With something like music it's bound to cause some disagreements. Will you be pissed off after watching it because your favorite isn't on the list? Probably. But with a list of this nature none can be correct. What is YOUR Top 10?
Well, my list would probably be different I agree on most. But one I completely don't agree with is the Metroid one. Of all the metroid songs, the one that sticks out the most is the main theme of Metroid 2: Return of Samus, It just kicks so much ass. It shows that you're going to be on an adventure right away, keeps the action flowing and is a pretty long song repetition for songs of the era. It is just so smooth and amazing, I LOVE IT.
Submitted by Seanileus on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 5:14am.
For gods sake, I so knew that people would choose the MAIN themes of popular games.
What about the underground theme for Mario Bros.!?
What about the music for the last 5 hours in Majora's Mask!?
What about the Theme for Halo 3!?
What about 'Live and Learn' for Sonic Adventure 2 Battle!?
(Yes, I know the last two were main themes, but at least they fitted the levels they were played in and weren't as predictable as the ones in the video...)
Submitted by NeonLight on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 12:00pm.
They even said in the very beginning these were classics, not necessarily the best. World 1-1 is more memorable than the underground theme, and Zelda's main is much more memorable than anything in Majora's Mask. Theme from Halo 1 would probably outrank Halo 3's remix of said theme; just because a music track is more up to date in technology does not make it better. The fact that 8 bits of sound can still sound truly great today is enough to say they are some of the best tracks in the industry.
And if it takes one video's list (Which comes with the disclaimer that it will be different than everyone elses) to completely ruin your enjoyment of something, you really need to sort your priorities.
What would you prefer? The Sonic Heroes theme? Crush 40's version of His World... Even though that didn't actually appear in the game BUT I DIGRESS.
I wouldn't have nominated Live & Learn for the Sonic song... I'd personally go for the song that plays in the final boss battle of the Death Egg Zone on Sonic & Knuckles.
I accept that it's hard to choose a Final Fantasy song... I was torn between One Winged Angel, the FFVII boss battle theme, and the piano tune that plays on the menu screen of Crisis Core.
Oh, and none of the MGS songs by Harry Gregson Williams get in? That... Kinda sucks, the MGS series has some of the best music I've heard in any video game.
Submitted by cb_lazer on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 11:07am.
After having watched this vid for the second time I just can't help but gush over all my personal favourite video game themes, what gamer DOESN'T froth at the mouth with excitment when they hear the Zelda theme, its just that good. Video games are so awsome and their music is awsome.
If I may request that the next top ten be a little sillier, seems the last whacky top ten you guys did was HO HO HOES.
Duke Nukem should not have been there. I Really disagree and I am not being a bitch but it took the place of F-Zero. Because, I realized that there were not any single them from a racing game and that sucks because there has been a lot of good racing game themes. Yeah! I am disappointed. Other than that the list was great and I seriously liked it.
Submitted by Indutrial on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 11:14am.
I kind of knew that this list would go in this direction, but aside from Mega Man and Duck Tales, this doesn't match my top choices. This list is a little too steeped in RPG/adventure stuff, which is alright... What it really could have used is a little more tuneage from the world of shooters and run-and-guns. Duke Nukem is alright, but I would have rather seen something from Contra or Life Force. I would have personally included 'Colony' from Axelay, which is not only one of the best game songs I've ever heard, but also pushed the SNES sound card about as far as it could go (before DKC). A single Castlevania song would have been nice also. It's really surprising that Vampire Killer or Bloody Tears didn't show up in lieu of that corny Donkey Kong song. In fact, why the fuck did Konami get completely pwned in this!
1 final fantasy 6 - the decisive battle
2 final fantasy 9 - boss battle
3 Warcraft 3 and world of warcraft call to arms
4 megaman 2 dr wily stage
5 half life 2 episode 2 - vortal combat theme
6 God of war 2 - the sword bridge or something dont remember what it was called
7 Oblivion intro theme
8 doom 3 - main theme theme
9 world of warcraft - stormwind theme
10 uncharted main menu theme
Submitted by Maxifent Corey on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 3:01pm.
Kid Icarus made my list - at like number 6 or 7. But it didn't make the final list. That's the difficult thing about doing a Top 10 - several people are collaborating, and we all have different opinions....which is probably why some of the more popular songs made the list versus some more obscure tunes.
I don't see how you guys can do it. I have lots of tracks that I love, but I'm not sure I could numerically place them (with a few exceptions of course).
Well, while I do not completely agree with the list I gotta say once again a very entertaining video, and while im here I gotta ask have you guys seen this?
Its the freaking Mario Theme played with a RC car and bottles?!?!!! Its so rofltastic OMG! Maybe this is old news to you guys, but I just found out about it .. its so awesome.
Submitted by BannerWood on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 11:51am.
..2 of my random picks made the list: Green Hill Zone/FF-Prelude.
I knew either Zelda or Mario would grab the first place spot...but was really surprised to see Duke Nukem.
Submitted by NeonLight on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 12:17pm.
My list is somewhat different from yours, but I can agree that all of these tracks have greatness injected in their veins. The Zelda theme will ring through gamers' minds well after the series has died (if it comes to that).
Bringing up the symbolism in the Moon, I'm surprised there wasn't one for Giygas Battle in Earthbound; it starts out 8-bit, moves into 16-bit glory, dies down to softness, and erupts back to it's pinnacle. It defines transition of eras, no matter the time.
In my opinion, the list was as good as it could possibly be. I was just bummed to see my name was not mentioned in the list of those who contributed. Oh well I guess... :(
Submitted by handheld-mike on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 12:37pm.
I was kind of disappointed with this list so here are some songs I think should be on there. (in no particular order)
-Venus Lighthouse theme -Golden Sun
-Terra's theme- Final Fantasy VI
-Theme A- Tetris
-Chill- Dr. Mario
-Campaign of Fire- Fire Emblem 7
-Karst and Agiato battle theme- Golden Sun 2
-Title screen theme- Megaman 2
-Phoenix Magnion's theme- Meagman Zero 2
-Green greens- Kirby
-Bloody Tears- Castlevainia
I thought of ten good songs that wern't on the list. This really should have been a top 20 or more...
Submitted by Linkfan89 on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 12:47pm.
I just played Super Metroid for the first time about a week ago and that music DID give me chills. Amazing list, yeah it's definitely hard to limit it. Personally I love the entire Ocarina of Time soundtrack
Submitted by PhykoDiablo on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 1:00pm.
10. Battletoads - Pause Theme
9. Double Dragon - Final Boss
8. 3D Battles Of World Runner - Main Theme
7. Bubble Bobble - Main Theme
6. Castlevania 2 - Night (Monster Dance)
5. Donkey Kong - Level 1
4. Excite Bike - Title
3. Kirby (NES) - Main theme
2. Little Nemo: The Dream Master - Dream 1
1. Kid Icarus - Level 1 Underworld
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Submitted by kain_kusanagi on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 2:05pm.
It's a good list. Mine would be different, but that's the point right, nobody can agree on the best songs of anything becuase music is so personal.
I think it would have been a good idea to have made it a top 20 rather than just 10. I mean the SNES and Genesis got top 20s so there's no reason to limit it for this. It wouldn't stop the complainers, but more music is always a good thing.
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My list is completely
My list is completely different. But this is still complete awesomeness.
And that Top 10 song is rad. It would be a bad ass entrance theme for wrestling.
Here's my Top 10:
Here's my Top 10: http://screwattack.com/node/11802
It was selected as a Top g1 Post!
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Yeah, well
Well, my list would probably be different I agree on most. But one I completely don't agree with is the Metroid one. Of all the metroid songs, the one that sticks out the most is the main theme of Metroid 2: Return of Samus, It just kicks so much ass. It shows that you're going to be on an adventure right away, keeps the action flowing and is a pretty long song repetition for songs of the era. It is just so smooth and amazing, I LOVE IT.
Lots of good themes there...
Lots of good themes there... Wow, that Ducktales moon song brings back memories. But wait, Contra didn't make it on the list?! BS =p
Lame...
For gods sake, I so knew that people would choose the MAIN themes of popular games.
What about the underground theme for Mario Bros.!?
What about the music for the last 5 hours in Majora's Mask!?
What about the Theme for Halo 3!?
What about 'Live and Learn' for Sonic Adventure 2 Battle!?
(Yes, I know the last two were main themes, but at least they fitted the levels they were played in and weren't as predictable as the ones in the video...)
I hate those themes and the games now, thanks.
Missing the point, I think
They even said in the very beginning these were classics, not necessarily the best. World 1-1 is more memorable than the underground theme, and Zelda's main is much more memorable than anything in Majora's Mask. Theme from Halo 1 would probably outrank Halo 3's remix of said theme; just because a music track is more up to date in technology does not make it better. The fact that 8 bits of sound can still sound truly great today is enough to say they are some of the best tracks in the industry.
And if it takes one video's list (Which comes with the disclaimer that it will be different than everyone elses) to completely ruin your enjoyment of something, you really need to sort your priorities.
Oh
Oh, if they go by memorabilia, then yeah this list if just fine.
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lol Genesis does what Nintendon't, BLAST PROCESSING!!!
If thats that..
If thats it, it missed some Chronno music.
That marked my fuckin childhood.
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Sonic's Live and Learn? LIVE
Sonic's Live and Learn?
LIVE AND LEARN??????
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And the gang thought I was crazy when I suggested Sonic Boom lol
Live & Learn is good, Ben.
What would you prefer? The Sonic Heroes theme? Crush 40's version of His World... Even though that didn't actually appear in the game BUT I DIGRESS.
I wouldn't have nominated Live & Learn for the Sonic song... I'd personally go for the song that plays in the final boss battle of the Death Egg Zone on Sonic & Knuckles.
I accept that it's hard to choose a Final Fantasy song... I was torn between One Winged Angel, the FFVII boss battle theme, and the piano tune that plays on the menu screen of Crisis Core.
Oh, and none of the MGS songs by Harry Gregson Williams get in? That... Kinda sucks, the MGS series has some of the best music I've heard in any video game.
Crazy?!
Crazy?! Sonic Boom is awesome!
Anyway I loved the Top10, good work!
Yeah, Sonic Boom is my
Yeah, Sonic Boom is my favorite, then Emarld Hill Zone:D
Sonic Boom, sonic boom!
Sonic Boom
Sonic Boom is an absolute classic, I even think I like it better than Green Hill Zone!
Live and Learn?
Sonic R's Super Sonic Racing, mothafucka!
http://screwattack.com/blog/19917 <-- CLICK AND READ! NOW! EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM!
Lol
Wow dude, chill.
Fantastic work! A grade A Top 10
After having watched this vid for the second time I just can't help but gush over all my personal favourite video game themes, what gamer DOESN'T froth at the mouth with excitment when they hear the Zelda theme, its just that good. Video games are so awsome and their music is awsome.
If I may request that the next top ten be a little sillier, seems the last whacky top ten you guys did was HO HO HOES.
yay
my name appeared twice
i think mine was left out :(
i think mine was left out :(
C'mon
Duke Nukem should not have been there. I Really disagree and I am not being a bitch but it took the place of F-Zero. Because, I realized that there were not any single them from a racing game and that sucks because there has been a lot of good racing game themes. Yeah! I am disappointed. Other than that the list was great and I seriously liked it.
Yeah, seriously! No Mute
Yeah, seriously! No Mute City, Big Blue or even Silence? F-Zero tunes rock!
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Nice list, but not for me...
I kind of knew that this list would go in this direction, but aside from Mega Man and Duck Tales, this doesn't match my top choices. This list is a little too steeped in RPG/adventure stuff, which is alright... What it really could have used is a little more tuneage from the world of shooters and run-and-guns. Duke Nukem is alright, but I would have rather seen something from Contra or Life Force. I would have personally included 'Colony' from Axelay, which is not only one of the best game songs I've ever heard, but also pushed the SNES sound card about as far as it could go (before DKC). A single Castlevania song would have been nice also. It's really surprising that Vampire Killer or Bloody Tears didn't show up in lieu of that corny Donkey Kong song. In fact, why the fuck did Konami get completely pwned in this!
Great list... except...
Trust no one.
Where was Bloody Tears? The list was perfect except replace Duke with Bloody Tears. Great job everyone!!
Saw this on GT a few days
Saw this on GT a few days ago, great list.
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my top ten
1 final fantasy 6 - the decisive battle
2 final fantasy 9 - boss battle
3 Warcraft 3 and world of warcraft call to arms
4 megaman 2 dr wily stage
5 half life 2 episode 2 - vortal combat theme
6 God of war 2 - the sword bridge or something dont remember what it was called
7 Oblivion intro theme
8 doom 3 - main theme theme
9 world of warcraft - stormwind theme
10 uncharted main menu theme
I'm just suprised
That Kid Icarus didn't make the list, they've mentioned how awesome that theme is quite a few times. Great list!
Actually, in our group list,
Actually, in our group list, if I remember right Kid Icarus placed 11...
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Kid Icarus made my list - at
Kid Icarus made my list - at like number 6 or 7. But it didn't make the final list. That's the difficult thing about doing a Top 10 - several people are collaborating, and we all have different opinions....which is probably why some of the more popular songs made the list versus some more obscure tunes.
So difficult...
I don't see how you guys can do it. I have lots of tracks that I love, but I'm not sure I could numerically place them (with a few exceptions of course).
All of you guys should post your top tens.
Considering how different all of the Screwattack team's gaming tastes seem to be, I'd be interested in seeing who picked what.
Well, while I do not completely agree...
Well, while I do not completely agree with the list I gotta say once again a very entertaining video, and while im here I gotta ask have you guys seen this?
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=ed4CHkN-Dkw
Its the freaking Mario Theme played with a RC car and bottles?!?!!! Its so rofltastic OMG! Maybe this is old news to you guys, but I just found out about it .. its so awesome.
Sweet...
..2 of my random picks made the list: Green Hill Zone/FF-Prelude.
I knew either Zelda or Mario would grab the first place spot...but was really surprised to see Duke Nukem.
Actually I agree with them....
I like this list the FF prelude is good though the open to VI would of been nice as well but i can't complain
whoa Duck Tales the first time I heard it i was like YES YOU KNOW THIS KICKS ASS, not even a minute had passed yet
the open to S Metroid we had the TV up really loud and yes IT DID scare the F*** outta us
duke however while an odd choice it is good logically, I don't know maybe that one is good from DKC
and the others are basically obvious I could hum mario sonic that mega man song and zelda all day and Secret of mana is coo....
good job guys and my name is there at the end YEAH ^^
My list is somewhat
My list is somewhat different from yours, but I can agree that all of these tracks have greatness injected in their veins. The Zelda theme will ring through gamers' minds well after the series has died (if it comes to that).
Bringing up the symbolism in the Moon, I'm surprised there wasn't one for Giygas Battle in Earthbound; it starts out 8-bit, moves into 16-bit glory, dies down to softness, and erupts back to it's pinnacle. It defines transition of eras, no matter the time.
10) Jungle Theme (Contra)
9) Earth Mimicry Battle (Sin and Punishment)
8) 02 Battle (Kirby 64)
7) Halo 1 Theme
6) Giygas Battle (Earthbound)
5) Wily Castle (Megaman II)
4) Terra's Theme (FFVI)
3) Mario Overworld
2) Zelda Overworld
1) World Revolution (Chrono)
Best List Ever!!!
In my opinion, the list was as good as it could possibly be. I was just bummed to see my name was not mentioned in the list of those who contributed. Oh well I guess... :(
Wait... they missed
Wait... they missed someone?
Jose's gonna be fired lolazer
I would have like to seen
castlevania music the first game's first stage is awesome. duh duh duh du du du du dun dun!
Everyone's is different...
Great list guys, but you were right. Everyone's list is different.
How could you leave out Doom 1-1? Anything from Castlevania? Or the Chrono trigger theme?
Suggestions
I was kind of disappointed with this list so here are some songs I think should be on there. (in no particular order)
-Venus Lighthouse theme -Golden Sun
-Terra's theme- Final Fantasy VI
-Theme A- Tetris
-Chill- Dr. Mario
-Campaign of Fire- Fire Emblem 7
-Karst and Agiato battle theme- Golden Sun 2
-Title screen theme- Megaman 2
-Phoenix Magnion's theme- Meagman Zero 2
-Green greens- Kirby
-Bloody Tears- Castlevainia
I thought of ten good songs that wern't on the list. This really should have been a top 20 or more...
i believe the mm2 wily lvl
i believe the mm2 wily lvl theme 1 is the greatest music from the megaman series, so it'd be no contest between the title and the lvl theme
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I just played Super Metroid
I just played Super Metroid for the first time about a week ago and that music DID give me chills. Amazing list, yeah it's definitely hard to limit it. Personally I love the entire Ocarina of Time soundtrack
10. Battletoads - Pause
10. Battletoads - Pause Theme
9. Double Dragon - Final Boss
8. 3D Battles Of World Runner - Main Theme
7. Bubble Bobble - Main Theme
6. Castlevania 2 - Night (Monster Dance)
5. Donkey Kong - Level 1
4. Excite Bike - Title
3. Kirby (NES) - Main theme
2. Little Nemo: The Dream Master - Dream 1
1. Kid Icarus - Level 1 Underworld
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Awesome list
That's my list exactly. Kid Icarus and Little Nemo have my 2 favorite game themes EVER!(Kid Icarus is slightly better though).
Great list!
Completely agree with number 1, a Link to the Past was one of the first RPG's i ever beat.
Good list....
Pretty good list...though would have switched Duke Nukem w/ Final Fantasy....
Just curious...
Did anyone from the Screwattack HQ suggest any Castlevania music and if yes what song?
yes, actually. I can't
yes, actually. I can't remember which song, unfortunately, but I think it placed around 16th or something...
It's a good list. Mine would
It's a good list. Mine would be different, but that's the point right, nobody can agree on the best songs of anything becuase music is so personal.
I think it would have been a good idea to have made it a top 20 rather than just 10. I mean the SNES and Genesis got top 20s so there's no reason to limit it for this. It wouldn't stop the complainers, but more music is always a good thing.
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i got chills watching the
i got chills watching the entire thing...except for duke nukem. c'mon
What? The Duke Nukem theme
What? The Duke Nukem theme is AWESOME!!!
It's time to kick a$$ and chew bubble gum... and I'm outta gum."
OH YEAH!
I'd perfer
I'd prefer Contra's Jungle Stage over the Duke Nukem theme. Where did Contra place if not in the top 10?