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Game Series: DuckTales
Console: Nintendo Entertainment System
Console Release Date: 14 September 1989
Original Language: English
Original Title: わんぱくダック夢冒険
Studio: Capcom
Genre: Platformer
Publisher: Capcom
Composers:
Hiroshige Tonomura
Published: 14 September 1989
Date: 14 September 1989
Recommendation:
Tags: postsnesplatformer8-biticonicchiptunespace1980scapcom
Links:
Location Played In Game: The Moon Level
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screenshot: ../ducktales.jpg (DuckTales Moon Level)
image: ../ducktales.jpg (The Moon Level)
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Game Series: Sonic the Hedgehog
Console: Sega CD
Console Release Date: 23 September 1993
Original Language:
Original Title:
Studio: Sega
Genre: Platformer
Publisher: Sega
Composers:
Naofumi Hataya
Published: 23 September 1993
Date: 23 September 1993
Recommendation:
Devon Ellis
Tags: postssega-cdplatformerupbeatelectronic1990s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Theme
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screenshot: ../sonic-the-hedgehog-cd.jpg (Sonic the Hedgehog CD Box Art)
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Game Series: Myst
Console: PC
Console Release Date: 24 September 1993
Original Language:
Original Title:
Studio: Cyan
Genre: Adventure
Publisher: Brøderbund
Composers:
Robyn Miller
Published: 24 September 1993
Date: 24 September 1993
Recommendation:
Devon Ellis
Tags: postsadventureatmosphericambientclassic1990s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Theme
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screenshot: ../myst.jpg (Myst Box Art)
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Game Series: Sonic the Hedgehog
Console: Sega Genesis
Console Release Date: 18 October 1994
Original Language: English
Original Title: Sonic & Knuckles
Studio: Sega Technical Institute
Genre: Platformer
Publisher: Sega
Composers:
Howard Drossin
Published: 18 October 1994
Date: 18 October 1994
Recommendation:
Norah Smith
Tags: postssega-genesisplatformerchiptuneintenseaction1990s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Lava Reef Zone
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screenshot: ../sonic-and-knuckles.jpg (Sonic & Knuckles Cover Art)
image: ../sonic-and-knuckles.jpg (Lava Reef Zone)
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Game Series: NiGHTS
Console: Sega Saturn
Console Release Date: 5 July 1996
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: ナイツ
Studio: Sonic Team
Genre: Action
Publisher: Sega
Composers:
Tomoko Sasaki
Published: 5 July 1996
Date: 5 July 1996
Recommendation:
Norah Smith
Tags: postssega-saturnactionwhimsicalpeacefulwinter1990s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Frozen Bell (Winter Level)
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screenshot: ../nights-into-dreams.jpg (NiGHTS into Dreams Cover Art)
image: ../nights-into-dreams.jpg (Take The Snow Train)
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Game Series: NiGHTS
Console: Sega Saturn
Console Release Date: 5 July 1996
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: ナイツ
Studio: Sonic Team
Genre: Action
Publisher: Sega
Composers:
Naofumi Hataya,
Tomoko Sasaki
Published: 5 July 1996
Date: 5 July 1996
Recommendation:
Norah Smith
Tags: postssega-saturnactionorchestraliconicmemorable1990s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Title Screen, Opening Sequence
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screenshot: ../nights-into-dreams.jpg (NiGHTS into Dreams Cover Art)
image: ../nights-into-dreams.jpg (Main Theme)
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Game Series: Mario Kart
Console: Nintendo 64
Console Release Date: 14 December 1996
Original Language:
Original Title:
Studio: Nintendo EAD
Genre: Racing
Publisher: Nintendo
Composers:
Kenta Nagata
Published: 14 December 1996
Date: 14 December 1996
Recommendation:
Devon Ellis
Tags: postsn64racingmarionostalgic1990s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Theme
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screenshot: ../mario-kart-64.jpg (Mario Kart 64 Box Art)
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Game Series: Sonic the Hedgehog
Console: Sega Saturn
Console Release Date: 18 November 1997
Original Language:
Original Title:
Studio: Traveller's Tales
Genre: Racing
Publisher: Sega
Composers:
Richard Jacques,
TJ Davis
Published: 18 November 1997
Date: 18 November 1997
Recommendation:
Devon Ellis
Tags: postssaturnracingvocalpop1990s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Theme
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screenshot: ../sonic-r.jpg (Sonic R Box Art)
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Game Series: Bomberman
Console: PlayStation
Console Release Date: 29 January 1998
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: ボンバーマンワールド
Studio: Hudson Soft
Genre: Action
Publisher: Hudson Soft
Composers:
Jun Chikuma
Published: 29 January 1998
Date: 29 January 1998
Recommendation:
Tags: postsplaystationaction1990senergeticchiptune
Links:
Location Played In Game: Title Screen
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screenshot: ../bomberman-world.jpg (Bomberman World cover art)
image: ../bomberman-world.jpg (Title Screen)
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Game Series: 1080°
Console: Nintendo 64
Console Release Date: 28 February 1998
Original Language:
Original Title:
Studio: Nintendo EAD
Genre: Sports
Publisher: Nintendo
Composers:
Kenta Nagata
Published: 28 February 1998
Date: 28 February 1998
Recommendation:
Devon Ellis
Tags: postsn64sportssnowboardingdrum-and-bass1990s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Theme
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screenshot: ../1080-snowboarding.jpg (1080° Snowboarding Box Art)
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Game Series: Pokémon
Console: Game Boy
Console Release Date: 28 September 1998
Original Language: English
Original Title: Pocket Monsters Ao
Studio: Game Freak
Genre: RPG
Publisher: Nintendo
Composers:
Junichi Masuda
Published: 28 September 1998
Date: 28 September 1998
Recommendation:
Rob Hewey
Tags: postsgame-boyrpgchiptuneclassic1990sadventure
Links:
Location Played In Game: Title Screen
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screenshot: ../pokemon-blue.jpg (Pokémon Blue Box Art)
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Game Series: LEGO
Console: PC
Console Release Date: 31 July 1999
Original Language:
Original Title:
Studio: High Voltage Software
Genre: Racing
Publisher: LEGO Media
Composers:
Justin Scharvona
Published: 31 July 1999
Date: 31 July 1999
Recommendation:
Devon Ellis
Tags: postspcracingambientsynth1990s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Theme
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screenshot: ../lego-racers.jpg (LEGO Racers Box Art)
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Game Series: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Console: Game Boy Color
Console Release Date: 1 January 2000
Original Language: English
Original Title: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: 2nd Edition
Studio: Ubisoft
Genre: Quiz
Publisher: Ubisoft
Composers:
Keith Hopwood,
Matthew Strachan
Published: 1 January 2000
Date: 1 January 2000
Recommendation:
Tags: postsgame-boy-colorquizchiptunetv-adaptationsuspense2000s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Title Screen, Main Menu
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screenshot: ../who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire-2nd-edition.jpg (Who Wants to Be a Millionaire 2nd Edition Cover Art)
image: ../who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire-2nd-edition.jpg (Title Screen)
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Game Series: Kirby
Console: Nintendo 64
Console Release Date: 24 March 2000
Original Language:
Original Title:
Studio: HAL Laboratory
Genre: Platformer
Publisher: Nintendo
Composers:
Jun Ishikawa
Published: 24 March 2000
Date: 24 March 2000
Recommendation:
Devon Ellis
Tags: postsn64platformerupbeatclassic2000s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Theme
Music:
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screenshot: ../kirby-64-the-crystal-shards.jpg (Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Box Art)
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Game Series: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
Console: PlayStation
Console Release Date: 19 September 2000
Original Language:
Original Title:
Studio: Neversoft
Genre: Sports
Publisher: Activision
Composers:
Powerman 5000
Published: 20 September 2000
Date: 20 September 2000
Recommendation:
Devon Ellis
Tags: postsps1sportsskatingrocknu-metal2000s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Theme
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screenshot: ../tony-hawks-pro-skater-2.jpg (Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 Box Art)
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Game Series: SSX
Console: GameCube
Console Release Date: 4 March 2000
Original Language: English
Original Title:
Studio: EA Sports Big
Genre: Sports
Publisher: EA Sports
Composers:
Various Artists
Published: 5 November 2001
Date: 5 November 2001
Recommendation:
Tim J.
Tags: postsgamecubesports2000selectronicenergetic
Links:
Location Played In Game: Tokyo Megaplex
Music:
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screenshot: ../ssx-tricky.jpg (SSX Tricky box art)
image: ../ssx-tricky.jpg (Tokyo Megaplex)
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Game Series: Halo
Console: Xbox
Console Release Date: 15 November 2001
Original Language: English
Original Title: Halo: Combat Evolved
Studio: Bungie
Genre: FPS
Publisher: Microsoft
Composers:
Martin O'Donnell🔗,
Michael Salvatori🔗
Published: 15 November 2001
Date: 15 November 2001
Recommendation:
Kevin C
Tags: postsxboxfps2000sorchestraliconicclassicalatmosphericmemorable
Location Played In Game: Main Menu, Opening Cinematic
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screenshot: ../halo-combat-evolved.jpg (Halo: Combat Evolved box art)
image: ../halo-combat-evolved.jpg (Main Menu)
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Game Series: Super Smash Bros.
Console: GameCube
Console Release Date: 21 November 2001
Original Language:
Original Title:
Studio: HAL Laboratory
Genre: Fighting
Publisher: Nintendo
Composers:
Hirokazu Ando
Published: 21 November 2001
Date: 21 November 2001
Recommendation:
Devon Ellis
Tags: postsgamecubefightingelectronicclassic2000s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Theme
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screenshot: ../super-smash-bros-melee.jpg (Super Smash Bros. Melee Box Art)
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Game Series: Dance Dance Revolution
Console: Arcade
Console Release Date: 1 January 2002
Original Language:
Original Title:
Studio: Konami
Genre: Rhythm
Publisher: Konami
Composers:
Be For U
Published: 1 June 2002
Date: 1 June 2002
Recommendation:
Devon Ellis
Tags: postsrhythmarcadej-popenergetic2000s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Theme
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screenshot: ../ddrmax2-dance-dance-revolution-7thmix.jpg (DDRMAX2 Dance Dance Revolution 7thMix Box Art)
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Game Series: Phantom Crash
Console: Xbox
Console Release Date: 20 June 2002
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: ファントムクラッシュ
Studio: Genki
Genre: Vehicular Combat
Publisher: Phantagram
Composers:
Mona Lisa
Published: 20 June 2002
Date: 20 June 2002
Recommendation:
Mona Lisa
Tags: postsxboxelectronicvocal2000sstyle
Links:
Location Played In Game: Combat Arena
Music:
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Media:
screenshot: ../phantom-crash.jpg (Phantom Crash cover art)
image: ../phantom-crash.jpg (In-Game Combat)
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Game Series: Ratchet & Clank
Console: PlayStation 2
Console Release Date: 4 November 2002
Original Language:
Original Title:
Studio: Insomniac Games
Genre: Platformer
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Composers:
David Bergeaud
Published: 4 November 2002
Date: 4 November 2002
Recommendation:
Devon Ellis
Tags: postsps2platformerfunkyelectronic2000s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Theme
Music:
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screenshot: ../ratchet-clank.jpg (Ratchet & Clank Box Art)
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Game Series: Pokemon
Console: Game Boy Advance
Console Release Date: 21 March 2001
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: ポケットモンスター ルビー・サファイア
Studio: Game Freak
Genre: RPG
Publisher: Nintendo
Composers:
増田順一 (Junichi Masuda)🔗,
一之瀬剛 (Go Ichinose)🔗
Published: 21 November 2002
Date: 21 November 2002
Recommendation:
Tags: postsgbarpgnintendo2000speacefulchiptunefolknature
Links:
Location Played In Game: Verdanturf Town
Music:
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screenshot: ../pokemon-ruby-sapphire-emerald.jpg (Verdanturf Town)
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Game Series: Mega Man Battle Network
Console: Game Boy Advance
Console Release Date: 21 March 2001
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: ロックマンエグゼ4
Studio: Capcom
Genre: Action RPG
Publisher: Capcom
Published: 12 December 2003
Date: 12 December 2003
Recommendation:
Tags: postsgbaactionrpg2000schiptuneelectronicbattle
Links:
Location Played In Game: Title Screen
Music:
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Media:
screenshot: ../mega-man-battle-network-4.jpg (Mega Man Battle Network 4 box art)
image: ../mega-man-battle-network-4.jpg (Title Screen)
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Game Series: Guilty Gear
Console: PlayStation 2
Console Release Date: 17 December 2003
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: ギルティギアイスカ
Studio: Arc System Works
Genre: Fighting
Publisher: Sammy Corporation
Composers:
Daisuke Ishiwatari🔗
Published: 17 December 2003
Date: 17 December 2003
Recommendation:
Tags: postsplaystation 2fightingrockmetal2000sintense
Links:
Location Played In Game: A.B.A's Theme
Music:
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Media:
screenshot: ../guilty-gear-isuka.jpg (Guilty Gear Isuka cover art)
image: ../guilty-gear-isuka.jpg (A.B.A's Stage)
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Game Series: Pokemon
Console: Game Boy Advance
Console Release Date: 29 January 2004
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: ポケットモンスター ファイアレッド・リーフグリーン
Studio: Game Freak
Genre: RPG
Publisher: Nintendo
Composers:
増田順一 (Junichi Masuda)🔗,
一之瀬剛 (Go Ichinose)🔗
Published: 29 January 2004
Date: 29 January 2004
Recommendation:
Kevin C
Tags: postsgbarpgnintendo2000sbattlebattle-themeintensememorableclassic
Location Played In Game: Champion Battle, Final Rival Battle
Music:
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screenshot: ../pokemon-fire-red-leaf-green.jpg (Champion Battle)
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Game Series: Pikmin
Console: GameCube
Console Release Date: 14 September 2001
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: ピクミン2
Studio: Nintendo EAD
Genre: Strategy
Publisher: Nintendo
Published: 30 August 2004
Date: 30 August 2004
Recommendation:
MK
Tags: postsgamecubestrategynintendo2000satmosphericpeacefulnature
Links:
Location Played In Game: Perplexing Pool
Music:
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screenshot: ../pikmin-2.jpg (Pikmin 2 box art)
image: ../pikmin-2.jpg (Perplexing Pool Area)
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Game Series: Burnout 3: Takedown
Console: PlayStation 2
Console Release Date: 7 September 2004
Original Language:
Original Title:
Studio: Unknown
Genre: Soundtrack
Publisher: Unknown
Composers:
Mudmen
Published: 7 September 2004
Date: 7 September 2004
Recommendation:
Devon Ellis
Tags: postsrockracingintense2000s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Theme
Music:
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Media:
screenshot: ../burnout-3-takedown.jpg (Burnout 3: Takedown Box Art)
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Game Series: Fire Emblem
Console: Game Boy Advance
Console Release Date: 7 October 2004
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: ファイアーエムブレム 聖魔の光石
Studio: Intelligent Systems
Genre: Strategy
Publisher: Nintendo
Composers:
春山沙樹 (Saki Haruyama)🔗
Published: 7 October 2004
Date: 7 October 2004
Recommendation:
Tags: postsgbastrategynintendo2000sheroicclassicalorchestralbattle
Location Played In Game: Title Screen, Opening Cinematic
Music:
- Key: Eb Major
- Modes: Eb Major (0:00)
- Time Signature: 4/4
- Length: 1:45
- Looping: true
- Dynamic: false
- Inspirations: Orchestral fanfares, Military marches
Media:
screenshot: ../fire-emblem-the-sacred-stones.jpg (Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones)
image: ../fire-emblem-the-sacred-stones.jpg (Main Theme)
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Game Series: Metal Gear
Console: PlayStation 2
Console Release Date: 17 November 2004
Original Language: English
Original Title: Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
Studio: Konami
Genre: Action-Adventure
Publisher: Konami
Composers:
Norihiko Hibino
Published: 17 November 2004
Date: 17 November 2004
Recommendation:
Tags: postsplaystation 2action-adventurevocalorchestraliconic2000s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Opening Sequence, Ladder Climb
Music:
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Media:
screenshot: ../metal-gear-solid-3.jpg (Metal Gear Solid 3 Cover Art)
image: ../metal-gear-solid-3.jpg (The Long Ladder Climb)
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Game Series: Mega Man Battle Network
Console: Game Boy Advance
Console Release Date: 9 December 2004
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: ロックマンエグゼ5
Studio: Capcom
Genre: Action RPG
Publisher: Capcom
Composers:
Akari Kaida
Published: 9 December 2004
Date: 9 December 2004
Recommendation:
Tags: postsgbaaction-rpgelectronicchiptuneheroic2000s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Title Screen
Music:
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Media:
screenshot: ../mega-man-battle-network-5.jpg (Mega Man Battle Network 5 Cover Art)
image: ../mega-man-battle-network-5.jpg (Title Screen)
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Game Series: Mega Man Battle Network
Console: Game Boy Advance
Console Release Date: 23 November 2005
Original Language:
Original Title:
Studio: Capcom
Genre: Tactical RPG
Publisher: Capcom
Composers:
Yoshino Aoki
Published:
Date: 23 November 2005
Recommendation:
Tags: postsgbarpgchiptunebattle2000s
Links:
Location Played In Game:
Music:
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Media:
screenshot: ../mega-man-battle-network-6.jpg
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Game Series: Metroid
Console: Nintendo DS
Console Release Date: 20 March 2006
Original Language: English
Original Title: Metroid Prime Hunters
Studio: Nintendo NST
Genre: FPS
Publisher: Nintendo
Composers:
Lawrence Schwedler,
James Phillipsen
Published: 20 March 2006
Date: 20 March 2006
Recommendation:
Tags: postsnintendo-dsfpssci-fiboss-battleintense2000s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Final Boss Battle (Phase 1)
Music:
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Media:
screenshot: ../metroid-prime-hunters.jpg (Metroid Prime Hunters Cover Art)
image: ../metroid-prime-hunters.jpg (Gorea Battle)
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Game Series: Okami
Console: PlayStation 2
Console Release Date: 4 March 2000
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: 大神
Studio: Clover Studio
Genre: Action Adventure
Publisher: Capcom
Published: 19 September 2006
Date: 19 September 2006
Recommendation:
MK
Tags: postsplaystation 2actionadventure2000sorchestralpeacefulfolk
Links:
Location Played In Game: Ending Cutscene, The Rising Sun
Music:
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Media:
screenshot: ../okami.jpg (Okami box art)
image: ../okami.jpg (The Rising Sun)
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Game Series: Castlevania
Console: Nintendo DS
Console Release Date: 21 November 2004
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: 悪魔城ドラキュラ ギャラリーオブラビーズ
Studio: Konami
Genre: Action
Publisher: Konami
Composers:
山根ミチル (Michiru Yamane)🔗
Published: 16 November 2006
Date: 16 November 2006
Recommendation:
Tags: postsnintendo-dsactionrpg2000sgothicatmospherichauntingclassicalorchestralcastletower
Location Played In Game: First Area, Entrance
Music:
- Key: D Minor
- Modes: D Minor (0:00)
- Time Signature: 4/4
- Length: 2:30
- Looping: true
- Dynamic: false
- Inspirations: Classical music, Gothic horror, Baroque composition
Media:
screenshot: ../castlevania-portrait-of-ruin.jpg (Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin)
image: ../castlevania-portrait-of-ruin.jpg (Entrance to the Castle)
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Game Series: Wii Sports
Console: Wii
Console Release Date: 19 November 2006
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: Wii Sports
Studio: Nintendo EAD
Genre: Sports
Publisher: Nintendo
Composers:
Kazumi Totaka
Published: 19 November 2006
Date: 19 November 2006
Recommendation:
Tags: postswiisportsminimalisticoniccheerful2000s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Title Screen, Main Menu
Music:
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Media:
screenshot: ../wii-sports.jpg (Wii Sports Cover Art)
image: ../wii-sports.jpg (Title Screen)
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Game Series: Wii
Console: Wii
Console Release Date: 19 November 2006
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: Wiiショッピングチャンネル
Studio: Nintendo
Genre: System Software
Publisher: Nintendo
Composers:
Kazumi Totaka
Published: 19 November 2006
Date: 19 November 2006
Recommendation:
Tags: postswiisystem-musicbossa-novarelaxingcatchymeme2000s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Wii Shop Channel Main Menu
Music:
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Media:
screenshot: ../wii-shop-channel.jpg (Wii Shop Channel Logo)
image: ../wii-shop-channel.jpg (Wii Shop Interface)
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Game Series: Fire Emblem
Console: Wii
Console Release Date: 19 November 2006
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: ファイアーエムブレム 暁の女神
Studio: Intelligent Systems
Genre: Strategy
Publisher: Nintendo
Composers:
Hiroki Morishita🔗
Published: 22 February 2007
Date: 22 February 2007
Recommendation:
Tags: postswiistrategynintendo2000sorchestralheroicemotional
Links:
Location Played In Game: Oliver's Battle
Music:
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Media:
screenshot: ../fire-emblem-radiant-dawn.jpg (Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn box art)
image: ../fire-emblem-radiant-dawn.jpg (Battle with Oliver)
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Game Series: Portal
Console: PC
Console Release Date: 10 October 2007
Original Language:
Original Title:
Studio: Valve
Genre: Puzzle-platformer
Publisher: Valve
Composers:
Jonathan Coulton,
Ellen McLain
Published: 10 October 2007
Date: 10 October 2007
Recommendation:
Devon Ellis
Tags: postspuzzlevocalhumoriconic2000s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Theme
Music:
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screenshot: ../portal.jpg (Portal Box Art)
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Game Series: Super Mario
Console: Wii
Console Release Date: 19 November 2006
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: スーパーマリオギャラクシー
Studio: Nintendo EAD Tokyo
Genre: Platformer
Publisher: Nintendo
Composers:
横田真人 (Mahito Yokota)🔗,
近藤浩治 (Koji Kondo)🔗
Published: 1 November 2007
Date: 1 November 2007
Recommendation:
Tags: postswiiplatformernintendo2000sorchestralpeacefulgalaxyspacefeatured
Location Played In Game: Good Egg Galaxy
Music:
- Key: C Major
- Modes: C Major (0:00)
- Time Signature: 4/4
- Length: 2:15
- Looping: true
- Dynamic: true
- Inspirations: Orchestral music, Space exploration themes, Adventure music
Media:
screenshot: ../super-mario-galaxy.jpg (Good Egg Galaxy)
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Game Series: Super Mario
Console: Wii
Console Release Date: 19 November 2006
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: スーパーマリオギャラクシー
Studio: Nintendo EAD Tokyo
Genre: Platformer
Publisher: Nintendo
Composers:
横田真人 (Mahito Yokota)🔗,
近藤浩治 (Koji Kondo)🔗
Published: 1 November 2007
Date: 1 November 2007
Recommendation:
Tags: postswiiplatformernintendo2000sorchestraliconicfeaturedpeacefulgalaxyspaceheroic
Location Played In Game: Gusty Garden Galaxy
Music:
- Key: D Major
- Modes: D Major (0:00)
- Time Signature: 4/4
- Length: 2:45
- Looping: true
- Dynamic: true
- Inspirations: Orchestral music, Classical composition, Adventure themes
Media:
screenshot: ../super-mario-galaxy.jpg (Gusty Garden Galaxy)
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Game Series: Professor Layton
Console: Nintendo DS
Console Release Date: 21 November 2004
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: レイトン教授と悪魔の箱
Studio: Level-5
Genre: Puzzle
Publisher: Level-5
Composers:
Tomohito Nishiura🔗
Published: 29 November 2007
Date: 29 November 2007
Recommendation:
mom
Tags: postsnintendo-dspuzzle2000sorchestralemotionalmelancholy
Links:
Location Played In Game: Ending Credits
Music:
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screenshot: ../professor-layton-and-the-diabolical-box.jpg (Credits)
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Game Series: Advance Wars
Console: Nintendo DS
Console Release Date: 21 November 2004
Original Language: English
Original Title: Advance Wars: Dark Conflict
Studio: Intelligent Systems
Genre: Strategy
Publisher: Nintendo
Published: 21 January 2008
Date: 21 January 2008
Recommendation:
Tags: postsnintendo-dsstrategy2000satmosphericorchestral
Links:
Location Played In Game: Lin's Theme
Music:
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screenshot: ../advance-wars-days-of-ruin.jpg (Advance Wars: Days of Ruin box art)
image: ../advance-wars-days-of-ruin.jpg (Lin's CO Power)
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Game Series: Super Smash Bros.
Console: Wii
Console Release Date: 31 January 2008
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: 大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズX
Studio: Sora Ltd.
Genre: Fighting
Publisher: Nintendo
Composers:
植松伸夫 (Nobuo Uematsu)🔗
Published: 31 January 2008
Date: 31 January 2008
Recommendation:
Kevin C
Tags: postswiifightingnintendo2000sorchestralepicmemorableiconicclassical
Location Played In Game: Final Destination Stage
Music:
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screenshot: ../super-smash-bros-brawl.jpg (Final Destination)
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Game Series: Super Smash Bros.
Console: Wii
Console Release Date: 19 November 2006
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: 大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズX
Studio: Sora Ltd.
Genre: Fighting
Publisher: Nintendo
Composers:
Various Composers
Published: 31 January 2008
Date: 31 January 2008
Recommendation:
Tim J.
Tags: postswiifightingnintendo2000sorchestralclassical
Links:
Location Played In Game: The Subspace Emissary
Music:
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screenshot: ../super-smash-bros-brawl.jpg (The Subspace Emissary)
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Game Series: Mirror's Edge
Console: PC
Console Release Date: 11 November 2008
Original Language: English
Original Title:
Studio: EA DICE
Genre: Action
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Composers:
Lisa Miskovsky🔗
Published: 11 November 2008
Date: 11 November 2008
Recommendation:
Tags: postspcaction2000selectronicatmosphericmodern
Links:
Location Played In Game: Credits
Music:
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Media:
screenshot: ../mirror-s-edge.jpg (Mirror's Edge box art)
image: ../mirror-s-edge.jpg (Credits)
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Game Series: Kingdom Hearts
Console: Nintendo DS
Console Release Date: 21 November 2004
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: キングダムハーツ 358/2 Days
Studio: h.a.n.d.
Genre: Action RPG
Publisher: Square Enix
Composers:
Yoko Shimomura🔗
Published: 30 May 2009
Date: 30 May 2009
Recommendation:
Tags: postsnintendo-dsrpgaction2000sorchestralpeacefulmemorable
Links:
Location Played In Game: Traverse Town
Music:
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screenshot: ../kingdom-hearts-358-2-days.jpg (Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days box art)
image: ../kingdom-hearts-358-2-days.jpg (Traverse Town)
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Game Series: Pokemon
Console: Nintendo DS
Console Release Date: 12 September 2009
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: ポケットモンスター ハートゴールド・ソウルシルバー
Studio: Game Freak
Genre: RPG
Publisher: Nintendo
Composers:
増田順一 (Junichi Masuda)🔗,
一之瀬剛 (Go Ichinose)🔗,
佐藤仁美 (Hitomi Sato)🔗
Published: 12 September 2009
Date: 12 September 2009
Recommendation:
Kevin C
Tags: postsnintendo-dsrpgnintendo2000sbattlechiptunememorableaction
Location Played In Game: Trainer Battles, Route Encounters
Music:
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screenshot: ../pokemon-heart-gold-soul-silver.jpg (Trainer Battle)
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Game Series: Pokemon
Console: Nintendo DS
Console Release Date: 12 September 2009
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: ポケットモンスター ハートゴールド・ソウルシルバー
Studio: Game Freak
Genre: RPG
Publisher: Nintendo
Composers:
増田順一 (Junichi Masuda)🔗,
一之瀬剛 (Go Ichinose)🔗,
佐藤仁美 (Hitomi Sato)🔗
Published: 12 September 2009
Date: 12 September 2009
Recommendation:
Kevin C
Tags: postsnintendo-dsrpgnintendo2000sbattlebattle-themeintenseiconicmemorable
Location Played In Game: Gym Leader Battles
Music:
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screenshot: ../pokemon-heart-gold-soul-silver.jpg (Gym Battle)
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Game Series: Marvel vs. Capcom
Console: PlayStation 3 / Xbox 360
Console Release Date: 15 February 2011
Original Language:
Original Title:
Studio: Capcom
Genre: Fighting
Publisher: Capcom
Composers:
Hideyuki Fukasawa
Published:
Date: 15 February 2011
Recommendation:
Tags: postsfightingorchestralheroicremix2010s
Links:
Location Played In Game:
Music:
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screenshot: ../marvel-vs-capcom-3.jpg
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Game Series: Kirby
Console: Wii
Console Release Date: 19 November 2006
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: 星のカービィ Wii
Studio: HAL Laboratory
Genre: Platformer
Publisher: Nintendo
Composers:
Hirokazu Ando🔗
Published: 24 October 2011
Date: 24 October 2011
Recommendation:
Tags: postswiiplatformernintendo2010sintensebattleorchestral
Links:
Location Played In Game: Magolor Soul Battle
Music:
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screenshot: ../kirby-s-return-to-dream-land.jpg (Kirby's Return to Dream Land box art)
image: ../kirby-s-return-to-dream-land.jpg (Final Boss Battle)
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Game Series: Mass Effect
Console: PC
Console Release Date: 6 March 2012
Original Language: English
Original Title: Mass Effect 3
Studio: BioWare
Genre: Action RPG
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Composers:
Clint Mansell
Published: 6 March 2012
Date: 6 March 2012
Recommendation:
Julia Lee Papastavros
Tags: postspcps3xbox-360action-rpgsci-fipianoemotionalatmospheric2010s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Opening Sequence, Earth Evacuation
Music:
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Media:
screenshot: ../mass-effect-3.jpg (Mass Effect 3 Cover Art)
image: ../mass-effect-3.jpg (Leaving Earth)
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Game Series: Journey
Console: PlayStation 3
Console Release Date: 13 March 2012
Original Language: English
Original Title: Journey
Studio: Thatgamecompany
Genre: Adventure
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Composers:
Austin Wintory
Published: 13 March 2012
Date: 13 March 2012
Recommendation:
Tags: postsplaystation 3adventureorchestralcelloemotional2010s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Title Screen, Opening Cutscene
Music:
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Media:
screenshot: ../journey.jpg (Journey Cover Art)
image: ../journey.jpg (Title Screen)
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Game Series: Hotline Miami
Console: PC
Console Release Date: 23 October 2012
Original Language:
Original Title:
Studio: Dennaton Games
Genre: Top-down shooter
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Composers:
El Huervo
Published: 23 October 2012
Date: 23 October 2012
Recommendation:
Devon Ellis
Tags: postsindieelectronicsynthwavechill2010s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Theme
Music:
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screenshot: ../hotline-miami.jpg (Hotline Miami Box Art)
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Game Series: Animal Crossing
Console: Nintendo 3DS
Console Release Date: 8 November 2012
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: とびだせ どうぶつの森
Studio: Nintendo EAD
Genre: Simulation
Publisher: Nintendo
Composers:
Manaka Kataoka,
Atsuko Asahi
Published: 8 November 2012
Date: 8 November 2012
Recommendation:
Tags: postsnintendo-3dssimulationrelaxingcheerfulorchestral2010s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Title Screen
Music:
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Media:
screenshot: ../animal-crossing-new-leaf.jpg (Animal Crossing: New Leaf Cover Art)
image: ../animal-crossing-new-leaf.jpg (Title Screen)
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Game Series: The Last of Us
Console: PlayStation 3
Console Release Date: 14 June 2013
Original Language: English
Original Title: The Last of Us
Studio: Naughty Dog
Genre: Action-Adventure
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Composers:
Gustavo Santaolalla
Published: 14 June 2013
Date: 14 June 2013
Recommendation:
Tags: postsplaystation 3action-adventureacousticemotionalminimalist2010s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Title Screen, Credits
Music:
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Media:
screenshot: ../the-last-of-us.jpg (The Last of Us Cover Art)
image: ../the-last-of-us.jpg (Main Menu Setting)
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Game Series: Warcraft
Console: PC
Console Release Date: 11 March 2014
Original Language: English
Original Title: Hearthstone
Studio: Blizzard Entertainment
Genre: Digital Collectible Card Game
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
Composers:
Peter McConnell
Published: 11 March 2014
Date: 11 March 2014
Recommendation:
Tags: postspccard-gamestrategyfantasy2010sorchestral
Links:
Location Played In Game: Main Menu
Music:
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screenshot: ../hearthstone-heroes-of-warcraft.jpg (Hearthstone Box Art)
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Game Series: Transistor
Console: PC
Console Release Date: 20 May 2014
Original Language: English
Original Title: Transistor
Studio: Supergiant Games
Genre: Action RPG
Publisher: Supergiant Games
Composers:
Darren Korb,
Ashley Barrett
Published: 20 May 2014
Date: 20 May 2014
Recommendation:
Tags: postspcps4indievocalelectronicemotionalatmospheric2010s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Ending Credits
Music:
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Media:
screenshot: ../transistor.jpg (Transistor Cover Art)
image: ../transistor.jpg (Paper Boats)
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Game Series: Pokémon
Console: Nintendo 3DS
Console Release Date: 21 November 2014
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: ポケットモンスター オメガルビー・アルファサファイア
Studio: Game Freak
Genre: RPG
Publisher: Nintendo
Composers:
Junichi Masuda,
Go Ichinose
Published: 21 November 2014
Date: 21 November 2014
Recommendation:
Tags: postsnintendo-3dsrpgbattleremixintense2010s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Battle vs Team Aqua/Magma
Music:
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Media:
screenshot: ../pokemon-omega-ruby-alpha-sapphire.jpg (Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire Cover Art)
image: ../pokemon-omega-ruby-alpha-sapphire.jpg (Team Aqua/Magma Battle)
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Game Series: Life is Strange
Console: Multiplatform
Console Release Date: 30 January 2015
Original Language:
Original Title:
Studio: Dontnod Entertainment
Genre: Graphic Adventure
Publisher: Square Enix
Composers:
José González
Published: 30 January 2015
Date: 30 January 2015
Recommendation:
Devon Ellis
Tags: postsindieacousticfolkemotional2010s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Theme
Music:
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Media:
screenshot: ../life-is-strange.jpg (Life Is Strange Box Art)
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Game Series: Undertale
Console: PC
Console Release Date: 15 September 2015
Original Language: English
Original Title: Undertale
Studio: Toby Fox
Genre: RPG
Publisher: Toby Fox
Composers:
Toby Fox
Published: 15 September 2015
Date: 15 September 2015
Recommendation:
Tags: postspcrpgchiptuneenergeticindie2010s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Mettaton's Quiz Show, Hotland
Music:
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Media:
screenshot: ../undertale.jpg (Undertale Cover Art)
image: ../undertale.jpg (Mettaton Quiz Show Setting)
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Game Series: No Man's Sky
Console: PS4
Console Release Date: 9 August 2016
Original Language: English
Original Title: No Man's Sky
Studio: Hello Games
Genre: Survival
Publisher: Hello Games
Composers:
65daysofstatic
Published: 9 August 2016
Date: 9 August 2016
Recommendation:
Tags: postsps4pcsci-fielectronicpost-rockatmospheric2010s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Space Exploration, Atmospheric Events
Music:
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Media:
screenshot: ../no-mans-sky.jpg (No Man's Sky Cover Art)
image: ../no-mans-sky.jpg (Supermoon)
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Game Series: Pokémon
Console: Nintendo 3DS
Console Release Date: 18 November 2016
Original Language:
Original Title:
Studio: Game Freak
Genre: RPG
Publisher: Nintendo
Composers:
Junichi Masuda
Published:
Date: 18 November 2016
Recommendation:
Tags: posts3dsrpgbattletropical2010s
Links:
Location Played In Game:
Music:
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screenshot: ../pokemon-sun-and-moon.jpg
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Game Series: NieR
Console: PC
Console Release Date: 17 March 2017
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: ニーア オートマタ
Studio: PlatinumGames
Genre: Action RPG
Publisher: Square Enix
Composers:
Keiichi Okabe🔗
Published: 23 February 2017
Date: 23 February 2017
Recommendation:
Andrew
Tags: postspcrpgaction2010semotionalorchestralvocalmelancholy
Links:
Location Played In Game: Credits, Ending E
Music:
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Media:
screenshot: ../nier-automata.jpg (NieR: Automata box art)
image: ../nier-automata.jpg (Ending Credits)
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Game Series: Hollow Knight
Console: PC
Console Release Date: 24 February 2017
Original Language: English
Original Title: Hollow Knight
Studio: Team Cherry
Genre: Metroidvania
Publisher: Team Cherry
Composers:
Christopher Larkin
Published: 24 February 2017
Date: 24 February 2017
Recommendation:
Norah Smith
Tags: postspcnintendo-switchindiemetroidvaniaacousticpeacefulatmospheric2010s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Greenpath Area
Music:
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Media:
screenshot: ../hollow-knight.jpg (Hollow Knight Cover Art)
image: ../hollow-knight.jpg (Greenpath)
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Game Series: Dark Souls
Console: PS4
Console Release Date: 24 March 2016
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: ダークソウルIII
Studio: FromSoftware
Genre: Action RPG
Publisher: Bandai Namco
Composers:
Yuka Kitamura
Published: 28 March 2017
Date: 28 March 2017
Recommendation:
Tags: postsps4xbox-onepcaction-rpgboss-battleorchestraldarkepic2010s
Links:
Location Played In Game: The Ringed City, Darkeater Midir Boss Fight
Music:
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Media:
screenshot: ../dark-souls-3.jpg (Dark Souls III Cover Art)
image: ../dark-souls-3.jpg (Darkeater Midir)
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Game Series: Octopath Traveler
Console: Nintendo Switch
Console Release Date: 13 July 2018
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: オクトパストラベラー
Studio: Square Enix / Acquire
Genre: RPG
Publisher: Square Enix
Composers:
Yasunori Nishiki
Published: 13 July 2018
Date: 13 July 2018
Recommendation:
Tags: postsnintendo switchrpgorchestralepicfantasy2010s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Title Screen
Music:
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Media:
screenshot: ../octopath-traveler.jpg (Octopath Traveler Cover Art)
image: ../octopath-traveler.jpg (Title Screen)
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Game Series: Octopath Traveler
Console: Nintendo Switch
Console Release Date: 13 July 2018
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: オクトパストラベラー
Studio: Square Enix / Acquire
Genre: RPG
Publisher: Square Enix
Composers:
Yasunori Nishiki
Published: 13 July 2018
Date: 13 July 2018
Recommendation:
Tags: postsnintendo switchrpgbattleorchestralenergetic2010s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Standard Battles
Music:
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Media:
screenshot: ../octopath-traveler.jpg (Octopath Traveler Cover Art)
image: ../octopath-traveler.jpg (Battle Scene)
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Game Series: Red Dead
Console: PlayStation 4
Console Release Date: 26 October 2018
Original Language:
Original Title:
Studio: Rockstar Studios
Genre: Action-adventure
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Composers:
Woody Jackson
Published: 26 October 2018
Date: 26 October 2018
Recommendation:
Devon Ellis
Tags: postswesternacousticbanjoatmospheric2010s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Theme
Music:
- Key:
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Media:
screenshot: ../red-dead-redemption-2.jpg (Red Dead Redemption 2 Box Art)
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Game Series: Outer Wilds
Console: Multiplatform
Console Release Date: 28 May 2019
Original Language:
Original Title:
Studio: Mobius Digital
Genre: Action-adventure
Publisher: Annapurna Interactive
Composers:
Andrew Prahlow
Published: 28 May 2019
Date: 28 May 2019
Recommendation:
Matt Insley
Tags: postsindieacousticfolkatmosphericemotional2010s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Theme
Music:
- Key:
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Media:
screenshot: ../outer-wilds.jpg (Outer Wilds Box Art)
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Game Series: Outer Wilds
Console: Multiplatform
Console Release Date: 28 May 2019
Original Language:
Original Title:
Studio: Mobius Digital
Genre: Action-adventure
Publisher: Annapurna Interactive
Composers:
Andrew Prahlow
Published: 28 May 2019
Date: 28 May 2019
Recommendation:
Devon Ellis
Tags: postsindieacousticfolkatmospheric2010s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Theme
Music:
- Key:
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Media:
screenshot: ../outer-wilds.jpg (Outer Wilds Box Art)
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Game Series: Sayonara Wild Hearts
Console: Nintendo Switch
Console Release Date: 19 September 2019
Original Language: English
Original Title: Sayonara Wild Hearts
Studio: Simogo
Genre: Rhythm
Publisher: Annapurna Interactive
Composers:
Daniel Olsén,
Jonathan Eng,
Linnea Olsson
Published: 19 September 2019
Date: 19 September 2019
Recommendation:
Julia Lee Papastavros
Tags: postsswitchrhythmpopsynth-pop2010s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Begin Again Level
Music:
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Media:
screenshot: ../sayonara-wild-hearts.jpg (Sayonara Wild Hearts Cover Art)
image: ../sayonara-wild-hearts.jpg (Begin Again)
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Game Series: Sayonara Wild Hearts
Console: Nintendo Switch
Console Release Date: 19 September 2019
Original Language: English
Original Title: Sayonara Wild Hearts
Studio: Simogo
Genre: Rhythm
Publisher: Annapurna Interactive
Composers:
Daniel Olsén,
Jonathan Eng,
Linnea Olsson
Published: 19 September 2019
Date: 19 September 2019
Recommendation:
Julia Lee Papastavros
Tags: postsswitchrhythmpopsynth-pop2010s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Game Soundtrack
Music:
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Media:
screenshot: ../sayonara-wild-hearts.jpg (Sayonara Wild Hearts Cover Art)
image: ../sayonara-wild-hearts.jpg (A Place I Don't Know)
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Game Series: Disco Elysium
Console: PC
Console Release Date: 15 October 2019
Original Language: English
Original Title: Disco Elysium
Studio: ZA/UM
Genre: RPG
Publisher: ZA/UM
Composers:
British Sea Power
Published: 15 October 2019
Date: 15 October 2019
Recommendation:
Tags: postspcrpgatmosphericcalmindie2010s
Links:
Location Played In Game: Whirling-in-Rags Hostel
Music:
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screenshot: ../disco-elysium.jpg (Disco Elysium Cover Art)
image: ../disco-elysium.jpg (Whirling-in-Rags Setting)
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Game Series: Disco Elysium
Console: PC
Console Release Date: 15 October 2019
Original Language: English
Original Title: Disco Elysium
Studio: ZA/UM
Genre: RPG
Publisher: ZA/UM
Composers:
British Sea Power
Published: 15 October 2019
Date: 15 October 2019
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Location Played In Game: Revachol, Martinaise
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screenshot: ../disco-elysium.jpg (Disco Elysium Cover Art)
image: ../disco-elysium.jpg (In-game setting)
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Game Series: Armored Core
Console: PC
Console Release Date: 25 August 2023
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: アーマード・コアVI ファイアーズオブルビコン
Studio: FromSoftware
Genre: Mecha Action
Publisher: Bandai Namco
Composers:
Kota Hoshino
Published: 25 August 2023
Date: 25 August 2023
Recommendation:
Tags: postspcps5xbox-series-xmechaactionelectronicetherealboss-battle2020s
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Location Played In Game: Watchpoint Delta, Balteus Boss Fight
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screenshot: ../armored-core-6.jpg (Armored Core VI Cover Art)
image: ../armored-core-6.jpg (Balteus Boss Fight)
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Game Series: Clair Obscur
Console: PC
Console Release Date: 4 June 2024
Original Language: French
Original Title: Clair Obscur: Expédition 33
Studio: Sandfall Interactive
Genre: RPG
Publisher: Kepler Interactive
Composers:
Lorien Testard🔗
Published: 4 June 2024
Date: 4 June 2024
Recommendation:
Ben M.
Tags: postsmodernrpg2020sorchestralatmosphericmelancholyetherealfeatured
Location Played In Game: Reveal Trailer
Music:
- Key: A Minor
- Modes: A Minor (0:00)
- Time Signature: 4/4
- Length: 3:45
- Looping: true
- Dynamic: true
- Inspirations: Orchestral music, Cinematic scores
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screenshot: ../clair-obscur-expedition-33.jpg (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)
image: ../clair-obscur-expedition-33.jpg (Reveal Trailer)
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Game Series: Policenauts
Console: PC-98 / PlayStation
Console Release Date: 29 July 1994
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Studio: Konami
Genre: Adventure
Publisher: Konami
Composers:
TAPPY
Published:
Date: 1 January 2025
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screenshot: ../policenauts.jpg
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Game Series: Super Mario
Console: Nintendo Switch
Console Release Date: 27 October 2017
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Studio: Nintendo EPD
Genre: Platformer
Publisher: Nintendo
Composers:
Naoto Kubo
Published:
Date: 1 January 2025
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Tags: postsswitchplatformerorchestraladventure2010s
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screenshot: ../super-mario-odyssey.jpg
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Game Series: Mario Kart
Console: Nintendo Switch 2
Console Release Date: 1 January 2025
Original Language: Japanese
Original Title: スーパーマリオカート ワールズ
Studio: Nintendo
Genre: Racing
Publisher: Nintendo
Composers:
TBD
Published: 1 January 2025
Date: 1 January 2025
Recommendation:
Super Marcato Bros.
Tags: postsmodernracingnintendonintendo switch 22020sfeaturedorchestralelectronicsky
Location Played In Game: Starview Peak Track
Music:
- Key: C Major
- Modes: C Major (0:00)
- Time Signature: 4/4
- Length: 1:30
- Looping: true
- Dynamic: false
- Inspirations: Racing game music, Upbeat melodies
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screenshot: ../super-mario-kart-worlds.jpg (Starview Peak)
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Game Series: Remember Me
Console: PlayStation 3
Console Release Date: 3 June 2013
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Studio: Dontnod Entertainment
Genre:
Publisher: Capcom
Composers:
Olivier Deriviere
Published:
Date: 1 January 2025
Recommendation:
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screenshot: ../remember-me.jpg
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Game Series: Octopath Traveler
Console: Nintendo Switch
Console Release Date: 24 February 2023
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Studio: Square Enix
Genre:
Publisher: Square Enix
Composers:
Yasunori Nishiki
Published:
Date: 1 January 2025
Recommendation:
Tags: postsswitchrpgorchestralheroic2020s
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screenshot: ../octopath-traveler-2.jpg
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Game Series: Gravity Rush
Console: PlayStation 4
Console Release Date: 18 January 2017
Original Language:
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Studio: Japan Studio
Genre:
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Composers:
Kohei Tanaka
Published:
Date: 1 January 2025
Recommendation:
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screenshot: ../gravity-rush-2.jpg
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Game Series: RuneScape
Console: PC
Console Release Date: 4 January 2001
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Studio: Jagex
Genre:
Publisher: Jagex
Composers:
Ian Taylor
Published:
Date: 1 January 2025
Recommendation:
Tags: postspcmmorpgmedievalnostalgic2000s
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screenshot: ../runescape.jpg
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Game Series: Undertale
Console: PC
Console Release Date: 15 September 2015
Original Language: English
Original Title:
Studio: Toby Fox
Genre: RPG
Publisher: Toby Fox
Published: 17 January 2025
Date: 17 January 2025
Recommendation:
Tags: postsindierpgbattle2010sintensememeticfeaturediconicchiptunerockelectronic
Location Played In Game: Sans Battle, Final Boss Fight, Genocide Route
Music:
- Key: D Minor
- Modes: D Minor (0:00), F Major (0:32), D Minor (1:04)
- Time Signature: 4/4
- Length: 2:42
- Looping: true
- Dynamic: true
- Inspirations: Chiptune, Rock music, Progressive metal, Video game battle themes
Media:
screenshot: ../undertale.jpg (Undertale box art)
image: ../undertale.jpg (Sans Battle)