tiggerkiddo
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Sonic 4 Episode 1's boss music is still much better than Episode 2.
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Nocturnowl
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Oooh that's nice, Dragon Road makes the best conversion i'd say.
Don't they have the same boss theme though?
Hot Coldman
Banned
Maybe someone could do a proper White World theme for Speed Highway.
My favourite is Windmill Isle, but that was my favourite song from Unleashed anyway.
(If referring to VS Robotnik) I have to agree but only because Ep 2's boss theme is literally just the remix of the pinch thing. ...What were they thinking? I don't want to hear a 20 second loop song for a 5 minute boss fight, ugh.
Metal Sonic's boss theme trumps both though.
EDIT: I sort of like the final boss theme of Episode 2... though it didn't sound much of a final boss theme.
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Isnt the boss music in Sonic 4 ep 1/2 just remix of the Sonic 3D blast boss theme that was unused?
Only the first phase of the boss theme in Ep 1 is a remix of that. The pinch theme in Ep 1 is original and got remixed as the main boss theme in Ep 2. Why? I don't know.
These are pretty good. I like the clear, ambient sound this specific OST has. I'm actually surprised I didn't find about this sooner. I probably won't like the game itself, but this OST is quite stellar.
I had no idea Jacques did these as well or some older Sonic music (I googled it). He's really good.
It's like the Pokemon Theme for me.
Well shiver me timbers, yes that is quite good. Songs that are getting posted are reminding me strongly why I consider the Sonic games to have the best music out of all video game series.
This has a special place in my heart. I still need to make a proper Special Stage illustration sometime. This music always inspires me.
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m29nf3WcMx1qbgbeeo1_500.png Sketched this out earlier this year while listening to that theme on loop, haha.
Christopher
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Ok finally got my hands on Sonic Heroes and I'll give you some impressions:
AWFUL.
This game is truly awful...I don't know what you guys find about this game that makes it so great to some people.
The gameplay is AWFUL: How do you go from Sonic Adventure to this gameplay? I guess in theory it could have been a cool idea or maybe as a one off side mission/mode but I just did not like this at all. Switching to accomplsih ONE mission seems very tedious, and there was no real payoff to me.
The graphics are AWFUL: The engine they used makes this game look worse than a dreamcast game...why do the models look like a childrens cartoon? Why does everything seem so bright and preschool colored?
The music isn't that great either...I dunno I was really turned off by this game and Shadow the Hedgehog.
AWFUL.
This game is truly awful...I don't know what you guys find about this game that makes it so great to some people.
The gameplay is AWFUL: How do you go from Sonic Adventure to this gameplay? I guess in theory it could have been a cool idea or maybe as a one off side mission/mode but I just did not like this at all. Switching to accomplsih ONE mission seems very tedious, and there was no real payoff to me.
The graphics are AWFUL: The engine they used makes this game look worse than a dreamcast game...why do the models look like a childrens cartoon? Why does everything seem so bright and preschool colored?
The music isn't that great either...I dunno I was really turned off by this game and Shadow the Hedgehog.
Nocturnowl
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Well it's quite simple, we don't find it great.
There might be one or two people who think it's a rollicking good time but i'm pretty sure that's it.
I think most of my favorite pieces from Unleashed are actually the town themes. Free of the need to match a specific gameplay pace, the sound team could completely cut loose with the regional theme, and the results are just wonderful.
Or it could just be that Kumatani and Tokoi have been at this longer than Ohtani and it's that slight experience edge showing through, given how Crisis City and Rooftop Run improved between their source games and Generations.
Or it could just be that Kumatani and Tokoi have been at this longer than Ohtani and it's that slight experience edge showing through, given how Crisis City and Rooftop Run improved between their source games and Generations.
PhantomOfTheKnight
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So I was playing Sonic 1 when this happened:
I would say something, but I don't want to break my F key. >:I
I would say something, but I don't want to break my F key. >:I
Shadow Hog
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...how do you not keep up with the floating green block in this segment? It's like the slowest thing.
PhantomOfTheKnight
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I overshot my jump and landed right in the lava and scampered to get some rings; by the time I had caught up with the block it had already started sinking in the lava, and I had to go back. I only had one ring and ended up losing it right before I jumped onto that floating pillar.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
Ahaha, I remember when I used to play Sonic games in an attempt to get all the rings in a stage.
People posting Unleashed BGMs in here? I fucking love Unleashed's soundtrack for various reasons that I won't get into because I'm exhausted and my brain can't put a good cohesive (read: smart) post together right now.
But I will say that I agree with Sciz in that the town themes are probably the best things on the soundtrack for the same reasons!!
I'd love to put Suikoden on that list, but the third album is not too much to my liking, and the second and fourth games' albums have tracks that aren't that great and the albums are inconsistent. It's a shame because GS1's soundtrack is one of my favourite soundtracks ever.
People posting Unleashed BGMs in here? I fucking love Unleashed's soundtrack for various reasons that I won't get into because I'm exhausted and my brain can't put a good cohesive (read: smart) post together right now.
But I will say that I agree with Sciz in that the town themes are probably the best things on the soundtrack for the same reasons!!
Uhm... Sonic, Mega Man, Ys for me. Sonic music is usually consistent and good, same with Mega Man, and tbh, I haven't heard a lot of bad Falcom music and Ys is usually the cream of the crop.
I'd love to put Suikoden on that list, but the third album is not too much to my liking, and the second and fourth games' albums have tracks that aren't that great and the albums are inconsistent. It's a shame because GS1's soundtrack is one of my favourite soundtracks ever.
Shadow Hog
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Well, Perfect Bonuses were a thing - albeit one I can't imagine too many people saw.
Haha, nope, no terminal velocity mention. Aquarium park is pretty good, though. I like that one.
As for series with the most consistent of music, I think it goes:
Sonic
Megaman
Final Fantasy
For me
tiggerkiddo
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If we're gonna do the whole ranking things by quality of music...I'll go a bit further!
1. Sega
2. Square-Enix
3. Capcom
Because there are various franchises from each company I like and they're all very consistent about the quality of music.
1. Sega
2. Square-Enix
3. Capcom
Because there are various franchises from each company I like and they're all very consistent about the quality of music.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
Remember how 1990s Konami used to be super-duper awesome?
Konami Kukeiha Club
*cries in a corner*
Almost makes me want to build a gaming PC.
*cries in a corner*
Maybe a few times. I focused on exploration in the older games a lot, though. Not so much now, since it's better to get things done faster.
Alright, this is pretty awesome.
Almost makes me want to build a gaming PC.
Shadow Hog
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What the heck am I looking at? Don't recognize this design at all.
Hahaha, the replacements for the Eggmen in Metal Sonic Generations. Can't wait for this mod
Also, I realize they already used Neo Metal Sonic for Super Sonic, but I almost kinda wish they used... uh... whatever that big red one at the end of Chaotix was called. (It did have a name, didn't it?)
Hot Coldman
Banned
Remember how 1990s Konami used to be super-duper awesome?
Konami Kukeiha Club
*cries in a corner*
PS1 International Track and Field is amazing. That doesn't get enough recognition.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
That Event Select music? The intro music?
A lot of Konami's past stuff doesn't get recognition anymore and it saddens me. They used to be so damn good. Now they're... ugh (referring to them as a company).
Nocturnowl
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Remember how 1990s Konami used to be super-duper awesome?
Konami Kukeiha Club
*cries in a corner*
What the hell is a "Konami"? I don't know of any company by that name around these days that make games, maybe you were thinking of Kojima productions?
Hang on, i've gotta throw this music out here, good times even though I care not for the sport.
Oh, are we having a Konami music nostalgia love-in? Because I could go on for ages about The Lone Ranger for NES. Of all the "best games no one played" out there, it is the best and the most never played by anyone ever. And that's a shame, because it's part classic Castlevania, part Metal Gear, part Wolfenstein 3D, and all super awesome.
But yeah, the music. Start with the William Tell Overture because it's a Lone Ranger game. Oh, and check out that cover art. Shootouts, trains, exploding bridges, indians, banditos, it's got everything. Anyway, this plays over some scrolling intro text, and then the Mario 3-ish map unfolds and if its theme doesn't get you in the mood for some Wild West action nothing will. Take three steps to the west and you're greeted with the first of multiple kickass town themes. From there you might step into the general store or go hit up one of the minigames or drop by a saloon. Or you could get on with the business of progressing the plot, in which case you'll tangle with outlaws, infiltrate lairs, occasionally swap to first-person, fight more bandits, fight indians, fight the military, fight fucking ninjas I kid you not, and eventually have a shootout with/on a train.
and they also made some other cool licensed games about some turtles or something
But yeah, the music. Start with the William Tell Overture because it's a Lone Ranger game. Oh, and check out that cover art. Shootouts, trains, exploding bridges, indians, banditos, it's got everything. Anyway, this plays over some scrolling intro text, and then the Mario 3-ish map unfolds and if its theme doesn't get you in the mood for some Wild West action nothing will. Take three steps to the west and you're greeted with the first of multiple kickass town themes. From there you might step into the general store or go hit up one of the minigames or drop by a saloon. Or you could get on with the business of progressing the plot, in which case you'll tangle with outlaws, infiltrate lairs, occasionally swap to first-person, fight more bandits, fight indians, fight the military, fight fucking ninjas I kid you not, and eventually have a shootout with/on a train.
and they also made some other cool licensed games about some turtles or something
Shadow Hog
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Labyrinth Runner/Trick Trap has a really awesome Stage 1 theme.
No, I don't have a link handy, just Google it until I do.
No, I don't have a link handy, just Google it until I do.
ViewtifulJC
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tiggerkiddo
Member
Bah Bah is number one over all. It's even more glorious when Baby Yoshi is around. This game spits rainbows of love and happiness and I'm all for it.
Shadow Hog
Member
BAH-BAH is nowhere near best OST, especially considering it's the same damn OST we've had for years, barring a couple of tracks.
NintendoLand, on the other hand, has a lot of really great remixes. I wouldn't call it best OST either but it's certainly better than BAH-BAH.
NintendoLand, on the other hand, has a lot of really great remixes. I wouldn't call it best OST either but it's certainly better than BAH-BAH.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
Hold the phone. So... no one played The Lone Ranger? Because that game was actually pretty good. And this...
Thinking of Konami's golden days makes me feel incredibly sad.
At least Tak Fujii's still being awesome there, except they don't like us seeing him in their prerecorded press conferences anymore because Konami misplaced its soul.
...blew my mind when I was younger.Sciz said:
Thinking of Konami's golden days makes me feel incredibly sad.
No one cares.
Groooooaaaaaannnnn.Nocturnowl said:
At least Tak Fujii's still being awesome there, except they don't like us seeing him in their prerecorded press conferences anymore because Konami misplaced its soul.
I assume the Bah-bah stuff is supposed to be facetious.
tiggerkiddo
Member
Oh it's not, I think the Bah Bah's may be a little silly at times but the soundtrack gets too much hate.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
The 1980s-tinged relenting synth of Hotline Miami is a big fave of mine this year as well. Very fitting for this bizarre, David Lynch slasher movie atmosphere of the game
Hot Coldman
Banned
As with most things this year, nobody did a game soundtrack quite like Kid Icarus Uprising.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
Really? I can't wait to see someone rationalize a vote for that in the SotY thread.
It's definitely in for a Top 3 vote from me. That soundtrack is absolute gold.
Uhm... I'm still thinking of mine. Nayuta no Kiseki's soundtrack was better than expected when I played through it, but I listened to the acoustic album more from the LE. And I dunno if I want to vote for Ys Celceta's stuff because I'm so used to the PCE version of Ys 4 and I love the music in that. Botanicula's soundtrack is really good too.
Suikoden PSP's ost is decent, but it's not Top 3 material and Tierkreis's soundtrack easily outshines it. I need to take another listen to the Labyrinth no Kanata soundtrack. Not sure what I think of Rhythm Thief's soundtrack overall yet, and I should give the ASR:T soundtrack more listens. Kid Icarus: Uprising's soundtrack is going to get another listen, but I feel like the most outstanding thing for me for that soundtrack is the assortment of composers as opposed to the music. The Last Story's soundtrack is one of Uematsu's weaker compositions which doesn't say much since he hasn't been composing anything really good lately.
I did save FF13-2's soundtrack for this year and elected not to vote for it last year. We'll see how it ends up holding up. Need to give Closure's soundtrack another listen.
There's a ton more... now I know how Nert and Ghaleon feel to an extent.
Nocturnowl
Member
I don't think i've seen any form of sarcasm run into the floor and pierce straight through the earth quite as much as this and i've praised Sonic Blast for a cheap laugh.
I should replay Sonic Blast soon, it'll be a laugh until someone (me) gets hurt.
I do think the themes in general are sort of maligned (except the ghost house, that's just urrgh), their reuse on the other hand? that's a point that should be torn to bits and pieces.
Still i'll rock the Brawl rendition of NSMB Overworld as maximum on my music Delfino Plaza and i'll be happier for it.
Talking Soundtracks of this here year put me in for the Uprising soundtrack right now, though this year I feel as if i'm lacking a single soundtrack that really grabbed me, a whole host of really good ones mind you, just not that one definitive choice.
Hot Coldman
Banned
The Walking Dead also has a real good soundtrack, I thought. Especially Episode 5.
And the quality of Journey's kinda goes without saying for anyone who's played it.
And the quality of Journey's kinda goes without saying for anyone who's played it.
PhantomOfTheKnight
Member
I don't think I've played enough games to vote for a soundtrack of the year, but if it had to be one, I'd have to give it to Gravity Rush.
Christopher
Member
You know what I used to like about sonic team that made them feel special when they put downloadable content for Christmas and Halloween and I wonder why they discontinued that
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Every year there's a Konami E3, and I always ask myself "Why am I even excited about this?". Suodiken peaked in '99, there's no more Metroidvanias, I'm over Metal Gear games not involving Platinum Games, and Silent Hill...well....they can't even get the fuckin' HD collection of that right...
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
I think I remember why I considered voting for Nayuta no Kiseki's soundtrack now.
Selam
Wintry Mountain
Twilight of the Dragon River
Title Theme
Oh, I almost forgot Darksiders II's OST. Should give that a re-listen too. Edit: same with Gravity Rush's.
I wish I could vote for the Etrian Odyssey 4 soundtrack, but I refuse to because there's no FM sound/PC-88 stuff on there. Gross.
Selam
Wintry Mountain
Twilight of the Dragon River
Title Theme
Oh, I almost forgot Darksiders II's OST. Should give that a re-listen too. Edit: same with Gravity Rush's.
I wish I could vote for the Etrian Odyssey 4 soundtrack, but I refuse to because there's no FM sound/PC-88 stuff on there. Gross.
I still need to play thooooose!
Because you want to see whether or not their conference will be a complete trainwreck like the 2010 one?
You should play Sonic All Stars Racing Transformed later this month.
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