 and Final Fantasy 4

RichMan · 2004-07-11, 19:01

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Originally Posted by killermonk

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time- I can't exclude this. Every theme in this game grew on me and you'll often find me whistling the ocarina tunes (namely the Song of Time).

I really liked Saria's song in the forest (Do Do Dooo, Do Do Dooo. . .)

Imazul · 2004-07-12, 00:33

Chrono Cross is obviously first (Time's Scar or Scar Left By Time if you prefer is the ultimate orchestrated song in video game history)

Final Fantasy 7 (One Winged Angel and Jenova's theme orchestrated are really good)

Any game with a Yasunori Mitsuda song in it will have a kick ass sound track...

Mitsuomi · 2004-07-12, 01:25

Kingdom hearts, without a doubt, has the best OST.

OutPhase · 2004-07-12, 09:10

1. Sonic CD (Japanese Soundtrack)- I don't know why I love this music, but I just do. God I miss those mp3s on our old computer..... I want my past themes back!

2. Super Smach Brother Melee (Special CD: Smaching Live!) - There's nothing like your favorite music tracks from old games with a live orchrastra playing them. It's only found in a Nitendo Power from around a year and a half ago if you live in the US, but you got it just for attending the playing in Japan.

3. DDR Extreme- Yes people. You guessed right! I am a dork! I'm just a sucker for great sythizied music, and now there's proof, but still some songs we could've done without, but I'm not going to name even one song or person. :cough::cough:5.1.1.:cough:d.j. nagareo:hack:. Whoops! Did I just say something? ^_~

Biohazard · 2004-07-12, 09:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichMan

I really liked Saria's song in the forest (Do Do Dooo, Do Do Dooo. . .)

A friend of mine did a lovly remix to that one

If you want i can point you to it

durrem · 2004-07-12, 12:03

Mechwarrior 2: Mercenaries has the best music by far IMO. There is this one song that I still can't get out of my head (plays in the mission early in the game where you half to go into a city by yourself and kill some stuff).

Necrodeath · 2004-07-12, 12:13

Metroid Prime - Seriously, I listened to the music from that game a lot...
Diablo2: LoD - Has some seriously good music if you take the time to listen to it. (between the monsterkilling)

Uhm...what more....there was one more....but I forgot

EDIT:

Total Annihilation - Not TA: Kingdoms, but the first TA. Has the best battle music ever.
C&C Generals - I

LOVE

the GLA battle music...

2004-07-09, 22:29	Link #1
ClancyDamon クラシーデマン Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: California Age: 37	Best Video Game Music What games do you think had the best soundtracks? I don't mean the best songs, I mean the best OVERALL soundtracks. My favs are: 1) EarthBound - Anyone whose played this deranged, loveable riot of an RPG will probably agree the MIDI-esque (or MIDI definite, I don't really know) music rivals modern video game orchestrals. Or perhaps I'm biased? The ending song still makes me want to cry. 2) Chrono Cross - No contest here. This is some of the best work ever. 3) The Legend of Zelda (OOT) - Specifically, I mean The Ocarina of Time, but this series has never had a dull moment for the ears.

2004-07-09, 23:40	Link #5
diabolistic pythagorean≠python gorax Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: look behind you...	The music from this game can be described in one word: Poignant. Chrono Cross.. the music in this game is so marvelous i have to capitalize and bold the letters! I taught myself piano just to play songs from the OST. At times it blends in so well you don't even notice it (battle theme, termina) and other times, its so gripping that you don't want it to end (Dream Piece, Another World). Yasunori Mitsuda really surpasses the Chrono Trigger OST with Chrono Cross, the music painfully affects the feelings.. you can really tell that he composes to make a lasting impression.. every song, theme, tune and melody.. its like he's shouting "HERE I AM, this is my masterpiece, Uemetsu can shove it cause i'm TEN TIMES more powerful than he is!" __________________ <Pabs> kcl, you sure do put out a lot of Naruto eps

2004-07-10, 00:41	Link #6
anime_luver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canada Age: 33	This is so repetitive . But Chrono Cross just has such great music. Yasunori Mitsuda is a GOD ! Last edited by anime_luver; 2004-07-10 at 00:59.

2004-07-09, 22:37	Link #2
chaoz I see all and pwn all Join Date: Apr 2004 Age: 39	Final Fantasy 7 - All the music fit into the game perfectly, and all of them are memorable

2004-07-09, 22:53	Link #3
SinnerChrno Maverick Hunter Join Date: Jun 2004 Age: 40	Final Fantasy VI, Chrono Trigger, Chrono Cross, and Xenogears without a doubt it my mind.

2004-07-09, 23:07	Link #4
ChibiDusk Back From The Dead? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Canada Age: 34	chrono cross, couldnt get the little tunes out of my head, expecially Marbules (or wtv lol, the town with the merfolk)

2004-07-11, 00:19	Link #7
Seta Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003	Top 3 for me are Chrono Cross, Final Fantasy VIII, and Final Fantasy Tactics.

2004-07-11, 02:07	Link #8
AnAlPedoFileMan hey there lil girlie Join Date: May 2004	why mostly rpg music?? anyway i really dig the music from this game called Ikaruga... honorable mentions include Guilty Gear XX, Street Fighter 3 3rd Strike, and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

2004-07-11, 02:23	Link #9
RichMan ???? Join Date: Jan 2004	1.)Cardcaptor Sakura: Tomoyo no Video Taisakusen. . .For the Dreamcast. The game uses the OST from the anime. I love the music 2.)Sonic Adventure 2. . .For the Dreamcast. Great music, Crush 40 kicks ass! 3.)Front Mission 1st. . .For the PS1, all the music from Front Mission 1 (for the Super Famicom) has been redone with real instruments and it kicks ass. 4.)Chrono Cross. . .For the PS1, great music. See everyone elses opinions 5.)Sonic Heroes. . .For the Gamecube. Great music, Crush 40 kicks ass!

2004-07-11, 09:03	Link #11
Space Monkey Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004	Final Fantasy IX: Great, by Nobou Uematsu Final Fantasy X: Great, by Nobou Uematsu Hitman 2: Really powerful moods and feelings. By Jesper Kyd Xenosaga: Just all out cool Chrono Trigger: Cool Themes, plus some songs composed by Nobou Uematsu Sonic Heroes: The Theme Song ROCKS! Driv3r: Cool compilation of songs, especially the theme song by Mellowdrone.

2004-07-11, 15:37	Link #12
ZhanDVG Hail to the Sky~ Join Date: Jun 2004 Age: 39	Sonic Adventure 1, definitely. I didn't like SA2's music as much, it didn't seem like enough thought was put into many of the tracks. Very limited arrangements (which, when it comes to instrumentals that are basically melodyless, arrangement is the next important factor). I didn't like how ALL Sonic's level tunes were heavy guitar driven works, or all Tails were mostly guitar and synth, etc. etc. SA2 had some good tracks don't get me wrong, but as far as they go comparitively to SA1's music, SA2s best tracks are still only on par with some of SA1's fair to weaker tracks... Oh, and I haven't played Sonic Heroes yet ;v

2004-07-11, 15:41	Link #13
DekaMaster Banned Join Date: Nov 2003	The Lunar games sega cd versions,Grandia games,Suikoden 1 and 2 and Final Fantasy 4

2004-07-12, 00:33	Link #15
Imazul Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003	Chrono Cross is obviously first (Time's Scar or Scar Left By Time if you prefer is the ultimate orchestrated song in video game history) Final Fantasy 7 (One Winged Angel and Jenova's theme orchestrated are really good) Any game with a Yasunori Mitsuda song in it will have a kick ass sound track...

2004-07-12, 01:25	Link #16
Mitsuomi Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Age: 36	Kingdom hearts, without a doubt, has the best OST.

2004-07-12, 09:10	Link #17
OutPhase Lord Chairman God King Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Do you really give a damn?	1. Sonic CD (Japanese Soundtrack)- I don't know why I love this music, but I just do. God I miss those mp3s on our old computer..... I want my past themes back! 2. Super Smach Brother Melee (Special CD: Smaching Live!) - There's nothing like your favorite music tracks from old games with a live orchrastra playing them. It's only found in a Nitendo Power from around a year and a half ago if you live in the US, but you got it just for attending the playing in Japan. 3. DDR Extreme- Yes people. You guessed right! I am a dork! I'm just a sucker for great sythizied music, and now there's proof, but still some songs we could've done without, but I'm not going to name even one song or person. :cough::cough:5.1.1.:cough:d.j. nagareo:hack:. Whoops! Did I just say something? ^_~

2004-07-12, 12:03	Link #19
durrem [megaplay] sparkles Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Milpitas, CA, USA	Mechwarrior 2: Mercenaries has the best music by far IMO. There is this one song that I still can't get out of my head (plays in the mission early in the game where you half to go into a city by yourself and kill some stuff).

2004-07-12, 12:13	Link #20
Necrodeath Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Netherlands, Maastricht Age: 38	Metroid Prime - Seriously, I listened to the music from that game a lot... Diablo2: LoD - Has some seriously good music if you take the time to listen to it. (between the monsterkilling) Uhm...what more....there was one more....but I forgot EDIT: Total Annihilation - Not TA: Kingdoms, but the first TA. Has the best battle music ever. C&C Generals - I LOVE the GLA battle music...