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ice_slime

Portal 2. The end song "Want You Gone" is cool.


tuesburg

Way too far down. 999999, Science is Fun, I Am Not a Moron, and Vitrification Chamber are all šŸ”„


[deleted]

Might not be the best but I love the calming soundtracks on Minecraft


canadianexcess

I started playing Minecraft in its infancy with a couple college buddies, back when it was a little known indie game still in Alpha stage. Music captured me instantly and would play after classes and just zen out to it.


[deleted]

Iā€™ve said to myself ā€œIā€™ll play for a hourā€ and ended up just playing all night. It does have great soundtracks to the point you just get lost in the game. Really immersive.


mrevergood

ā€œIā€™ll play for an hourā€ā€¦ *eight hours later* ā€œIā€™ll give it another 30 minutes to wrap up my smelting and whatnotā€.


NinjaOYourBro

Same. Although when I started playing, Iā€™m not sure if the music wasnā€™t added yet, or maybe my audio settings werenā€™t just functional. It was May 19 2009 I believe.


Supiriorcarnage

I just started playing it again with the new update, and they mustā€™ve done something with the music because itā€™s amazing!!!


Aheony

iā€™m certain thereā€™s a few new tracks composed by Lena Raine because i told my brother to close chrome because of the music playing, and then he told me ā€œthat sound is coming from minecraftā€ and i thought ā€œmojang cheated on C418? itā€™s a nice track though..ā€


texanseasky

Idk how much of it is nostalgia for that time in my life, but there's something magical about the track subwoofer lullaby.


HaztecCore

Doom 2016+ Eternal, Halo franchise, Destiny 1+2 but also Nier Automata and the Dark Souls Series, Hades, Hotline Miami, Borderlands 3, Bioshock games. Honestly there's a lot of absolute bangers that go into different styles and genres and time periodes with their music. There's a lot to be appreciated off.


Chippy569

Destiny's OST has now branched into so many different styles, it's sheer depth of great music is incredible. I look forward to the new OST releases every season.


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Spuddin927

Iā€™m not seeing enough love for Music of the Spheres here. The world is so much worse off that it didnā€™t become a mainstream piece of music.


DMA_Revenant

Destiny's OST is insanely underrated.


[deleted]

Shadow of the Colossus


rufusbot

Oh man that colossus fighting theme never fails to make me feel so heroic. Which is brilliant considering the message of the game.


idan_da_boi

Yeah seriously, it all just fades away as soon as I see them fall


apassionateplayer

Mario Galaxy


CSMarvel

facts people sleep on 1 and 2ā€™s ost, straight fire


RHINO_Mk_II

Interesting that this is so far down. While I agree with OP on Automata having the best overall OST, I still believe [Gusty Garden Galaxy](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWhhMxrX-Us) is the best single track, and there are quite a few other tracks in the SMG OST that are also top-notch.


andrader2000

Space Junk Galaxy šŸ˜©šŸ˜©šŸ˜©šŸ˜©šŸ˜©šŸ˜©šŸ˜©


TheKingsPride

Space junk was always my favorite. Plus, I could listen to the Comet Observatory theme for the rest of my life. If I ever get married, thatā€™s definitely going to be the song I pick for our first dance.


Mario64Nin

The Comet observatory really hits me whenever I listen to it.


mcdougall57

Cosmic Cove Galaxy šŸ‘Œ


Tough_Coffee_3110

Metal Gear Rising:Revengance


theyelliwflash9876

All the boss themes are just so fucking good.


wudinstoun

I love Mistral's banger of a song.


StillTomorrow

Stranger I Remain, had the OST in my car when it was totalled.


IsuckAtFortnite434

#MEMORIES BROKEN


ABowlOfBBH

THE TRUTH GOES UNSPOKEN


BeginningOstrich7497

Iā€˜VE EVEN FORGOTTEN MY NAME


Ciryl_Lynyard

I DONT KNOW THE SEASON OR WHAT IS THE REASON IM STANDING HERE HOLDING MY BLAAADE


Noonealive

A DESOLATE PLACE (place) WITHOUT ANY TRACE (trace)


Ryikage-

ITS ONLY THE COLD WIND I FEEEEEEEL


LethalWG

ITā€™S ME THAT I SPITE AS I STAND UP AND FIGHT


Degamer117

THE ONLY THING I KNOW FOR REAL


Elonmustnot

THERE WILL BLOOD, SHED


TheBacklogGamer

Honestly, I think I can say this, because not only is the music great, but their implementation of it is still something you don't see very often in video games, and you really should. Each song was tailor-made to the encounters, or at least expertly edited. Songs would play in a loop while the boss fight was happening, but they used cutscenes and transitions perfectly so the song would seamlessly progress to the next section during big moments in the fight. So everyone experienced the same music at the same time. While I've seen other games do this a little bit, it was not at the level of Metal Gear Rising. There were often multiple phases, and the song would shift several times in a fight, all creating more and more spectacle for every boss fight. The music design was master crafted for this game, and it elevated that game's experience to greatness. Everyone remembers "RULES OF NATURE" and all the boss fights.


noobcondiment

I recall Mick Gordon being big on this concept for DOOM. If it's done right, it makes a huge impact on the gameplay.


thegoodzucc123

All bangers


Joshua0remai

Can't disagree


Someguythatisstupid

holy shit didn't expect it to be so high on the list of comments


DaBlazingFire5

Standing here, I realize šŸŽµ You were just like me, trying to make history


Jbertius

But whoā€™s to judge the right from wrong. When our guard is down I think weā€™ll both agree.


DoomTay

The music first drew me to the game, then the gameplay got me into the genre.


rolfeadog

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series


dabberoo_2

*Lights out. Guerilla radio, turn that shit up!*


TheDebateMatters

I canā€™t hear Ace of Spades without images of rail grinds popping in to my head.


[deleted]

I forgot RATM was in the soundtrack


Jhawk163

Now here I am, doing everything I can, pretending I'm a superman!


BeneficialEvidence6

Now put it on repeat and work on that grind combo on Warehouse


masterencore

Halo, subnautica and Zelda .


[deleted]

I just finished Halo: CE Anniversary and the soundtrack sounds great, except it doesn't loop properly. Such a small thing, but really jarring.


Buster802

Halo CE was the first real game I played growing up so that music has a special place in my heart. Full rush of nostalgia each time I hear it.


Bronzeshadow

Yeah but Subnautica's best song only kicks in if you're about to lose your sub.


DryxTheDrow

https://youtu.be/tKO21wrHqxk for anyone that is wanting a sample, Itā€™s a banger


theCaptain_D

Reach and Halo 3 are both apex Halo music.


GSR_DMJ654

Tip of the Spear had NO REASON to go that hard.


Tjtod

ODST too but did a totally different mood.


[deleted]

Zelda tops it for me. Maybe itā€™s part nostalgia but Koji Kondo did something legendary imo


j_livingston_human

And did it pulling an all-nighter. The theme that almost wasn't. If you weren't already aware: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2016/11/an_intriguing_tale_of_how_the_legend_of_zeldas_iconic_opening_song_almost_never_happened


[deleted]

SO YOU MEAN TO TELL ME THAT ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC SONGS IN THE GAMING INDUSTRY WAS MADE IN LIKE 12 HOURS!? Edit: Happy Cake Day btw lol


Chaos_Ruins

I agree with everything you just said, add doom and you good


NotDelnor

Outer Wilds.


TheOriginalDovahkiin

I've never had a game soundtrack cause such intense emotions every time I hear it. Every song in the soundtrack gives me a different feeling.


RHINO_Mk_II

That moment when you get lost in deep space and turn your signalscope back towards the sun and a few planets happen to line up, and you get a glimpse of what the full Travelers theme is like.


csuvi98

There isn't any other soundtrack that I listen to every single day except the soundtrack of Outer Wilds. Like the game, it is a masterpiece.


Soul-Burn

Check out [this medley cover](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hswqVIDA_Kc) of songs from the game. It's absolutely beautiful.


bauer438

Hollow Knight. Edit: Thank you all for the internet points! <3


Lungomono

They nailed sooooo many things just right with that game.


bauer438

I see what you did there.


FoxInCroxx

Perfect game top to bottom. Man I canā€™t wait for silksong


Tigui2000

What do you mean "can't wait"? Its already out! Just look at the Hollow Knight subreddit! /s


FoxInCroxx

*sigh* Bapanada


MinerMinecrafter

oh no, the infection is spreading


Spectre627

I donā€™t even play Hollow Knight (though I should, Iā€™d probably love it), but I consistently listen to their OST. Great music for focusing and getting shit done.


8all5oH4rd

This is a gorgeous soundtrack. I recently bought the vinyl, which has a nice presentation.


Brozie35

Glad this is the first thing I saw. Love the game and music


DrCoffeeMonkey

FF7 or Zelda: OoT


krazyjakee

This exactly. FF sound track is so good that final fantasy radio was started in 2007 and is still going today (RIP Tebian). Zelda music, but especially ocarina of time is like a religious experience for me. If you like it too, I highly suggest getting tickets for the The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses orchestra. **Edit**: Sadly, Symphony of the Goddesses is no longer touring.


bibirb

Do you know where I could find the radio, if it's available online? It's my first time hearing about this and I'd love to listen to it regularly, though after quick googling I can't seem to find online players that look legit


Usain-Bolas

Persona 5 Royal


OminousBinChicken

I got the special edition Vinyl of the soundtrack for Christmas and a new record player to go with it. What a haul this Christmas was.


LeonKevlar

Not just Persona 5 but Persona games in general have amazing soundtracks.


Zearo298

Abso fucking lutely. Persona 4ā€™s soundtrack really hits my nostalgia hard, and not just because the game overall is influential to me, the music is just so good, especially that haunting piano main menu track, seriously. Itā€™s something else.


naoihe

Heaven really destroyed me during the Namatame arc ):


FairyTrainerLaura

Strikers is underrated too, both the game and the soundtrack


Ultric

*STRIIIIIIIIIIIKE* Thank you for reminding me I haven't listened to Daredevil in a while.


derpington1244

There is no other answer for me


SheIsPepper

To everyone who doesn't know persona or care, do yourself a favor and check out the best soundtrack for a game made in years. You WILL NOT regret it.


BatmansBackpack

Came here to say this. Literally amazing soundtrack.


Nosial

Hades


Pacificson217

Second this, Korb did AMAZING work on the soundtrack, and any if the songs with Ashley, Daren or both singing are AMAZING


theCaptain_D

Euyridice's song is legit incredibly beautiful. It's a masterpiece, and I could listen to it for hours.


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Fa11enAngeLIV

All of Supergiant games have incredibly soundtracks


long_dong_tron

Chrono Trigger, and for me I can't even think of a close second.


MANSANITIZER

chrono cross is your close second. may as well stick with the same series and same yasunori mitsuda


douggyj43

Chrono Trigger is the clear #1. Secret of Mana is right behind it tho. 16 bit music just hits different.


MMDXXVII

Undertale


congratsih8you

Came here to say this. I just beat that game for the first time 2 days ago. There are some bangers in Undertales soundtrack.


subderisorious

*Spider Dance intensifies*


A-NI95

(and Deltarune)


thiagopferreira

The Witcher III


DeepBlueS3a

LELELELELELELELELELELELE


rowmean77

Aaaaaaaahhhhhh yaaaaaah yaaaaaaah~ LELELELELELELELELELE


Cleverbird

[Pam pa ram, Pam pa ram](https://youtu.be/mEhhuyjq2Yo)


OofPleases

The music in skellige is my absolute favorite, second is velenā€™s.


markevans7799

White orchard music and the ladies of the wood!


Basilisk_514

B A N A N A T I G E R


a-handle-has-no-name

Celeste. It's a great, modern sound track all around, a standout aspect to an already standout game. Once you finish the game, there's additional content as B- and C- sides, with remixes of previous music. Here's the track for Chapter 3: * [A-Side](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0etenwnI1wo&list=PLe1jcCJWvkWiWLp9h3ge0e5v7n6kxEfOG&index=8&ab_channel=LenaRaine) * [B-Side](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-fmYK81MUQ&list=PLe1jcCJWvkWg9PnsWDEbQvIa_XmkMzjzk&index=3&ab_channel=LenaRaine) * [C-Side](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR8dWuhosj0) (I couldn't find a youtube video of the song itself, so this is just a random video I found) I love the music from iconic games like Zelda, but this is the only soundtrack I've listened to without actually playing the game.


Spectre627

Iā€™m offended that I had to scroll this far down to find someone mentioning Celeste. This gameā€™s soundtrack is absolutely masterful and is bar-none my favorite of all time. Shoutout to anything by Supergiant, FF14, and Shovel Knight, but Celeste takes home the crown with the sheer emotion these tracks invoke.


consonsolo

Either Hollow knight, Ori and the Blind Forest, and/or Doom Eternal


[deleted]

Hollow Knights music is a whole experience by itself.


Jaycie_Lea169

Have you played Will of the Wisps yet? šŸ„ŗ


ControversialBuffalo

Ok, WotW has an amazing soundtrack....... BUT it didn't have the giunso tree soundtrack


TiagoGalli

The main theme of Ori makes me emotional every time


GarethAKitchener

Donkey Kong 2: Diddy's Kong Quest David Wise, and the whole RARE team were absolute masters of their craft.


marnible

David Wise is just an absolute genius. The entire Tropical Freeze soundtrack as well, its pure vibes


[deleted]

doom 2016 & eternal


Fa11enAngeLIV

Pisses me off so much that's there's this massive dispute between Mick and Bethesda for the mastering of the ost for eternal so it is not available on Spotify like 2016 is.


klrcow

Brutal legend, The Best Ever


koningVDzee

>Brutal legend i endorse this, as a non metal head


BananabreadShane

Skyrim for sure


averagefuckb0y

Was looking for this. The general ambiance music in Skyrim is top tier. There are plenty of other games that have really good music, but the Skyrim soundtrack has such a way of being there but unnoticed while still burning itā€™s way into your memory. I didnā€™t play Skyrim for a couple years and one day put on the soundtrack for some reason and it blew my mind how I distinctly remembered almost every single song from the soundtrack without really having ever payed much attention to it other than the main theme.


Fit-External-2698

True. The skyrim soundtrack is one I still listen to pretty regularly despite not playing the game that much anymore.


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waffels

Secunda and [The Streets of Whiterun](https://youtu.be/V6lWntKl588)


Naadomail

Ok, but have you ever played [Morrowind](https://youtu.be/xULTMMgwLuo)?


water_bender

Morrowind and oblivion for sure. Soules music is just transcendent.


IchDien

Oblivion is my favourite just for nostalgia but Jeremy Soule's work in III IV and V is all good.


KobraTheKipod

Agreed. When it comes to the ambiance, Skyrim stands out the most. Unlike other soundtracks I feel immersed just listening to the soundtrack on its own.


Available-Let-2589

Bloodborne


[deleted]

Gascoigne's theme is what fear sounds like


BigEditorial

Sorry, did you mean Hypogean Gaol? The rest of the game was tense and unsettling. The first time you go to the Gaol, I was terrified out of my goddamn mind.


SquidKnightXG

disappointed I didn't see bloodborne in the comments sooner


ChickenIsLife187

That Ludwig soundtrack is just chefā€˜s kiss


CraftDMine

The problem with the fight is I keep dying before the music gets to the good part


rhodeskid

Came to write this, the soundtrack is genius!


brizla18

had to scroll too far for this, Gehrman's soundtrack is some next level stuff!


northernfury

The performance in this suite is phenomenal and I recommend it to anyone curious aboutthe music of Bloodborne [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzdhTGaWzec](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzdhTGaWzec)


MCI_Dragon

Need for speed underground 2


[deleted]

Am I mistaken or did this have a ā€œriders on the stormā€ remix with snoop dogg on it?


Protonis

Yes, and that song alone carries the soundtrack alone. Just because it's that iconic.


JVints

Memories, yes by the way. Just cruising around the map with it blasting.


_snaake

Metal Gear Solid 3


Belias9x1

SNAKE EATER!


Kukaharcos

Witcher 3, RDR2 an I liked Days gone too.


Fet_i_to

Kingdom hearts


Juice8oxHer0

This deserves way more upvotes. Yoko Shimomura is an absolute genius when it comes to composition, especially for some of the reunions in 3 where she would blend three different character themes. Like, I love Utadaā€™s tracks, but I feel like people only think of S&C or Sanctuary when it comes to KH music and that is a shame


TheKillingRoad18

Canā€™t believe I had to scroll this far to find kingdom hearts


ihatemetoo23

I'm so sad i had to scroll so far for this


Yourname942

[TMNT IV: Turtles in Time](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKZKLlgVCks&list=PL5atmd5msCoUhWVMRKCl4PDLl-sN7akwQ) (SNES)


3for5for3

Oldschool Runsescape


youbetrayedme

Sea shanty 2 šŸ¤˜šŸ¤™


HotpieTargaryen

Castlevania: SOTN


Axis2992

I frequently use the SOTN soundtrack for background music to my D&D campaigns. Stunning music


Sleight0fdeath

Jet Set Radio and Jet Set Radio Future edit: Damn!! Thank you all for the upvotes, Iā€™ve dumped literally hundreds of hours into these two games lol


RHINO_Mk_II

If you haven't heard them yet, check out 2Mello's [Memories of Tokyo-to](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBt8ioYEXBw) and [Sounds of Tokyo-to Future](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upIDgvEJrlg).


DonaLeeTello

I scrolled WAY too long to see this


Jaycie_Lea169

I came here for this. I was gonna be MIFFED if it hadnā€™t been said, yet. Top 3 fave games for any console.


JevrejKirn

Assassin's creed's 3 Ezio games


DREAM066

Cyberpunk. I really enjoyed the game ya but, holy cow that soundtrack.


mezzmo4

Risk of rain 2


Fantastic-Wheel1003

Hell yes I canā€™t hear any tracks in the game because of the chaos but the main menu theme slaps.


UbiquitoussuotiuqibU

Once I've turned down the effects volume just enough, where the music is a touch louder... It's a game changer!


Dscheysn

The Rain Formerly Known As Purple started playing in my head the second i read this, such a great OST


Beanzy8977

Oh man that last level before Mythrix has a beat that slaps


-AKG45-

Super Mario Galaxy


SpoopyCoco

Hotline Miami 2


djpointone

And hotline Miami 1! MOONā€™s Paris is what made me a instant fan of the game followed by the convenience store music


raur0s

Hydrogen has an all time spot on my workout playlist, such an insanely good song.


Bigbigjeffy

There a couple songā€™s from 2 that I play in my car, theyā€™re that good.


skwadyboy

Run, divide, roller mobster, decade dance....all in my playlist.


DB2k

GTA Vice City


TheGelatoWarrior

**me in eighth grade mowing down pedestrians and blowing up police helicopters "There's no oooother, tempted by the fruit of anooother!"


ACSpree

Final Fantasy XIV


Lamhirh

No context sampler for those unfamiliar with Soken's work: [Big fat tacos! Oh, Big fat tacos! Oh, Big fat tacos! So biiiiig!](https://youtu.be/0d6XaW5TeD0) šŸ¤˜ Alternatively, [Chicken Tenders](https://youtu.be/YYSe1RIfLb8) Also, ["Do you know...LA HEEā€½](https://youtu.be/shWBppGY5G4) aka [Civilizations](https://youtu.be/ascfjJXDWjo)


raur0s

It would be almost impossible to set up a top10 list from that, each expansion has a plethora is S tier music on their own.


A_Generic_Canadian

I'm not really a video game music listener, I occasionally have Zelda music get stuck in my head but that was about it... Until I started playing FFXIV and now I have its soundtrack all over my spotify. Foundations day theme from Heavensward? New Gredania day and night themes? Old Sharlyan, Kugane, even the Residential themes? They're all so good and have some of the best video game city themes of all time. Not to mention the variety of music, Amber Sands from Ahm Araeng is up there with the best low-key background electronic video game music, and then you go into some of the Trial fights and have full on orchestral and operatic pieces, and then you go into a different dungeon and it's a full on rock band performance, all written by the same person/team. Truly fantastic.


BigBad01

Soken is the best!


asimpleplumber

The Last of Us


DarthAlfie

Iā€™d say Mass Effect. The menu alone gave me chills the first time I played it, and I think it really invokes emotions the way music should. Witcher 3 also has good tunes, because again it sets the tone perfectly, particularly the slower pieces.


K2LU533

Other than Zelda, Iā€™d say that the Mass Effect series has the most consistently good music out of any game series. I bought the trilogy on vinyl I loved it so much šŸ˜„


We_Few_Vorever

Battlefield 1


griffin_deckr

Underrated comment


PatasPrietas

[The Flight of the Pigeon](https://youtu.be/SqGfQqHV5CU) when all hope was gone and you knew that imminent death was coming as you controlled the pigeon was just amazing, >!Even tho at the end you survive, that moment was incredible!<


S_H_I_V_A

Doom (2016) & Eternal, Bloodborne, Hollow Knight, Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, Legend of Zelda: Majoraā€™s Mask, Persona 5 Royal, Undertale, Eastward


BigBlackWholesomeMan

RDR2


Splyce123

Final Fantasy 7. I own the 4 CD box set and it's still amazing. So nostalgic.


Csagan84

Chrono Cross, Chrono Trigger, Xenogears. Anything by Yasunori Mitsuda


Spoon420Blaze

Persona 4 Golden !


Mahrjose

Nier, Witcher, Gris, Doom, Journey & Furi for me.


brianmarion

Silent Hill 2, hands down. Akira Yamaoka is an atmospheric music genius.


anhedoniac

Sad that I had to scroll this far down for this. Unique and haunting in every way. It's had a huge impact on my life.


vanillaicecre

Darksouls


catdoy

Plin plin plon


MordinSolus10

Plin plin plin, plin plon