• 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:

  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
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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:

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  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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Mario Kart 64 - Rainbow Road

  Game Series: Mario Kart

  Console: Nintendo 64

  Console Release Date: 14 December 1996

  Original Language:

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  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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  Location Played In Game: Theme
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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:

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  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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  Location Played In Game: Theme
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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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  Location Played In Game: Theme
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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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  Location Played In Game: Title Screen
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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:

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  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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  Location Played In Game: Theme
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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
  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)

• Kirby 64 - Race Game (Gourmet Race)

  Game Series: Kirby

  Console: Nintendo 64

  Console Release Date: 24 March 2000

  Original Language:

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  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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  Location Played In Game: Theme
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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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  Location Played In Game: Theme
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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:

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  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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  Location Played In Game: Theme
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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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  Location Played In Game: Theme
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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
  Links:
  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
  Links:
  Location Played In Game: Theme
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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
  Links:
  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
  Links:
  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
  Links:
  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
  Links:
  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
  Links:
  Location Played In Game: Theme
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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
  Media:

  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
  Links:
  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
  Links:
  Location Played In Game: Title Screen
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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)
  Music:

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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
  Music:

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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
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• 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
  Music:

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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
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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
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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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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
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  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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  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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  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:
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  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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  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
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  Location Played In Game: Greenpath Area
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• 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
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  Location Played In Game: The Ringed City, Darkeater Midir Boss Fight
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• 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
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• 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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• 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
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  Location Played In Game: Theme
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• 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
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  Location Played In Game: Theme
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• 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
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  Location Played In Game: Theme
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• 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
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  Location Played In Game: Begin Again Level
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• 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
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  Location Played In Game: Game Soundtrack
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• 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
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  Location Played In Game: Whirling-in-Rags Hostel
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• 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
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  Location Played In Game: Revachol, Martinaise
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• 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
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  Location Played In Game: Watchpoint Delta, Balteus Boss Fight
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  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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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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)

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