[2026] Many classic tracks! A compilation of nostalgic Japanese video game music

From the era when chiptunes echoed to the time game music earned the artistry to be performed by full orchestras.

When we think back to those days playing on the Famicom, Super Famicom, and PlayStation, the excitement of the time comes flooding back with the melodies, doesn’t it? The countless adventures we dove into, controller in hand, were brought to life by unforgettable game BGM.

In this article, we’ve carefully selected nostalgic game music born from the Showa era through the mid-2000s.

From works lauded overseas as art to tracks with a devoted cult following, immerse yourself in the full allure of game soundtracks!