VG: Soundtrack of the Day 047: Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope

Often sighted as one of the better examples of a successful Kickstarter project with clear communication and management, Shovel Knight is wonderful blend of retro gaming with modern touches. Music covering the entire Shovel Knight saga thus far would be quite huge, so for now, we'll stick to the music from the first entry that released in 2014, now dubbed Shovel of Hope. The soundtrack is a chiptune buffet with music that you'd think came out during the twilight years of the NES.

Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope (Bandcamp)

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Favorite Tunes #275: That's All

No, this is't a wrap for FT. This is, however, the last Favorite Tunes of 2019. I know I slipped on getting these out every Saturday so I'm gonna do better on that in 2020.

A Robot Named Fight! - A Robot Named Fight! (PC, NS)

You might be getting sick of roguelite games. The indie developers really love this genre and seeing it in your face all the time can get tiresome. I glanced at this title on the eShop and couldn't help but notice the Super Metroid inspirations from the level design to your character's jump animations. I thought I'd pick the game up someday but someday turned out to be on Christmas when a ton of eShop games went on sale, some as low as 99 cents. The music grabbed me with that title theme, which has some really radical guitar riffs and drum work.

Main Table - Dragon's Fury (GEN)

Also known as Devil's Crush on the TG-16, this Genesis port is one I can speak nothing about as far as gameplay but the music? Just listen to this Main Table track. In some ways, it might even beat the TG-16 version. That Genesis synth guitar was KILLING it!

Mission 1 - Gaiares (GEN)

I was given a complete copy of Gaiares from a friend and co-worker years ago. I think I made it to the third stage before getting slaughtered. This track appeared in my recommended videos and reminded me how mind blowgly awesome the first level theme was. Here's another track you can point those to who doubt the Genesis sound chip.

The Adventure Awaits (Map Screen) - Shovel Knight (Multi)

If for some reason you haven't bought Shovel Knight, you can pick up Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, which comes with the base game and all of the updated content the game has received over the years. It will make my 5th time buying the game. No, I don't have regrets and I don't need help.

Cyclops Theme - X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse (SNES)

It has been about ten years since I listened to this game's soundtrack. It has a lot of good themes. Not only was the game developed by Capcom buy some of the same composers that worked on the soundtrack of Mega Man X, also wrote music for this games, which explains a lot.

GENOCE - Front Mission: Gun Hazard (SFC)

Trials of Mana, a few of the Romancing SaGa games, Square Enix is giving us some games that were never released outside of Japan. Would be nice if they got back on that Front Mission train and gave us some of the earlier titles in this series. Until then, I got some great militaristic soundtracks to hold me over.

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Favorite Tunes #213: Yes, it is a JoJo Reference

There's no speedy hedgehogs or ex-plumbers in this week's music selection but we do have plenty of anime games, pixelated knights and the best pink, cutest blob ever.

West City Stage - DRAGON BALL FighterZ (PC, PS4, XBO)

When this game was revealed in 2017, the 2018 release seemed so far away. Well, 2018 has come and DBFZ does not disappoint. This 3-on-3 fighters from old favorites like Piccolo to new ones like Hit. The music is just as on point as the lightning fast fighting. West City's normal stage tune has a bit of dub-step thrown in but it doesn't go overboard. I like how DBFZ doesn't lock music tracks to any one particular stage but lets you choose what track plays on the stage that you select.

A Curious Happening - Secret of Mana (SNES)

With the Secret of Mana remake coming out this month, now is a good time to get familiar, or re-familiar some of the game's original SNES compositions. I haven't sought out any of the game's remade tracks so I won't know what they sound like until I actually play the game. This track probably really came out of left field for me when I first play Secret of Mana all those years ago.

Mode Select - Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven (PS4)

We got ourselves another game based off of a manga/anime property. Years ago JoJo's Bizarre Adventure was known to western audiences due to the games and the memes. Now, the series is widely recognized thanks to anime adaptations of the first three parts (if you didn't know, this is a very long running series) and now far more memes than ever.

Steel Thy Shovel - Shovel Knight (Wii U, PC, 3DS, PS4, XBO, NS)

There have been numerous games that have soured people on Kickstarter projects. Shovel Knight was not one of them. Not only did this crowd funded game turn out to be fantastic, but it was supported with new content long after it's original 2014 release. If for some reason, you haven't played this one yet, you're missing out.

War in the Underpass Pt. II - Alien vs. Predator (ARC)

When I think of Capcom arcade beat 'em ups, four games come to mind: Cadillacs and Dinosaurs (the GOAT), Knights of the Round, Final Fight, and Alien vs. Predator. There have been a slew of AvP games but this is the one I'm most familiar with. It has amazing sprites, animation and sweet soundtrack. If you wanna play this one, MAME is your only option.

Iceberg Map - Kirby's Dream Land 3 (SNES)

Since it is still winter time, this track is still relevant, seasonally speaking, of course.  By the time Kirby's Dream Land hit the SNES, it was late 1997. The N64 was grabbing people's attention (not nearly as much as the PS, but still) and Nintendo have moved on from their 16-bit baby. If you've never played Kirby's Dream Land 3 but have extensively played Return to Dream Land, this jam is sure to sound familiar to you.

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Favorite Tunes #183: Wonder Wild Tetris

This is what we get for a subtitle when I'm really friggin' sleepy and I can't think of much. No doubt you've deduced that Tetris is a part of this week's Favorite Tunes but if you can guess the other two without going further, give yourself a cookie.

Dragon's Castle - Wonder Boy in Monster Land (ARC)

No doubt this theme will sound very familiar to Wonder Boy fans or new players that have played the recently released Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap, which is a remake of Wonder Boy III. The arcade version of this theme sounds very NES-like, which certainly isn't a bad thing. Even the chiptune version of this song is tops.

Play throughly the Puyopuyo - Puyo Puyo Tetris (Multi)

What has been available in Japan for a few years now has finally been given an American release. Puyo Puyo Tetris is a wonderful fusion of the two games, containing loads of characters, combos and chains and super catchy music.

Lunar Colony - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (NS)

I have no idea what Nintendo was thinking with that weak sauce Battle mode in the original Mario Kart 8. Thankfully, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe includes a not only a battle mode with new, arena style courses, but even more ways to do battle outside of popping balloons like Shine Thief and Coin Runners. We even got some new beats to go with the new battle modes.

Hidden by Night (Lich Yard) - Shovel Knight Specter of Torment (Multi)

If there's one game that is reason enough not to give up on crowd funded titles, it is Shovel Knight. Released in 2014, the game continues to get new content and was even given a physical release in 2015. The latest of the new goods is Specter of Torment, a mode that lets us step into the soul of Specter Knight. You can download Specter of Torment seperately or grab the whole Shovel Knight package in Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, which also includes the Plague of Shadows DLC.

Shrine Battle - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Wii U, NS)

Compared to the ones roaming the sprawling overworld, the miniature Guardians aren't all that intimidating. Then come the Major Test of Strength shrines and the little guys get on a level close to that of the stalker variety. The really great thing about shrine fights? This sick theme!

Lab 1 (Double Dragon 2 - Mission 1) Double Dragon Neon (PS3, 360)

Double Dragon was a product of the 1980s so it made perfect since for Double Dragon Neon to reflect the era it was born out of. The music, especially was a major throwback, with a serious 1980s vibe, And I thought Mission 1 from Double Dragon 2 couldn't get any better.

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Remix of the Week: An Underlying Problem (Shovel Knight)

Insert high praise for Shovel Knight here. Well, now that we've gotten that out of the way, we can move on to this week's remix. In all seriousness, all of the wonderful things you've heard about Shovel Knight are true. I'm pleased that the game was received by fans and critics so well and that it was given a physical release.

This week's remix is from gvgkid and he brings us what I guess you could describe as an orchestral rock arrangement of one of my favorite Shovel Knight jams, An Underlying Problem. His remix is the bees knee, all that and a bag of chips and every other horribly dated slang terminology you can think of to describe it.

Favorite Tunes #169: End of the Journey

Man. 2016 is already over? Its been some ride, filled with some really great as well as truly disappointing games. I'm looking forward to what 2017 has to offer. Not just in terms of gameplay but soundtracks as well. Enjoy this last 2016 edition of Favorite Tunes.

Staff Roll 2 - Street Fighter Alpha 2 Gold (PS)

The Gold version of Alpha 2 features Cammy based off her X-Men vs. Street Fighter version as well as arranged music and a few theme themes. Between Gold's three different staff roll jams, it can be tough to pick out a favorite. Staff Roll 2 is super smooth.

The Credits Concerto - Donkey Kong Country (SNES)

Fun fact: I actually finished Donkey Kong Country for the first time around New Year's Eve in 1994. It was strangely calming to get an ending where the game lists all of the enemies and bosses as the go across the screen in DK's home. Probably because the last few worlds was the stuff of nightmares in terms of difficulty.

Reprise (Credits) - Shovel Knight (Multi)

Look, the good things to say about Shovel Knight have already been said and all of that stuff is 100% true. Go buy Shovel Knight. This game was more than deserving of a physical release and I was glad to see that happen. Jake Kaufman and Manami Matsume's work on the music of Shovel Knight soundtrack is nothing short of freaking brilliant.

Staff Roll - Final Fantasy VII (PS, PC)

I've often said that Final Fantasy VII's music isn't Nobuo Uematsu's best work. But I still think it is a solid score. The game's beautiful Main Theme is easily one of best of any Final Fantasy game. I didn't mind the many times it was arranged throughout the game, and it was wonderful to hear it one final time arranged with the classic Final Fantasy series theme.

Deep Drive - Rage Racer (PS)

Wildly different from the first two Ridge Racer titles, Rage Racer let you upgrade your car with cash won from races. The shift in tone was not just one from a gameplay perspective, but the visuals took on a more realistic (for the time, anyway) look. Of course Rage Racer was still an arcade style racer. even tough it was approaching things a bit differently this time around. The soundtrack still consists of electronica with some jazz and rock.

Credits (Super Smash Bros.) - Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii)

I thought we'd end things on a lively note. I ended up missing a lot of tracks from Super Smash Bros. Brawl due to not playing on certain stages often and not finding all of the music CDs. A good portion of the Brawl remixes came back in Smash for Wii U, so I've been playing catch up on what I missed, like this arranged credits theme to the original Super Smash Bros., which I gotta say, is better than the original.

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Fantastic First Level Themes Vol. 2

They say you never forget your first. First kiss. First car. First level of a video game. We're here to focus on that last one. The first level of a video game can say a lot about the rest of the game. It can be a great way to grab the player for invested play time. For a lot of us, not only do we remember the first level because it is the start of a game, but because the music with that beginning level really stayed with us.

Strike the Earth! (Plains of Passage) - Shovel Knight (Wii U, 3DS, XBO, PS4)

It can be easy to dismiss Shovel Knight as a game trying to cash in on nostalgia with its retro fitted visuals and soundtracks. But if you did, you'd be missing out on one of the best games of this generation. Yes, Shovel Knight has old school gaming roots but it still feels like modern game and its so well crafted. The soundtrack was done by Jake Kaufman and Manami Matsumae with Jake doing the lion's share of the audio. Plains of Passage does an excellent job of pumping you up for your journey.

Green Greens - Kirby's Dream Land (GB)

The game that brought the cutest pink blob of all time into our lives. Kirby's Dream Land was a game designed with entry level game players in mind. It's very easy and short but experienced players were kept in mind so the game can be made more challenging after completing the first romp or by entering a code on the title screen. Jun Ishikawa is responsible for giving Kirby one of his most iconic, catchy themes.

Level 1 - Super Bomberman (SNES)

Playing a Bomberman game without this theme being heard in some form or another is like a Super Mario game without the classic Ground Theme. It just feels unnatural. This isn't the series first rendition of this theme, but it is the one I prefer the most. That bass and piano are used in this theme perfectly.

Neo Tokyo - Pulseman (GEN)

I feel like a broken record for saying it, but Game Freak has made games besides Pokemon. One of their mid 1990s titles was Pulseman, an audio and visually stunning action platformer that had you using electricity to defeat foes and travel through wires. SEGA Channel was originally the only way gamers in American could experience this gem but it was later released on the Wii's Virtual Console service. If you're looking for some of the best beats the Genesis has to offer, Pulseman has you covered, starting with this superb opening stage jam.

Main Theme - Super Mario 64 (N64, DS)

When you first enter Peach's castle and take a look around, you'll find that there aren't many places you can go but there is one room you can enter, which houses a painting of Bob-ombs. Bob-omb Battlefield is Super Mario 64's first course and while it doesn't throw anything really difficult at you, its still an extremely fun course to run through. This is also where you hear Super Mario 64's Main Theme, which is for all intents and purposes, the game's version of a Ground Theme. This jovial, upbeat music gets arranged for other sections of the game like races and the winter themed courses.

Favorite Tunes #122: Welcome to Our Town

When you're not slaying monsters to fill your pockets or navigating dungeons, you're walking aroudn the town, buying weapons, armor, talking to NPCs to gather clues about where to go next. That, or you're kicking back to enjoy that nice music that's playing in the background.

Snowman - EarthBound Beginnings (NES)

For years, the only way gamers could play MOTHER aka Earth/Bound Zero was through emulation or the GBA compilation MOTHER 1 + 2 that was only released in Japan. That is, until Nintendo finally released the first MOTHER game as EarthBound Beginnings of this past June. Like its successors, EarthBound Beginnings has a marvelous soundtrack and many of the series iconic tunes were birthed in this game. 

Apple Market - Mega Man Legends (PS)

These days, the Mega Man Legends series is more associated with the cancellation of the third game than the quality of the series itself. Like many a Mega Man fan, I was peeved when Mega Man Legends 3 was given the axe, but there just comes a time when you gotta move on. Anyhoo, I've always loved the super catchy, jovial feel that is Apple Market. It isn't some piece of music that you have to pump hours into the game to hear, either. No, you thankfully, get to hear this very, very early in your adventure.

No Weapons Here (Village) - Shovel Knight (Wii U, 3DS, PS4, XBO)

Originally available on Steam and Nintendo consoles digitally, Shovel Knight has since been released on Sony and Microsofts PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms. What's more, the game has done well enough to receive a physical release. Come October of this year, you'll be able to hold a copy of Shovel Knight in your very own hands. Huzzah! The game is a wonderful throwback to old-school action platformers with a fantastic chiptune soundtrack from Jake Kaufman. Village theme has a few variations, but the first one gets my vote for the best of the bunch. 

My Village is Number One - Xenogears (PS)

The late 1990s was an interesting time for Square. They were far more willing to experiment and even though it didn't always pay off, it did lead to a few more good titles outside of the Final Fantasy brand, such as the cult classic Xenogears. The music is this game was scored by Yasunori Mitsuda and he knocked it out of the park with the game's very first town theme. 

The Mako City - Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII (PSP)

Some could argue that the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII got way out of hand but shedding some much needed light on Zack, Cloud's friend and mentor, was one of the best things it ever did. This action/RPG is a prequel to Final Fantasy VII is without question, the best of all of the FFVII side games.

City of Forest - Final Fantasy Mystic Quest (SNES)

A more simplified RPG, this was touted as a game in the genre for the entry level player. As such, it dumbs down quite a few things but it certainly isn't a bad game, as some may lead you to believe. The eradication of random encounters? I don't think anyone complained about that. Something else nobody had a beef with was the music. From rock, atmospheric, and upbeat themes, this game's soundtrack has something for everyone.  

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Favorite Tunes #118: After E3 2015 Edition

So another E3 has come and gone. There's lot of exciting, new games to look forward to this fall and holiday season. But until then, be sure to enjoy what you've already got on your plate. If you're anything like me, you've probably already got a lot and then some.

Opening ~ Bombing Mission - Final Fantasy VII (PS, PC)

Remember those Final Fantasy VII, VIII and IX remakes that never materialized on the PS2 or PS3? Well *in Professor Fonsworth voice*  good news, everyone! At the very least, Final Fantasy VII is getting a gorgeous HD remake on the PS4! This remake only took waaaaay too many years to come about. FFVII's introduction theme music and first mission theme has always been one of my favorites and I'm curious to see who it will be arranged for the remake.

Space Armada - Star Fox (SNES)

In what has been an excrusiatingly long wait, at long last, we're getting a new Star Fox game. Star Fox Zero hits the Wii U this holiday season and it will be the first Star Fox game in well over a decade. Developed by Platinum Games under Nintendo's watchful eyes, Star Fox Zero ought to be a space shooter to remember. Will any themes from the original Star Fox get arranged for Star Fox Zero? If they do, I hope Space Armada gets some love. Yeah, there's the excellent Brawl remix, but I'd love to see this theme get more attention.

Shrouding Dark Cloud - Kingdom Hearts (PS2)

After far too many spin off titles, Square Enix is finally putting a "III" after the words "Kingdom Hearts". I've yet to really dive into the first game and I haven't heard a lot of good about the side games, but the music has always been on point. Yoko Shimomura really does know how to string together some engaging music.

Dr. Wily Stage 2 - Mega Man 4 (NES)

After more than a decade, we're finally getting another classic Mega Man collection in the form of Mega Man Legacy Collection. I'm a bit miffed its only focusing on the first six Mega Man games, but its looking like a lot of care went into this one. Mega Man 4's sound font may sound a bit muffled when compared to all the other NES titles, but there are still some really good compositions here. Dr. Wily's second level theme (which plays on stages 3 and 4 respectively) is quite lively when compared to other Wily stage tunes.

Strike the Earth! (Plains of Passage) - Shovel Knight (Wii U, 3DS, PC, PS4, XBO)

I think its safe to assume that most people that owned a Wii U have probably played Shovel Knight when it was released in June 2014. The game was given a broader release when it hit the PS4 and Xbox One this year, thereby exposing it to a wider audience. The chip-tastic soundtrack is brought to you by Jake "virt" Kaufman and Mega Man 1 song writer Manami Matsumae contributing a few tracks.

Ken's Theme - Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (Wii U)

Ryu's inclusion in Super Smash Bros. 4, like Mega Man and Pac-Man is no small thing. I'd thought we'd seen the end of third party characters making guest appearances but this is one of those times where I don't mind being wrong. The world warrior plays just as he does in the Street Fighter games and you can even use classic SF commands to make his moves do more damage. His stage, Suzaku Castle features music ripped right from the 1991 classic fighting game and some brand new arrangements. Ken may not be in the game, but he's here in spirit with this amazing remix.

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Favorite Tunes #106: Playing it by Ear

I'm gonna let you in on a little secret. These Favorite Tunes posts? Usually, I have them all planned out in advanced. What music will be represented, what game series, what theme, etc. But today? Well, this one was just thrown together. Sometimes it can be nice not to have a plan.

Flame Mammoth Stage - Mega Man X

My personal favorite X game, Mega Man X hits so many of the right notes. I've played it so many times that it really isn't difficult for me anymore but that doesn't take anything away from the game. I also think it has the best sound font out of all the SNES X games. The choice of drums and guitar just mesh together so well here. The X titles just may have the classic series beat on flame based robot master themes. Flame Mammoth really knows how to rock out.

Town - Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (NES, GBA, Wii, Wii U, 3DS)

The Game Grumps are currently playing through this game on their channel and I am loving it as this is actually one of my favorite Zelda games. Magic played a much larger role in this game and visiting towns of vital importance. No disrespect at all to Koji Kondo, but I much prefer Zelda II's score to the first game. Kakariko Village has been arranged to death. Where is the love for this cozy piece of town music.

Theme of Poison - Ultra Street Fighter IV (PS3, PS4, 360)

I've grown a little weary of Capcom's updated fighting game routine. They did it constantly in the 1990s and when Street Fighter IV rolled around in 2008, they started doing it all over again. Still, when the Street Fighter IV soundtracks have been this solid, it's hard for me to stay salty. The fact that the fourth update to SFIV included Rolento and Posion and gave them both pretty sweet themes is pretty radical. Poison brought the funk!

An Underlying Problem (The Lost City) - Shovel Knight (Wii U, 3DS)

Do not dismiss Shovel Knight as a mere throwback title to the retro days of 8-bit NES gaming. Sure, it pays lots of tribute to the yesteryear, but this game is bursting with so much personality, charm and style and it stand up just fine on it's own. That sick chiptune soundtrack certainly doesn't hurt either. Lost City can be one of the more infuriating levels. Not as bad as the air ship stage, but I still lost  hefty amount of gold here.

Cemetery (Stage 3 Other Side BGM) - Castlevania: Rondo of Blood (PCE, Wii, PSP)

If you mussed out on Rondo of Blood, either track down a copy of the PSP remake, Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles (which also has the original as an unlockable bonus) or jump on the Wii's Shop Channel and snatch it for a mere 900 points. All the good things you heard about this game are true. The soundtrack is also top quality stuff with familiar themes and new ones. I find myself gravitating to the new tracks more, like this outstanding theme that plays for the alternate stage 3.

Great Cave Escape - Kirby and the Rainbow Curse (Wii U)

A sequel to 2005's DS game, Kirby Canvas Curse, this game feels right at home on the Wii U's GamePad. With slick stylus controls and gorgeous claymation artwork, Kirby and the Rainbow Curse is sure to be a Kirby game fans won't forget. It's also one of the more challenging games to star the pink puff ball. The soundtrack serves up new takes on old tunes and original themes. This one has got some serious groove going on.

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Favorite Tunes #99: Darkness, Clubs and Shovels?

Woo! Favorite Tunes has sure come a long way. This is the first series of posts that I've attachted a number to that has a 99 on it. Considering my love for video game music, I guess that should come as no surprise. I've got a little something special planned for the 100th edition of Favorite Tunes so check back next week for that. Until then, enjoy some music from Driveclub, DuckTales Remastered and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS to name three outta six.

Be Here Now - Driveclub (PS4)

Well now, what have we here? Some music from a PlayStation 4 game? Driveclub has the honor of being the first PS4 game to get music featured in Favorite Tunes. I haven't played the game as I don't yet have a PS4 so if you're looking for opinions on how it plays from me, you're outta luck. I can, however, comment on the game's soundtrack, since it was released on iTunes last week. The game's audio was handled by Hybrid, a band that specializes in, among other things, trance and electronic music, which is what you can expect from Driveclub's music. I know this style of music isn't for everyone, but I personally love to work, write and exercise to this stuff, so you'll get no complaints from me.

Dark Lord - Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (3DS)

Did you ever play Find Mii? You know, that game that was built in with the 3DS system where your own Mii was captured and you had to recruit other Miis to find you? Leave it to Masahiro Sakurai and his team to remind you of something that you'd long forgotten. The Smash series has always been good with that. At the end of Find Mii, you'll find yourself held captive by the Dark Lord, the game's final test, with an incredible music piece bursting from the 3DS speakers as you fight him. The theme received an excellent remix for Smash 4 3DS.

The Moon - DuckTales Remastered (Wii U, PS3, 360)

Such TLC went into the 2013 DuckTales remake. All of the surviving cast members were called in to reprise their roles, the visuals were given an incredibly sexy HD make over and the music was handled by one of my favorite composers, Jake "virt" Kaufman, who adores the original NES 8-bit DuckTales soundtrack. When I found out his name was attached to this project, I knew we were in for the good stuff.

Space Dojo 2 (Billy and the Breakers - Firebird) - Double Dragon Neon (PS3, 360)

We've got a good virt vibe going so let's keep rolling on. In 2012, the 1980s made a big splash all over again in the form of Double Dragon Neon, a digital release for the PS3 and 360. While there are plenty of nods to numerous Double Dragon games before this one, Neon is still very much it's own game with lots of tongue in check humor. That 80s feel is in full effect with the musical score, featuring arranged themes from previous titles as well as brand new music.

Theme of Tara - Metal Gear (MSX2)

The original platform that Metal Gear was developed for was known for not being able handle scrolling. Taking into account the MSX2's limitations, Metal Gear was design with this in mind, Rather than all out action game like Contra, Metal Gear emphasized stealth. When that word comes to mind, one obviously thinks of sneaking about, a feeling echoed all throughout Theme of Tara, one of the franchises most popular themes.

High Above the Land (The Flying Machine) - Shovel Knight (Wii U, 3DS)

I sure am giving virt a of love, huh? Let's keep the chiptune groove going. As the title suggests, this background theme is accompanied to a huge flying airship with lots of bottomless pits, and no shortage of wind gusts. Cripes, I reminded of Super Mario Bros: The Lost Levels. The Flying Machine is without question one of the most challenging levels in the game before you reach the final stages. After you suffer a few deaths and lose some gold, stop and listen to this theme. Some of that rage will cool off a bit and you'll be ready to give it another go.

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