The best video game soundtracks of all time, according to Classic FM
The top 3 according to 605 votes from people: Super Mario Bros. (1985) · The Legend of Zelda (1986) · Tetris. (Updated Mar 27, 2023.)
From Koji Kondo's Mario and Zelda themes to Nobuo Uematsu's Final Fantasy and Bear McCreary's God of War: the scores chosen by the classical music station Classic FM. Which is your favourite?
Top 20
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1
Super Mario Bros. (1985)
Koji Kondo's theme, perhaps the most famous tune in gaming.
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2
The Legend of Zelda (1986)
Koji Kondo again, with the heroic overworld theme.
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3
Tetris
The Russian folk tune Korobeiniki that became the sound of the Game Boy.
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4
Chrono Trigger (1995)
Yasunori Mitsuda's classic score.
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5
Final Fantasy series
Nobuo Uematsu's music, now played in concert halls.
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6
Kingdom Hearts (2002)
Yoko Shimomura's "Dearly Beloved".
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7
World of Warcraft (2004)
The music of Azeroth, by Russell Brower and team.
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8
Medal of Honor (1999)
Michael Giacchino before his film career.
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9
Halo (2001)
Martin O'Donnell's Gregorian chants.
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10
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin (2002)
Jesper Kyd's orchestral and choral score.
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11
God of War (2018)
Bear McCreary's Norse epic.
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12
Civilization IV (2005)
Christopher Tin's "Baba Yetu", the first game song to win a Grammy.
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13
Journey (2012)
Austin Wintory, the first game score nominated for a Grammy.
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14
Metal Gear Solid 4 (2008)
Harry Gregson-Williams's cinematic music.
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15
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
Jeremy Soule and the "Dragonborn" chant.
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16
L.A. Noire (2011)
Simon Hale's 1940s jazz.
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17
Everybody's Gone to the Rapture (2015)
Jessica Curry's choral music.
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18
Uncharted (2007)
Greg Edmonson's adventure themes.
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19
Monument Valley 2 (2017)
Todd Baker's gentle score.
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20
Returnal (2021)
Bobby Krlic's eerie electronic score.
How is this ranking ordered? By people's votes: each ▲ adds a point and each ▼ takes one away. Anyone can vote and add what is missing.
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Comments (3)
Skyrim theme with a full choir still gives me chills every time
No Final Fantasy VII specifically? One-Winged Angel alone deserves its own entry. Also no Undertale, no Celeste... a classical station list, sure
It says Final Fantasy series, that covers One-Winged Angel