Emehr Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Last night, in an attempt to thin out my collection, I was going through my games and playing the ones I'm thinking about getting rid of (just to make sure I want to get rid of 'em). I plugged in Gauntlet II for the NES and went at it. Wow, this game is closer to the arcade than Tengen's Gauntlet but the lack of in-game music makes it quite boring. So I plugged in Tengen Gauntlet and played a few levels just to listen to the fantastic music. While playing, I also realized that this game is the superior one of the NES Gauntlets with it's faster-paced gameplay. So, yeah, Gauntlet II now resides in my "for sale" pile. Anyone else plug a game in just for some aural pleasure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Soldier Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I tend to stop playing chrono trigger, and listen to the music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 (edited) NES Gyromite is worth playing/buying for its music alone. ColecoVision Mr. DO! music is catchy as well. Edited August 12, 2008 by RJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iswitt Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Shadowgate for the NES has some rockin' tunage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeistyGirl Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Y's Book I & II for the Turbo-CD I played through the game 20 times just to listen to the music... and of course I copied the CD over to a cassette to listen to in the car back in the day as well. One of my favorite game/soundtracks ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFoolsRun Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 When I played Xenogears I frequently stopped to listen to the music. I bought both soundtracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdub_bobby Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Wizards & Warriors. Maybe Ironsword also. Contra once or twice. Pitfall II. Thrust+ Platinum. That's probably about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slosu Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Castlevania III.........IMO the best on the NES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboypacman Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 SoulEdge for the PSX that opening song just kick so much butt its not even funny! Great stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artlover Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 No, but I have loaded up many a C64 game just to watch the group's intro. Most of the time the intro was better then the game anyways. Tobad you Atari guys didn't have much of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Pac Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I hate to admit this, but the answer is YES. I really love the music where the girl dies in FF7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace_1 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Sometimes, I leave Thunder Force IV running in its attract sequence just to listen to its awesome FM-synthesized music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuzzed Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 sometimes I put in Ballblazer just to hear the theme music on the title screen. But, on the NES, i often get the urge to play the Mega Man Series for the music.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastRobPlus Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 (edited) Aztec Challenge, Battle Squadron, Ultima IV (except on the Atari), and Human Race *edit* and Gem'X and Mirrorsoft Tetris Edited August 13, 2008 by FastRobPlus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Thrust+ and Jims Heart must go on for the 2600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophero Sly Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 The original Sonic the Hedgehog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGQuarterly Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 The original Sonic the Hedgehog. Freakin' WORD!!! I have the whole soundtrack on my MP3 player! Also, Streets of Rage II and FF VII, games for which I also have the soundtracks on my MP3 player. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atarian1 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Master of the Lamps on the Atari 8-bits from Activision. Every level had a cool tune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercat Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I've sometimes switched on Thrust+, Toyshop Trouble, or Stella's Stocking to listen to the music, though usually when I find myself wanting the music from TT or Stay Frosty (my favorite of the SS tunes) I simply turn 90 degrees to my ancient Yamaha and play it. Can't do the tap-dancing part of Toyshop Trouble, though. Sometimes I'll play along with Stella's Stocking. Can't play along with Toyshop Trouble, though--the "G" is way too far out of tune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdub_bobby Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 No, but I have loaded up many a C64 game just to watch the group's intro. Most of the time the intro was better then the game anyways. Tobad you Atari guys didn't have much of that. What, games that sucked but had good music? Stand tall, C64 partisans! Anyway, thinking some more, I'll add Star Fire, O'Reilly's Mine, Ballblazer (can't believe I forgot that one), and Halo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mos6507 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 The original Wing Commader has amazing music. (I played the Amiga version). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I remember Delta and International Karate from the C64. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MattelAquarius Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Journey Escape for the 2600. I always catch myself humming the main melody, which is sadly missing from the cart music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atarifever Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Donkey Kong for the 7800. Okay, I'm kidding. I pop Sonic CD into the CD player sometimes. I sold the Sega CD and all the other games, but I kept that one just to listen to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangeraaron Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 WOW! i am surprised no one has said Super Mario Bros. you get that tune in your head, and you don't stop humming it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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