UNFORGETTABLEVIDEO GAME MUSIC
Music is the condiment of our lives. A specific tune can transport us to
a special time, or even remind us
of someone. Music transforms any moment just by being present.
Date: 25/10/2025
Time to read: 10 mins
It can make them scary, exciting, sad, or just add to the insanity of the moment. Playing video games is a prime example of how music influences the experience. How many video game tunes have you
had stuck in your head for years now?
In this article, we will take a drive down memory lane and discover the most unforgettable tunes in history. Enjoy!
Writer: Sarovsky
Designer: Iv
CHIPTUNES TO MAKE YOU CHIPPER!
The usual suspect is back!
We dare you to find someone who will not recognize the music from Super Mario or the sound effects? People use them in their videos or posts regularly as well.
Adding the dying sound effect to
a video of someone falling down
is guaranteed to get a laugh from people. Also, the sound it plays when Mario is collecting coins.
The Super Mario video game was the first to have music inducted
into the Library of Congress’s National Recording Registry.
That is such an impressive achievement!
1978 Space Invaders is one more example of an awesome chiptune. The music would change its pace
as the enemies were getting closer. Guaranteed anxiety!
Music in the background of games began as soon as developers were able to discover a way to introduce sounds into them.
Soundchips created a style of basic electronic music known as chiptunes.
“Music is the spice of life!”
One of the original chiptunes that is recognized and loved to this day is from the video game Super Mario Bros.
THE BRILLIANCE OF KOJI KONDO
Koji Kondo has been a video game music composer at Nintendo since 1986. He is the creator behind some of the most amazing music we hear. The Legend of Zelda, Super Mario, and Star Fox are included and loved by the fans. He is a huge reference in the gaming world.
Zelda and its legendary music
The Legend of Zelda has millions of fans. A passion that is shared among all ages. They love the game, music, the nostalgia, and the characters.
Memorable music like the one that would play when you first boot up the game, or that specific ring
when you complete a puzzle.
These sounds are in the memories of gamers. They evoke the memories of adventures, failure and big rewards. Hours of struggle and happiness.
Throughout its series, the music has become even more spectacular with orchestrated concert events selling out.
Perfect fusion of
games and music
Transforming music into a game was a great idea! That idea created some of the most loved and entertaining games in history. Let’s talk about Just Dance!
Move that gamer body
around!
The game Just Dance is recognized worldwide and has one of the most successful video game series in
the market. Loved by the public
and played by over 100 million people.
Launched in 2009, brought together music and games in a revolutionary way. The public response was great. Even the USA president at the time, Barack Obama, was seen buying
a copy for his daughters.
“Dare to dance!”
What started as a modest project has now evolved into a spectacular success that just keeps growing! New songs are being updated with fancier routines and a storyline
that you can play along to.
Currently, the game developers use real human dancers who exemplify amazing choreographies on screen. All you have to do is follow along. When a player levels in the game, they gain customization features rather than currency.
Did you know that Carrie Swidecki broke the world record for playing the longest video game marathon? She played Just Dance 4 for 138 hours and 34 seconds!
Overloading on emotion!
Video game music is now very far from the old chiptunes days. It is normal for video game music composers to create orchestral scores for games, frequently using full orchestras. The devs aspire to create the type of music that will keep the players immersed in the game. The emotions you feel
while playing are uncanny. In the mix of so many amazing musical compositions, such as Elder Scrolls, Genshin Impact, or Halo, we will talk about the ones from the video game The Last of Us.
This video game has a very loyal fan base. One of the things they love
the most in the game is the music.
Would you cry playing a video game?
The music in the video game The Last of Us is loved by many for the remarkable emotional impact it brings to the player.
The music is specific to the characters on the screen, special moments that are happening, and the storyline. It is used to show the bonds between characters as well.
Following Joel and Ellie’s survival story will connect you not only to them but also to all the other characters you get to interact with during the game.
The game is horror-based, but you will feel apprehensive, sad, and hopeful at times. It is a whirlwind of emotions, and we are here for it!
You can see it happening between Joel and Ellie, the main protagonists of The Last of Us.
Throughout the game, it is used to tug at the player’s heartstrings and bring to light all kinds of emotions. That is what the players love in a video game. To feel that they are in it.
Fighting zombies
and emotions!
The music of the future!
You can find video game music-related forums where players discuss, share, and evaluate the music in the games. You can see the passion they have.
In the future, and with the technological evolution, we are sure that many surprises will keep rising.
Video game music stands in the middle of artistic expression and technological advancement. It is a symbiosis between the two.
It is the pieces of art we can hear while playing a game. Music has the power to shape the player’s engagement while gaming.
Music is unspoken words!
Game developers keep experimenting and presenting us with amazing results. You can see how it is changing the gaming
world as well.
Gamers now analyze so many different aspects of the games. Some are able to describe a game as if they were the ones who developed it.
