Favorite Tunes #220: By the Power of Friendship

Kirby's Friendship no Jutsu is leagues better than Naruto. All he has to do is throw a heart and bam, instant friend. I am of course, referring to Kirby Star Allies, one of the featured games in this week's Favorite Tunes. If you haven't played it yet, just what are you doing with your life?

Main Theme - Kirby Star Allies (NS)

If Mario is number one when it comes to the embodiment of fun video games, Kirby makes a great contender for the number two slot. Sure, his games tend to be on the easy side but they are so well made and so, so much fun. The latest entry, Star Allies is no exception. There are plenty of familiar tracks (ripped right from older entries) as well as arrangements for old favorites and brand new music, making for another outstanding Kirby score.

Pac is Pac - Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 (PS4, XBO, NS, PC)

In early 2017, Bandai Namco released a physical edition of Pac-Man Championship Edition 2. Here we are in 2018 and the game has made it's way to the Switch and with an exclusive multiplayer mode! Sadly, there is no physical release for this puppy but regardless, the chaotic, arcade style nature of this baby makes it a perfect match for Nintendo's handheld/console hybrid. Not only are you getting one of the best Pac-Man experiences around, but you're getting a nice set of slick beats as well.

Stage 1 (Asteroid Field) - Gleylancer (GEN)

On the Wii, a number of Genesis titles became available to gamers for the firs time via the Wii Shop Channel. Among those titles was Gleylancer, a SHMUP with a killer soundtrack. As of this writing, the Wii Shop Channel is no more so if you didn't snag Gleylancer, you're out of luck, at least for the time being. With the Switch being a monumental success for Nintendo, here's hoping that Genesis games become available for purchase on the Switch through the eShop whenever they set up their Virtual Console service.

Heat Haze Shadow 1 - Tekken 7 (PS4, XBO, PC)

The soundtrack for Tekken 7 may be a tad too noisy and dubsteb-ish for some people's taste, but I wholeheartedly recommend you give it a listen. There are some soft as well as blaring tracks throughout. This track should be on everyone's workout/work/training/exercise playlist.

Travelers - Wild Arms 2 (PS)

Despite owning a good chunk of Wild Arms games (1-4 and the Alter Code F remake of the first Wild Arms), the only one in the series I've played to completion is the original. I really should remedy this. Michiko Naruke, outstanding composer that she is, would go on to make music throughout the series after her involvement in the first entry.

Soltype - Alien Soldier (GEN)

As with the above mentioned Gleylancer, Alien Solider is another Genesis title that has since been made easier to come by via digital distribution. If you want to own a cart of this puppy, it will cost you a hefty chunk of change. However, if you want to own it physically without breaking the bank, you can grab it in the upcoming SEGA Genesis Classics compilation, which releases in late may.

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