jdkluv
Limendy
<Brandish Man>
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Post by jdkluv on Oct 21, 2014 6:00:31 GMT -5
I'll give you a hint. A pretty big one, exclusive to this post on this forum. It's actually from a Falcom game! -Tom Wow, I'm sure I never heard of this track, then! I'll eagerly wait until someone guesses that one right, because that track is very, very good.
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Post by Wyrdwad on Oct 21, 2014 11:05:31 GMT -5
That would be the one!
-Tom
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Post by ParanoiaDragon on Oct 22, 2014 0:09:06 GMT -5
17 is irritating me, I swear I know that one! It looks like no one guessed that one yet, are there any clues you could dish out?
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Post by Wyrdwad on Oct 22, 2014 1:46:30 GMT -5
17 is irritating me, I swear I know that one! It looks like no one guessed that one yet, are there any clues you could dish out? All right. Let's see... Track 17 is from a godawful game. I don't think anybody likes it, really! But for some reason, those who have played it sort of seem to have a weird nostalgic fondness for it that even THEY can't explain. Pat the NES Punk covered it in one of his videos. -Tom
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Post by Wyrdwad on Oct 22, 2014 2:02:01 GMT -5
Actually, I might as well give hints for all twenty. I was going to do that tomorrow anyway, so... Merry Christmas! Or... Happy Halloween, I guess? 01: This is from a game covered by the Angry Video Game Nerd. It's not specifically a forest theme, it just happens to be played only in forest settings... if that makes any sense. 02: Remember how back in the '90s, game developers on Nintendo consoles were practically required by law to always release Game Boy or Game Boy Color versions of their hit console titles, even if the Game Boy hardware couldn't possibly handle them? So generally, they'd make an entirely different game, but give it the same name. This is one such GBC title, little brother to one of the biggest third-party franchise hits on its respective console. I knew the "big brother" game had ample jungle themes to choose from, but had never seen or heard any footage from the GBC spin-off. And while the GBC game scored middling reviews, it looked really cool, and had WAY better music than its big brother, so I ran with it. (Incidentally, this was an awesome discovery for me, as not only does this game have AMAZING music, the composer is someone whose work I've never heard before but whose entire portfolio is beyond incredible -- it's taking every ounce of my willpower not to post links to like, everything he's ever done right this minute! But rest assured, as soon as episode 6 is up, I am posting ALL ABOUT HIM.) 03: This is from a Falcom title. 04: This PS1 platformer had its main characters completely redesigned, its story completely rewritten and its title completely changed from the Japanese version for... some reason. Great game, though! 05: This is from an absolute SNES classic, often cited as one of the best platformers on the entire console. 06: This, too, is from a Falcom title. 07: I could've used the first stage theme from this classic SNES platformer, as it does take place on treetops, but chose instead to use this second-stage dark forest theme. 08: This, on the other hand, is a first stage theme from an NES classic, and the reason for my disclaimer that the location doesn't necessarily have to be a "traditional" forest. It's called a forest by the game itself, however, so it still counts! 09: This is the earliest title ever to appear on any of my lists so far. This arcade classic was altered when it was brought to the U.S. in order to avoid copyright infringement. The main character sprite was completely redrawn, a sound effect was removed and replaced with a jingle, and the name was slightly altered as well. 10: This is clearly an 8-bit track, but it sounds a little different from any of the Nintendo 8-bit synth you might have heard, don't you think? (And no, it's not a modern indie title or anything -- this is legitimately from the era!) 11: This, too, is a first stage theme. And while the setting is clearly a forest, it seems to have been mostly DEforested by the time you get to it, as there's practically nothing left but stumps! Good thing they make for such convenient platforms (even if that does raise some questions about perspective!). 12: This is from an unnumbered game in an insanely long-running mostly-PC franchise. It's unnumbered for a reason, though... a reason that another long-running franchise seemed never to consider, since that franchise features two numbered games of the same variety that everyone always says should have just been released as unnumbered spin-offs. 13: This oft-derided RPG had a different name in Japan, North America and Europe, though its Japan and North America names were very similar -- the only difference being that Japan had to make certain its country of origin was pointed out, because I don't think they wanted to take any credit for this particular title. 14: This is the first game I've featured from this particular console on any of my lists so far, and is from a first-party title published on said console. 15: This is from a SquareSoft classic on the SNES. If you haven't gotten it already, you probably just plain don't know it. 16: For some reason, the American version of this NES classic had its very first piece of BGM completely changed, but was otherwise identical to the Japanese version. This is also notable for having a "same name, different game" brother, with the Sega Master System version being a completely different title that had much more in common with the (less interesting) arcade original than this game did. 17: This is a godawful game. I don't think anybody likes it, really! But for some reason, those who have played it sort of seem to have a weird nostalgic fondness for it that even THEY can't explain. Pat the NES Punk covered it in one of his videos. 18: This is also what I'd consider to be a godawful game, but unlike the previous track, this one definitely has its fans. I placed it at #18 because I'm not certain this arcade version was ever officially released in the western world, though I know at least one home port was for the NES (and it was very faithful... unfortunately!). 19 and 20 are both Japanese games, so I figured I'd put this on the border between the Japanese and western titles just to be on the safe side. This game is most notable for having a female protagonist, though I somehow doubt feminists will ever point to it as a particularly progressive game. 19: This, as well, is from a Falcom game. And this one is kind of the reason I made a forest-themed list in the first place, as I absolutely adore this track -- probably my favorite forest theme of all time. 20: This is from the fourth game in its series (the first on PS2), and is the first title in the series to actually use different music for this particular forest (as the location was present in all previous series titles as well)... and that's a good thing, because the old music was extremely short and extremely grating! (And did not appear on any soundtracks.) There are seven tracks that remain unidentified right now: 2, 4, 9, 12, 17, 18 and 20. -Tom
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Post by Red Hairdo on Oct 22, 2014 19:53:39 GMT -5
Wow, thank you! That sounds SO good in the original! That's more reason for me to push myself towards the Gagharv Trilogy! 13: This oft-derided RPG had a different name in Japan, North America and Europe, though its Japan and North America names were very similar -- the only difference being that Japan had to make certain its country of origin was pointed out, because I don't think they wanted to take any credit for this particular title. Hm, it certainly came outside Japan first, but I was wondering just in case if you did indeed know the Japanese themselves developed the game there in their country first, then sent it over for a western release, IIRC. The game's code infact borrows a lot from the first Seiken Densetsu/Mana game, previously released on the GB, including sprites and ideas! Funnily the European name of both games also happened to be quite, quite similar, in fact!
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Post by ParanoiaDragon on Oct 23, 2014 0:48:22 GMT -5
Well, 17 is Amagon What's really strange, is that I didn't grow up with the game, but I do remember fondly looking at old advertisements, & wanting to play the game! So, how I knew that tune is beyond me, I've only fired it up in a rom once or twice. :/ 2 is Bionic Commando Elite Forces? 20 is Arc the Lad?
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Post by Wyrdwad on Oct 23, 2014 0:53:59 GMT -5
Especially odd since it's the second-stage theme, and it's unlikely you got anywhere close to passing the first stage if you only fired up the rom once or twice. But you totally got it! Nice job. A dude on HG101 got four others, so there are only two left to be identified: tracks 4 and 20. Let's try to figure them out a.s.a.p., 'cause I don't want mah quiz bein' no drug reference, yo! Heheheheh... -Tom
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Post by Wyrdwad on Oct 24, 2014 21:43:18 GMT -5
Drpepperfan from HG101 got #4, so only #20 remains. And I'm going to upload episode 6 before I go to bed tonight, so you guys only have a few hours left to guess what it is! One final hint: I've used another track from this series (from the very next game in it, in fact) in an earlier Soundtrack Sleuth episode. Good luck! -Tom
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Post by Wyrdwad on Oct 25, 2014 2:25:58 GMT -5
Well, all twenty were identified, just in the nick of time! That's two weeks in a row now. Very nice! Here's a full list of answers: 01) Action 52 - The Cheetahmen (Genesis version) 02) Turok 2: Seeds of Evil (Game Boy Color) 03) Popful Mail: Magical Fantasy Adventure (Sega CD/Mega CD version) 04) Pandemonium! 05) Super Castlevania IV 06) The Legend of Heroes IV: A Tear of Vermilion 07) The Magical Quest starring Mickey Mouse 08) Little Nemo: The Dream Master 09) Jungle Hunt / Jungle King (arcade version) 10) Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit version) 11) Wizards & Warriors 12) Ultima Online 13) Final Fantasy: Mystic Quest / Mystic Quest Legend 14) Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards 15) Secret of Mana 16) Rygar (NES) 17) Amagon 18) Athena (arcade version) 19) **JPN ONLY** Dinosaur: Resurrection 20) **JPN ONLY** PopoloCrois: Hajimari no Bouken Aaaand, episode 6. This week's theme: SPACE!! To be on this list, a track must be played primarily in an outer space setting, on a space ship, on a space station, on a planet that's considered alien to the protagonist, on the moon (any moon), in the presence of a UFO or UFOs, or in the presence of a character or characters who are specifically identifiable as "space aliens." Bit of an unusual theme, but the result is actually something that should be a little easier than previous weeks... mostly. Good luck! -Tom
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Post by Wyrdwad on Oct 25, 2014 3:54:15 GMT -5
Oh, hey, I didn't even know you were familiar with that soundtrack! Seven other tracks have been identified so far, but that was NOT among them, so you've just brought the total up to eight. Nice job! -Tom
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Post by Wyrdwad on Oct 25, 2014 7:58:40 GMT -5
Stupid stickers! Meta-gaming before meta-gaming was a thing. Ahead of its time, but in the worst possible way! Heheheh...
Super-great game, though. Glad I was able to introduce it to you!
-Tom
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Post by ParanoiaDragon on Oct 26, 2014 0:54:17 GMT -5
Well, 5 is obviously one of the Toe Jam & Earl's. Probably 2, but possibly 3, no way it's 1 however. 6 is Toe Jam & Earl 1 8 is an old Guantlet game? I can tell it's old arcade Atari, but don't recognize the tune. 10 is Final Fantasy IV 13 is Double Dragon Neon, took me a second, totally recognized it but had to think 15 is Very familiar, any clues or too soon for that? 18 is obviously Earworm Jim, the Sega CD version? 19 is Ai Cho Aniki, the first level IIRC, such a friggin' weird game!
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Post by Wyrdwad on Oct 26, 2014 1:02:11 GMT -5
You are actually *not* correct on #5! It is not from any of the Toejam & Earl games. Good guess, though, because it definitely does sound like it. ...And there may be a reason for that... #8 is also incorrect. Again, though, good guess. And yes, it is an arcade title. The rest you've listed are all correct. As for #15, trying to think of a good clue that isn't toooooo obvious... hmmm... It's the biggest stretch on this list, as there's no story actually stating you're in space, nor really any story of any kind (within the game itself, anyway -- I'm sure there's a story in the manual, but that hardly counts!). It's included, however, because this particular stage -- the final stage, as it happens -- takes place entirely on floating platforms with a star field in the background. Thus, space! Close enough for this list, at any rate. -Tom
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Post by ParanoiaDragon on Oct 26, 2014 2:39:06 GMT -5
Actually, thinking more about the theme, could 2 be Space Channel 5? Never played it, so, wild guess. Gah, 8 must be Toobin', it has all kinds of weird stages, perhaps a space one?
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Post by Wyrdwad on Oct 26, 2014 2:54:52 GMT -5
You're kinda sorta on the right track with #2, but only kinda sorta. 'Fraid it is not correct.
And no, #8 is also incorrect. Sorry!
-Tom
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Post by Wyrdwad on Oct 30, 2014 1:09:56 GMT -5
Middle of the week means it's time for hints! 01: In space. To my knowledge, this was one of the first games ever to feature controller-rumbling -- possibly THE first. And this was a big part of its marketing. 02: **UNIDENTIFIED** In space. Played during a battle with three alternating phases: charge, attack, and guard. Not one of the most well-remembered stages in the game, but very specifically in space. 03: Hopping from planet to planet. The planets are super-tiny and function more like menus than anything else -- but it still counts! 04: **UNIDENTIFIED** On the moon. This is from a freeware title that's NOT available on Steam, GOG or any other major game distribution service to my knowledge, but still has a pretty sizable following -- and numerous other titles from the same developer are, in fact, available on quite a few different distribution networks. 05: **UNIDENTIFIED** In space. Sounds like it comes from another game series, but it doesn't. You're not hearing things, though! The same person responsible for THAT series is also responsible for this much more modern title. 06: Traveling from one floating space-mass to another. In an elevator. Prominently features aliens. 07: Theme specific to a UFO full of aliens. The aliens, however -- and the UFO, and your main character -- are all very tiny. Pretty much the size of toys. 08: **UNIDENTIFIED** On a space station and/or ship. This is a repeating stage theme that you're probably not paying much attention to in this arcade classic, on account of fighting off hordes of aliens with absolutely no time to let your guard down. 09: On the moon. Your goal here is to gather pieces of a giant robot in order to reassemble it back at base. 10: On the moon. The ship you use to get here is modeled and named after a particular type of aquatic animal. 11: **UNIDENTIFIED** On the moon. This is a game where your main character is transformed into a monster and must journey across the land to defeat an evil wizard so you can transform back. The Japanese version of this game had towns, but those were removed from the English-language release. The story was also heavily altered. 12: On a space ship. This game is generally looked down upon, though not nearly as much as the first (and only) 3D entry in the series. 13: On a space ship. This song has lyrics. And is very, very '80s. Even though it was not composed in the '80s. 14: **UNIDENTIFIED** In space. Also played in a techno dungeon. This is from a JRPG on the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. 15: **UNIDENTIFIED** On a floating space-mass. This one is a bit of a stretch -- the last stage just happens to take place on floating platforms with a star-field background, so I was like, "it's space!" The game has no story to speak of (not within the game itself, anyway -- maybe in the instructions?), but is very definitely a classic, often imitated by other titles and ported to just about everything. 16: **UNIDENTIFIED** On a space shuttle (sort of a rocket ship, sort of a space station). This is sort of like the forgotten middle game in a European-developed trilogy, with its predecessor on the NES and its successor on the SNES. One man composed music for the predecessor, somebody else composed music for this title, and both men worked together on the successor. 17: On a space station/floating space-mass. Hard to classify exactly what it is, but it's in space! Then again, the vast majority of this game is. That's sort of its thing. 18: Blasting through space. This plays during between-stage minigames, and is intentionally whimsical to match the general feel of the game itself. 19: In space (or at least in high atmosphere with stars and planets clearly visible). Speaking of whimsical, the Japan-only title from which this stage one theme comes is... well, whimsical would be one word. But I think most people would use stronger words. Like "disturbing" and "bizarre." The series is kind of infamous worldwide at this point. 20: On the moon. In this Japan-only game, the moon in question is reached... by staircase. Because that's just the kind of game this is. Good luck! -Tom
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Post by ParanoiaDragon on Oct 30, 2014 3:07:56 GMT -5
Is 3 one of the Jumping Flash's? I played both a year or 2, that tune does't sound familiar. That hint made 8 easy Alien Syndrome, totally thought it sounded like one of Atari's sound sets, I have been fooled! The hint for 11 makes it sound like Shadow of the Beast but the towns thing doesn't sound right, so I'm sure I'm wrong. And even then, the tune doesn't ring a bell which would mean it's not from the first game. Not sure why I can't place 15, it rings a bell though
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Post by Wyrdwad on Oct 30, 2014 3:22:08 GMT -5
I'm really shocked no one has gotten 15 yet, honestly. Once you get it, you're totally going to do a head-smack, I think. As for your three answers, 8 is correct, but 3 and 11 are not. -Tom
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Post by Wyrdwad on Oct 30, 2014 12:13:19 GMT -5
Yep!
-Tom
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