Tension by Jean-François Freitas - Another World
Almost twenty years later, Eric Chahi’s masterpiece still has much to teach us.
Prophetic by Neil Voss - Tetrisphere
This was the best puzzle game on the N64. You best rekanize.
Victory Lap by Kenta Nagata - Mario Kart 64
Despite Double Dash and Mario Kart Wii, this is still the reigning king.
Standing Ovation by Masakazu Sugimori - Viewtiful Joe
Henshin a-go-go, baby!
Zero by Setsuo Yamamoto - Mega Man X
Leave it to the dude with the sword and the ponytail to save the day.
Heavyarms by Hiroyuki Iwatsuki - Gundam Wing: Endless Duel
If any piece of game music can induce an anxiety attack, it’s this one.
IMPORTANT STUFF: We’re changing things up around here! Bad Ass Game Music will soon become a part of the Squadron of Shame podcasting empire, home of the SquadCast and the Exploding Barrel. There will be more of us updating this page with music, and we’re also unveiling a podcast, which will discuss game music in the Squadron’s trademark thought-provoking style. Watch this space!
Enter SR388 by Ryoji Yoshitomi - Metroid II: Return of Samus
More 8-bit love, courtesy of Nintendo’s best franchise (YEAH I SAID IT).
Koholint Theme by Kazumi Totaka - The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
Bringing it back a decade and change, this is the quintessential Game Boy sound.
Beyond the Bounds by Maki Kimura - Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner
This game was a localization disaster, but it set the standard for giant robots.
Yes! Dreamcast-era Will Smith parodies for the win. I actually quite miss the spoof songs from the original MSR in the more recent Project Gotham games. The whole MSR soundtrack was great, but this track was the golden moment.
