Top 5 ~ Top 10 music for each game listed

My first (and only one planned for now) list. As a VGM nerd with the particular hobby of research behind game composers as the contributions get muddied, why not combine both aspects, simple as pie.

Games featured are those I own the music of in that sweet little hard drive. I thought I'd rank the games by how much I love the OST at first, but who really cares about that? I came to think I don't, so I'll save my time (bold of me to say while doing Backloggd lists).

No links either, I don't think putting the files directly will work anyways and Youtube doesn't have everything. Even if you don't care about my top 5, I hope the composer credits will be atleast informative. You know, put a name behind who did Coconut Mall and all that. If you're in fact interested, I'm plugging my research compendium (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18EVNu-VVKqBu2tUgcIBJ1YBduIcZK1NClP_uztDXotk/edit?usp=sharing)

(Also some games don't have 5 tracks lmao don't matter get ranked. ps i also decided to change the title to reflect how much i struggle to just like 5 tracks everytime and eventually gave up, it'll be 10 tracks from now on. Older series like Mario that I started ranking first may only have 5 to 9 tracks but i'll work on that maybe)

Drakengard 3
Drakengard 3
Drill Dozer
Drill Dozer
1: Metal City | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Go Ichinose)
2: Drill Missile | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Go Ichinose)
3: Clink's Prison | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Go Ichinose)
4: Sunken Kuru Ruins | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Go Ichinose)
5: Red Dozers' Training Course | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Go Ichinose)
Dr. Mario
Dr. Mario
1: Chill | Music by Hirokazu Tanaka. ex
2: Title | Music by Hirokazu Tanaka. ex
3: Fever | Music by Hirokazu Tanaka. ex
4: Select | Music by Hirokazu Tanaka. ex
5: Vs. Game Over | Music by Hirokazu Tanaka. ex
Dr. Mario World
Dr. Mario World
1: Multiplayer Lobby | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Masaru Tajima)
2: Fever | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Masaru Tajima)
3: Chill | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Masaru Tajima)
4: Splash | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Masaru Tajima)
5: Event Stage | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Masaru Tajima)
Duck Hunt
Duck Hunt
1: Game C | Music by Hirokazu Tanaka. ex
2: Game A & B | Music by Hirokazu Tanaka. ex
2: Title | Music by Hirokazu Tanaka. ex
DuckTales: Remastered
DuckTales: Remastered
Duplicate Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover
Duplicate Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover
EarthBound
EarthBound
Earthworm Jim
Earthworm Jim
Earthworm Jim 2
Earthworm Jim 2
Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes
Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes
Edna & Harvey: The Breakout
Edna & Harvey: The Breakout
Elden Ring
Elden Ring
Eliminator
Eliminator
Eliminator
Eliminator
Eliminator
Eliminator
Substitute for mobile game Eliminator Tribute (remake of C64 Eliminator)
Eliminator Boat Duel
Eliminator Boat Duel
Elkrone no Atelier: Dear for Otomate
Elkrone no Atelier: Dear for Otomate
1: La Festa | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Masayuki Adaniya)
2: A Hero Visits! | Music by ??? (Personal guess: JUN2)
3: Dance for Setting Sail | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Yoh Ohyama)
4: Battle of Destiny | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Toshimichi Isoe)
5: The Men's Weapon Shop | Music by ??? (Personal guess: JUN2)
6: A Cocktail with You | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Yo'ichiro Tanaka)
7: Whispers of Love | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Yoshihiro Kawagoe)
8: Seaside Townscape | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Yoh Ohyama)
9: The Gentle Breeze of Elkrone | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Toshimichi Isoe)
10: Compounding Race | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Yosuke Kurokawa)
Epic Mickey
Epic Mickey
Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
Eschatos
Eschatos
Excitebike
Excitebike
1: Victory Stand | Music by Akito Nakatsuka
2: Title | Music by Akito Nakatsuka
3: Start | Music by Akito Nakatsuka
F-1 Race
F-1 Race
1: Ending | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Kazumi Totaka)
2: Podium: First Place | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Ryoji Yoshitomi)
3: Race Results | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Kazumi Totaka)
4: Group Select | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Kazumi Totaka)
5: Race 1 | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Ryoji Yoshitomi)
6: Name Entry | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Ryoji Yoshitomi)
7: Race 3 | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Ryoji Yoshitomi)
8: Race 2 | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Ryoji Yoshitomi)
9: Menu | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Ryoji Yoshitomi)
10: Title | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Ryoji Yoshitomi)
F1 Race
F1 Race
1: Title Screen | Music by Hideki Kanazashi
2: Game Over | Music by Hideki Kanazashi
Face Raiders
Face Raiders
1: Face Collection | Music by Shogo Sakai
2: Stage 3 | Music by Shogo Sakai
3: Main Menu | Music by Shogo Sakai
4: Tutorial Stage | Music by Shogo Sakai
5: Title Screen | Music by Shogo Sakai
6: Final Boss: Phase 2 | Music by Shogo Sakai
7: Level Clear | Music by Shogo Sakai
8: Total Score | Music by Shogo Sakai
9: Tutorial Boss | Music by Shogo Sakai
10: Final Boss: Phase 1 | Music by Shogo Sakai
Famicom Grand Prix: F-1 Race
Famicom Grand Prix: F-1 Race
1: Course 2 | Music by Hideki Kanazashi
2: Course 3 | Music by Hideki Kanazashi
3: Course 1 | Music by Hideki Kanazashi
4: Time Trial | Music by Hideki Kanazashi
5: Menu | Music by Hideki Kanazashi
6: Race Menu | Music by Hideki Kanazashi
7: Course 4 | Music by Hideki Kanazashi
Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally
Famicom Grand Prix II: 3D Hot Rally
1: Monster Dance | Music by Soyo Oka
2: Fireball | Music by Hideki Kanazashi
3: Opening | Music by Hideki Kanazashi
4: Just Start | Music by Hideki Kanazashi
5: Wind Commander | Music by Hideki Kanazashi
Famicom Mukashibanashi: Shin Onigashima
Famicom Mukashibanashi: Shin Onigashima
1: Fourth Chapter ~Neighboring Village~ | Music by Koji Kondo
2: First Chapter ~Inside the House~ | Music by Koji Kondo
3: Sixth Chapter ~Sparrow's House~ | Music by Koji Kondo
4: First Chapter ~On the Path to the Mountain~ | Music by Koji Kondo
5: Seventh Chapter ~Sinohara~ | Music by Koji Kondo
Famicom Mukashibanashi: Yuuyuuki
Famicom Mukashibanashi: Yuuyuuki
1: GO WEST! | Music by Soyo Oka
2: Name Entry | Music by Soyo Oka
3: Ox Demon King Clear | Music by Soyo Oka
4: Main BGM | Music by Soyo Oka
5: Epilogue | Music by Soyo Oka
Family Computer Golf: Japan Course
Family Computer Golf: Japan Course
1: Menu | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Akito Nakatsuka)
2: Title | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Yumiko Kanki)
3: Golf Field | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Yumiko Kanki)
4: Player Data | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Akito Nakatsuka)
5: Event | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Akito Nakatsuka)
Family Computer Golf: U.S. Course
Family Computer Golf: U.S. Course
1: Title | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Yumiko Kanki)
2: Name Data | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Akito Nakatsuka)
3: Service Data | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Akito Nakatsuka)
4: Golf Field | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Yumiko Kanki)
Far Cry
Far Cry
1: Dead Ringer | Music by Thomas Bärtschi
2: Tetanus Shot | Music by Thomas Bärtschi
3: Confrontation in the Dark | Music by Thomas Bärtschi
4: Beat It | Music by Thomas Bärtschi
5: Hey You In That Shirt | Music by Thomas Bärtschi
Fatal Fury
Fatal Fury
Fatal Fury 2
Fatal Fury 2
Fatal Fury 3: Road to the Final Victory
Fatal Fury 3: Road to the Final Victory
Fatal Fury Special
Fatal Fury Special
Fatal Fury: Wild Ambition
Fatal Fury: Wild Ambition
Fidel: Dungeon Rescue
Fidel: Dungeon Rescue
Fighter & Attacker
Fighter & Attacker
1: Don't touch U | Music by Takayuki Aihara
2: Take Drastic | Music by Shinji Hosoe
3: ø1991 | Music by Shinji Hosoe
4: Give me trip | Music by Shinji Hosoe
5: RAVE WAR | Music by Shinji Hosoe
Fighting EX Layer
Fighting EX Layer
Fighting Layer
Fighting Layer
Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy II
Final Fantasy II
Final Fantasy III
Final Fantasy III
Final Fantasy III
Final Fantasy III
Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls
Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls
Final Fantasy IV
Final Fantasy IV
Final Fantasy Origins
Final Fantasy Origins
Final Fantasy VII
Final Fantasy VII
Fire Emblem: Awakening
Fire Emblem: Awakening
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Fire Emblem Engage
Fire Emblem Engage
Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation
Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation
Fire Emblem Gaiden
Fire Emblem Gaiden
Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
Fire Emblem Heroes
Fire Emblem Heroes
Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light
Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade
Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade
Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
Fire Emblem: Thracia 776
Fire Emblem: Thracia 776
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Fire Emblem Warriors
Fire Emblem Warriors
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
Flicky
Flicky
1: Main BGM | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Tokuhiko "Bo" Uwabo)
2: Name Entry | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Tokuhiko "Bo" Uwabo)
3: Bonus Round | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Tokuhiko "Bo" Uwabo)
Flicky
Flicky
1: Main BGM | Music by ???
2: Staff Roll | Music by ???
3: Bonus Round | Music by ???
4: Title | Music by ???
Flower Knight Girl
Flower Knight Girl
Foamstars
Foamstars
1: A Little Bit of Hope | Music by Oliver Good
2: Ring-a-Ding-Ding | Music by Shotaro Seo
3: The Down Low | Music by Keita Inoue
4: All That Glitters | Music by Kuniyuki Takahashi
5: A Small Wonder | Music by Keita Inoue
6: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea | Music by Kuniyuki Takahashi
7: Sweet | Music by Oliver Good
8: Vitamin U | Music by Shotaro Seo
9: Sparkle | Music by Kuniyuki Takahashi
10: Ironclad D | Music by Keita Inoue
Fury of the Furries
Fury of the Furries
F-Zero
F-Zero
1: Port Town | Music by Yumiko Kanki
2: Sand Ocean | Music by Yumiko Kanki
3: Silence | Music by Yumiko Kanki
4: Ending | Music by Naoto Ishida
5: Big Blue | Music by Naoto Ishida
6: Red Canyon | Music by Yumiko Kanki
7: Mute City | Music by Yumiko Kanki
8: Fire Field | Music by Yumiko Kanki
9: Select Time | Music by Yumiko Kanki
10: White Land | Music by Yumiko Kanki
F-Zero 99
F-Zero 99
1: Race Complete | Music by ??? (Personal guess: James Phillipsen)
2: Lucky Bumper | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Eric Pansulla)
3: Menu | Music by ??? (Personal guess: James Phillipsen)
4: Opening | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Eric Pansulla)
F-Zero Climax
F-Zero Climax
F-Zero: GP Legend
F-Zero: GP Legend
F-Zero GX
F-Zero GX
F-Zero: Maximum Velocity
F-Zero: Maximum Velocity
1: Ending Credits | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Masaru Tajima)
2: Title Screen | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Masaru Tajima)
3: Cloud Carpet | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Masaru Tajima)
4: Results | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Masaru Tajima)
5: Tenth Zone East | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Masaru Tajima)
F-Zero X
F-Zero X
Galaga
Galaga
1: Name Entry | Music by Nobuyuki Ohnogi
2: Stage Intro | Music by Nobuyuki Ohnogi
3: High Score | Music by Nobuyuki Ohnogi
Galaxian
Galaxian
Based on the NES version (not on Backloggd yet).

1: Easter Egg #1 | Music by Hal Udagawa
2: Easter Egg #2 | Music by Hal Udagawa
3: Easter Egg #5 | Music by Hal Udagawa
4: Easter Egg #4 | Music by Hal Udagawa
5: Easter Egg #3 | Music by Hal Udagawa

1 and 2 are nice, but the rest sounds like dogshit what.
Galaxy Force II
Galaxy Force II
1: Defeat | Music by Katsuhiro Hayashi
2: Take Back | Music by Katsuhiro Hayashi
3: Beyond the Galaxy | Music by Koichi Namiki
4: Alone Fighter | Music by Katsuhiro Hayashi
5: Name Entry | Music by Koichi Namiki

Amiga:

1: Try-Z | Music by Dave Lowe
2: Beyond the Galaxy | Music by Dave Lowe
3: Take Back | Music by Dave Lowe
4: Defeat | Music by Dave Lowe
5: Name Entry | Music by Dave Lowe

Atari ST:

1: Try-Z | Music by Dave Lowe
2; Defeat | Music by Dave Lowe
3: Alone Fighter | Music by Dave Lowe
4: Beyond the Galaxy | Music by Dave Lowe
5: Name Entry | Music by Dave Lowe

FM TOWNS:

1: Take Back | Music by Hiroshi Matsui
2: Alone Fighter | Music by Hiroshi Matsui
3: Name Entry | Music by Hiroshi Matsui
4: Try-Z | Music by Hiroshi Matsui
5: Beyond the Galaxy | Music by Hiroshi Matsui
Gaplus
Gaplus
Arcade:

1: Name Entry | Music by Junko Ozawa
2: Reverse Shooting Star | Music by Junko Ozawa
3: High Score | Music by Junko Ozawa
4: Game Start | Music by Junko Ozawa
5: Game Over | Music by Junko Ozawa
6: In-Game Ambience | Music by Junko Ozawa

Commodore 64:
Garou: Mark of the Wolves
Garou: Mark of the Wolves
Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact
In-game tracks:

Demos:
G-Force
G-Force
DS:

Home console:
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
Ginga Force
Ginga Force
G-Loc Air Battle
G-Loc Air Battle
ARCADE
1: BGM A | Music by Hiroshi Kawaguchi
2: Name Entry | Music by Hiroshi Kawaguchi
3: BGM C | Music by Yasuhiro Takagi
4: Earth Frame G | Music by Takenobu Mitsuyoshi
5: Continue | Music by Yasuhiro Takagi
GENESIS
1: Stage 3B | Music by Matt Furniss
2: Stage 1 | Music by Matt Furniss
3: Title | Music by Matt Furniss
4: Stage 3A | Music by Matt Furniss
5: Stage 4B | Music by Matt Furniss
Glover
Glover
God Hand
God Hand
God Wars: Future Past
God Wars: Future Past
Golden Sun
Golden Sun
Golden Sun: Dark Dawn
Golden Sun: Dark Dawn
Golden Sun: The Lost Age
Golden Sun: The Lost Age
Golf
Golf
1: Main Theme (Player 2 / CPU) | Music by Koji Kondo
2: Main Theme (Player 1) | Music by Koji Kondo
3: Spring Song | Music by Koji Kondo
Golf
Golf
1: Hole Out | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Ryoji Yoshitomi)
2: 2 Players Field | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Kenji Yamamoto)
3: Name Registration | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Ryoji Yoshitomi)
4: Bunker | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Kenji Yamamoto)
5: On the Green | Music by ??? (Personal guess: Kenji Yamamoto)

3 Comments


9 months ago

Where the fuck is Cho Ren Sha 68k?

9 months ago

@Nilichi Cho Ren Sha ? average shmup title (maybe it means something tho). Composer goes by "Loser". If you vouch for it there must be some merit....

9 months ago

@PitSolitayrh Absolutely. The game is carried by its soundtrack. I wouldn't call it average either after developing a reputation as being one of the best doujin shooters ever produced.


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