I also recommend 'Can O' Salt' and 'Fast Track to Browntown,' two themes from World 3, in particular. 'Forest Funk,' above, is a particularly good choice. The result is extremely catchy, perfect for inspiration during workouts in the gym or trips to the great outdoors. The soundtrack for the original PC release of the platformer Super Meat Boy (the PS4 release included a new one, sadly) is an excellent blend of old and new video game music styles. The full soundtrack stretches across 5 CDs, which should give some idea just how much music is featured in the game. However, it can be found easily on YouTube, or you can buy it on CD from Japan. Unfortunately, the Okami soundtrack is the only one on this list that you won't find anywhere on iTunes. For instance, with July 4th looming on the horizon, the jubilant 'Kamiki Festival' above is a perfect song to fit the festivities. Quick confession: Okamiis my favorite game of all time, and in my opinion, the soundtrack is one of its strongest features. It covers every emotion imaginable, from the infectious joy of 'Issun's Theme' to epic boss themes, and everything in between.Īnyone looking for fantastic music will find plenty of songs to love, particularly if you like more traditional Japanese music. Here are 5 video game soundtracks that will make the hero or heroine in every gamer feel just a little more awesome. So why not line up some great video game music for all of your summer activities? Summer is the best time to do so: the next big games are months away from release, and the weather is as good as it gets.

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