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

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.

One and OnlySuzuki Yume

Sound Novel Machi_One and Only

This is a piece of music used in Chunsoft’s sound novel for the Sega Saturn, “Machi: Unmei no Kousaten” (Machi: Intersection of Fate).

Played during the ending of the game, the song, together with its lyrics that perfectly match the title, leaves players with a calm, peaceful feeling.

Battle with a Wanted CriminalKadokura Satoshi

Metal Max 2: Battle with the Wanted

This is a track from the masterpiece Metal Max 2, produced by Data East.

Mainly used in boss battles, the piece is highly popular among game music enthusiasts.

Given the relatively high difficulty of the boss fights in this game, many people likely find it especially memorable.

New Battle!!!Hiramatsu Kenji

Xenoblade 3: A New Tale — [new battle!!]

An orchestral piece where fiery fighting spirit blazes! Composed by Kenji Hiramatsu, this is the battle-scene BGM from Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed.

Its youthful sound arrangement shines as drums and guitar inject dynamism into the majestic resonance of strings and brass.

Carrying on the lineage of the series’ standard battle themes, its passionate sonic character ramps up the tension! Highly recommended when you want to boost your motivation!