Inspiring, atmospheric and magical: the popularity of video games is not only based on their storyline, playability and graphics but also the incredible soundtracks that go with them.
In this piece, we’re looking at amazing video game soundtracks. Don’t worry we will be taking a look at individual pieces soon enough, so keep your eyes peeled.
In order of the year that these were released, here are our top 15 gaming soundtracks:
1) Super Mario Brothers (1985)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9bB7r0M9kg
2) Myst
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVdfgFr2-EU&list=PL5AC20ACEB609CBDD
3) EarthBound (1995)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hBF1WZeT_M
4) Final Fantasy VII (1997)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMtlLpYcCAQ
5) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzwvItK3JPI
6) Metal Gear Solid (1998)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKt_-_wfSiY
7) Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver (1999)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HfYVKJEGvo
8) Halo (2001)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5eobV_zyrc
9) The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (2002)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWhhuqqvU8k
10) Kingdom Hearts (2002)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3d2ngbo1mJ8
11) Mass Effect (2007)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOoRrl8dFZg
12) Minecraft (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9kGhXOzxts
13) Bastion (2011)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLA0vB9LCTM
14) Journey (2012)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGcXI_BaR2Y
15) Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch (2013)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iII5WNkraMU&list=PLyLrfxRkzcd6_kWkTqnNIJMFtPevId73F
