Singular Melody Experiences

Games that have the majority (if not all) of the OST comprised of rearrangements of a "main" melody, typically the main theme. The "source" that every track extends out from will be in the notes.

Super Mario World
Super Mario World
Based on the Overworld theme.
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
Based on the Overworld theme.
Arms
Arms
Based on the Main Theme.
Monster World IV
Monster World IV
Based on "Overture" and "Rapadanga City".
Tower of Heaven
Tower of Heaven
Based on "The Lonely Tower".
Radiant Silvergun
Radiant Silvergun
Based on "Return".
Ikaruga
Ikaruga
Based on "Ideal".
Punch-Out!!
Punch-Out!!
Based on the Main Theme, which is in itself a rearrangement of the Fight Theme from the NES original.
Wave Race 64
Wave Race 64
Based on the Main Theme.
GoldenEye 007
GoldenEye 007
Based on the "The Name's Bond ... James Bond", from like, the actual film series.
Part Time UFO
Part Time UFO
Based on the Main Menu theme.

Additionally, many of the tracks feature a synthesized voice saying "Hataraku UFO" ("Part Time UFO" in English) or some kind of related pun.
Super Smash Bros.
Super Smash Bros.
Ironically, besides the original N64 game, every Smash game does this if you discount remixes from other franchises:

Melee - Based on the Opening
Brawl - Based on the Main Theme
4 - Based on the Main Theme
Ultimate - Based on "Lifelight"
Yoshi's Story
Yoshi's Story
Based on "Yoshi's Story" (self titled).
Spyro the Dragon
Spyro the Dragon

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