Gaming has spent most of its history progressing and evolving through trial and error. Consoles, companies, trends and genres have risen and fallen throughout time.
And while we’re getting the same fucking FIFA and Call Of Duty game every year, more great franchises than I can count are left to rot in obscurity.
I’ve wanted to play this game since I knew it existed. When I first beat Chrono Trigger, I had no idea there was even a sequel. I knew a lot of people that had played CT but no-one ever mentioned Chrono Cross.
Back when the internet wasn’t the bullet train it is today I tried downloading the .iso for Chrono Cross, I wanted it that much. I couldn’t even find videos of it at the time.
Video game music is something I’m very passionate about. Don’t ask me why, but I am. It’s sort of like that last but vital piece of the puzzle that really brings you into the game. To me, at least.
You can find the first half of the list here, the second half, in no particular order, is below.
Video game music is awesome. It often rivals the best of contemporary music in terms of quality and emotion, and it shits all over the current Top 40. Despite having quite a dedicated Internet culture (check YouTube or OverClocked Remix to see just how massive it really is), the best of video game soundtracks still go mostly unappreciated.
If you’re reading this then I’m sure that thought has already occurred to you. I’m also sure you’ve probably heard at least some of these songs before. Even so, here they are, in no particular order:
A Link To The Adam. 