BMD’s top 5 video game soundtracks

Well, I guess it’s about time I make a top 5 video game soundtracks list…this isn’t going to be easy. Here we go!

When I think of a video game, probably one of the first things I think of is the soundtrack. A soundtrack can really immerse you into a video game or ruin the whole experience for you. Usually when you play a game you don’t really notice the music in the background because it isn’t anything special. Then there are those games that have an okay soundtrack where a couple songs are memorable but the rest are pretty mediocre, like DDD stated with Link’s Awakening and Tal Tal Heights. Finally there are those few games that knock the ball out of the park and make you want to dance uncontrollably when that soundtrack starts playing, which is probably Banjo-Kazooie for me but DDD so kindly stole that one. In this list, I’ve stuck to the games that have soundtracks which change the gameplay and without them the game wouldn’t be nearly as good as it is. Anyways, enough of the cheesy intros. Lets get on with the list!

#5 Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald – Game Freak

All of the Pokémon games are great. They have good gameplay, fun map designs, and amazing soundtracks. It was hard to choose, but when it comes down to it, the soundtrack from R/S/E is my favourite.

Opening Theme

Petalburg City

Slateport City

Marine Science Museum

This song is a remix of the S.S. Anne theme from Pokémon Blue/Red. I personally like this version better because it is slow and relaxing.

Route 113

OOOOOH this song is so damn catchy. I’m getting a nostalgia attack from listening to it. HNNNNNNG. MUST. STOP. LISTENING.

Also a good thing to note is it sounds like a remix of Snowman from Earthbound.

Full soundtrack:

#4 Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando – Insomniac Games

Just like the Pokémon series, the Ratchet & Clank games are all fantastic. I decided to choose the Going Commando soundtrack for number 4 because Going Commando is my favourite R&C game and in my opinion, has the best soundtrack of them all.

Planet Tabora

This score is probably one of the most atmospheric scores I’ve ever heard. It fits the desert scenario perfectly.

Megacorp Army – Todano

Come on. Look at me and tell me this song doesn’t deserve to be in a James Bond movie.

The Docks – Planet Smolg

Silver City – Boldan

Remember what I said about the Route 113 song being catchy? WELL I THINK IT JUST MET ITS MATCH!

Testing Facility – Dobbo

Again with the atmosphere. This track plays in an industrial, radioactive waste filled world where new weapons are tested.

#3 Super Mario Bros. 3 – Nintendo

Super Mario Brothers 3 is such a happy game with a joyful, catchy soundtrack. I’m surprised it hasn’t been listed yet!

Grassland Theme

A great example of the blissful emotion this game is emitting.

Waterland Theme

More happy songs!

Iceland Theme

Wait…this one isn’t joyful. Quite eerie actually.

Pipeland Theme

Underground Theme

My favourite! Just listen to those drums!

Full stereo soundtrack:

#2 Donkey Kong Country – Rare

Donkey Kong Country for the SNES was one of the first video games I ever played alongside A Link to the Past. I love everything about this game, especially the soundtrack. It has the perfect funky jungle feeling.

Main Theme

DK Island Swing

Cave Dweller Concert

Talk about atmosphere with the water droplets and echoing instruments as if you were literally in a cave.

Aquatic Ambiance

No words. No words can describe this score.

Mine Cart Madness

Treetop Rock

I always loved this one.

Full soundtrack:

#1 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Title Theme

Does this even need an introduction? This game has the most catchy songs of them all. Every single score in this game is memorable. All of them!

Hyrule Field

Kaepora Gaebora

Stupid owl! Stop talking!

Windmill Song/Song of Storms

Temple of Time

Gerudo Valley

Requiem of Spirit

Indescribable.

Full soundtrack:

There you have it, my top 5 video game soundtracks list. This was not an easy list to make. There are many other soundtracks that could have been on this list. I hope you enjoyed. If you have any opinions please leave feedback!

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