Music from Landstalker, Gunstar Heroes, Phantasy Star 2 & 4, Shining Force 2 and OutRun were some of my favorites. My childhood was blessed by Megadrive games and music.
@LorenHelgeson3 жыл бұрын
All fantastic choices!
@TonySnake803 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@nukedukem42603 жыл бұрын
Dude...hahah...I mentioned the Camelot series in another comment section! Rock on!
@420haxx3 жыл бұрын
Great picks dude. All great games with awesome, memorable music.
@SkotchOG3 жыл бұрын
Definitely Gunstar Heroes and Outrun.
@Gatorade693 жыл бұрын
I think the Genesis played a major part in me liking industrial music.
@happyspaceinvader5083 жыл бұрын
Ah... not just me then. 👍
@jymfiskburk22563 жыл бұрын
In my case ecco the dolphin is part of my taste on inditronica
@worldfallmusic3 жыл бұрын
Same here!
@bridalcreepernoise3 жыл бұрын
Same here, groups like Liasons Dangereuses have tracks that sound straight from the genesis!
@worldfallmusic3 жыл бұрын
I got into industrial and electronic music because all the crazy streets of rage 3 tracks 👍🏼
@IWillScoop3 жыл бұрын
Ristar is my personal favorite. The music really showed off what the Genesis could sound like at the end of it's lifespan.
@davefromhomedepot74163 жыл бұрын
I agree. As well I think Dynamite Headdy should honestly be up here along with Ristar. Both are so damn good. But I respect his list.
@MaidenHell19773 жыл бұрын
Good call.
@nukedukem42603 жыл бұрын
Ranger X, Camelot series games (Shining Force 1 and 2, Landstalker), Phantasy Star IV, Shadow Dancer aka Shinobi 2, Ecco Series, Contra Hard Corps are just a tiny fraction of my favorite soundtracks of all time. Someone else stated in another comment that Sega Genesis had a sound that could not be replicated and was indistinguishable which is spot on. I can still hear a tune 30 years later and tell you which game and stage it originated from.
@omalone11693 жыл бұрын
@@nukedukem4260 00:55
@Riddler10013 жыл бұрын
Something about the Genesis' grungy sound made me like it best. It brought out the best in developers / composers for the system.
@AntonioRodriguezSilver3 жыл бұрын
The Genesis synth is really clean, so proper use of it brought amazing results.
@IMDLEGEND3 жыл бұрын
I agree. Techno and guitars on the system sound better than they do on SNES IM (a perfect example of guitars being Thunderforce IV).
@magicjohnson31213 жыл бұрын
When they didn’t do it right it sounded like electronic farts.
@IDHLEB3 жыл бұрын
@@magicjohnson3121 especially with GEMS driver
@alextirrellRI3 жыл бұрын
@@IDHLEB Nailed it. Sega of America got the shaft when it came to the audio driver. FM isn't the easiest thing to work with in general but when the driver uses bad presets there's not much you can do.
@texnexus7_3003 жыл бұрын
The Streets of Rage 1 soundtrack defines the 16-bit era generation sound for me. I often play the game just to enjoy the Original soundtrack.
@SgtSega3 жыл бұрын
Stage 3 has the best track.
@damienbreslin62042 жыл бұрын
Sonic the hedgehog for me. I loved marble zone music.
@Samo4g5 ай бұрын
Streets of Rage 1 was the best I ever experienced
@steveno70583 жыл бұрын
Writing a bad check to get a game early is hardcore! Some of my favorites: Streets of Rage 1 and 2, Revenge of Shinobi, Thunderforce 3, and Sonic 1.
@Ashura963 жыл бұрын
I can't believe his penalty/fee was only $20
@ShinobiWan13 жыл бұрын
@@Ashura96 Probably less due to the year it happened!
@txray34093 жыл бұрын
@@Longlostpuss yes
@Queenkai-x3 жыл бұрын
Sonic 1 is absolutely tops 🔥
@junior555toto3 жыл бұрын
Contra Hard corps is one of the best ost I heard from genesis.
@InitialDL843 жыл бұрын
Was just about to post a comment about that! One of my favorites!
@IvanSantanaEu3 жыл бұрын
Konami was one of the best studios the MD has ever had.
@aryinc3 жыл бұрын
true, so hard hitting.
@mikef88463 жыл бұрын
SMH Sega Lord.
@nukedukem42603 жыл бұрын
Dude...are you my long lost sibling? Contra Hardcore good ending song ( I can't remember the name...I wanna say it's titled " Contra: The Last Brigade") still gives me chills to this day.
@andrewvanhalen19842 жыл бұрын
The Sega Genesis sound chip, when used correctly, made some of the best video game music of all time.
@iansmith87833 жыл бұрын
I love the “sega sound”! There’s nothing else like it. Especially the bgm and sound on the phantasy star games. Phantasy star ii’s music is so meaningful and bittersweet to me for reasons I can’t really articulate fully. It’s almost like a kind of nostalgia for the civilization in the game world that’s about to collapse. There’s just something very special and moving about it. And Phantasy star iv, when the title screen music comes up over the SEGA logo, you know this is going to be some far out stuff 🙇♂️
@MrCalverino3 жыл бұрын
Exactly..... The Genesis sound is so special
@StankMask3 жыл бұрын
Fully agree with PSII music. It’ll be locked in my brain forever.
@StankMask3 жыл бұрын
@@robanderson19 the genesis music is better than the SNES
@iansmith87833 жыл бұрын
@@robanderson19 it’s not a question of better or worse for me, it’s just the genesis had that unique sound that’s unmistakable. On the SNES port of sonic featured on this channel recently. They try to duplicate that kind of... vibrato? the fm synth has and it ends up sounding like a pale imitation.
@arthur.b3 жыл бұрын
Comment of the day! Still playing my Mega Drive II from time to time...
@JohnRiggs3 жыл бұрын
I love that gritty sounding Genesis sound chip. Sword of Vermillion and Decap Attack are among my favorite OSTs for sure.
@kbend3 жыл бұрын
Sword of vermillion was awesome. The music in the first village was great. The couple of destroyed towns you entered the music was great as well.
@calska1403 жыл бұрын
Yeah I preferred genesis. The music was gritty and a lot of the spritework was gritty. Perfect for the gritty reboot of youth culture in the 90s.
@tigheklory2 жыл бұрын
Great games John!
@joaoclodoaudo53852 жыл бұрын
I was going to post that and this was the first comment! Those are great!
@elvismorales852 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Love Decap Attack, and Phelios too.
@kubev3 жыл бұрын
I'd consider Mortal Kombat to be my favorite example of great Genesis music. I feel that the developers came up with an incredible alternative to the arcade version's music that put the Genesis' audio capabilities to excellent use.
@XTRABIG3 жыл бұрын
Mortal Kombat Genesis music couod easily have been used for the arcade... It was that good.
@edwest22633 жыл бұрын
MK1 title screen is pretty amazing. Sounds really great in the arcade too.
@lagartixxx3 жыл бұрын
MKII intro music first impression hits me hard as a child, even nowadays i watch it for the music. Such a good game
@taylorhead98423 жыл бұрын
The Pit theme is so good!
@Shyning773 жыл бұрын
Mortal Kombat II as well. Look Matt Furniss up ! He's the one who composed/rendered the MD/Gen versions of both Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat II, and he also composed quite a few other great sounding sountracks (Alien 3, Puggsy, Mickey Mania, and even the average game James Bond : The Duel).
@warehousedave79373 жыл бұрын
Shining Force 1 and 2, Rolling Thunder 2 and 3, Vapor Trail All amazing music
@sohatyi3 жыл бұрын
Rob Hubbard is a game soundtrack legend. He's from my home city of Hull and they had an orchestra perform some of his classics as a celebration of his career a few years ago.
@StankMask3 жыл бұрын
NHL ‘93 soundtrack!!
@Nathan-rb3qp3 жыл бұрын
Monty On The Run.
@atolm13 жыл бұрын
Alisia Dragoon's opening/intro track is to me the single most memorable track of the Genesis era, I still listen to it regularly and it still gives me chills to this day. Phantasy Star II's into track is also super memorable and iconic.
@vbrotherita3 жыл бұрын
Great memory! Gainax took some visual cues from Kaze no Tani no Nausicäa, making Alisa Dragoon's intro really stand out. Other notable misses in my opinion are Thunder Force IV, El Viento and Castle of Illusion. Some others like EarthWorm Jim, Mercs and Truxton are fine but not worth a top chart.
@steveno70583 жыл бұрын
Agree! So good
@Tigermoto3 жыл бұрын
Came to the comments to type Alisia Dragoon being awesome. I've not played it for years and still find myself humming it at times
@gc3k3 жыл бұрын
Alisa Dragoon's music has been underrated forever, nice that it's recognized today
@vbrotherita3 жыл бұрын
@@gc3k It depends, I remember that the critics at the time were disappointed by the difficulty, not by the game per se. I always found it though but playable.
@joaornmarques3 жыл бұрын
Man, is incredible how you almost always have a personal story related to each game. It's probably my favourite thing about this channel, listening someone who actually lived and enjoyed SEGA's prime at its fullest. Now regarding soundtracks, my personal favourites are Sonic 3 and Streets of Rage 2.
@dsgitlin3 жыл бұрын
Lol at the "bad check" story. You've lived a life, my friend.
@sebastianesilva3983 жыл бұрын
Tiny Toon Adventures has one of my faves. Konami pulled off catchy videogame-friendly renditions of the songs that felt perfect to me. Solid game too.
@JoeyJ0J03 жыл бұрын
Revenge of Shinobi and Streets of Rage 2 are hands down my favorite genesis soundtracks and favorite soundtracks ever
@chiarosuburekeni93253 жыл бұрын
Revenge is such a good ost. My Lover and Chinatown are standouts to me
@ynotwalk73913 жыл бұрын
they're pretty great, but so are many other genesis games play on good speakers and listen to that BASS
@MalcolmRandall3 жыл бұрын
"Terrible Beat" is one of the best boss battle songs ever.
@adrianmurtas72653 жыл бұрын
SOR 1 was better
@adrianmurtas72653 жыл бұрын
@Benjamin Owuye Jagun nope the music was better sorry
@Tybis3 жыл бұрын
My personal favorites; 1. Streets of Rage 3 This soundtrack is hardcore and robotic in ways that are really unique even outside of the context of Genesis music. It has industrial techno and gabber vibes, but it still very much has its own personality. Almost every track sounds like a boss battle, it's relentless. This game's cold and abrasive tones perfectly fit the grittier, darker story about robotic duplicates and futuristic terrorism. 2. Bio-Hazard Battle This soundtrack is straight up haunting. You start out with ominous drums and eerie, dissonant chords on the title screen and first level before hearing the intense second level theme. There's repeated motifs here and there across the soundtrack, making the whole thing feel cohesive. The way the mood shifts from creepy to aggressive is like an action-horror movie. 3. Dynamite Headdy One of the most eccentric soundtracks on the system. It shifts from bouncy and goofy, to intense rock, and back to cheerful and calm. I can't not smile at how unserious this game's tone can be. 4. The ToeJam & Earl games These games are just pure funk. This is possibly my favorite usage of the GEMS driver. 5. The Vectorman games Vectorman's music is energetic, but not too aggressive. The futuristic trance vibe is something I can't imagine other consoles doing as well as it's done here.The options music from the first game is especially catchy.
@randysavage26722 жыл бұрын
Truly hidden gems there
@gypdarin1458 Жыл бұрын
My favorite ones but RiSTAR owns all games of the era period. Honorable mention to Jazz Jackrabbit. Criminally underrated and overlooked.
@dsarquez3 жыл бұрын
Hearing you talking about your mom reminded me of my parents and how hard they have worked to take care of 3 kids, my dad saved so much to get us a game or another, damn it was so hard back then and still so good, my parents are everything to me and the Genesis my best childhood memories, just got a new Sega Mega Drive from Tectoy here in Brazil. Man how I miss the 80s and the 90s
@haydenhyde93953 жыл бұрын
Some personal favorites of my not listed here are Rocket Knight Adventures, Tiny Toon Adventures, and especially Crusader of Centy!
@brorianszk3 жыл бұрын
Rocket knight adventures.... every second of its soundtrack is amazing! Crusader of Centy (Soleil in my country) had some lovely tracks. I still imagine the Town track while someone (in real life) would go buy a baguette (and there was a track with the same feeling to me in Landstalker).
@haydenhyde93953 жыл бұрын
@@brorianszk Despite the fact that its Crusader of Centy in my country Soleil was actuallu the version I grew up with and Ragnacenty is the version I personally own. Its a weird world!
@CarlosXPhone3 жыл бұрын
I agree. Rocket Knight Adventures was awesome. 👌
@brorianszk3 жыл бұрын
@@haydenhyde9395 I didn't know it had a third name!
@haydenhyde93953 жыл бұрын
@@brorianszk Yup. Shin Souseiki Ragnacenty in Japan.
@orangeblitz47863 жыл бұрын
Listening to this video with a good pair of headphones is a must. The music on the Genesis is outstanding.
@mitchbuchannon66373 жыл бұрын
@@FloridaEbikes I know right , video sounds amazing through a high end amp and good speakers , I just can't with headphones 😅
@orangeblitz47863 жыл бұрын
@@FloridaEbikes Looks like someone rode a bike with no seat lately.
@DauntlessDamian3 жыл бұрын
@@FloridaEbikes Both have their place. Quality comes in many forms.
@nvc.3 жыл бұрын
Thunder Force IV is my favourite game ever made. Masterpiece in every way. Sound efects, music, gameplay, grafics... Its incredible.. glad its in the list.
@diphMO23 жыл бұрын
I'm partial to the SNES soundchip, but damn do I enjoy the funk and twang that the Genesis can put out.
@rangoononline3 жыл бұрын
I feel you on that man. When it comes to games with a gritty atmosphere, but Genesis really paints a great picture sonically.
@brandonnoel4323 жыл бұрын
Comparing the TMNT games, some songs definitely sound better on the genesis. Not all of them though.
@txray34093 жыл бұрын
the good funk and twag, not the bad funk and twag haha
@Adamtendo_player_1 Жыл бұрын
The Mega Drive (I’m from the UK) sound chip when used correctly sounds great and is great for techno and energetic music and is very capable at orchestral music as the Shinning Force games proved.
@NirnBootMod3 жыл бұрын
I've always absolutely adored Castlevania: Bloodlines soundtrack. So amazing.
@dtester3 жыл бұрын
I have to give a shout out the the Phantasy Star games on the Genesis. Loved those sounds tracks!
@Zaron_Gaming3 жыл бұрын
Each one has such a good soundtrack! 4 sounds outstanding
@GuiOmania3 жыл бұрын
For me one of my top genesis soundtrack is Outrun 2019 so underrated !!!!
@josepantoja65713 жыл бұрын
China town from revenge of shinobi is just too damn good.
@Zaron_Gaming3 жыл бұрын
I can't believe I missed it before. Thank God he did. Looking forward to repeating it
@stuarthyslop72163 жыл бұрын
Wasn't "China Town" only used on 1 stage in the entire game unlike some of the other tracks. Shame also as it was EPIC!! "China Town" and the track to the "Good Ending" still give me the chills.
@afriend94283 жыл бұрын
*I love the exciting boss fights music!!!*
@devingiles65972 жыл бұрын
My favorite song from The Revenge of Shinobi was Terrible Beat (which is the boss theme, by the way), China Town and Ninja Step. Wow! Yuzo Kushiro really hit it out of the park with this soundtrack!
@camberiu3 жыл бұрын
I am VERY surprised that MUSHA didn't even get an honorable mention.
@Z80ACPU3 жыл бұрын
Every track of M.U.S.H.A Aleste stands out compare to the list. But its still nice to hear the deep connections SegaLordx has with those games
@Aragorn78843 жыл бұрын
The only TRUE Genesis debate is if SoR1 or SoR2 has the better music 😉
@peinthegod23103 жыл бұрын
Certainly can't go wrong either way for sure but I'd give the slight nod to Streets of Rage2 for sure! Personally to me it's the greatest beatemup series of all time with part two to me, still being the very best of the entire genre. I have to say I also prefer the music in part two, with tracks like *Go Straight* hard to beat by almost any SEGA Genesis music/soundtracks!
@DreadWing77773 жыл бұрын
I still have ALL 3 S.O.R. Game's for my Sega Genesis System and the 4th one for my Xbox One.
@beetooex3 жыл бұрын
Aragorn7884 speaks the truth
@JessicaChastainFan3 жыл бұрын
Slight edge to SoR2 for the stage 1 music. But it's super close.
@HeavensBladeTM3 жыл бұрын
Actually I'd say Sor 3/BK3 has the best soundtrack in the series. Music in 3rd game is insane.
@bulloguin3 жыл бұрын
The BEST soundtracks from my youth! Love each tune from those games and I own the Batman and Streets of Rage 2 game soundtracks on my phone to listening every day. Thanks for the memories and the video!
@dethaddr3 жыл бұрын
Midnight Resistance! I gave an audible "HELL YEAH!" for that one!
@Lord_Deimos3 жыл бұрын
Yuzo Koshiro is a goddamn legend
@danteasdfgh3 жыл бұрын
I love your content, your channel is great!!
@Judgment3 жыл бұрын
Shout outs to Suncoast Motion Pictures. I used to get VHS anime videos there all the time back when everyone was calling it "Japanimation". Side shout outs to Babbage's too.
@Kaoren7173 жыл бұрын
And VHS's be $24.95 for 2 episodes lol......ah....I'll never forget my first exposure to the "real" anime, my older cousins watching Devil Hunter Yohko.....
@proximacentauri82563 жыл бұрын
All Jesper Kyd stuff is of course amazing (The Adventures of Batman and Robin, Sub-terrania, Red Zone), and i would add Probotector, Zero Wing and Bio Hazard Battle.
@tovopro3 жыл бұрын
This was an awesome list! THE ONLY thing missing from this was Gunstar Heroes.
@ogjk3 жыл бұрын
Shopping for Genisis @ KB so many shared memories!! Love the content SLX, please keep the memories rolling!!
@eponymous79103 жыл бұрын
Gotta love Yamaha! Such a distinctive sound, you can tell within seconds that you're listening to a mega drive/genesis game
@vhsdog3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE the entire soundtrack of Dynamite Headdy, seriously there's like no bad song whatsoever in that game
@WILKOF-GAMEPLAYS3 жыл бұрын
Sonic 3 & Knuckles, best music
@noobdave3 жыл бұрын
The music from hydro city zone act 2 is just amazing
@diegoflores44343 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love Flying Battery Zone act 1, Lava Reef Zone act 1, and Death Egg/ Doomsday Zone.
@guitarspud17233 жыл бұрын
Sky Sanctuary is timeless.
@afriend94283 жыл бұрын
*I love ALL Sonic game soundtracks and play the with a surround sound hi-fi system people!* ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
@bloomerb41623 жыл бұрын
The original sonic 3 not connected to sonic and knuckles.
@parkyreiner3 жыл бұрын
Vectorman had incredible music. Miss that game.
@olschoolTonyCarter3 жыл бұрын
Hell yes
@orinanime3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@HeavenOrHell743 жыл бұрын
The first level music is classic
@chrisshanks49343 жыл бұрын
Download an emulator and the game Rom :D
@parkyreiner3 жыл бұрын
I have the game on the sega mini, im just referring that they could make a sequel.
@ratt87453 жыл бұрын
Valis III has one of my favorite soundtracks...it's definitely underrated...and the fact that you put Midnight Resistance on your list I was blown away ( I was like nobody is going to think about putting this on their favorite soundtrack list) you are the man!
@shannonbirt92673 жыл бұрын
If they don't have it in their top 10 I would think they haven't listened to it lol .. it's seriously that good. Still issue is there are many great tunes on genesis , so making a top 10 is tricky .
@therant38372 жыл бұрын
Dude.... you just gave a shout out to your mother. Man... not of lot of yous around anymore. I do the same though. The memories of our parent (s) and what they've done is quite the rush when we think of the times they took us out, spent time with us, and gave us that love we needed. Dude.... Rock on, man.
@ZEKESPILLEDINKMUSIC3 жыл бұрын
As a composer, I have found myself listening to a lot of video game soundtracks over the years: especially 16-bit games and music for the Sega CD. In terms of the Genesis/Mega Drive, Yuzo Koshiro's work with Streets of Rage 2 is one of the best soundtracks because of the polished and balanced stereophonic mix of synthesized instruments. It's been 29 years since its release, and it still holds up. I would put the soundtrack to Rocket Knight Adventures as a close second because it is a game that is near and dear to my heart: especially due to the memorable music (like the first stage and boss levels). If you listen closely, most of the stage music function as variations on the music for the first stage.
@rangoononline3 жыл бұрын
Streets of Rage 3 was a pretty amazing soundtrack. It was such a leap forward into experimental music that seemed to be ahead of the curve even compared to normal music being made.
@ZEKESPILLEDINKMUSIC3 жыл бұрын
@@rangoononline True. Streets of Rage 3 has also become a polarizing soundtrack because of its experimentation with and reliance on electronic loops and surprisingly dissonant moments. For that last part, I point to the "Bad Ending" music. To my ears, that track sounds like a classical modernist serial or atonal piece. It works, though, because the track is meant to sound "weird": signaling to players that they need to try the "Hard" difficulty or that they messed up.
@rangoononline3 жыл бұрын
@@ZEKESPILLEDINKMUSIC Just checked out that track again and it's pretty out there! Thanks for writing all that interesting stuff
@ZEKESPILLEDINKMUSIC3 жыл бұрын
@@rangoononline You're welcome.
@ThePynnacle3 жыл бұрын
ESWAT has such an underrated soundtrack. Game could really use a remake.
@TacoDiceCosas3 жыл бұрын
When comes to orchestal music, the SNES was the best. But the electronic soundtracks where better suitable for the Sega Genesis. In the right hands, the Genesis was capable of doing some very impressive stuff than no other console of the time can replicate.
@magicjohnson31213 жыл бұрын
Partially agree but the Donkey Kong Country games did some amazing Synth stuff like stickerbush symphony or disco train. Also Top Gear did some cool stuff too.
@TacoDiceCosas3 жыл бұрын
@@magicjohnson3121 oh yeah for sure. That Sony sound chip was a marvel.
@txray34093 жыл бұрын
That's not true at all. The Genesis is pretty much only suitable for sounding like an FM synth. The SNES, not so much, but it's definitely not limited to orchestal music haha.
@FX1033 жыл бұрын
Some amazing tunes I just discovered through this video. I was a Nintendo owner during my childhood so rarely experienced much the Mega Drive had to offer. I do hope you’ll consider doing your Top 10 SNES soundtracks in the future, and hoping UN Squadron gets a mention as it was the game that actually made me perk up for the first time and listen to the music on its own.
@Apanblod7 ай бұрын
Hey, we do not use the N-word here! 😠
@ElVlogdeBob3 жыл бұрын
the Mega Turrican soundtrack is amazing. I love listening with earphones
@afriend94283 жыл бұрын
El Rincon de Bob *Stereo too and I love the Amiga copy too*
@RangeRov493 жыл бұрын
The Adventures of Batman and Robin > Batman the Video Game. You're in Batman denial! 😂
@Sitharii3 жыл бұрын
glad to see that i'm not alone !!! The Adventures of Batman and Robin : fantastic game (lots of hours co-op with my brother) and equally fantastic soundtrack !!
@gc3k3 жыл бұрын
Batman Returns has a pretty good soundtrack (generic game though)
@RangeRov493 жыл бұрын
@@OriginalMasters I agree, the SFX are a bit stifled due to the over driven music (or maybe lack of SFX in the first place), but melodically steril I'd certainly disagree. Nothing but emotion is elicited throughout each level, sub boss and boss of the game, which I equate to being melodic.
@CarlosXPhone3 жыл бұрын
How about this: Batman NES > Batman Genesis 😛
@AllardRT3 жыл бұрын
@@CarlosXPhone Nope.
@leomon323 жыл бұрын
Always loved Shining Force 2 music, especially after the first one... the leap in quality was greatly appreciated!
@420haxx3 жыл бұрын
I still feel SF1 had some great music especially the more sad and serious/ominous tunes. Also i think i actually prefer the fight scene music from SF1.
@daniellalagaccia47293 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the content you make. One of the top video game channels on KZfaq IMO
@PopMusicKiller3 жыл бұрын
If Japanese games were included, I'd add the first Puyo Puyo. It had only about 3 or 4 tracks, but they're impossible to get outta your head.
@AllieRX3 жыл бұрын
Thunder Force IV should be #1. It has the GOAT soundtrack.
@vbrotherita3 жыл бұрын
This. Sega CD bonus: Thunderhawk, with guitar parts by Anthony Wheeldon, contributor also to other Core Designs titles like Heimdall and Battlecorps. Oh and Lunar TSS from Working Designs, totether with Sonic CD Western version. What great tunes!
@ShinobiWan13 жыл бұрын
Another great one, Sega Lord X. I was listening to this as I worked, and it easily got me in the zone. For my personal history, it was Sonic 1 and Streets of Rage 1. I love those soundtracks, and can pop them in at any time. Thanks for another great video!
@HoroJoga3 жыл бұрын
Also, I finally found out what song you use at the end of most videos! Thanks!
@KevinRodriguez-cm7uh3 жыл бұрын
Best music ever!! Love me some proper Genesis tunes!
@stepheng80613 жыл бұрын
Mega turrican I always forget how awesome that game is!!!
@carlosaleman76243 жыл бұрын
Tus videos me dan mucha nostalgia, los 90 fueron la mejor época de mi vida, y disfrutar mi infancia del sega Genesis fue de lo mejor.
@raphaelfp3 жыл бұрын
How cool it is to see a Midnight Resistance mention, this is such an underrated game!
@JoolsGuitar3 жыл бұрын
I love the sound of the genesis!
@imjodokast3 жыл бұрын
Dungeons & Dragons: Warriors of the Eternal Sun, while not my favorite it's a great and over looked soundtrack.
@stephandolby3 жыл бұрын
Hugely. The guitars and percussion are great. I also like the change to the percussion if you look at the map inside a cave.
@420haxx3 жыл бұрын
Yeah so many atmospheric tunes in that game. Especially the intro music, the swamp theme, and one of the battle tracks with the vocal 'HUH' really stick in my head.
@CanadianPenny3 жыл бұрын
@@420haxx Yep, was about to say the same!
@3PilaresDeOz3 жыл бұрын
When I saw number 1, I instantly thought "man I hope he shows 'Moon Beach', because that track is what comes to mind when I remember this game" Fantastic picks.
@rimjobledouche52012 жыл бұрын
SLX, I love your content, and I think my personal favorite parts are your personal anecdotes of life on the periphery of games, like that bit with your mother. You're a great content creator, man.
@woodenpints3 жыл бұрын
No wonder I love your channel. I graduated high school in 97. I figured we were almost the same age, but I guess I am a pipsqueak compared to you. 😂
@Nobunaga19833 жыл бұрын
X-men 2 clones wars always had good soundtrack no ones mentions
@sebastianesilva3983 жыл бұрын
I was about to comment something similar
@Nobunaga19833 жыл бұрын
@The BATMAN Says I wish a new 16 bit X-men game came out
@Ashura963 жыл бұрын
Streets of Rage 1 is also my #1 favorite Genesis soundtrack. Particularly Stage 4 "Keep the Groovin'" The music as whole resonates so well with contemporary house and electronic music of the late 80s and early 90s. The fact that I recognize so many influences to groups I already enjoy (Black Box, Soul II Soul, etc.) makes it that much more awesome.
@Canadian_Gamer3 жыл бұрын
My pick's: Chuck Rock II: Son of Chuck Rock & Vectorman. I like how you kept the 4:3 aspect ratio in your video.
@elek4643 жыл бұрын
+ MUSHA ALESTE, THE IMMORTAL, THUNDER FORCE 3, HELLFIRE, and many more!
@murphyitsu56073 жыл бұрын
I prefer the Japanese produced tracks as well. Have you ever played Gaiares? Awesome soundtrack, highly recommended.
@CleetusVanDamme5303 жыл бұрын
Definitely, feels like Japanese devs had a much better grasp of the FM synth chip. Speaking of which, I've totally been digging the Gleylancer soundtrack. Imo this ost made me believe that this was one of the pinnacles of Genesis/MD music production.
@brorianszk3 жыл бұрын
Rocket knight adventures is still an UFO to me everytime I listen to it. Really is a one of a kind. The more I discover the Mega drive / Genesis library, the more I'm impressed by its soundtracks.
@SengdaoBoutsivongsakd3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your top 10 best ost on the genesis :) I really enjoyed the reason and story behind your choices. My number 1 is out of Dynamite Headdy, Animaniacs and Ristar. Animaniacs is probably number 1 because it the only full price game I got for my birthday present from my mother (RIP). The music is very similar to the cartoon music of the 90s. Other great osts: Castle of Illusion, Stryder, Atomic Runner.
@nimaiiikun3 жыл бұрын
ps I totally agree, the Gen/MD sound chip had a broad range of quality. compared to the SNES it could make some really really awful sound tracks as well as much superior clearer sounding ones.
@jd79043 жыл бұрын
Too many companies were really terrible with their sega genesis soundtracks. In the right hands I feel like the fm synthesis was superior to the sample based sounds of the SNES. To me SNES sounds muffled. If only some devs weren't so lazy.
@VintendoVaultz3 жыл бұрын
I do a very immature chant like gesture when the seeeeeeegggaaaaaa intro comes on. Each and every time. Keep up the good work
@Zaron_Gaming3 жыл бұрын
Is it really inmature when you are having fun and don't give a damn what others think? Lol
@philmuller-geib33613 жыл бұрын
There's absolutely nothing like the Shinobi III soundtrack. Top Jazz Fusion, complex and melodic at the same time.It's not even about "taste" but knowing that the composers have got a solid Jazz Fusion background, which was successfully applied on the music...
@Old_Man_Jay3 жыл бұрын
Sega Lord, I have to say, even though I still have my Genesis sitting on my shelf waiting for me to turn on, your videos still truly give me a sense of nostalgia like no other and I can totally relate to alot of your past experiences and some of mine were a bit similar in some way. I even feel inspired to make some videos of my own sharing my experiences with the genesis. I love your channel so damn much I'm willing to offer you a donation. Do you have a Patreon or something we can donate to? I don't have much, but the quality and hardwork you put into your video deserves compensation.
@GranMaese3 жыл бұрын
To be honest, there are not that many games that didn't have a great soundtrack one way or another. Listing them all would be like listing almost all games ever made for the system.
@brorianszk3 жыл бұрын
True. I don't remember having so many games with OST that suck.
@YourFavouriteColor3 жыл бұрын
One of the most brilliant soundtracks for Genesis is Shining Force II. If you don't know it, check it out. Another really brilliant one is Ristar. Great list, but I was hoping to at least see Shining Force II. Really incredible one.
@TyrannosaurusMoth3 жыл бұрын
Such a solid list! That FM chip just has so much damn drive. And I love that you were so candid with your choices. A ton of Genesis game soundtracks influenced what I would go on to do with my own music so it's awesome to hear someone else's list and see what other people in the comments had for their own choices. My top Genesis soundtracks are definitely: Outrun 2019 (a.k.a. Junker's Run), Contra: Hard Corps, Dinosaurs For Hire, Jurassic Park, Streets of Rage 2, X-Men, Sonic 2, Revenge of Shinobi
@maxbspqr3 жыл бұрын
The quality of your videos has really taken off. I’m always so happy when I see a new video from you in my feed! Great job. Greetings from Malta
@brorianszk3 жыл бұрын
He makes videos all the time. Does he have a life? I'm impressed!
@Spewa-em8cm3 жыл бұрын
Some of my personal favorites are Splatterhouse 2, Earthworm Jim, The Ooze, Sonic 3&K, Mega Man - The Wily Wars, and Contra Hard Corps., but I absolutely cannot disagree with any of your picks. In my opinion, when used properly, the Genesis could sing better tunes than a lot of SNES games. Its just unfortunate that many developers were too lazy to learn how to properly compose for the hardware, so it now has a reputation in the retro community for having crappy music
@cyberpc13333 жыл бұрын
Best soundtrack Games: Herzog Zwei, Ranger X, Contra HC, Thunder Force IV, Street of Rage 2, Sub-Terrania, GunStars Heroes, Splatterhouse 3, Comix Zone, Castlevania Bloodlines, Phantasy Star 4, Shinning Force 2, Beyond Oasis, Mega Turrican, Alien Soldier, *Paprium (New Game 2020). *** TRUE BEST: Adventure Batman and Robin!
@MartyMcfly2001onPS33 жыл бұрын
This channel is amazing man. I love hearing about your memories and experience with these great games.
@rsuriyop8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this as many of the games mentioned here weren’t ones that I had ever got to play. Some of my own favorite Genesis soundtracks (besides a few that you had already mentioned) include those from Comix Zone, Wolfchild, and Viewpoint. If you haven’t already, I implore you to give these a listen as I think they still hold up pretty well even today.
@nickmdunford3 жыл бұрын
I'd say shining force used the genesis in ways the SNES was unable to. As a SNES JRPG fan I would say that shining force (the games and sound track) were the only things that made me super jealous
@nimaiiikun3 жыл бұрын
just gonna throw out Gauntlet IV, Phantasy star IV, Shining Force 2 and whatever @LegendofRenegade makes
@brandonmuse55323 жыл бұрын
Darn right
@andrewreviewsgamesandstuff3 жыл бұрын
Phantasy star 4 had like the best soundtrack in my opinion .
@robsonlima7914 Жыл бұрын
The soundtrack specifies "Dance of Flame" from "Elemental Master" is a giant hyper bass monster hidden in the sound of the Sega Genesis. Wonderful.
@olyna2 жыл бұрын
Haven't played in most of these, but your selection is so awesome!!! The most importantly your passion for this 16bit marvel clearly show here, which is why I Subscribed. Awesome work.
@daveferreira62703 жыл бұрын
No Elemental Master mentions? C'mon man...
@jetsetgem49033 жыл бұрын
Comix Zone has the best soundtrack on the Genesis
@acebobbomb3 жыл бұрын
Izayoi from Super Shinobi 2 aka Shinobi 3 is also truly a beautiful piece of music!
@awetistic52953 жыл бұрын
Castlevania: Bloodlines might be my favorite, but Elemental Master is definitely an underrated gem worth checking out.
@damienthimons40463 жыл бұрын
What about MUSHA? Best Genesis sound track ever.
@ChaoticHoly3 жыл бұрын
There are a few composers that created some fantastic tunes on the MD/Genesis...but for the most part I hated the Genesis sound chip. Likely an issue with my own hearing, but most Genesis music was ear-screeching to me. Synth and me never got along, and it was the songs that sounded less synth-y that were tolerable to me.
@magicjohnson31213 жыл бұрын
When the Genesis music was good it was really good. When it was bad it was really bad.
@Sitharii3 жыл бұрын
for me it's exactly the opposite. *After so many years , and i still fell in love when i hear MegaDrive/Genesis music* !! As we speak , i'm hearing the soundtrack from "the Adventures of Batman & Robin" !! my ears just love that so many years later !!!
@TheStolken3 жыл бұрын
If I had to absolutely pick a favorite, it's for sure Rocket Knight Adventures. Absolutely fantastic soundtrack with an unbelievable amount of variety. Even had a few songs that could sync up with the stage if you were playing it right. Well RKA in general is an extremely amazing game too. Sparkster also comes up when I talk about favorites, not as good as RKA's soundtrack, but still excellent. I liked your selection and the personal attachments to the games as well. Seeing what you picked at number 1 was no surprise given your last video on it.
@mulderFr3 жыл бұрын
The musics of Sonic 3 and Earthworm Jim are among my favorites.
@magicjohnson31213 жыл бұрын
You should do top 10 worst genesis soundtracks
@worldfallmusic3 жыл бұрын
No, please don’t 😑
@volvo1453 жыл бұрын
I think that the mega drive has a much more crisp sound on the super Nintendo which often sounds flat I don’t care if it play samples it just does not sound as good in a lot of cases
@boomerps23 жыл бұрын
Your #1 is my personal favorite. Hearing that Streets of Rage music makes the hair on my neck stand straight up. Great video 👍
@RobertSeeJen3 жыл бұрын
Ecco Tides of Time is one of my favorite soundtracks. Good call there.