Re: favourite video game tracks

by **Norlond** Tue Jul 23, 2013 1:35 pm

by symbowles Tue Jul 23, 2013 1:43 pm

IMO the original Splinter Cell had some the best, most engaging music I've ever heard in a video game.

Georgia and gun fight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkEOMnz_Et0

Defense Ministry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRQQj_CBkeI

CIA exploration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_0ex-yhWRU

Chinese exploration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wItTVUiD-k

Chinese suspicion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1OdTO3A9lw

I could go on an on.

by Humakt Wed Jul 24, 2013 9:56 pm

Norlond wrote:-
Neverwinter Nights 2
- Main Theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGT7IY91jIE

Nice but I think Storm of Zehir main theme is even better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn72ub3It0E

Swamp combat theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhiY8gGaGoE

Crossroad Keep siege: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pysgVdUqNvY

by BlueLogic Wed Aug 07, 2013 1:42 am

dork wrote:Ghouls and Ghosts

That is Ghouls and Ghosts? Oooooh, the Amiga version. No wonder. It sounds...amazing.

Norlond wrote:X3: Reunion
- Kingdom End https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi1M747Iw48
- Home of Light https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icms6Y1ChxI
- Getsu Fune https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjNTog7Aljc

*squee* I'm so exited that I'm not the only one who loves that music (and plays the game). Kingdom End is far and away my favorite, though Argon Prime has a special place in my heart as well because in my ignorance I would start up a new custom game every time, then sit in that system for an hour or more trying to figure out what the hell I was doing. That went on here and there for weeks until I finally made a breakthrough and tried the assassin start. Oh, my sweet Split Mamba. *sigh*

Also, hearing this upon entering a sector still puts me on the edge of my seat.

Ah well. I'll add one more selection of my own. I'm on quite the Castlevania kick lately.

Castlevania - Order of Ecclesia - Dusk's Holy Mark
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYb-PA7xtZI

Oh, if anyone is interested in downloading music from the series, check out the Chapel of Resonance.

by **BansheeOwnage** Wed Aug 07, 2013 6:07 am

I need to post here!

by Humakt Wed Sep 04, 2013 9:08 pm

Trine 2 has pretty memorable fairytale soundtrack:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znw_wi39nsQ

Serious Sam 3: BFE Boss battle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVdyrKp6ZaY

Ominous puzzle puzzle music from 7th Guest

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9wDFdI3OSg

by **Norlond** Thu Sep 05, 2013 7:27 pm

BansheeOwnage wrote:I need to post here!

1 month later... Tongue

Humakt83 wrote:from 7th Guest

by **BansheeOwnage** Thu Sep 05, 2013 8:20 pm

Norlond wrote:
BansheeOwnage wrote:I need to post here!
1 month later...

I will! Today! Pinched

by BlueLogic Thu Sep 05, 2013 8:44 pm

BansheeOwnage wrote:
Norlond wrote:
BansheeOwnage wrote:I need to post here!
1 month later...
I will! Today!

<----*still holding breath*

A few to listen to while we wait:

Deus Ex - New York City Streets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgIE6Pb_MFE
This takes me back! Shooting hoops, whacking gang members, sniping bad guys from rooftops with my silenced .3006, discovering underground science labs in the sewers, all out urban street combat...all in one (glorious) level. What a game.

Metroid Prime 2 - Hunters Theme (Multiplayer 1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIhh0uiNw-E

Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark - Rebel Camp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z91Z0HSy0S8

Final Fantasy VI - Forever Rachel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mStCrjkcuU
*sniff*

by **BansheeOwnage** Fri Sep 06, 2013 3:17 am

BlueLogic wrote:
BansheeOwnage wrote:
Norlond wrote:
BansheeOwnage wrote:I need to post here!
1 month later...
I will! Today!
<----*still holding breath*

I'm on it, I swear. It's still today where I am.

BlueLogic wrote:Final Fantasy VI - Forever Rachel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mStCrjkcuU
*sniff*

Rachel huh, that's >>>>> Banshee

by Steelcan Fri Sep 06, 2013 3:48 am

Halo ODST

by BlueLogic Fri Sep 06, 2013 3:50 am

BansheeOwnage wrote:
BlueLogic wrote:
BansheeOwnage wrote:
Norlond wrote:
BansheeOwnage wrote:I need to post here!
1 month later...
I will! Today!
<----*still holding breath*
I'm on it, I swear. It's still today where I am.

BlueLogic wrote:Final Fantasy VI - Forever Rachel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mStCrjkcuU
*sniff*
Rachel huh, that's >>>>>

is Rachel Shepard?? Well consider that selection in your honor Joyful

by **BansheeOwnage** Fri Sep 06, 2013 5:21 am

BlueLogic wrote:
BansheeOwnage wrote:
Rachel huh, that's >>>>>
is Rachel Shepard?? Well consider that selection in your honor

Yeah, she is. Actually so am I, so thanks. Smile

by **BansheeOwnage** Fri Sep 06, 2013 5:53 am

THERE!

Okay, here are some of my favourites. I love soundtracks and these are just the tip of the iceberg I suppose, but anyway here are a few.

Unyielding - Halo 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IzDPgoI8TU

In Amber Clad - Halo 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNhfuhiveUM

Never Forget - Halo 3 (Ah, the memories, very fitting Happy tears

)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwB0quGmhD8

One Final Effort - Halo 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S68GmenFk2g

Another Walk - Halo 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHmXP5TJVeo

Orbital Drop Shock Trooper - Halo: ODST
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7GwG7eXDOo

Arrival - Halo 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZO-LUmfowLw

117 - Halo 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKoFUCqlcHs

Lasky's Theme - Halo 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqbndr2C4Eo

Pylons - Halo 4 (Because drums! Tongue

So much time in that character creation screen. Cool

by RavenEyry Fri Sep 06, 2013 7:41 am

Luckily Rachel Shepard doesn't exist just to die as part of someone else's backstory.

by **BansheeOwnage** Fri Sep 06, 2013 8:16 am

RavenEyry wrote:Luckily Rachel Shepard doesn't exist just to die as part of someone else's backstory.

Well, she as good as did half of that.

by Guest Sat Sep 07, 2013 3:11 am

Finally (largely) caught up on this thread! Whew.

by MaximizedAction Mon Sep 09, 2013 5:21 pm

So that great things remain not unmentioned:

favourite video game tracks - Page 2 Jadeempire-06

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHYARoLPpDw

And the rest of the soundtrack is pretty much goosebumps material, too.

by Maximus Wed Sep 11, 2013 2:50 am

Finally found this after many years.
Couldn't forget that epic music...and video, so I guess that makes it...epic and memorable experience!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVQDu_Zr5wY

Back in my cycle it was FFXIII Versus...They changed it to FFXV and it's gonna be like Devil May Cry!
Just awesome! ;>

by Guest Fri Sep 20, 2013 9:02 pm

The Scientists, ME3: https://youtu.be/l5st9YrcvA4

Really shows a good mix of ME1's 'electronic future', with ME2's 'darker side', and ME3's 'epic scope'.

From Youtube comment: "I've come to associate this song with the whole of the struggle against the Reapers in the eyes of those who fought on the front lines while Shepard was uniting the galaxy."

Personally I see it that way, but as to the title, I think it also has to do with the 'darker struggle' happening against the Reapers by Cerberus as a whole, as they grew and gradually become more like them.
Sure, they're reaching new developments and technology that us Destroyers (Alliance and allies) can't even normally approach, but at what cost?
And if IT is true and TIM is somehow still out there, what is next?

by Maximus Sat Sep 21, 2013 12:20 am

The best of Mass Effect 3! Whenever I play Mars mission, I set volume at 100%. Rest of the soundtrack is just...not so good. >,>

by BlueLogic Sat Sep 21, 2013 2:21 am

BansheeOwnage wrote:
And finally:

Creation - Mass Effect 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rk3otBpcWrg

Why? Probably the song I've heard most here haha. So much time in that character creation screen.

My personal favorite of the series. It struck me as odd that I'd prefer a character creation track over one attached in my memory to one of Mass Effect's incredibly compelling scenes, but then I considered it for a moment and found it to be a bit of a trend.

Final Fantasy Tactics:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFQHl-w1FCY

Phantasy Star Online:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te-3V8HjJoI

NWN 2 Mask of the Betrayer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygKnfqszdOQ

by Guest Sat Sep 21, 2013 5:11 am

I really want to play and actually finish Tactics sometime :S

by Rifneno Sat Sep 21, 2013 12:19 pm

Only fascists embed bunches of Youtube links and slow down thread loading.

I can't choose... even a list. I have 16 gigs of video game music in almost 200 folders. There's too much awesome to pick from. Different moods, different tunes. Although I will say I consider One-Winged Angel to be the most important or influential track in gaming history. I doubt many here will understand why unfortunately. We went straight from the MIDI bullshit of the SNES to an actual recording of a full orchestra with exquisitely done chanting. It was an unbelievable leap in quality.

Re: Forever Rachel's attention. I prefer the Project Majestic Mix version. Here's a youtube link.

Re: FFT. Sure, it's a great game as long as you don't mind being beaten over the head with a sign that says "RELIGION IS BAD" for 50 straight hours. Not that I mind subtext or an anti-religious message, but for fucks sake, there's a thing called "subtly". The gameplay is just incredible though.

by Guest Sat Sep 21, 2013 4:37 pm

Actually thanks for reminding me Rif. *edits post*

And yeah, I'd play FFT more for the gameplay and the scope of things later on.

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