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				- Undertale - Megalovania

				- RuneScape - Scape Original

				- Gravity Rush 2 - Gravity Daze 2

				- Octopath Traveler II - Main Theme

				- Remember Me - Main Theme

				- Super Mario Kart Worlds - Starview Peak

				- Super Mario Odyssey - Cascade Kingdom (Fossil Falls)

				- Policenauts - End of the Dark

				- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - For Those Who Come After

				- Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon - Contact With You

				- Disco Elysium - La Revacholiere

				- Disco Elysium - Whirling-in-Rags, 8AM

				- Sayonara Wild Hearts - A Place I Don't Know

				- Sayonara Wild Hearts - Begin Again

				- Outer Wilds - Timber Hearth

				- Outer Wilds - Travelers

				- Red Dead Redemption 2 - Mountain Banjo

				- Octopath Traveler - Battle I

				- Octopath Traveler - Main Theme

				- Dark Souls III - Darkeater Midir

				- Hollow Knight - Greenpath

				- NieR: Automata - Weight of the World

				- Pokémon Sun & Moon - Trainer Battle

				- No Man's Sky - Supermoon

				- Undertale - Metal Crusher

				- Life is Strange - Crosses

				- Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire - Team Aqua/Magma Battle Mashup

				- Transistor - Paper Boats

				- Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft - Main Title

				- The Last of Us - The Last of Us (Main Theme)

				- Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Main Theme

				- Hotline Miami - Daisuke

				- Journey - Nascence

				- Mass Effect 3 - Leaving Earth

				- Kirby's Return to Dream Land - C-R-O-W-N-E-D

				- Marvel vs. Capcom 3 - Theme of Captain America

				- Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver - Johto Gym Leader Battle

				- Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver - Johto Trainer Battle

				- Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days - Traverse Town

				- Mirror's Edge - Still Alive

				- Super Smash Bros. Brawl - Stickerbrush Symphony

				- Super Smash Bros. Brawl - Final Destination

				- Advance Wars: Days of Ruin - Lin - Supreme Logician

				- Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box - Iris ~ End Theme

				- Super Mario Galaxy - Gusty Garden Galaxy

				- Super Mario Galaxy - Good Egg Galaxy

				- Portal - Still Alive

				- Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn - Beauty is a Mad Mistress

				- Wii Shop Channel - Main Theme

				- Wii Sports - Title Theme

				- Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin - Invitation of a Crazed Moon

				- Okami - The Sunrise

				- Metroid Prime Hunters - VS. Gorea (Head)

				- Mega Man Battle Network 6 - Battle Field

				- Mega Man Battle Network 5 - Theme of Mega Man Battle Network 5

				- Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - Snake Eater

				- Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones

				- Burnout 3: Takedown - Animal

				- Pikmin 2 - Perplexing Pool

				- Pokemon Fire Red/Leaf Green - Champion Rival Battle

				- Guilty Gear Isuka - Home Sweet Grave

				- Mega Man Battle Network 4 - Theme of Rockman EXE 4

				- Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald - Verdanturf Town

				- Ratchet & Clank - Eudora Logging Site

				- Phantom Crash - Awake to Love

				- DDRMAX2 - Break Down!

				- Super Smash Bros. Melee - Break the Targets!

				- Halo: Combat Evolved - Theme Song

				- SSX Tricky - Finished Symphony Jukebox (HD)

				- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 - When Worlds Collide

				- Kirby 64 - Race Game (Gourmet Race)

				- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire - 2nd Edition (GBC)

				- LEGO Racers - Building Mode

				- Pokémon Blue - Title Theme

				- 1080° Snowboarding - White Out

				- Bomberman World - Title

				- Sonic R - Can You Feel the Sunshine?

				- Mario Kart 64 - Rainbow Road

				- NiGHTS into Dreams - Main Theme

				- NiGHTS into Dreams - Take The Snow Train

				- Sonic & Knuckles - Lava Reef Zone

				- Myst - Sirrus Theme (Channelwood Age)

				- Sonic CD - Palmtree Panic 'G' Mix

				- DuckTales - The Moon Theme

DuckTales - The Moon Theme

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

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Location Played In Game: The Moon Level
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screenshot: ../ducktales.jpg (DuckTales Moon Level)

image: ../ducktales.jpg (The Moon Level)
Sonic CD - Palmtree Panic 'G' Mix

Game Series: Sonic the Hedgehog

Console: Sega CD

Console Release Date: 23 September 1993

Original Language:

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Studio: Sega

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Sega

Composers: Naofumi Hataya

Published: 23 September 1993

Date: 23 September 1993

Recommendation: Devon Ellis

Tags: postssega-cdplatformerupbeatelectronic1990s

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screenshot: ../sonic-the-hedgehog-cd.jpg (Sonic the Hedgehog CD Box Art)
Myst - Sirrus Theme (Channelwood Age)

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

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screenshot: ../myst.jpg (Myst Box Art)
Sonic & Knuckles - Lava Reef Zone

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

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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)
NiGHTS into Dreams - Take The Snow Train

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

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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)
NiGHTS into Dreams - Main Theme

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

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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)
Mario Kart 64 - Rainbow Road

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

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screenshot: ../mario-kart-64.jpg (Mario Kart 64 Box Art)
Sonic R - Can You Feel the Sunshine?

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

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screenshot: ../sonic-r.jpg (Sonic R Box Art)
Bomberman World - Title

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

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Location Played In Game: Title Screen
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screenshot: ../bomberman-world.jpg (Bomberman World cover art)

image: ../bomberman-world.jpg (Title Screen)
1080° Snowboarding - White Out

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

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screenshot: ../1080-snowboarding.jpg (1080° Snowboarding Box Art)
Pokémon Blue - Title Theme

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

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screenshot: ../pokemon-blue.jpg (Pokémon Blue Box Art)
LEGO Racers - Building Mode

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

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screenshot: ../lego-racers.jpg (LEGO Racers Box Art)
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire - 2nd Edition (GBC)

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

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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)
Kirby 64 - Race Game (Gourmet Race)

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

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screenshot: ../kirby-64-the-crystal-shards.jpg (Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards Box Art)
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 - When Worlds Collide

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

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screenshot: ../tony-hawks-pro-skater-2.jpg (Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 Box Art)
SSX Tricky - Finished Symphony Jukebox (HD)

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

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Location Played In Game: Tokyo Megaplex
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screenshot: ../ssx-tricky.jpg (SSX Tricky box art)

image: ../ssx-tricky.jpg (Tokyo Megaplex)
Halo: Combat Evolved - Theme Song

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

Links: Official Soundtrack Game Footage

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)
Super Smash Bros. Melee - Break the Targets!

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

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screenshot: ../super-smash-bros-melee.jpg (Super Smash Bros. Melee Box Art)
DDRMAX2 - Break Down!

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

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screenshot: ../ddrmax2-dance-dance-revolution-7thmix.jpg (DDRMAX2 Dance Dance Revolution 7thMix Box Art)
Phantom Crash - Awake to Love

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

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Location Played In Game: Combat Arena
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screenshot: ../phantom-crash.jpg (Phantom Crash cover art)

image: ../phantom-crash.jpg (In-Game Combat)
Ratchet & Clank - Eudora Logging Site

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

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screenshot: ../ratchet-clank.jpg (Ratchet & Clank Box Art)
Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald - Verdanturf Town

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

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Location Played In Game: Verdanturf Town
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screenshot: ../pokemon-ruby-sapphire-emerald.jpg (Verdanturf Town)
Mega Man Battle Network 4 - Theme of Rockman EXE 4

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

Composers: Yoshino Aoki🔗

Published: 12 December 2003

Date: 12 December 2003

Recommendation:

Tags: postsgbaactionrpg2000schiptuneelectronicbattle

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Location Played In Game: Title Screen
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screenshot: ../mega-man-battle-network-4.jpg (Mega Man Battle Network 4 box art)

image: ../mega-man-battle-network-4.jpg (Title Screen)
Guilty Gear Isuka - Home Sweet Grave

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

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Location Played In Game: A.B.A's Theme
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screenshot: ../guilty-gear-isuka.jpg (Guilty Gear Isuka cover art)

image: ../guilty-gear-isuka.jpg (A.B.A's Stage)
Pokemon Fire Red/Leaf Green - Champion Rival Battle

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

Links: Official Soundtrack Game Footage

Location Played In Game: Champion Battle, Final Rival Battle
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screenshot: ../pokemon-fire-red-leaf-green.jpg (Champion Battle)
Pikmin 2 - Perplexing Pool

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

Composers: Hajime Wakai🔗

Published: 30 August 2004

Date: 30 August 2004

Recommendation: MK

Tags: postsgamecubestrategynintendo2000satmosphericpeacefulnature

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Location Played In Game: Perplexing Pool
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screenshot: ../pikmin-2.jpg (Pikmin 2 box art)

image: ../pikmin-2.jpg (Perplexing Pool Area)
Burnout 3: Takedown - Animal

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

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screenshot: ../burnout-3-takedown.jpg (Burnout 3: Takedown Box Art)
Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones

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

Links: Official Soundtrack Game Footage

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
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screenshot: ../fire-emblem-the-sacred-stones.jpg (Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones)

image: ../fire-emblem-the-sacred-stones.jpg (Main Theme)
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater - Snake Eater

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

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Location Played In Game: Opening Sequence, Ladder Climb
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screenshot: ../metal-gear-solid-3.jpg (Metal Gear Solid 3 Cover Art)

image: ../metal-gear-solid-3.jpg (The Long Ladder Climb)
Mega Man Battle Network 5 - Theme of Mega Man Battle Network 5

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

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screenshot: ../mega-man-battle-network-5.jpg (Mega Man Battle Network 5 Cover Art)

image: ../mega-man-battle-network-5.jpg (Title Screen)
Mega Man Battle Network 6 - Battle Field

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

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screenshot: ../mega-man-battle-network-6.jpg
Metroid Prime Hunters - VS. Gorea (Head)

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)
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screenshot: ../metroid-prime-hunters.jpg (Metroid Prime Hunters Cover Art)

image: ../metroid-prime-hunters.jpg (Gorea Battle)
Okami - The Sunrise

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

Composers: Masami Ueda🔗

Published: 19 September 2006

Date: 19 September 2006

Recommendation: MK

Tags: postsplaystation 2actionadventure2000sorchestralpeacefulfolk

Links:

Location Played In Game: Ending Cutscene, The Rising Sun
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screenshot: ../okami.jpg (Okami box art)

image: ../okami.jpg (The Rising Sun)
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin - Invitation of a Crazed Moon

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

Links: Official Soundtrack Game Footage

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)
Wii Sports - Title Theme

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
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screenshot: ../wii-sports.jpg (Wii Sports Cover Art)

image: ../wii-sports.jpg (Title Screen)
Wii Shop Channel - Main Theme

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
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screenshot: ../wii-shop-channel.jpg (Wii Shop Channel Logo)

image: ../wii-shop-channel.jpg (Wii Shop Interface)
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn - Beauty is a Mad Mistress

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
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screenshot: ../fire-emblem-radiant-dawn.jpg (Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn box art)

image: ../fire-emblem-radiant-dawn.jpg (Battle with Oliver)
Portal - Still Alive

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)
Super Mario Galaxy - Good Egg Galaxy

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

Links: Official Soundtrack Game Footage

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)
Super Mario Galaxy - Gusty Garden Galaxy

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

Links: Official Soundtrack Game Footage

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)
Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box - Iris ~ End Theme

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
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screenshot: ../professor-layton-and-the-diabolical-box.jpg (Credits)
Advance Wars: Days of Ruin - Lin - Supreme Logician

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

Composers: Taishi Senda🔗

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)
Super Smash Bros. Brawl - Final Destination

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

Links: Official Soundtrack Game Footage

Location Played In Game: Final Destination Stage
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screenshot: ../super-smash-bros-brawl.jpg (Final Destination)
Super Smash Bros. Brawl - Stickerbrush Symphony

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)
Mirror's Edge - Still Alive

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)
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days - Traverse Town

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)
Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver - Johto Trainer Battle

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

Links: Official Soundtrack Game Footage

Location Played In Game: Trainer Battles, Route Encounters
Music:
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screenshot: ../pokemon-heart-gold-soul-silver.jpg (Trainer Battle)
Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver - Johto Gym Leader Battle

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

Links: Official Soundtrack Game Footage

Location Played In Game: Gym Leader Battles
Music:
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screenshot: ../pokemon-heart-gold-soul-silver.jpg (Gym Battle)
Marvel vs. Capcom 3 - Theme of Captain America

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
Kirby's Return to Dream Land - C-R-O-W-N-E-D

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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Media:
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)
Mass Effect 3 - Leaving Earth

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)
Journey - Nascence

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)
Hotline Miami - Daisuke

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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Media:
screenshot: ../hotline-miami.jpg (Hotline Miami Box Art)
Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Main Theme

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)
The Last of Us - The Last of Us (Main Theme)

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)
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft - Main Title

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)
Transistor - Paper Boats

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)
Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire - Team Aqua/Magma Battle Mashup

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)
Life is Strange - Crosses

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)
Undertale - Metal Crusher

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)
No Man's Sky - Supermoon

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)
Pokémon Sun & Moon - Trainer Battle

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
NieR: Automata - Weight of the World

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)
Hollow Knight - Greenpath

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)
Dark Souls III - Darkeater Midir

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:
- Key:
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screenshot: ../dark-souls-3.jpg (Dark Souls III Cover Art)

image: ../dark-souls-3.jpg (Darkeater Midir)
Octopath Traveler - Main Theme

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

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Location Played In Game: Title Screen
Music:
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screenshot: ../octopath-traveler.jpg (Octopath Traveler Cover Art)

image: ../octopath-traveler.jpg (Title Screen)
Octopath Traveler - Battle I

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

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Location Played In Game: Standard Battles
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screenshot: ../octopath-traveler.jpg (Octopath Traveler Cover Art)

image: ../octopath-traveler.jpg (Battle Scene)
Red Dead Redemption 2 - Mountain Banjo

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:
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screenshot: ../red-dead-redemption-2.jpg (Red Dead Redemption 2 Box Art)
Outer Wilds - Travelers

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
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screenshot: ../outer-wilds.jpg (Outer Wilds Box Art)
Outer Wilds - Timber Hearth

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:
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screenshot: ../outer-wilds.jpg (Outer Wilds Box Art)
Sayonara Wild Hearts - Begin Again

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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screenshot: ../sayonara-wild-hearts.jpg (Sayonara Wild Hearts Cover Art)

image: ../sayonara-wild-hearts.jpg (Begin Again)
Sayonara Wild Hearts - A Place I Don't Know

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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screenshot: ../sayonara-wild-hearts.jpg (Sayonara Wild Hearts Cover Art)

image: ../sayonara-wild-hearts.jpg (A Place I Don't Know)
Disco Elysium - Whirling-in-Rags, 8AM

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)
Disco Elysium - La Revacholiere

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: postspcrpgatmosphericmelancholicindie2010s

Links:

Location Played In Game: Revachol, Martinaise
Music:
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screenshot: ../disco-elysium.jpg (Disco Elysium Cover Art)

image: ../disco-elysium.jpg (In-game setting)
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon - Contact With You

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

Links:

Location Played In Game: Watchpoint Delta, Balteus Boss Fight
Music:
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screenshot: ../armored-core-6.jpg (Armored Core VI Cover Art)

image: ../armored-core-6.jpg (Balteus Boss Fight)
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - For Those Who Come After

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

Links: Official Soundtrack Game Footage

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
Media:
screenshot: ../clair-obscur-expedition-33.jpg (Clair Obscur: Expedition 33)

image: ../clair-obscur-expedition-33.jpg (Reveal Trailer)
Policenauts - End of the Dark

Game Series: Policenauts

Console: PC-98 / PlayStation

Console Release Date: 29 July 1994

Original Language:

Original Title:

Studio: Konami

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Konami

Composers: TAPPY

Published:

Date: 1 January 2025

Recommendation:

Tags: postsjazzfusionnoiradventure1990s

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screenshot: ../policenauts.jpg
Super Mario Odyssey - Cascade Kingdom (Fossil Falls)

Game Series: Super Mario

Console: Nintendo Switch

Console Release Date: 27 October 2017

Original Language:

Original Title:

Studio: Nintendo EPD

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Nintendo

Composers: Naoto Kubo

Published:

Date: 1 January 2025

Recommendation:

Tags: postsswitchplatformerorchestraladventure2010s

Links:

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screenshot: ../super-mario-odyssey.jpg
Super Mario Kart Worlds - Starview Peak

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

Links: Official Soundtrack Game Footage

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
Media:
screenshot: ../super-mario-kart-worlds.jpg (Starview Peak)
Remember Me - Main Theme

Game Series: Remember Me

Console: PlayStation 3

Console Release Date: 3 June 2013

Original Language:

Original Title:

Studio: Dontnod Entertainment

Genre:

Publisher: Capcom

Composers: Olivier Deriviere

Published:

Date: 1 January 2025

Recommendation:

Tags: postsps3electronicorchestralcyberpunk2010s

Links:

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screenshot: ../remember-me.jpg
Octopath Traveler II - Main Theme

Game Series: Octopath Traveler

Console: Nintendo Switch

Console Release Date: 24 February 2023

Original Language:

Original Title:

Studio: Square Enix

Genre:

Publisher: Square Enix

Composers: Yasunori Nishiki

Published:

Date: 1 January 2025

Recommendation:

Tags: postsswitchrpgorchestralheroic2020s

Links:

Location Played In Game:
Music:
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screenshot: ../octopath-traveler-2.jpg
Gravity Rush 2 - Gravity Daze 2

Game Series: Gravity Rush

Console: PlayStation 4

Console Release Date: 18 January 2017

Original Language:

Original Title:

Studio: Japan Studio

Genre:

Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment

Composers: Kohei Tanaka

Published:

Date: 1 January 2025

Recommendation:

Tags: postsps4action-adventureorchestraljazz-fusion2010s

Links:

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screenshot: ../gravity-rush-2.jpg
RuneScape - Scape Original

Game Series: RuneScape

Console: PC

Console Release Date: 4 January 2001

Original Language:

Original Title:

Studio: Jagex

Genre:

Publisher: Jagex

Composers: Ian Taylor

Published:

Date: 1 January 2025

Recommendation:

Tags: postspcmmorpgmedievalnostalgic2000s

Links:

Location Played In Game:
Music:
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Media:
screenshot: ../runescape.jpg
Undertale - Megalovania

Game Series: Undertale

Console: PC

Console Release Date: 15 September 2015

Original Language: English

Original Title:

Studio: Toby Fox

Genre: RPG

Publisher: Toby Fox

Composers: Toby Fox🔗

Published: 17 January 2025

Date: 17 January 2025

Recommendation:

Tags: postsindierpgbattle2010sintensememeticfeaturediconicchiptunerockelectronic

Links: Official Soundtrack Game Footage

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)