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[Satoshi_Matrix]

It seems that most modern games don't put much effort into their attract screens as they used to, but every now and then I have noticed a few games that have exceptional titlescreen pieces. I'd like to ask the community to share their favorites from the past and present. If possible, please include a youtube link so we can all enjoy.

The spark of this thread comes from the stunningly beautiful titlescreen theme from Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon for Wii called "To all People". I was absolutely floored the first time I heard it, especially at the 1:44 mark.



Let's all share the titlescreen music we love most!

[levitynyc]

[famousmortimer]

Legend of zelda - nes.

Uncharted theme.

[nasero]

While I love the arcade and NES versions, the C64 version of Double Dragon will always be my first love as it was the first version I played.



Any version of the old SF music is great but Turbo HD Remix's was great, mainly because of OCRemix.

[Owozifa]

Journey to Silius has already been posted, but one I remember grooving to a lot that's probably quite under-appreciated is Zak McKracken.

Edited by Owozifa, 01 April 2012 - 11:28 PM.

[momerath]

I second levity's choice. What a fantastic title screen. The first time I booted it up I sat and watched it for several minutes.

[KnightAttack]

Still the best of everything I've ever played.

[Satoshi_Matrix]

time to post some multiple titlescreen tracks I adore before they get buried in obscurity.

Robocop 3 (NES) - HORRIBLE game, AWESOME music


Metal of Honor Frontline (PS2/Xbox/GC)


The Great Giana Sisters (C64)


Megaman 2 (NES)

Edited by Satoshi_Matrix, 02 April 2012 - 01:01 AM.

[Jindofox]

MegaMan 2's screen was awesome, as was Silius (the music was probably the best thing about that game).

I liked the spy games:


Golgo 13: Top Secret

Rolling Thunder 2

And of course, the Zelda loops were so nice. Sure, a little trite, but they're still great. I can just sit back and let them play forever.
Zelda 1

Zelda 2

And some movie licenses on the SNES were better than their source material.
Batman Returns

[St0ph]

[juanster]

Edited by juanster, 02 April 2012 - 10:42 AM.

[Kirbutashi]

[PlayerOneStewy]

Wild Arms was good.

Also, let's not forget Panzer Dragoon.

[Satoshi_Matrix]

Another four awesome titlescreen tracks:


The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion (360/PS3/PC)


Shantae (GBC)


Kirby's Dreamland (GB)


Megaman IV (GB)

Edited by Satoshi_Matrix, 02 April 2012 - 01:53 PM.

[Owozifa]

Another great adventure game title theme is (starting 0:50):



And as long as I'm on that track, I must of course list the absolute best:



And the version tied with it:

Edited by Owozifa, 02 April 2012 - 02:32 PM.

[PlayerOneStewy]

How could I forget one of the best ever? My heart breaks a little more every time they bring a GT game to North America and replace "Moon Over The Castle" with some shitty, licensed tune.

[momerath]

I was always partial to this one, in spite of its Game Boy primitiveness:



The previous two games in the series had the same opening theme but more simplified versions-- the third game's iteration of the theme is the best, in my opinion.

[Owozifa]

Nah, II is better!

[famousmortimer]

Since im finally in front of a computer and not on a phone.


Legend of Zelda:






Uncharted 3

[momerath]

Say what you will about the game itself-- I know it has plenty of detractors-- but this title music was both haunting and downright awesome:

[RareMonkey]

http:///www.youtube....h?v=It7yJh-NwPY

I started out on the C64 so have an affinity for that music and the one that I probably remember most fondly would be Sanxion (Rob Hubbard)

[Satoshi_Matrix]

Great choice momerath. I've always loved that game, and am currently trotting through the DS remake only released in Japan and thus requires Japanese reading ability. Here's the theme from the remake

SaGa 3 Jikuu no Hasha: Shadow or Light (DS)

[momerath]

Wow, that is a fantastic version of the theme. Now I wish I could read Japanese.... I'd totally play a remake

[Owozifa]

I am upset that neither of the remakes came out here.

[Satoshi_Matrix]

There is a fan translation project underway for both of them, but the SaGa 3 one is probably years away from being finished as the game has an absurdly large amount of text. Another thing to keep in mind that the fan translation will be a direct translation and not the heavily rewritten Final Fantasy Legend 3.

I knew I had to import it when I saw the trailer for it:




Back to titlescreen themes, here's three more of my favorites:

SHAME on everyone for not posting this one yet!
Golden Sun (GBA)


Street Fighter II The World Warrior (Arcade)


Giana Sisters DS (DS)

[nasero]

I know this one is mik's favorite.

[momerath]

Ugh, can't believe I forgot this one! Aside from being one of my favorite RPGs of all time, this title screen is gorgeous in both art and music.




Full track here:

[Satoshi_Matrix]

Jet Set Radio Future (Xbox)


Megaman Battle Network 2


F-Zero GX


(not a titlescreen, but its impossible to mention F-Zero GX's music without also mentioning Dr. Stewart's theme)

[momerath]

This one was always pretty unique / clever:

[probune]

Is there Pac Man CE DX in here? If it isn't, this topic is a failure and seppuku should be mandatory for everyone involved.

[momerath]

Another great example of a title screen-- not solely the music, but more of a combination of the music and imagery:

[Satoshi_Matrix]

Akumajou Densetsu (Castlevania III) (Famicom) Notice the VRC6!


Streets of Rage (Genesis)


Streets of Rage 2 (Genesis)


and of course,
Super Mario World (SNES)

[levitynyc]

Sadly, this is the best part of the whole game. I remember watching this and wondering how any of these scenes related to Chrono Trigger...and none of them ever did

[momerath]

[Insert 9.5 joke here.]

[Satoshi_Matrix]

It's great that we're all posting stuff, but I hope my weird tastes in gaming music isn't putting people off.

[Satoshi_Matrix]

Played some original Xbox games and thought of this. Silly me for not posting it before.

[BeauRosser]

Comix Zone's title is so very 90's grunge.