Brandon Strader Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Hey. I talked a little bit with djp at MAG X about "Modern Games" that have modern soundtracks. Because ReMixes here, and projects for the most part, mainly cover older games from NES, SNES, Genesis, and so on. Well without going into too much more detail about something that does not have more detail, I'll just open this up for some debate. What would YOU consider a modern game with a good soundtrack? Please don't just post modern games, try to stick with ones that have a good soundtrack. Furthermore, check out my list, and if you disagree then call me out. Let's try to wittle this down to a list of modern games with good soundtracks that are the MOST APPEALING from an enjoyment and remixing standpoint.Full Spreadsheet of Voting Assassin's Creed series (2 votes) (3 votes) (3 votes) (3 votes) (2 votes) Shatter Frozen Synapse inMomentum (2 votes) (3 votes) (2 votes) (3 votes)REDEMPTION! Rayman Origins (4 votes) (6 votes)Heavy Rain (3 votes) (5 votes)Battlefield 3 (2 votes) Deus Ex: Human Revolution (5 votes) (3 votes)The World Ends With You (4 votes) (2 votes)Final Fantasy 12, 13, 14 (4 votes) Please forgive me for my overuse of bold font. A couple rules: * If the music is being played by soundfonts, the game is probably too old. * If the music is a reissue of older music it's not applicable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelCityOutlaw Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Tekken, everything from 5-Tag 2. I agree with Uncharted Series. Ridge Racer 6 Ninja Gaiden II All the latest Prince Of Persia games ....I'll think of more Anyway, I really think the community should really really push to remix modern games, or games that have very few or no remixes at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mak Eightman Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Chazer Alien Shooter 1,2 RAGE - I'll remix it later, cause I want it for a loooong time. Half-Life 2 Quake 3 Unreal Tournament(all of them) Red Alert 2 Guilty Gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Briggs Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 super mario galaxy 1 and 2 both have incredible OSTs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2manygentlemen Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 super mario galaxy 1 and 2 both have incredible OSTs So much truth in that statement. Also, F-Zero GX has some amazing tunes. 2003 is still modern, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocre Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 super mario galaxy 1 and 2 both have incredible OSTs Get out of here. That's Nintendo and as everyone knows, Nintendo doesn't count toward anything. (/sarcasm) But seriously, I agree. Great soundtracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkspast Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Skyrim's soundtrack is pretty good, I feel like its authentic and adds to the over all feel of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelCityOutlaw Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 So much truth in that statement. Also, F-Zero GX has some amazing tunes. 2003 is still modern, right? How could I have forgot GX!? I think that game only had one bad tune in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Hakštok Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Well, first thing that came to my mind that's not on the list would probably be Xenosaga, all 3 sequels. Another one I found awesome was Tropico 2, did anyone else like that one? XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Strader Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Great so far guys, I'll prioritize the voting so that games that get multiple votes are higher priority, such as Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2. Maybe I'll make it bold. And Skyrim, because with my vote and linkspast, that comes up to like, 7 votes. Some of these obscure games I've never heard of, I will look up on youtube to make sure they're legit. Also 2003 is cool depending on the game, by try to move forward a few years. It is MODERN GAMES after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexy Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Let me try and list a few that stick out for me. - Okami - Rayman Origins - Wii Sports (don't ask it's quirky enough though to warrant coverage eventually) - Super Smash Bros Brawl (if only for the main theme) - Maybe Professor Layton? Should handhelds count? All I know is that my dad loves it and I'll take it in its stride. As for games on the list, I'm in favor of Portal, Heavy Rain and the Mario Galaxy games. Hard to find an emotional connection elsewhere though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansAndrew Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 ace combat scott pilgrim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chernabogue Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow has a very different soundtrack from what the series is known for. Also, Dante's Inferno. Hellish soundtrack, needs at least one remix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Strader Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Thanks to people voting for stuff on the list already. The idea was to wittle the list down, which will be harder with everyone saying a new game series to add to the list. I'm not discouraging it, I'm just saying if you do suggest a new game, maybe plop down a vote for one on the list too, if it appeals to you. Like Chernabogue did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dj Mokram Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Bionic Commando (2009) Soldner X-2 Ace Combat X Those were sorely missing from the list. Also B, I'm with you on many games on your list, but it would be nice to define a starting point. Do you mean modern games as in current console gen or back to the PS2/GC/XBOX/etc. era? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Strader Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 I think it would be easier to go by date rather than system. I would say from 2006 on, but I would be willing to go a few years behind that also. But the idea is to keep it modern, so the newer the better. Maybe I should limit the number of unique games a person can introduce to the list though. XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Briggs Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 oh, if we're supposed to be voting then at least count another one for Scott Pilgrim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexstyle Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I'm gonna have to add another game--Starcraft II. I have the soundtrack in my car right now and it is FREAKING AMAZING. Probably one of my very favorite soundtracks of all time. Gonna throw in another vote for Deus Ex: Human Revolution (such a good game, the music is quite good, playing through it right now) and Rayman Origins (which I have never played, being a PC-only gamer, but I've listened to lots of it on YouTube). And, as an added bonus, I'd like to throw in our own zircon's work on the . I've played this through on repeat several times as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBrother Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I know it's already been said but DEAR LORD WAS NIER'S SOUNDTRACK FAKKING AMAZING! I'm not one to cry but that game got me closer than I've been in a very long time and the music was a huge part of it. Absolutely magical. Every time I listen to the soundtrack the full emotional impact of the game hits me like a train. I also really dug the soundtrack to Mirror's Edge. Most of it was really spacey and ambient without a strong melodic structure but I felt it really meshed well with the game and they could be good remixing platforms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PriZm Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 From a remixing standpoint, since we are on OCR and therefore try to not stay too close to the original, I believe songs that have a strong melody or recognizable motif would be ideal. In that light I would scratch COD, Elder Scrolls, etc. A good example of a fantastic modern soundtrack to remix would be Okami. Also, Xenosaga. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akamikeb Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Without repeating some of the already mentioned games above, I'd have to nominate Mass Effect, Halo, and a small handful of songs from the World of Warcraft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swanky Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Depending on style, Dawn of War 2 has an awesome soundtrack (which can also be downloaded freely). Small example: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Strader Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Sweet. Ok! If people could vote for some of the games on the list, that would be great. Let's try to get it narrowed down, and ones that don't get votes, or don't get as many votes, can quietly be swept away, perhaps... Or just italicized and put on a different list. Let's say... a List of Limbo! Also the game Limbo has no music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackRazgriz Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I would like to nominate Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War. It is a 2005 flight simulator with possibly the best soundtrack in the entire Ace Combat franchise. Examples include, but are not limited to: Wardog (The music for the second mission) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aqb4J4iGHj0 Into the Dusk (melancholy rearrangement of the main theme "Razgriz") Winter Storm (penultimate mission music) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SvukZNJYok I also give some votes to Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2, Sonic World Adventure, and Sonic Colors. I would say "the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword" but I am predicting a surplus of remixes soon to arrive throughout the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yami Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I'm surprised nobody mentioned Eternal Sonata And of course the Atelier Iris series (from the first one) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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