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

Treasure Chest of the HeartHamaguchi Shirō

Chocobo Racing ED “Kokoro no Takarabako”

One of the tie-in games featuring Chocobos from the Final Fantasy series, Chocobo Racing.

It’s a simple racing game, but with each character’s distinctive vehicle and items that spotlight the original works, it’s packed with touches that will make fans grin.

This is the ending theme.

Crimson Asura GodYumura Wataru, Okada Satoru, Saramandā Fakutorī

SRW BGM: Crimson Asura God

The theme song of Folka Albark, the protagonist who appeared in Super Robot Wars COMPACT 3 for the WonderSwan, caused a huge sensation in Super Robot Wars OG.

Combined with his in-story strength and the awesomeness of his battle animations, it’s the track that the most players have listened to more than any other.

FIGHTING OF THE SPIRITTamura Shinji

Tales of Phantasia BGM60: Fighting of the Spirit

A piece used in Namco’s flagship Tales series—the inaugural title Tales of Phantasia—this track, as its name suggests, plays a crucial role in conveying the tension of battle to the player.

to be exhausted; to run out; to be used upAihara Takayuki

Drakengard [Exhausted] Japanese Lyrics Version

This song could be called the main theme of Drakengard.

It expresses the work’s darkness and fantastical atmosphere, as well as the power of life that resists even within an unsalvageable world.

The lyrics are suggestive and rich with hints about the game’s content.

The title is not only distinctive, but also closely reflected in the story.

Time is changingYano Chiyo

【DARK CHRONICLE】 Time is changing (Japanese Original Ver)

The main theme of the action game Dark Chronicle.

It’s a slow-tempo, moving ballad.

A boy named Yuris who wants to see the world beyond his town, and a girl named Monica who has come from the future.

When the two meet, a grand story that spans the present and the future begins.

Dizzy’s ThemeIshiwata Daisuke

Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR- Dizzy’s Theme

This is a popular battle BGM used in Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR-.

With a raging BPM driving the double bass drum and snare, plus the snarling, distorted guitar sound, it’s pure rock ’n’ roll! The twin-guitar harmonies are reminiscent of symphonic metal.

Someday we’ll meet, I’m sure we’ll meet.Fujino Kahoru (Korunetto) Kawamura Maria (Kururu)

The Puppet Princess of Marl Kingdom - Opening

In the RPG Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure (known in Japan as The Puppet Princess of Marl Kingdom), if you leave the game on the title screen, a hidden opening song will play.

The protagonist Cornet and her partner Kururu sing it in a musical style.

Not only this song, but many scenes throughout the game feature characters breaking into song, which has become one of its trademarks.