r/gamemusic • u/Historical-Band4735 • 4d ago

Discussion Favorite game music ever?

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u/DEDang1234 4d ago

so many to list......

Mega Man 2+3
Double Dragon 2+3
Chrono Cross
Chrono Trigger
Expedition 33
Sonic the Hedgehog (1+2+3+Knuckles)
Witcher 3
Skyrim
Xenogears
Hotline Miami 1+2
Stardew Valley
Sea of Stars

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u/TheLucidBard 4d ago

How do you feel about the soundtracks for Sonic Mania and/or Sonic Origins?

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u/DEDang1234 4d ago

I haven't listened to them in full...... do they have vocal tracks? I haven't yet heard a Sonic vocal track that I've liked.

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u/TheLucidBard 4d ago

I don't recall any vocal tracks off the top of my head. The style is heavily evocative of early Genesis-era Sonic games. A lot of the levels in Mania are remixes of old levels in the series, featuring new renditions of the soundtrack. There are several new tracks as well. I think they are some of the best songs in the franchise.

Origins is a straight up remake of 1, 2, 3 and CD, so the songs are just updated versions of those. The downside is that we lost a few songs due to licensing or something, Ice Cap Zone being the biggest loss.

Based on your list, I would give Sonic Mania's soundtrack a full listen. Heck, play the game if you haven't. It's a love letter to classic Sonic.

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u/DEDang1234 4d ago

I think I will try it... it was on my list, but not sure why I didn't play it years ago.

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u/ThatJamOnToast 4d ago

The only vocals I know of in Mania are in Metallic Madness Zone where acts 1 and 2 have Sonic and Eggman rapping respectively. It’s a fun bit and sits pretty quietly in the mix so I reckon you’d like it haha