Memorable Music in Gaming #69

Intro 

This week, we’re talking about tunes that took a little time for this author to fully appreciate. Not because they’re bad—far from it—but because they needed a few listens before earning their place in this series.

Chrono Trigger - Carnival

I love this tune now. It’s playful, charming, and instantly puts you in a good mood. I also appreciate how it appears early in the game—right before the story takes a darker, more serious turn. A perfect tonal contrast.

106 | Guardia Millennial Fair - Chrono Trigger

Keio Flying Squadron - Big Boss Blues

Honestly, I should’ve loved this one from the start. It has that same chaotic, avant-garde energy as “Captain Neo” from Darius—which we featured way back in MM #10.

Must’ve been a slow day on my end.

🐇Keio Flying Squadron -10- Big Boss Blues (SEGA CD)💿- OST

Super Mario Land 2 - Star Maze

I know this might sound odd, but no matter what anyone says, this track always reminds me of the chorus in “Desert Rose” by Eric Johnson.

Super Mario Land 2 OST - Star Maze

Persona 3 Portable - A Way of Life

In classic Persona fashion, this one checks all the right boxes: silky vocals, a smooth melody, and bittersweet lyrics.

It may not hit as hard as other Persona tracks we’ve featured, but it's still a solid tune that deserves more love.

Persona 3 Portable OST - A Way of Life (With Lyrics)

Evil Twin: Cyprien’s Chronicles - Tsoul’i

I know next to nothing about this game, but this track? Semi-haunting, semi-melancholic, and completely immersive. Of all the tracks listed this week, this one took the longest to click—but better late than never, right?

Evil Twin: Cyprien's Chronicles OST - Tsoul'i (HQ Version)
 

Article by: Hamza

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Persona Franchise Announced for Windows and Xbox!

IRVINE, Calif. – June 12, 2022 – Today ATLUS announced that the critically acclaimed Persona 5 Royal, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 3 Portable will be coming to Xbox and Windows and will be available on day one with Xbox Game Pass. Check out the Announce trailer on the official ATLUS West channel (below).

Join the Phantom Thieves on October 21, 2022, when Persona 5 Royal comes to Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC. To stay up-to-date on the latest Persona series information visit: www.persona.atlus.com.

Persona 5 Royal: Forced to transfer to a high school in Tokyo, the protagonist has a strange dream. “You truly are a prisoner of fate. In the near future, ruin awaits you.” With the goal of “rehabilitation” looming overhead, he must save others from distorted desires by donning the mask of a Phantom Thief.

Persona 5 Royal makes its epic return with previously released DLC included in the base game!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7tVV9zRFMM

Persona 4 Golden: They say your soulmate will appear if you stare into a television set on a rainy night… This strange rumor slowly spreads through the rural town of Inaba, the protagonist’s new home, just as a chain of mysterious murders begins. As the protagonist and his teammates chase after the truth, they find themselves opening the door to another world.

For the first time, enjoy Persona 4 Golden with text in French, Italian, German, and Spanish!

Persona 3 Portable: If I say there’s an hour “hidden” between one day and the next…would you believe me? This unknown time is the “Dark Hour.” Unfamiliar stillness swallows the city, people turn into eerie coffins, and otherworldly monsters called Shadows swarm. One night, the protagonist is attacked by these Shadows. When all hope seems lost, the power of the heart, their Persona, is awakened.

Featuring enhanced graphics, Persona 3 Portable will also be available with French, Italian, German, and Spanish text for the first time!

About ATLUS

With a wealth of award-winning titles, such as The Game Awards 2020 and DICE awards 2021 nominee for “Best RPG,” Persona™ 5 Royal, the long-running, legendary JRPG Shin Megami Tensei™ series, the groundbreaking action-adventure/puzzle game Catherine™, and many more, ATLUS delivers unforgettable, story-driven gameplay experiences to enthusiastic and dedicated fans around the globe. Learn more about ATLUS at www.atlus.com.

About SEGA of America, Inc.

SEGA of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. SEGA of America, Inc.’s website is located at www.sega.com.

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Article by: Susan N.

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