Posts made in March, 2010
The Best of LucasArts Original Soundtracks
A compilation of some of the best music from the company’s latter days catalog. It contains tracks from Outlaws, Monkey Island 3 and 4, Grim Fandango, The Dig, previews from RTX Red Rock and Gladius, plus exclusive orchestral compositions by Mark Griskey for the 20th anniversary. There’s something for everyone!
Read MoreWolfchild (Sega CD)
Wolfchild is an action platformer that was released on many systems. While all pretty much share the same compositions, the Sega CD version is the best sounding one. Upbeat electronic/rock tunes with a slight jazzy feel at times, often reminiscent of Turrican.
Read MoreLove Love Truck (PSX)
Quite a wacky game in which you ride on a mine cart while trying to seduce a girl. The majority of the stage themes are of blues and rock flavors, while the cutscene and ending themes are jazzy pop. While a tad repetitive with often 3 loops, the songs are nice (special mention to the harmonica).
Read MoreWarlords (PC)
Part of the Atari Revival collection from 2002, this remake of the classic game received a mostly serious soundtrack. Variations on a theme in different moods to reflect all settings, ranging from orchestral to electronic. From the composer duo behind MediEvil and Primal.
Read MoreStarTropics (NES)
A vast ocean, tropical islands, a teenager, his missing uncle, a yo-yo and deadly aliens. This sums up in a few words Mike’s adventure in Nintendo’s US-exclusive title. Caribbean chiptunes make up the music, most of them cheerful, although there are some tense and reflective themes to support the story.
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