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For those of you just joining us, this is Day 8 of a 30 Day Video Game Music Challenge; each day consists of a different category of music, and I respond with a song that I feel fits it well, in terms of being one of my favorites of that category. Hard mode: I can't repeat games. Challenge mode: I can't repeat franchises either. (Repeat characters appearing in other franchises are fine.) In each entry, I've also been providing an honorable mention, a song that fits the bill quite well; in order to avoid removing other franchises from the running, I've been keeping these honorable mentions within the same franchise as the original item. Got it? Good!
The category for Day 8 is "Music from a shooter (first or third person)"; unfortunately, I don't play many shooters. The genre as a whole never spoke to me. Having said that, I do have a soft spot for the original Doom, and to that end, I've decided on the song for the opening level of the original game, "At Doom's Gate". This rendition, performed on a Roland SC-55 as the song had been originally composed, both rocks and delivers a nice hit of nostalgia.
For today's honorable mention, I'd be remiss if I didn't at least mention "Seed of Evil". This song, played in the final level of "Knee-Deep in the Dead", itself the first chapter of the original Doom and the final level most played as the free shareware version, signals what's to come. The Doomguy's about to plunge head-first into hell, and more importantly, he's doing so alone. Welcome to your Doom.
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So, since they've been sitting unfinished on the front page for so long, I decided to revive the 30-day video game music challenge for myself! We'd gotten through Days 1 through 6, but I admittedly hit a bit of a stumbling block. If you missed the first six days, they're all grouped together in the same category, at the top of the article.
For those of you just joining us, this is Day 7 of a 30 Day Video Game Music Challenge; each day consists of a different category of music, and I respond with a song that I feel fits it well, in terms of being one of my favorites of that category. Hard mode: I can't repeat games. Challenge mode: I can't repeat franchises either. (Repeat characters appearing in other franchises are fine.) In each entry, I've also been providing an honorable mention, a song that fits the bill quite well; in order to avoid removing other franchises from the running, I've been keeping these honorable mentions within the same franchise as the original item. Got it? Good!
Day 7's theme is "Music from an indie game"; in this case, you can't go wrong with Undertale. This game is full of some amazing songs, ranging in emotion from goofy and jovial to morose and despondent. For me, the song that takes the cake is "Spider Party", the song that plays when you fight the boss Muffet. It's fun, bouncy, and belies the reality that this is one of the more difficult fights in the game, certainly to this point.
For an honorable mention, I've got to go with "Battle Against a True Hero". This song is only encountered if the player chooses to take the Genocide route, a challenging option that irrevocably changes you. If you've not played this now eight year-old game, I won't spoil this battle for you, but sufficed to say, the prophecy DOES state that a True Hero will arise. If it isn't you, it's gotta be someone else...
What? I didn't go with "MEGALOVANIA"? Oh, it's a great song too; like I said earlier, most every song on this OST is an absolute delight.
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Here's day 6! If you missed the first five days, they're all grouped together in the same category, at the top of the article.
For those of you just joining us, this is Day 6 of a 30 Day Video Game Music Challenge; each day consists of a different category of music, and I respond with a song that I feel fits it well, in terms of being one of my favorites of that category. Hard mode: I can't repeat games. Challenge mode: I can't repeat franchises either. (Repeat characters appearing in other franchises are fine.)
Day 6 is "Music that makes you feel relaxed"; it's hard to find a more relaxing game than SimCity. I love this game, especially the Super Nintendo port. Fantastic game, with a magnificent soundtrack. "Village Theme" is the first city theme in the game, and it sets the mood beautifully.
As for an honorable mention, gotta go with the next song in the sequence. "Town Theme" ramps up the sound just a little bit, but it's still super-chill, incredibly relaxing. Sure, a natural disaster could wipe out your little city at any time, but listening to this song, that worry is miles away.
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Moving on to day 5! We're just trucking along here! If you missed the first four days, they're all grouped together in the same category, at the top of the article.
For those of you just joining us, this is Day 5 of a 30 Day Video Game Music Challenge; each day consists of a different category of music, and I respond with a song that I feel fits it well, in terms of being one of my favorites of that category. Hard mode: I can't repeat games. Challenge mode: I can't repeat franchises either. (Repeat characters appearing in other franchises are fine.)
Day 5's theme is "Hub world or overworld music", and I went with another classic: Secret of Mana. Specifically, I chose the overworld song from towards the end of the game, fittingly named "Prophecy": The world is ending, the mana prophecy is being fulfilled, and you must restore the Mana Sword to save everyone. It delivers a sense of urgency, with sufficient danger added by random thunderclaps over the darkened sky. While the game had been a journey to this point, you finally see that journey coming to an end — even as the planet crumbles around you. Because this song plays every time you enter the overworld from that point forward, it truly does signal the end.
As for an honorable mention... I have to do with the standard overworld theme from the same game. Alas, I'm not familiar with much of the titles in this series, as much as it pains me to say it; the few I am, don't have overworld themes, aside from Secret of Mana itself. And since I gave myself a rule for the honorable mentions that it must be from the same franchise (so I don't rule out other franchises), this is what works. :V It's still a fun song! When you first climb up on Flammie and ride into the sky, this song begins playing, and it's very... It's like the Falcor flight scenes from A Neverending Story. "Yeah!"
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On to day four! If you missed the first three days, they're all grouped together in the same category, at the top of the article.
For those of you just joining us, this is Day 4 of a 30 Day Video Game Music Challenge; each day consists of a different category of music, and I respond with a song that I feel fits it well, in terms of being one of my favorites of that category. Hard mode: I can't repeat games. Challenge mode: I can't repeat franchises either. (Repeat characters appearing in other franchises are fine.)
Day 4's category is "Music from a console-exclusive series"; in this case, I chose a console series-specific series: F-Zero GX. One of my favorite games on the Gamecube; wish they’d come out with a new one. "Cover of Big Blue" is actually a remade cover of the theme for the Big Blue stages on F-Zero X (I think), but it really does jam. Gets the blood pumping, as any good racing music should!
And for my honorable mention: "Night of Big Blue". A fantastic remix. Big Blue just has some amazing music associated with it!