Recommended video game music: compelling masterpieces and popular tracks you’ll want to listen to.

We’ll protect our school!Kondō Yūzō

[Namco x Capcom] We’ll protect our school ourselves! [BGM]

A track from Capcom—famous for its love of collaborations—that was included from the Rival Schools series in the crossover title Namco x Capcom, created in partnership with Namco at the time.

Without compromising the feel of the original, the latest arrangement faithfully recreated the melody across hardware boundaries, moving many fans.

To Lands AheadKobayashi Miyoko

Atelier Lilie OST, Disc 1 – 1 – To Lands Ahead

A piece characterized by a beautiful melody used in the early Atelier series, specifically in Atelier Lilie.

Building on the systems from Marie and Elie, the alchemy mechanics evolved even further in many directions.

The volume of romance events and cut-in illustrations also increased, making it a title with many female players.

I am impact.Mizuki Ichirō

I am impact.

This is the theme song that plays when the giant mechanical doll Goemon Impact appears in the Nintendo 64 game “Goemon’s Great Adventure: The Dance of the Neo Momoyama Shogunate.” The powerful vocals of the legendary “Aniki,” Ichirou Mizuki, make the game even more exciting.

MEGALOVANIA(Undertale)Toby Fox

[Undertale] Tried Playing 'MEGALOVANIA' [Piano]

The melody, imbued with a unique sense of speed and tension, delivers a thrilling and memorable resonance.

Although the original piece is instrumental, its dynamic development—synchronized with in-game boss battle scenes—leaves a strong impression on players.

Since the game’s release in 2015, it has continued to captivate many fans, and by 2022 it had grown into a work loved worldwide, even being performed at a Vatican City circus event before Pope Francis.

While this piece demands advanced performance technique, it is an ideal choice for those who wish to captivate audiences with meticulous arranging and passionate expressiveness.

Kitchen BGMSasaki Yasutuna

Burger Burger Kitchen BGM.ampg

This is a piece of music used in Gaps’ management simulation game “Burger Burger.” In this game, which becomes more flavorful the more you play, the most important element is “creating burgers.” This is the track that plays during that process, and for many players, it’s likely the most memorable song.

In the Blue SkyKoyama Kentarō

TEMJIN～Theme, IN THE BLUE SKY

The stage theme for Temjin, the protagonist of Virtua On, which drew attention at the time for its realistic robot controls using two sticks—rare back then.

Since every player hears it first on Stage 1, it remains a beloved classic among fans.

In recent years, it appeared twice in the Super Robot Wars series, sparking renewed interest.

She’s Lost ControlKoyama Kentarō

VIPER Ⅱ～Theme,She’s Lost Control

Another track from Virtual-On.

As the title suggests, it has a sorrowful tone, yet its melody also carries intensity.

It inspired numerous arrangements in later entries of the series and, like In the Blue Sky, is a song beloved by many fans.