Favourite Video Game Soundtracks

[SgtWoodsy]

I decided to post this up because it might generate some interesting discussion (and god knows this forum needs interesting discussion right now).

The first soundtrack I'll put forth is the absolutely extraordinary Hotline Miami soundtrack. It's extremely listenable on its own merits but it works absolutely perfectly in-game; it almost puts people into a trance before the music cuts off at the end of the level and they have to walk past everyone that they've killed.

So, without mentioning games like the GTA series (would prefer original soundtracks although HM's isn't technically original), what are your favourite/the best video game soundtracks?

 

[xenu]

eve online has some fantastic ambient

edit: dustforce has a great soundtrack too, i'd say the entire album (lifeformed - fastfall) is worth listening to

 

[breh]

Mother 3's soundtrack is a wonderful one. Songs are really catchy and often have the capability to be really touching. Here's a couple that I really enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMaa27yCgXg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xw1s0r6NUAc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zA0UC3D_Zoo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZ1CeFV3vlk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGaDxIxuUmg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JpLPVZNfO8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG2h7TqV9bM

Other games with good soundtracks are GSC (which has the best soundtrack of any Pokemon game and a good soundtrack in its own right; dark cave is my favorite song of the game.... gsc victory road has the dubious distinction of being the only truly awful song in a Pokemon game, though), Paper Mario 1 and 2 (former has amazing boss themes, latter has amazing everything), and Donkey Kong Country 2 (no comment on Stickerbrush Symphony is required, but hot head bop is good too).

 

[Minwu]

Kirby 64 had one of my favorite soundtracks for the N64. It's pretty uncomplicated and easy to understand, but still catchy and, by the end, surprisingly emotional for what you'd think a game with a character like Kirby can pull.

 

[Trax]

Warcraft 2 Soundtrack > *

 

[KnightoftheWind]

I just finished my first playthrough of Fire Emblem Awakening, and I absolutely love the soundtrack in that game. There's some amazingly epic and incredibly moving tunes to be found.

 

[Brammi]

Gran Tourismo 1 and FIFA 06

E: Just read OP. :/

Umm... I really liked the music from Civ2 back when I had that on the ps1.

 

[moonbound]

Awakening was mentioned but FE4 still has one of the best overall soundtracks I've ever heard. The SMT and Persona series in general is stacked with great songs. I'll probably find some links when I'm not on my phone

OK vid time
Persona 3

FE4
Here is an 82 video playlist and all of it is great

Etrian Odyssey IV

Props to Gato for beating me to KS, one of the best non-professional soundtracks I've ever heard

 

[Trinitrotoluene]

No More Heroes (both games), Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, Super Mario Galaxy (2), and Xenoblade Chronicles all had incredible soundtracks.

 

[phoopes]

Mother 3 and Super Mario Sunshine already mentioned, I approve.

Shadow of the Colossus though, that soundtrack was powerful. Gives me chills.

Also, Pokemon Colosseum:

 

[RODAN]

 

[GatoDelFuego]

Mighty switch force 1 & 2

Fav track from No More Heroes

Katawa Shoujo is definitely a game

 

[Agonist]

 

[Justin8649]

Chrono Cross and Chrono Trigger have 2 of the best soundtracks I've ever heard. I dare you to disagree.

 

[tofucocoa]

Mother 3 and Super Mario Sunshine already mentioned, I approve.

Shadow of the Colossus though, that soundtrack was powerful. Gives me chills.

Also, Pokemon Colosseum:

wow looks like someone hasn't played pokemon xd

 

[Solace]

the world ends with you has the best soundtrack imo, all the music is great

 

[phoopes]

wow looks like someone hasn't played pokemon xd

I have, and while the XD theme is great too, Colosseum's Miror B theme is better IMO.

Also Rodan I forgot DJ Hero was even a game.

 

[PK Gaming]

I've gotta hand it to the OSTs found in Atlus games, the music in those games are nothing short of incredible.

Devil Survivor - Action

Deep Night

Devil Survivor 2 - Exploration

Sky's Memory

Persona 1 - Lone Prayer

Persona 2 - Philemon

Persona 2 - Unbreakable Tie

Persona 2 - Maya's Theme

Persona 3 - Mass Destruction

Persona 3 - Burn My Dread

Persona 4 - Reach Out To The Truth

Persona 4 - Smile

Persona 4 - New Days

Catherine - Good Morning, New day

Catherine- Mussorgsky

Shin Megami Tensei IV - Boss theme

Shin Megami Tensei IV - ??? Kasumigaseki (spoilers)

Shin Megami Tensei IV - Super Boss theme

Shin Megami Tensei IV - ??? Boss theme (click at your own risk)

Shin Megami Tensei IV - VR Battle

 

[Blue_Tornado]

Chrono Cross and Chrono Trigger have 2 of the best soundtracks I've ever heard. I dare you to disagree.

i accept this dare to disagree with a personal opinion

Another one of these threads. I find that you're likely to post your favorites and those change with time anyway. Go variety?

 

[Zephir]

Some indie games have compelling OSTs, here are my favourites

VVVVVV : Pushing onwards, Predestined Fate
World of Goo Best of Times and the cheesy Red Carpet
Braid (best OST) : Romanesca, Tell it by Heart
Cave Story : Gestation,White
Bastion : In case of Trouble, The bottom feeders
Machinarium : By the wall
Super Meat Boy : Betus Blues Forest Funk

 

[verbatim]

For all its failings, you can't really fault Sonic 2006 (or any 3d sonic) in the music department,

All Hail Shadow
Crisis City
Dreams of an Absolution
Solaris Phase 2
His World


Also I can't believe we're 20 posts in and Dancing Mad hasn't come up yet.

 

[Alice]

Hands down, my top 3 in no particular order:

Soul Cradle
Last Blade 1 & 2
Zero Escape series

I also enjoyed:
P3
P4 -more than 3-
Super Mario RPG
Golden sun 1 & 2
KOF series
Some tracks on BB and GG series
FFIV
FFVI
Tetris Attack/Panel de Pon
Samurai Shodown 1-4
Megaman series
Some tracks in cave shooters
Touhou series
Earthworm Jim 2 (lol)

Props to Gato for beating me to KS, one of the best non-professional soundtracks I've ever heard

Dude you're aware that those are just adapted/remixed classical pieces right?

 

[psVoltage]

Most nintendo franchises have just amazing music. For example pokemon, kirby and legend of zelda. Also honorable mention to final fantasy. I'd find some tracks but i'm feeling lazy atm.

 

[Acklow]

I like most of the music on this site.

999, ZE:VLR, Ghost Trick, Gyakuten Saiban and Gyakuten Kenji series each have amazing OSTs.

Wild Arms 5 had some good stuff:

 

[Alice]

Dude acklow we all know the best track in VLR is PANTRY hands down!