Alright i’ll try to go with things that has not been submitted yet.
Ace combat 7 has consistent bangers. Also project wingman in the same style, slightly less consistent, but the best tracks are absolutely amazing (showdown and redline are in my opinion)
I did not play Mighty Switch Force and Mighty Switch Force 2, but this game has really good tracks
ULTRAKILL is not really out yet, but its soundtrack is already amazing
Turrican 2 has some pretty damn good chiptune tracks
VA-11 HALL-A which also acts as an amazing background music to work
Tekken tag 2 / Tekken 8
Distance (this one is probably a bit personal though)
Aaand i’ll stop there otherwise this will be a way too long post
I have lots of favourites but I feel like most will be suggested by others so I’ll go for one that isn’t as popular: Monaco: What’s Yours Is Mine. The whole soundtrack is amazing start to finish. Some of the best piano tunes to ever be in a video game, and a super under-appreciated game. It should’ve been way bigger than it was. Unfortunately it’s being tainted by its less-than-stellar sequel which came out recently. Don’t play the sequel, but definitely play the original. It’s fun solo but it really shines co-op with a friend (or three). It supports up to four players and I’d definitely recommend co-op if you have the means. I used to play it on 360 with a friend of mine and it’s some of my most fond gaming memories. It’s not a difficult game to figure out but it’s not an easy game to get good at. But all that is to say, play the game, or if you can’t, absolutely listen to the soundtrack. It’s awesome.
Seconding this for the co-op play. It just captures the feeling of a heist so perfectly in a bite-sized package. In a matter of seconds you’ll go from everyone calm and knowing their role, to full panic mode as soon as someone makes a mistake, to a wary sense of relief as you manage to barely get to safety but still have to complete your mission.
I didn’t know about the sequel. Now I’m tempted to try it…
Almost 200 comments and not one single mention of Disco Elysium? What are we doing here guys? It’s one of the most fitting , most perfect and beautiful soundtracks I’ve heard. Captures the vibe so perfectly Robert Kurvitz personally convinced Sea Power to get on board, including - allegedly - by being the man inside the bear costume at one of their gigs.
Speaking of SNES, I enjoyed the top gear soundtracks. They were like eurobeat on a race before eurobeat, powerful yet soothing:
https://youtu.be/sqF1nOdV7bY
My wife loves the game, so I’ve heard a lot of the music, and it may be the best sounding game I’ve ever heard overall. Not just because individual tracks are good, but because they fit the feel of specific scenes and locations so well.
I could never play it, but it’s one of those rare games where I can sit and read a book happily without the audio being totally annoying.
Bastion had a fantastic soundtrack. I still have songs from that game in rotation. There are a few perfectly timed music queues that made each song just hit hard.
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Doom 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7o9W-7JHs_w&list=PL3-Zr0Ym0Fgw9G6368AMfMKp9TR1ToaqR
Alright i’ll try to go with things that has not been submitted yet.
Aaand i’ll stop there otherwise this will be a way too long post
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPrtIv7Atwc&list=PLvnl04mTlSUghWj9I8BpJOk8VunGeCaBb
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAQMtSM0zRk&list=PL02E52932973E618B
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ia33wFGsHbg&list=PLoykLiCXxaE0Cyqu5aHUO3f5U1bFopSzy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=917xijnpJVw&list=PL_7N2OGhRlMf2Hi3eDKvJlW9IUV366oT3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sw0YobcyOA&list=PL228A901386C3C9E9
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XWI9VWhRZc&list=RD1XWI9VWhRZc&start_radio=1
There is a Tekken 8 released in 2024, so I’m assuming that you’re referring to Tekken Tag Tournament 2, which was the eighth release in the series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmQh4nNOcAQ&list=PLe23nTg3hb9IR_E3_0F2t7ghnm8XvYYO0
Already linked elsewhere. So it must have some broader appeal! :-)
Surprised no one said Nier Automata yet. Great soundtrack and game
And I’d also mention Nier Replicant. The OST has a slightly different vibe, but it’s also fantastic
I have lots of favourites but I feel like most will be suggested by others so I’ll go for one that isn’t as popular: Monaco: What’s Yours Is Mine. The whole soundtrack is amazing start to finish. Some of the best piano tunes to ever be in a video game, and a super under-appreciated game. It should’ve been way bigger than it was. Unfortunately it’s being tainted by its less-than-stellar sequel which came out recently. Don’t play the sequel, but definitely play the original. It’s fun solo but it really shines co-op with a friend (or three). It supports up to four players and I’d definitely recommend co-op if you have the means. I used to play it on 360 with a friend of mine and it’s some of my most fond gaming memories. It’s not a difficult game to figure out but it’s not an easy game to get good at. But all that is to say, play the game, or if you can’t, absolutely listen to the soundtrack. It’s awesome.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TjYIEnn43o&list=PLhPt7n-ALrSAaa3QBi_Xwj2QWhoPHxGpH
Seconding this for the co-op play. It just captures the feeling of a heist so perfectly in a bite-sized package. In a matter of seconds you’ll go from everyone calm and knowing their role, to full panic mode as soon as someone makes a mistake, to a wary sense of relief as you manage to barely get to safety but still have to complete your mission.
I didn’t know about the sequel. Now I’m tempted to try it…
Quake, by Nine Inch Nails https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1SsBMsauvE Industrial / Ambient
Being able to listen to tracks 2-11 of the game disc in a regular CD player felt like wizardry to 14-year-old me.
JET SET RADIOOOOOOOOOOO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u_6irG5wcc&list=PL559D644417616FC2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mizSUxxuCiY&list=PLD61626F6813F6C5F
Linked elsewhere.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gx_hiRqOzpI&list=PLwT_cPIGQU_VvkfcM7FZsLY-nwyhMEVAD
I love the soundtrack to Final Fantasy 6. Brings back good memories.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYaXMgp7MGs&list=RDjYaXMgp7MGs&start_radio=1
Katamari Damacy.
Na na, na na na na na, na na, na na na na na na…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAA6hq9RL-4&list=RDQAA6hq9RL-4&start_radio=1
I can make a song for you and me
I can make a song for ah foofy ruv.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0H9GUGAtKs&list=PL0A12ED38862DB0F5
Linked elsewhere.
Linked elsewhere.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-KdDvwrDFA&list=PLchGsFtT6nrSwPAve39lPdeKr1OWWAk5j
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nel2ZT_MAd0&list=PLS-LG8YFyHqdxIdm9r0Vqc7OPIjnopOjm
Linked elsewhere.
Linked elsewhere.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIo0259pUFo&list=RDjIo0259pUFo&start_radio=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jGGctcKiek&list=PLFeuvN1IQa_qei1GZQ-tPvaPmAN5Z-R3r
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrmpK1NQ5Do&list=PL2qVxkZOvsX4EVYJo8BHKSbUfuorAmV4f
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4KiE43nYRU&list=PLgNzRP_ya1Z54p6VJ8fhPZxXTCEcyBrmG
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lblh1LZC1uc&list=PL8g4sHVyZLSvCctLwH1fsKeoEjtrFpPx9
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGV0k73vaDI&list=RDnGV0k73vaDI&start_radio=1
Linked elsewhere.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lamug9E_5OE&list=PLABABF31BA6F27C5C
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF7iL9_vu1Q&list=PLDF20E8398211D2E4
Almost 200 comments and not one single mention of Disco Elysium? What are we doing here guys? It’s one of the most fitting , most perfect and beautiful soundtracks I’ve heard. Captures the vibe so perfectly Robert Kurvitz personally convinced Sea Power to get on board, including - allegedly - by being the man inside the bear costume at one of their gigs.
Have listen: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_n9enLNuLjWTn67qj2aXP6FuJbX239vQdI
I’m honestly surprised no one has mentioned Chrono Trigger yet. Absolutely fantastic soundtrack.
Secret of mana 3 is also great. The track that comes to mind is “where angels fear to tread”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU1rM8UYpus&list=PLxA687tYuMWi7XZ8OnaifvnYRiQCKBGj1
Trials of Mana/Seiken Densetsu 3
Chrono Trigger, Trials of Mana, and Final Fantasy 6. SNES had some phenomenal soundtracks.
Speaking of SNES, I enjoyed the top gear soundtracks. They were like eurobeat on a race before eurobeat, powerful yet soothing: https://youtu.be/sqF1nOdV7bY
P.S.: you might be missing some of the benefits stereo can provide: https://youtu.be/nGeyVf5kkjI
So many good answers here. Not patient gaming, but Clair Obscur this year absolutely killed it with the soundtrack.
Patient games:
All Nobuo Ouematsu Final Fantasy games.
Fable
The Elder Scrolls Games
Doom 2016/eternal
Cyberpunk
Divinity Orginal Sin 2
Cuphead
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfQYzb4i4eA&list=PLGROgapMizH9k7C-u4BvsHn2BVxlQAAQ6
Doom (2016): Already linked elsewhere
Doom Eternal
Already linked elsewhere
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBI_cOPTzPU&list=RDWBI_cOPTzPU&start_radio=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eL6uzgw_ifg&list=RDeL6uzgw_ifg&start_radio=1
Death Stranding
1st person mode? Been seeing this game a bit, might be my jam.
It’s QWOP, but it turns into Euro Truck Simulator by way of Metal Gear Solid.
Someone had to mention Death Stranding!
I’m so happy that the sequel finally let’s you make a playlist to listen to outside of your room. That’s all I want from it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVavFG7xJ88&list=PL0dW9n9f0Ic3GI7zmB2aB7pyCpJLslH2j
Amen.
My wife loves the game, so I’ve heard a lot of the music, and it may be the best sounding game I’ve ever heard overall. Not just because individual tracks are good, but because they fit the feel of specific scenes and locations so well.
I could never play it, but it’s one of those rare games where I can sit and read a book happily without the audio being totally annoying.
Bastion had a fantastic soundtrack. I still have songs from that game in rotation. There are a few perfectly timed music queues that made each song just hit hard.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ9pQk2jxTc&list=RDAJ9pQk2jxTc&start_radio=1
The soundtrack in Celeste is fantastic