Nowadays the video game industry is massive, with Bioshock Infinite rumoured to have cost $200million to make and market, although this is probably bollocks. A quality computer game will have a gripping storyline with mesmerising cut scenes, it will have good graphics and quality gameplay but another aspect which is often overlooked is the game’s soundtrack. In recent years although great games have been made such as Fable, Dishonoured, Far Cry 3 with memorable storylines, none of them have unforgettable soundtracks. So I decided to have a look at the best original scores for computer games, so no Guitar Hero tracks and none of Wildstyle Pirate Radio’s finest tunes. I have separated the list into the most iconic, the most obscure and my personal favourites. This list is all my own opinion, and only songs I have heard myself, enjoy.
The Iconic
‘The Ground Theme’ by Koji Kondo (Super Mario Bros.)
‘Mortal Kombat’ by The Immortals (Mortal Kombat)
‘Green Hill Zone Music’ by Yuzo Kirshiro (Sonic The Hedgehog)
‘Zelda Main Theme’ by Kojo Kondo (The Legend of Zelda)
‘Final Fantasy Prelude/ Crystal Theme’ by Nobuo Uematsu (Final Fantasy)
The Obscure
‘The Road of Trials’ by Austin Wintory (Journey)
‘Chop Chop Master Onion’ by Masaya Matsuura (Parappa The Rappa)
‘Rayman Theme Song’ (Rayman 1)
‘Castle in the Mist’ by Michiru Oshima (Ico)
‘Dark Cloud Theme song’ by Tomohito Nishuria (Dark Cloud)
My Favourite
‘Stickerbush Symphony’ by David Wise (Donkey Kong Country 2)
‘Main Theme’ (Hitman 2)
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‘Skyrim Main Theme’ by Jeremy Soule (The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim)
‘Existence/The Colour Of Love’ by Sota Fujiormi (Pro Evolution Soccer 6)
‘The Place I’ll Return Someday’ by Nobuo Uematsu (Final Fantasy 9)
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