Title: Best rpg battle music?
Post by: Helbrax on February 03, 2009, 04:18:03 pm
Post by: Helbrax on February 03, 2009, 04:18:03 pm
We have a music thread and an rpg thread. Let's marry the two and delight in posting it the offspring of such a holy matrimony.
The battle music in RPG's is usually well produced, since you'll usually be hearing it a LOT. What's your vote for the best?
I'd have to say that the Laguna battle music from FF8 and the battle music from Baten Kaitos rank in the top two. Chrono Cross get's honorable mention for some of the battle music(although the main one is hella annoying)
FF8 Laguna battle music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se21KZgT7tY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se21KZgT7tY)
Baten Kaitos battle music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNtWj4bStOY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNtWj4bStOY)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3Tx3DWeQcU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3Tx3DWeQcU) (guitar version for some mini boss battles)
The battle music in RPG's is usually well produced, since you'll usually be hearing it a LOT. What's your vote for the best?
I'd have to say that the Laguna battle music from FF8 and the battle music from Baten Kaitos rank in the top two. Chrono Cross get's honorable mention for some of the battle music(although the main one is hella annoying)
FF8 Laguna battle music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se21KZgT7tY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se21KZgT7tY)
Baten Kaitos battle music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNtWj4bStOY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNtWj4bStOY)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3Tx3DWeQcU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3Tx3DWeQcU) (guitar version for some mini boss battles)
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Post by: Llednar on February 03, 2009, 04:22:42 pm
Post by: Llednar on February 03, 2009, 04:22:42 pm
Even though Fire Emblem isn't truly an RPG, I like against the dark knight <dunce|XD
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Post by: Cottage Cheese on February 03, 2009, 04:56:34 pm
Post by: Cottage Cheese on February 03, 2009, 04:56:34 pm
I don't know about anyone else, but I love the Jenova battle music from Final Fantasy VII. That and the regular boss battle music from the same game.
Jenova Battle Music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KXiVBA7svc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KXiVBA7svc)
Boss Battle Music (FFVII):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVBM3bX7xdw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVBM3bX7xdw)
And, of course, Hellbrax, I love Laguna's battle theme. And I don't even play Chrono Cross anymore because of the main battle music.
Jenova Battle Music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KXiVBA7svc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KXiVBA7svc)
Boss Battle Music (FFVII):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVBM3bX7xdw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVBM3bX7xdw)
And, of course, Hellbrax, I love Laguna's battle theme. And I don't even play Chrono Cross anymore because of the main battle music.
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Post by: FFMaster on February 03, 2009, 05:47:46 pm
Post by: FFMaster on February 03, 2009, 05:47:46 pm
Golden Sun Felix Battle Theme:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5mIT_WyNJU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5mIT_WyNJU)
For a GBA game, I was really amazed at how awesome the soundtrack for the whole game was.
Final Fantasy VI: The Decisive Battle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BW78PN6z50 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BW78PN6z50)
Every time I hear this, I get all pumped up for another epic battle.
Final Fantasy V:Gilgamesh Battle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UtCSC9_JDQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UtCSC9_JDQ)
There are already a lot of FF songs here. This one was one I've loved since the first time I've heard it.
Baldur's Gate II:Shadow Battle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGM5NbE90Jw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGM5NbE90Jw)
OMG WESTERN RPG??? The tune is very dark and fits perfectly where you hear it.
Baldur's gate II: Dragonbattle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUHjdq6SFkQ&NR (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUHjdq6SFkQ&NR)
Yes another Baldur's Gate song. This battle theme plays during really epic battles, like Dragons and Demi-Liches that you aren't supposed to fight in a normal playthrough. Even at super high levels, these battles are a bitch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5mIT_WyNJU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5mIT_WyNJU)
For a GBA game, I was really amazed at how awesome the soundtrack for the whole game was.
Final Fantasy VI: The Decisive Battle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BW78PN6z50 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BW78PN6z50)
Every time I hear this, I get all pumped up for another epic battle.
Final Fantasy V:Gilgamesh Battle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UtCSC9_JDQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UtCSC9_JDQ)
There are already a lot of FF songs here. This one was one I've loved since the first time I've heard it.
Baldur's Gate II:Shadow Battle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGM5NbE90Jw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGM5NbE90Jw)
OMG WESTERN RPG??? The tune is very dark and fits perfectly where you hear it.
Baldur's gate II: Dragonbattle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUHjdq6SFkQ&NR (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUHjdq6SFkQ&NR)
Yes another Baldur's Gate song. This battle theme plays during really epic battles, like Dragons and Demi-Liches that you aren't supposed to fight in a normal playthrough. Even at super high levels, these battles are a bitch.
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Post by: philsov on February 03, 2009, 06:57:06 pm
Post by: philsov on February 03, 2009, 06:57:06 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ8UgL3d8cU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ8UgL3d8cU)
Is my non-mainstream pick.
I'd also say Breath of Fire 2 normal battle theme number two, notably because the standard battle theme just changes halfway through the game, as does the overworld music. Quite a revolutionary concept -- music changing without a major environmental shift -- but I can't seem to find it on youtube with all the other damn themes from that list running around everywhere.
Is my non-mainstream pick.
I'd also say Breath of Fire 2 normal battle theme number two, notably because the standard battle theme just changes halfway through the game, as does the overworld music. Quite a revolutionary concept -- music changing without a major environmental shift -- but I can't seem to find it on youtube with all the other damn themes from that list running around everywhere.
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Post by: Archael on February 03, 2009, 07:50:34 pm
Post by: Archael on February 03, 2009, 07:50:34 pm
BEST RPG BATTLE MUSIC, you ask?
damn that is a question no one's gonna agree on
but I'll go ahead and nominate one of FF8's battle themes, The Extreme by NOOOB UMEATSUCK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01mxuw31GVs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01mxuw31GVs)
damn that is a question no one's gonna agree on
but I'll go ahead and nominate one of FF8's battle themes, The Extreme by NOOOB UMEATSUCK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01mxuw31GVs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01mxuw31GVs)
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Post by: Archael on February 03, 2009, 07:51:26 pm
Post by: Archael on February 03, 2009, 07:51:26 pm
Quote from: "philsov"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ8UgL3d8cU
Is my non-mainstream pick.
rollypollylololol (from chronotrigger)
you nominated something from BOF5
god damn why couldn't they have made BOF 5 like 3 and 4
god dammit
die
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Post by: DarthPaul on February 03, 2009, 07:57:14 pm
Post by: DarthPaul on February 03, 2009, 07:57:14 pm
Quote from: "Llednar"Even though Fire Emblem isn't truly an RPG, I like against the dark knight <dunce|XD
WTF of course FE is an RPG a TRPG to be exact just like FFT just different set up.
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Post by: philsov on February 03, 2009, 08:04:10 pm
Post by: philsov on February 03, 2009, 08:04:10 pm
Quote from: "Voldemort"you nominated something from BOF5
god damn why couldn't they have made BOF 5 like 3 and 4
god dammit
die
Probably because BoF:DQ is the best of the entire series, and while three did have the best dragon system AND the awesome aussie dolphin, it was also my least favorite of the series.
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Post by: Archael on February 03, 2009, 08:26:16 pm
Post by: Archael on February 03, 2009, 08:26:16 pm
I can't say anything bad about DQ because I've never played it
HOWEVER
Bof3 and 4 are close to my heart (yes I have one) so... um... when DQ came out I was dissapointed to see it was so different from BOF4 and especially BOF3
I loved BOF3... the aussie dolphin and dragon system were epic
some day (hopefully before I'm married) I'll play DQ and tell you what I think
I have heard some ppl love it though
HOWEVER
Bof3 and 4 are close to my heart (yes I have one) so... um... when DQ came out I was dissapointed to see it was so different from BOF4 and especially BOF3
I loved BOF3... the aussie dolphin and dragon system were epic
some day (hopefully before I'm married) I'll play DQ and tell you what I think
I have heard some ppl love it though
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Post by: PX_Timefordeath on February 03, 2009, 08:33:02 pm
Post by: PX_Timefordeath on February 03, 2009, 08:33:02 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7wJ8pE2qKU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7wJ8pE2qKU)
Game, set, and match.
Game, set, and match.
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Post by: SnortsMagee on February 03, 2009, 09:04:59 pm
Post by: SnortsMagee on February 03, 2009, 09:04:59 pm
I say the Magus' battle song from Chrono Trigger.
It fits so well.
It fits so well.
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Post by: Llednar on February 03, 2009, 09:28:24 pm
Post by: Llednar on February 03, 2009, 09:28:24 pm
Quote from: "darthpaul"Quote from: "Llednar"Even though Fire Emblem isn't truly an RPG, I like against the dark knight <dunce|XD
WTF of course FE is an RPG a TRPG to be exact just like FFT just different set up.
Well...I say that because unlike FFT, you don't get free range of a world map that I know of except in sacred stones...even though I haven't played that recent remake game yet, so I don't know.
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Post by: DarthPaul on February 03, 2009, 09:32:01 pm
Post by: DarthPaul on February 03, 2009, 09:32:01 pm
Other than the small matter of linear game play the FE series has all of the makings of a TRPG.
Though the stories are just about always copy paste the series is great. Woot for FE.
Though the stories are just about always copy paste the series is great. Woot for FE.
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Post by: Llednar on February 03, 2009, 10:01:54 pm
Post by: Llednar on February 03, 2009, 10:01:54 pm
I agree...I just can't stand the linear game play. This has made FE from one of the best games ever to down a bit into the next tier.
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Post by: Kuraudo Sutoraifu on February 03, 2009, 10:54:01 pm
Post by: Kuraudo Sutoraifu on February 03, 2009, 10:54:01 pm
I is a FFVII fanboy. So any FFVII battle song is awesome. Also, the song from the battle where you fight Algus in FFT.
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Post by: PX_Timefordeath on February 03, 2009, 11:10:27 pm
Post by: PX_Timefordeath on February 03, 2009, 11:10:27 pm
The new FE(i.e. WII) is pretty damn hard for the first chapter, but how cheap you are then determines the rediculous difficulty spike towards the end.
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Post by: dwib on February 04, 2009, 12:49:31 am
Post by: dwib on February 04, 2009, 12:49:31 am
Quote from: "Voldemort"but I'll go ahead and nominate one of FF8's battle themes, The Extreme by NOOOB UMEATSUCK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01mxuw31GVs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01mxuw31GVs)
Good pick! Maybe I'm a Lion is a good one from 8 too
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu ... D=20265114 (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=20265114)
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Post by: FFMaster on February 04, 2009, 01:25:05 am
Post by: FFMaster on February 04, 2009, 01:25:05 am
A lot of music from FF8 was good. If only the rest of the game was at that standard...
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Post by: DaftOtter on February 26, 2009, 08:11:33 pm
Post by: DaftOtter on February 26, 2009, 08:11:33 pm
I can enjoy most of any Fire Emblem's music (RPG? Strategy? RPG/Strategy?)
Also Voldemort has gotten me re-hooked on Shoji Meguro's music from Digital Devil Saga.
And don't bash me for liking this bastard born Final Fantasy game's music.. but I acutally like the battle music for Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest
I also liked Antidote (in the snow? not quite sure on the complete title's name) and Under the Stars from our beloved FFT (again... strategy/RPG?)
I remember thinking back in the day how FF7's boss music was the shit... not so much my opinion anymore.
Also Voldemort has gotten me re-hooked on Shoji Meguro's music from Digital Devil Saga.
And don't bash me for liking this bastard born Final Fantasy game's music.. but I acutally like the battle music for Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest
I also liked Antidote (in the snow? not quite sure on the complete title's name) and Under the Stars from our beloved FFT (again... strategy/RPG?)
I remember thinking back in the day how FF7's boss music was the shit... not so much my opinion anymore.
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Post by: Angel on February 26, 2009, 09:39:19 pm
Post by: Angel on February 26, 2009, 09:39:19 pm
I'd like to have a less mainstream answer, but the one at the top of my list is probably still the fight with Magus in Chrono Trigger.
Edit:
Actually, I forgot how much I liked JENOVA Absolute. I never got to hear the song the whole way through while actually playing it, so it tends to slip my mind.
Edit:
Actually, I forgot how much I liked JENOVA Absolute. I never got to hear the song the whole way through while actually playing it, so it tends to slip my mind.
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Post by: Skip Sandwich on February 26, 2009, 10:28:46 pm
Post by: Skip Sandwich on February 26, 2009, 10:28:46 pm
the music(?) from the final battle against Gygas in Earthbound
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8ZubcNyUPY&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8ZubcNyUPY&feature=related
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Post by: samuchan on February 27, 2009, 12:09:29 am
Post by: samuchan on February 27, 2009, 12:09:29 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHWky5EUdGA
Check.
Check.
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Post by: LastingDawn on February 27, 2009, 01:43:28 am
Post by: LastingDawn on February 27, 2009, 01:43:28 am
I love Smithy's theme and... really anything related to the Smithy musics, the "Towns in Turmoil" music was perfectly composed, it has a very malicious yet playful sound to it.
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Post by: Skip Sandwich on February 28, 2009, 12:21:06 am
Post by: Skip Sandwich on February 28, 2009, 12:21:06 am
have you checked out the remix album for SMRPG yet? Its called Heavy Troopa is Ready to Launch, heres the link http://gamemusic4all.com/heavytroopa.html
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Post by: LastingDawn on February 28, 2009, 01:09:31 pm
Post by: LastingDawn on February 28, 2009, 01:09:31 pm
Downloading now, thanks!
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Post by: Shade on April 06, 2009, 12:16:15 pm
Post by: Shade on April 06, 2009, 12:16:15 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqD1GsdnHBk
BEHOLD THE KING OF RPG MUSIC!!!!!!!!!
BEHOLD THE KING OF RPG MUSIC!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Kaijyuu on April 06, 2009, 12:23:48 pm
Post by: Kaijyuu on April 06, 2009, 12:23:48 pm
Pretty good, shade.
Most of my favorites have been mentioned. This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmwSfUqnDvA&fmt=22) and this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PkNirSetQc&fmt=22) are the only ones that haven't.
Most of my favorites have been mentioned. This (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmwSfUqnDvA&fmt=22) and this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PkNirSetQc&fmt=22) are the only ones that haven't.
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Post by: Shade on April 06, 2009, 12:30:51 pm
Post by: Shade on April 06, 2009, 12:30:51 pm
Then I shall show you the god itself in the music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UbdPnkDw98&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UbdPnkDw98&feature=related
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Post by: Smash on April 06, 2009, 02:16:52 pm
Post by: Smash on April 06, 2009, 02:16:52 pm
Quote from: "Shade"Then I shall show you the god itself in the music.This
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UbdPnkDw98&feature=related
*Praises*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFA77aGU ... re=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFA77aGU3MM&feature=related)
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Post by: Kaijyuu on April 06, 2009, 04:58:32 pm
Post by: Kaijyuu on April 06, 2009, 04:58:32 pm
Quote from: "Shade"Then I shall show you the god itself in the music.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8vz186pjY0&fmt=22 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8vz186pjY0&fmt=22)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UbdPnkDw98&feature=related
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Post by: beawulfx on April 07, 2009, 03:23:01 am
Post by: beawulfx on April 07, 2009, 03:23:01 am
Aside from some classics already posted like FFVI Decisive Battle, FFV Gilgamesh battles, jeez, any of the FF Battle themes are fantastic in my opinion, but here is one not yet mentioned that I really like;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv-ddnBsOr8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv-ddnBsOr8)
Dark Messenger, from FFIX.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv-ddnBsOr8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv-ddnBsOr8)
Dark Messenger, from FFIX.
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Post by: Skip Sandwich on April 07, 2009, 10:00:18 am
Post by: Skip Sandwich on April 07, 2009, 10:00:18 am
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=CE0B024FBB06A192 the top 100 RPG battle themes, as decreed by Underworld23
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Post by: Cheetah on April 07, 2009, 02:07:16 pm
Post by: Cheetah on April 07, 2009, 02:07:16 pm
Quote from: "Kaijyuu"Quote from: "Shade"Then I shall show you the god itself in the music.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8vz186pjY0&fmt=22 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8vz186pjY0&fmt=22)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UbdPnkDw98&feature=related
That was fucking hilarious. After the first 5 seconds I thought it was just a remixed theme with a bad background pic, but then things really started up lol.
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Post by: goldblade0 on April 11, 2009, 04:10:32 pm
Post by: goldblade0 on April 11, 2009, 04:10:32 pm
I'm a bit surprised no one did this yet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ3CAvggj_Y (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ3CAvggj_Y)
Brave Warriors - Lunar 2 Eternal Blue Complete
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ3CAvggj_Y (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ3CAvggj_Y)
Brave Warriors - Lunar 2 Eternal Blue Complete
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Post by: Miroshi Beshima on April 11, 2009, 04:26:31 pm
Post by: Miroshi Beshima on April 11, 2009, 04:26:31 pm
I like the music in FFX when facing Yunalesca and Sin's Body Parts.