Videogame soundtracks

[Shambelle]

Planescape:Torment, Outcast, VTM:B, Arcanum and Deus Ex Musics, as mentioned, are really good.

The Dune Soundtrack (the first, not the STR) was also great.
It was not common at the time but the developer released it on a CD album titled Dune: Spice Opera.

 

[kingcomrade]

Actually, almost none of it is good.

 

[A user named cat]

memorable? The only one I remember is the Shinra Corporate song, which was actually pretty neat.

Sephiroth's evil theme, overworld theme, Aeris' death scene, Shinra, Makora plant, Cid's theme, Red XIII's theme, etc. Many memorable tracks, at least to me. Made great use of midi instruments that normally sound like cheap garbage. Sounded even better orchestrated.

Also should've mentioned Valkyrie Profile and Star Ocean 2. Enix jRPGs had some great tracks, they sure loved milking reverb to its fullest.

 

[NiM82]

Nice site here for anyone interested in downloading/sampling game tracks.

 

[A user named cat]

If we're linking sites then OverClocked ReMix should be brought up. Tons of remixed video game songs and some really good ones too. You can listen to every song through their media player and download them too.

 

[sqeecoo]

I like the space rangers techno tunes. They are catchy, although I generally don't love techno.

PST has some great (weird) tracks. My favorite is the Smoldering Corpse bar track (actually not from Mark Morgan, as far as I know - and nor is the Civic Festhall theme, my other favorite track from PST).

Arcanum deserves mention for the great violin intro track, of course, and Betrayal at Krondor features some surprisingly nice music for its age. Civ4 also has a few good tracks, but I am not sure whether any of them are specifically composed for the game.

 

[Dire Roach]

Castlevania SotN
Mechwarrior 2
Medal of Honor: AA
Shadow of the Colossus

 

[Andyman Messiah]

http://www.sound-test.org/index.php

Because when that KHInsider site manages to piss you off for the thirtyeleventh time you need something that works and lets you download stuff without hassle. Embrace Sound-Test.

Spoiler

Get the awesome Bully soundtrack, you fagz!

 

[Jasede]

This thread again.
However, Locue made it worthwhile. Go Locue!

 

[RK47]

tropico was great, ultima 7 has some nice tunes.
redguard despite being a simplistic game has a great swashbuckling soundtrack wish i could get it somewhere.

 

[Jasede]

Fuck you Locue, this is the best site ever.
I love you, man.

 

[peak]

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[MetalCraze]

Nice site here for anyone interested in downloading/sampling game tracks.

you're my fucking hero. there are old C&C soundtracks in stereo and 192 kbps. grabbing them like mad.

 

[Atrokkus]

(first 10 in the order of preference)

Starcraft (+Broodwar)
Fallout 1-2
Diablo 1-2
Icewind Dale 1 (only the IWD1, because the sequel's soundtrack was composed by Inon Zur and it wasn't nearly as good)
Warcraft 3 (+TFT)
Baldur's Gate 2
Heroes of MIght & Magic III
Planescape: Torment
NWN2 MOTB
Neverhood
The Witcher
Deus Ex
Dune 2: The Battle for Arrakis (Sega Megadrive 2)
Sonic series (Sega Megadrive 2)
Quake 1, 2


Prolly missed a lot of great ones, but oh well...

 

[Andyman Messiah]

Fuck you Locue, this is the best site ever.
I love you, man.

See what I'm capable of when I really try?

 

[ghostdog]

Nice site Locue, it doesn't have many of the classics but it's ddl , so no complaints here. Underground gamers have almost everything related to older games and soundtracks for both pc and consoles if you're into torrents.

 

[Dementia Praecox]

The Might and Magics and it's Heroes-spinoffs.

Dead thread is dead.

 

[someone else]

I like those old Japanese NES, SEGA tunes. Not modern quality sound but they have catchy tunes.

Ninja Gaiden, Herzog Zwei, Revenge of the Shinobi, Super Diasenryaku, Golden Axe etc.

I find PC music pretty boring, except for Flame Dragon Knights 2. I actually ripped the xmid tracks from the game but modern synthesizers cannot repicate the correct tune. I've tried Dosbox, VDMS but they still sound weird.

 

[Gnidrologist]

Freedom Fighters

That's probably my favourite Jesper Kyd piece. And i haven't even played the damn game. It has this over the top major ''epicness'' that borderlines with bad taste, but vaguely knowing the game's plot, it seems very appropriate. Anyway, anyone who's accustomed to Soul's ''booming orchestral epics'' won't get alergic reactions.

Letting alone the usual suspects like Morgan, i should really recomend VTM's soundtrack. You can torrent the complete set inculidng the ''Deb of Night'' radio show (which kicks ass). I don't think it's been officially released for those who's afraid to get their hands dirty.
As someone mentioned the Chinatown theme is really hauntingly beautifull aswell as most other ambient pieces, like the one at Giovanni's mansion. Very peculiar.
Just ignore the emo/goth metal part. I don't consider that a part of a soundtrack anyway. These are just used as a backdrops in clubs an sutch.

 

[Soulforged]

My favourite theme is the main one in "The Witcher".

But I've to give an special mention to the guys of EB (Europa Barbarum) the mod for Rome: Total War, not only it's amazing for a modification, but it also tries so hard to be historically accurate that it can transport you to the past, that's a nice feat.

 

[barker_s]

The Might and Magics and it's Heroes-spinoffs.

Shit, how could I forget this one? HoM&M III had the best soundtrack EVER.

 

[Dementia Praecox]

FAIL

Homm II was way better. Even the midi tracks were totally awesome.

 

[Demnogonis Saastuttaja]

Chaos Gate
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CntVslYU ... re=related

Command & Conquer, Starcraft, Front Mission 3, Victroria's excellent classical score,
Super Paper Mario http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VxKluLUGmE , VtM : Bloodlines, Concer's BFD http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBxSMnYC ... re=related

And many more I can't remember right now. Mega Man 2.

 

[Jasede]

Homm II was way better.

HoMM II is, in all seriousness, quite possibly the pinnacle of video-game soundtracks. I don't know anything that even comes close. Turrican II maybe, but that's good in an entirely different way and comparing the two isn't fair.

 

[kingcomrade]

Nice site here for anyone interested in downloading/sampling game tracks.

you're my fucking hero. there are old C&C soundtracks in stereo and 192 kbps. grabbing them like mad.

You must be blind, I post links to KHinsider and FFshrine like every other post.

HoMM II is, in all seriousness, quite possibly the pinnacle of video-game soundtracks

It's just some shitty wannabe operatics

the game's plot

Freedom Fighters is so corny it hurts. It's a kinda crappy game, too. Probably works better on console than on PC, which is what I have.

Recently I played the first dozen or so or so chapters of Fire Emblem and I've got to say it's taken the "corniest game ever ever ever" award.