[Game Battle Music Compilation] Burning Fighting Spirit! Recommended Battle BGMs
When it comes to elements that amp up a game’s progression—story scenes, cutscenes, action segments—music is at the top of the list.
And among those, plenty of people get hyped by battle BGM! There are so many tracks that, just by listening, bring the gameplay visuals to mind and set your fighting spirit ablaze.
So in this article, we’ve rounded up battle themes from popular games! From nostalgic classics to tracks from recent hits, there’s something here for fans of every era.
Be sure to read to the end!
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- [Kirby BGM] Iconic and Popular Tracks from the Kirby Series
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- [Epic] A Collection of Game Music to Enjoy with an Orchestral Sound
- [Game Battle Music Compilation] Burning Fighting Spirit! Recommended Battle BGMs
[Game Battle Music Compilation] Fighting Spirit Ignites! Recommended Battle BGM (21–30)
Life Will ChangeLyn
Persona 5 is a PlayStation 4 title released in 2016.
It’s an RPG known for its stylish, striking artwork and incredibly cool music.
Its popularity is evident, with the protagonist even appearing as a guest character in the Super Smash Bros.
series.
The song Life Will Change, sung by Lyn, is an insert track but remains a fan favorite, renowned as a masterpiece that enhances the game’s sense of immersion in a way that’s quintessentially Persona 5.
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Koichi Sugiyama, who composed much of the music for Dragon Quest, created “Fighting in the Sky,” a track that heightens the tension and excitement of battle.
Used in Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King, its immersive sound amped up players’ adrenaline.
When this piece plays during the final battle of the main story, it makes you want to grip the controller with sweaty palms and keep fighting.
Its grand orchestration and up-tempo beat make it an essential song for combat scenes.
Battle! Gym Leader (Galar)Adachi Minako
Minako Adachi, the composer behind the music of the Pokémon series, crafts tracks that evoke a retro vibe with electrifying electronic sounds.
The theme that plays during the Gym Leader battles in the 2019 release Pokémon Sword and Shield really conveys the atmosphere of a stadium.
In Pokémon, battle scenes are the most exciting moments, so an exhilarating BGM fits perfectly.
The cheerful melodies that evoke festivals or sports brighten the mood of the battles.
flashHamaguchi Masashi
The steadily building, increasingly exciting tempo really gets me pumped! It’s a piece by composer Masashi Hamauzu, who handled the battle BGM for Final Fantasy XIII and also worked on the music for SaGa Frontier 2 and Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon.
The protagonist of Final Fantasy XIII is named Lightning, and the title of this track, “Blinded by Light” (Japanese: 閃光, “Flash of Light”), plays on that name.
It’s such a popular song that it ranked 5th in the music category of the NHK BS program “The All Final Fantasy Big Vote,” which aired in 2020.
Battle 1Uematsu Nobuo
Heard most frequently during standard battles in the game, this track has been beloved as the face of Granblue Fantasy since the service launched in 2014.
It was composed by Nobuo Uematsu, renowned for the FINAL FANTASY series.
The orchestral sound woven by brass and strings is energized by driving drums and bass, achieving a superb fusion of RPG-like valor and a sense of adventure.
It is also included on the album GRANBLUE FANTASY ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACKS.
Battle 4Uematsu Nobuo
It’s one of the battle BGM tracks included in the soundtrack “GRANBLUE FANTASY ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK.” Composed by Tsutomu Narita, it fuses orchestra and rock into a fast-paced, exhilarating sound.
While based in a minor key, the weighty harmonies woven by the strings and brass heighten the tension of battle.
Since it plays during somewhat high-difficulty, element-restricted quests and boss fights, it’s the kind of track that really pumps you up when you’re facing a make-or-break fight.
Battle!!Hiramatsu Kenji
When an intense battle scene heats up, you can’t help but want BGM that boosts the player’s excitement.
The battle themes for Xenoblade 2 composed by Kenji Hiramatsu feature compelling, pressing melodies.
Set in a fantastical world, Xenoblade 2 often depicts fights against dangerous creatures amid rich natural environments.
The fragility and poignancy woven into the fierce performances add depth to the battles.
The piano sound, with hints of jazz and rock, also makes you want to listen while working at a cafe or bar.