I've been away for a while. The blog went on hiatus because I've moved back to my home state. We just got the internet up and running yesterday and I'm happy to resume blogging. Give yourself a cookie if you can guess the band behind this week's subtitle.
Hotel Delfino - Super Mario Sunshine (GCN)
Not my favorite Super Mario game by a long shot. Sunshine suffers from some of the very same problems people love to slam the early 3D Sonic titles for: glitches, lousy voice acting and just plain bad game design in numerous instances. Be that as it may, I still wouldn't label Sunshine a bad game. I love the tropical setting and the soundtrack is just perfect for anyone craving some sounds of summer.
On the Open Seas - Super Adventure Island II (SNES)
Though I've only played the first SNES entry and thus and more familiar with the former's soundtrack, from my understanding, Super Adventure Island II was the better game. Though when it comes to the music, I'd have to give the nod to the first game. Still, the music from the second entry is serviceable.
Green Hill Zone Act 2 - Sonic Mania (PS4, NS, XBO, PC)
Yes, yes, we're all tired of Green Hill Zone. Sonic Team has overexposed the heck out of the very first area in the original Sonic the Hedgehog but band it, that music is still the bee's knee. Tee Lopes did an outstanding job remixing the old Sonic jams and I'm looking forward to hearing his new material in Team Sonic Racing.
Welcome to Crocodile Isle - Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (SNES)
Often viewed as the pinnacle of the SNES DKC trilogy and to that I say, well, you'll get no argument from me. On top of introducing Dixie, arguably the greatest blonde in all of platformers, DKC2 improved upon the original in every aspect. David Wise was the only composer to return to score the music for this 1995 hit and he freaking nailed it.
To the South - Goof Troop (SNES)
One of my favorite cartoons to watch in the afternoon when I was a lad, I was thrilled when I found out that Goof and Max were coming to the SNES. Capcom rarely turned in a licensed dud in those days and Goof Troop did not disappoint. No doubt even more gamers are more away of this game thanks to the Game Grumps and for that, they have my thanks.
Launch Octopus Stage - Mega Man X (SNES)
If (for some strange reason) you haven't played Mega Man X, grab the Mega Man X Legacy Collection ASAP. The game is a heavy contender for the greatest Mega Man game, yes, even topping 2 and 3. When I was working on this Favorite Tunes, I realized that Launch Octopus' sea/aquatic level fits the summer them perfectly.
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