Staff WriterGrowing up in the 1980/90’s people had no clue how good the music in front of them really was, even to the point where game soundtracks were masterpieces. I decide to take a look at one of my personal favourites, Sega.
The Sega Genesis or Mega Drive was a 16-bit gaming console that dominated the late 80s and throughout the 90s. Not only was it a revolution in gaming, but for game soundtracks too. This also got somewhat better with the release of the Sega 32X which was 32-bit, but you get the picture. As I took a trip down memory lane this morning, I looked at some of my favourite soundtracks from Sega games. Everything from Sonic to Streets Of Rage features below in my top picks.
10. Mortal Kombat 3 – 1997
Composed by Dan Forden
Our pick: The Subway/The Waterfront
9. Streets Of RAGE 2 – 1992
Composed by Yuzo Koshiro
Our pick: 6:29 – Go Straight
8. Ecco The Dolphin – 1992
Composed by Magyari András & Brian Coburn
Our pick: 20:20 – Jurassic Beach
7. The Revenge of Shinobi – 1989
Composed by Yuzo Koshiro
Our pick: 0:00 – The Shinobi
6. X-Men
Composed by Fletcher Beasley
Our pick: 00:00 – Intro
5. Dune 2: The Battle for Arrakis – 1992
Composers: Paul S. Mudra, Frank Klepacki, Dwight K. Okahara
Our pick: 09:01 – Turbulence
4. The Adventures of Batman & Robin – 1994
Composed by Jesper Kyd
3. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 – 1994
Composers: Composers: Tatsuyuki Maeda, Tomonori Sawada, Sachio Ogawa, Masayuki Nagao, Masanori Hikichi, Miyoko Takaoka, Jun Senoue, Michael Jackson, Brad Buxer, Masaru Setsumaru, Yoshiaki Kashima
2. Vectorman 2 –
Composed by Jon Holland
Our pick: 00:00 – Title
1. Streets Of RAGE – 1991
Composed by Yuzo Koshiro
Our pick: 32:29 – Attack of the Barbarian