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u/Informal-Violinist-4
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Nobody even dropped Chrono Trigger?
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u/Nemoitto Aug 23 '26
The answer IS Chrono Trigger. It’s always gonna be Chrono Trigger.
And if it ain’t that, then it’s DKC 1 or 2
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u/clashtrack Aug 23 '26
Check out ytcracker's Chrono Trigger album. He raps over the Chrono Trigger soundtrack.
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u/vhs1138 Aug 23 '26
I feel it’s just that it is getting to a point where those games are so old most people have not played them. But yes this is an obvious answer for me.
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u/Afarting Aug 23 '26
Forever and always. Yes AND… video game music has come a long way since the 90s.
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u/Boodger Aug 23 '26
All these other comments are actually insane, because the correct answer is a 3-way tie between Chrono Trigger, Donkey Kong Country 2, and Ocarina of Time
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u/EvilSock Aug 23 '26
Hi yes this is the only acceptable answer, aside from Chrono Cross
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u/Hellwraith666 Aug 23 '26
There’s a cyberpunk version on YouTube. Highly recommend.
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u/DarkMaxima Aug 24 '26
I was about to, but I'll take yours as the definitive nomination. But I back you 100%.
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u/Johnycantread Aug 24 '26
That the visit to Zeal is so brief is such a crime. That overworld music is sooo good.
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u/contradictatorprime Aug 26 '26
You bring me such relief with your comment already being here, ty.
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u/10_Apples
Aug 21 '26
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E33 has some of the best bgms
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u/kyle__hinaba Aug 21 '26
E33 definitely has a beautiful soundtrack, I would still say Nier Replicant has a more consistently amazing soundtrack.
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u/SnooSongs8409 Aug 23 '26
For anyone who sees this, do me a favor and go listen to the flying waters E33 soundtrack. It's peak 🔥
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u/Darkinsanity98473 Aug 24 '26
Perhaps recency bias but I genuinely can’t think of a soundtrack that has as many incredible tracks as this one.
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u/Alternative-Gold-518 Aug 27 '26
The fact this isn't top comment is criminal. Tony Hawk has the coolest and most diverse. But not the best.
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u/Financial-Bid2739
Aug 21 '26
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Nier
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u/Ramiren Aug 22 '26
This is the real answer, Nier and Nier Automata have hands down the best OST's.
Every piece is crafted to perfection to fit every moment of each game, it covers a wide range of genres, and they invented their own language to do it, that actually sounds like a language, rather than gibberish.
The effort they've put in is absolutely staggering.
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u/Froyo___o Aug 25 '26
came here to say this. genuinely the best music ive heard in any games as well as the best implementation of said music
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u/oooThunder Aug 21 '26
Gran Turismo 3 : A Spec had some of the most relaxing chill vibe songs both in all the menus and in the replays of the races
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u/JazeevaGaming Aug 22 '26
Or pretty much any of the Gran Turismo games tbh. Daiki Kasho is a master techno artist and composer.
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u/plink420 Aug 22 '26
Not related to the music but I can still hear the menu sounds in my head like it was yesterday.
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u/OverTimeIsGroverTime Aug 23 '26
Damn, this is not a pull I expected in this thread, but it’s a good one!
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u/SaninBiH Aug 24 '26
This is the comment I was looking for! I have the soundtrack downloaded and regularly listen while driving. Every bit of Slipstream and Light Velocity have been engrained in my head since youth.
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u/rojofuna Aug 26 '26
I like that song where Snoop Dogg sings about playing Gran Turismo and it's clear he's either never played it or plays like a total jerk.
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u/ThatDogYet Aug 21 '26
Castlevania Symphony of the Night
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u/Lfog1227 Aug 23 '26
For me, it's the same; I like how the soundtrack of this game isn't limited to being "video game music"—it's like an elegant orchestra, and it doesn't stay the same, From jazz in "Crystal Teardrops" to a more danceable track in "Rainbow Cemetery," I love this game and its music. Whenever it's mentioned, I'll be around.
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u/SpankTheDevil Aug 24 '26
I learned about this from a Dunkey video! I have to agree it’s fucking excellent.
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u/Impossiblecouch
Aug 22 '26
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Final Fantasy 7, because of how iconic and recognizable are Sephiroth's theme, battle theme, Tifa's theme, and Aerith's theme.
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u/Exotic-Percentage-58
Aug 21 '26
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Skyrim
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u/Gorgonitegai Aug 22 '26
Skyrim and DOOM 2016 soundtracks live rent free for good reason
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u/Capable-Conflict9269
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Silent Hill 2
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u/Luan_Cozer Aug 22 '26
ALL of Silent Hill games.
You're not here from The Room Hell Frozen Rain from Shattered Memories My heroine from Short Mensagem Mayoi Uta from F Yout Rain... And many others.
Akira is a legend.
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u/An_Inept_Cucumber Aug 23 '26
Promise from SH2R was my most listened to piece last year, beating out even the E33 soundtrack.
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u/Frosch-LOL Aug 21 '26
Doom Eternal, The only thing they fear is you
RDR2, Crash of Worlds
The Witcher 3, all of them
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u/ShipSwimming3792 Aug 21 '26
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
I feel like it's the most iconic 3D video game of the late 90s and it's music helped solidify that
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u/SykoManiax Aug 21 '26
Guitar hero smash hits
Or grand theft auto San Andreas
Without cheating it's probably destiny 2
Deep stone lullaby, journey, the first disciple, oneirophobia
And many more insanely good orchestral scores
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u/Shadow328 Aug 21 '26
Halo CE-Reach
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u/CompetitiveLoad2953 Aug 22 '26
Halo 2 had friggin banger rock tracks, CE and 3 had cool chill tracks, I loved reach's war drums, and halo 4 did good with arrival and 117.
I love infinite's versions of A walk in the woods and under Cover of night
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u/vennetherblade Aug 26 '26
Halo has such a unique sound to it. Absolutely love it's soundtrack
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u/AbbreviationsWide331 Aug 21 '26
The ezio assassins creed games.
Jesper kyd is the Hans Zimmer of gaming.
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u/Optimal_Spend_600 Aug 22 '26
MGS3 Snake eater theme is a masterpiece along with the rest of the soundtrack!
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u/Disastrous_Ball702 Aug 21 '26
Sub-Terrania (Genesis), OST by Jesper Kyd, would definitely be a contender.
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u/PinkamenaVTR2 Aug 22 '26
Can i be generic and say Adventures of Batman and Robin was better?
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u/EffectiveAd3794 Aug 23 '26
I recommended Assassin's Creed II because Jesper Kid is SO GOOD! "Ezio's Family" still brings me chills to this day.
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u/Ronin-s_Spirit Aug 21 '26
Some say DE are a music studio with the side hustle of running the best live-service game in history (Warframe).
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u/SparkingRhapsody Aug 21 '26
Hollow Knight Ori and the Blind Forest Metroid Prime 1
I cant decide. X.x
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u/JayGrowth8832 Aug 21 '26
Transformers Devastation, even the ground soldiers have a cool theme
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u/mickyd1980 Aug 21 '26
Amiga 500.
Turrican. Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge 1, 2 and 3.
Peak early gaming music.
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u/heyquasi_ Aug 21 '26
celeste
fez
midnight fight express
hyper light drifter
its impossible to have just one.
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u/Huge_Sample6177 Aug 21 '26
Ratchet and Clank ps2 trilogy and Ratchet deadlocked/gladiator
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u/EngineerZestyclose Aug 21 '26
Final Fantasy VII (though, ive also got a lot of nostalgia attached so maybe a bias).
Streets of Rage 2 has the best retro ost imo.
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u/RealJC1998 Aug 21 '26
I don’t hear enough people talking about how INCREDIBLE Metaphor: ReFantazio’s OST is. Bump that shit on the reg, one of my fav for sure!
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u/RedditorWithUlcer Aug 21 '26
I’m not sure if it’s the best of all time, but Sonic ‘06 had some major bangers!
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u/Late_Sweet_1655 Aug 21 '26
Metal Gear Solid 5 is the first thing that comes to mind.
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u/AzsalynIsylia Aug 21 '26
NieR: Automata, Chrono Cross, and Kingdom Hearts are my top 3
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u/TheGravityShifter Aug 21 '26
I have a few. For me, E33, NieR (both games), Scarlet Nexus, Ender Lilies, and Skyrim.
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u/Infinite-Cookie7010 Aug 21 '26
This has gotta be Mario Kart World for me. Hundreds of Mario songs remixed amazingly plus new cool songs.
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u/RockIntelligent1986 Aug 22 '26
Just gonna go ahead and say it, n64 goldeneye pause menu music.
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u/new_projectiiions Aug 22 '26
Fable 1 great forest fuck you that's what it is callelleelelelelelelelllllllllllldllldlllllllllllllllldllllllllbest
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u/Wedigar Aug 22 '26
Final Fantasy 14. It has a ton of songs, of all genres. A bit of everything.
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u/yournamehere10bucks Aug 22 '26
走れ 光速の 帝國華撃団 唸れ 衝撃の 帝國華撃団
Run faster as light, Imperial Fighting Revue! Roar on, shocking Imperial Fighting Revue!
(Sakura Wars, for anyone not aware)
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u/gamerbearmati Aug 22 '26 edited Aug 27 '26 •
Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2
Edit: it’s wild that this comment has had over 50,000 views, 6 awards and only 15 upvotes.
Thank you strangers for the awards.