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BloodShot
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Golden Axe music - AMIGA version has the best music:
Daggerfall had some really nice and atmospheric MIDIs, way better than current elder scrolls music IMO:
HeXen II had some great tracks as well, Raven sure did have a good composer:
< Barbican, my favorite
< remix of Hexen 1 song
Unreal was amazingly atmospheric, the music kicks ass:
< --- skip to 4:07
< --- Skip to 3:52 for awesomeness
/\ Unreal's tracks all have action sequences at the end of them. Skip to the ends to hear the coolest parts.
Diablo 1's tracks are the most atmosphere music I have ever heard in a game:
< Tristram
Out of any non-FF game, I'd have to say Diablo's OST is my absolute favorite. It sets moods so well, and I've never heard a game's music that even comes close to it (aside from FF of course, and Unreal)
Unreal comes in a close second because the music is just so well done. Unreal has great music, but Diablo wins because it's songs are so amazing, and they portray the horror element perfectly, while still being enjoyable to listen to.
Daggerfall had some really nice and atmospheric MIDIs, way better than current elder scrolls music IMO:
HeXen II had some great tracks as well, Raven sure did have a good composer:
Unreal was amazingly atmospheric, the music kicks ass:
/\ Unreal's tracks all have action sequences at the end of them. Skip to the ends to hear the coolest parts.
Diablo 1's tracks are the most atmosphere music I have ever heard in a game:
Out of any non-FF game, I'd have to say Diablo's OST is my absolute favorite. It sets moods so well, and I've never heard a game's music that even comes close to it (aside from FF of course, and Unreal)
Unreal comes in a close second because the music is just so well done. Unreal has great music, but Diablo wins because it's songs are so amazing, and they portray the horror element perfectly, while still being enjoyable to listen to.
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DLPB_
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Completely disagree on amiga version of goldenaxe, Sounds lame imho compared to >
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Kemlin
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A complex answer, depending on mood and the game I'm playing at the moment...although, if I were forced at gunpoint to select a few...
(I enjoy surreal, abstract music in addition to more mainstream ones, so depending on your own tastes these may not be particularly enjoyable)
SimCity 4:
Representative of the soundtrack's variety, although it varies from way out there to the kind of music you'd expect any large metropolitan area to produce.
Terranigma:
Underworld theme, one of the better pieces in the game. Haunting, it goes well with the environment it plays in. The soundtrack is, like SimCity 4's, rather varied, and tend to fit the scene in which they play.
Star Ocean 2:
"Airship" theme, one of the best the soundtrack has to offer. I, personally, don't enjoy the soundtrack as much as others, but it does have its moments.
Musashi: Samurai Legend:
The ONLY good theme of the game. Very...airy. Obviously, as you're literally on a white whale of heaven that's flying through the sky.
Cybernoid 2:
One piece, in fact not even one that plays during the game. Yes, loading music. That's all Cybernoid 2 needs to skin open my heart and take up residence.
Xenogear:
If I were to pick a single game that has the largest number of pieces I enjoy, Xenogears would likely get the nod. There are very few - if any - filler themes, which is rather impressive for a 70 hour game.
Touhou:
While I lean towards the remixes more often than not, I find that Necrofantasia cannot be easily remade into something I enjoy.
Ogre Battle:
Every piece is excellent. A shame, somewhat, given that the soundtrack has only 20 some odd pieces in it. I would have preferred to link to Santa's Coming, but I could only find the Playstation port's version of the piece. Not the same.
Ys: The Oath in Felghana:
Imagine a rock symphony playing while fighting the hardest bosses you can imagine. Then, after barely managing to win the most epic game of Ping Pong ever conceived you realize, as I did, you're playing on Normal. There are 3 difficulties above it.
Donkey Kong Country:
Excellent atmosphere stacked with a thick layer of butter milk pancakes. Fear Factory happens to be one of these pancakes, and so much more. Too bad the sequels didn't have scores of equal quality.
Atelier Iris:
While, granted, nothing as impressive as J.E.N.O.V.A., the Atelier Iris series has memorable, fitting, down to earth music layered with a little bit of eccentricity.
Breath of Fire I-IV:
1:
2:
3:
4:
Yes, a quadruple hit of...hits. The Breath of Fire series is an oft forgotten, but long running series of classic gameplay RPGs. Being Capcom's flagship (Only?) RPG series, the music is of a high, emotive quality that's just plain fun to listen to. Perhaps the soundtracks don't match the epicness many Final Fantasy tracks do, but it would be unfair to suggest their qualities can't be compared.
Lufia II:
One of the more underrated RPGs, Lufia II has its selection of good music. Too much filler, though. A pity.
Chrono Trigger:
I'm certain someone, if they went through the entire list, would be wondering where Chrono Trigger was. Here is it. Perfect game = perfect soundtrack? Perhaps.
(I enjoy surreal, abstract music in addition to more mainstream ones, so depending on your own tastes these may not be particularly enjoyable)
SimCity 4:
Representative of the soundtrack's variety, although it varies from way out there to the kind of music you'd expect any large metropolitan area to produce.
Terranigma:
Underworld theme, one of the better pieces in the game. Haunting, it goes well with the environment it plays in. The soundtrack is, like SimCity 4's, rather varied, and tend to fit the scene in which they play.
Star Ocean 2:
"Airship" theme, one of the best the soundtrack has to offer. I, personally, don't enjoy the soundtrack as much as others, but it does have its moments.
Musashi: Samurai Legend:
The ONLY good theme of the game. Very...airy. Obviously, as you're literally on a white whale of heaven that's flying through the sky.
Cybernoid 2:
One piece, in fact not even one that plays during the game. Yes, loading music. That's all Cybernoid 2 needs to skin open my heart and take up residence.
Xenogear:
If I were to pick a single game that has the largest number of pieces I enjoy, Xenogears would likely get the nod. There are very few - if any - filler themes, which is rather impressive for a 70 hour game.
Touhou:
While I lean towards the remixes more often than not, I find that Necrofantasia cannot be easily remade into something I enjoy.
Ogre Battle:
Every piece is excellent. A shame, somewhat, given that the soundtrack has only 20 some odd pieces in it. I would have preferred to link to Santa's Coming, but I could only find the Playstation port's version of the piece. Not the same.
Ys: The Oath in Felghana:
Imagine a rock symphony playing while fighting the hardest bosses you can imagine. Then, after barely managing to win the most epic game of Ping Pong ever conceived you realize, as I did, you're playing on Normal. There are 3 difficulties above it.
Donkey Kong Country:
Excellent atmosphere stacked with a thick layer of butter milk pancakes. Fear Factory happens to be one of these pancakes, and so much more. Too bad the sequels didn't have scores of equal quality.
Atelier Iris:
While, granted, nothing as impressive as J.E.N.O.V.A., the Atelier Iris series has memorable, fitting, down to earth music layered with a little bit of eccentricity.
Breath of Fire I-IV:
1:
Yes, a quadruple hit of...hits. The Breath of Fire series is an oft forgotten, but long running series of classic gameplay RPGs. Being Capcom's flagship (Only?) RPG series, the music is of a high, emotive quality that's just plain fun to listen to. Perhaps the soundtracks don't match the epicness many Final Fantasy tracks do, but it would be unfair to suggest their qualities can't be compared.
Lufia II:
One of the more underrated RPGs, Lufia II has its selection of good music. Too much filler, though. A pity.
Chrono Trigger:
I'm certain someone, if they went through the entire list, would be wondering where Chrono Trigger was. Here is it. Perfect game = perfect soundtrack? Perhaps.
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BloodShot
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Honestly, that version always makes me feel like my ears are falling out, no thanks.Completely disagree on amiga version of goldenaxe, Sounds lame imho compared to >
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Tekkie.X
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To me, the Amiga version sounds lifeless.
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DLPB_
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That's only because it is too sharp as it has been recorded from an emulator. It needs a tweak to bass and treble and it sounds much better.
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yarLson
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Please keep um coming this is great!
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Landarma
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Ys series, especially 1~3(and they are arranged and remixed to death).
[shameless plug]Ys1(PC-x801) Music: http://www.youtube.com/user/arx7893#grid/user/7DA754F4653F70D3[/shameless plug]
[shameless plug]Ys1(PC-x801) Music: http://www.youtube.com/user/arx7893#grid/user/7DA754F4653F70D3[/shameless plug]
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