I was set the task of producing a PowerPoint presentation about my favourite musical tracks from videogames that I have played over the years. Below is a list of the slides in order of appearance in my presentation.
1. Outrun 1989.
Even though I technically didn't play this game I really do like the music that the limited hardware of that era could produce. It does try its best to sound like a rock track despite the synthesised tune.
2. Sonic the Hedgehog 1991.
The tune from the very first level of this game is very memorable to me because it was the only level that I played this game before I got bored.
3. Crash Bandicoot 1996.
The music from the very beginning of the game has a very wacky and strange feeling to it. This tune provides an idea of what the theme of the game is like.
4. Spyro the Dragon 1998.
Despite the fact that I played the second instalment before the first one, I still find a special place in my heart for this tune. The music has a very mystical and fantastical feel to it.
5. Ratchet & Clank 2002.
I really like the mix between orchestral and techno music in this level because it provides a very lively and catchy melody. It also heightens a sense of urgency as well.
6. The Hobbit 2003.
This song is played in the mill section of the first level. The music in most fantasy games is always very grand and orchestral but this tune is an exception because of the use of acoustic guitar. It is a very relaxing song.
7. Unreal Tournament 2004 2003
Like number five, the techno and orchestra musical crossover provides a sense of heightened danger and urgency. This is my favourite map of the game and my favourite tune. I do like the result of the buildup that music provides.
8. Ratchet & Clank 2 2003
This song has the elements of a spy and military movie with a mix of techno music for good measure. This really suits the mood of the level very well.
9. Ratchet & Clank: Tools of destruction 2007
This song is very charming to me because of the grand sounds of the orchestra and the small electronic beats provide.
10. World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King 2008
I still hold this song in high regard as it was the music that played on the transport ship to the location that this expansion takes place in. This melody made me appreciate Scandinavian music and instruments.
11. Uncharted 2 2009
This song was played for the trailer of this game and also for a cut scene near the end of this game. This tune basically drew my interest to this game and an interest in string instruments from other parts of the world.
12. Oblivion 2006
After questing in the land outside of the villages, this song and many others like it helps to ease the player into a sense of security and serenity. Despite my few complaints about this game the music is always what remains in my mind.
13. Outrun Coast 2 Coast 2006
Whenever I played this game I always selected this tune as the background music. This is the only song that really gets you excited and drawn in to this game. All the other melodies don't seem to cut the mustard for me.
14. Mass Effect 2 2010
In the context of the cut scene this melody is very dramatic and glorious. I really like it because it is very stirring and engaging.
15. Scott Pilgrim vs the world 2010
This song plays during the start screen of this game which gets you excited and anxious to play this game. The music has a very retro feel to it as the music features 8-bit tunes and melodies. I loved the music so much that I bought the soundtrack on iTunes.
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