Gimmick! 2 OST

[@silokhawk]

I'm shocked there's no reference to the song _"Strange Memories of Death"_ in this sequel. Despite going unused in the original, it still ended up becoming one of the most popular songs of the original, and would've been awesome to see return.

[@fabriciobits]

and has anyone looked at the game files? It would be an amazing easter egg, haha

[@LucasEduardo-fg1hf]

The remixes of Gimmick 1 by Bille is sounding something with less impact than the nes ones. Really liked the David Wise ones but he now composes music more like atmospheric than the time when he composed music for Battletoads for example. Sounds more like DK Tropical Freeze and DKC3 GBA than Gimmick.

[@theguffbin]

The soundtrack has oddly grown on me over my playthrough, and I've found a couple favorites I've come to love. But it really is such a vast departure from the original ost that I really understand those that feel a little alienated, because it really is going for a different style. I love the more atmospheric take David went for, but I would be lying if I didn't say I still prefer the original's upbeat, genre-hopping energy. Getting various bits of pop, jazz, rock to work all in one ost (let alone on the famicom) is still such a hard act to follow 💚

[@lerey74]

31:24 Por que te vas, por que te vas

[@jarrellfamily1422]

The lava theme goes so hard

[@GalaxyWisp]

This game is SOOO GOOD!!!!! Just FULLY beat it today...though for some reason my file says 95% complete so I'm not sure what I'm missing for 100% (got all treasures so all the map Ohagis are waving pink flags and played on Switch so there shouldn't be achievements...at least in theory). SO FUN AND INCREDIBLY SATISFYING THOUGH (and the TRUE final boss is AWESOME)!

[@Greenalink]

It's a bug, I had the same problem as you but I redid the 1st level by defeating the boss and then went back to file select to notice it went up from 95% to 100%.

[@Rivalseeker]

Game's patched now. If you want that 100%, go and complete the first level again and you'll get it!

[@GalaxyWisp]

@@Rivalseeker I got it! Weird glitch, but at least it was easy to counter.

[@andynelson323]

Thank you so much for uploading this! I hope someone will upload each song individually though... It's great to finally hear a new David Wise soundtrack again!

[@jennyfox2612]

Alternate title: Nikoderiko Rejected Soundtrack + Gimmick covers.

[@CasualScrub]

I'm so happy to have new David Wise music, thank you for uploading this.

[@MarioBros27568]

His Nikoderiko OST is way better imo.

[@RhythicManRhythm]

20:04 This song is so good. extreme Tropical Freeze vibes.

[@LucasEduardo-fg1hf]

Also like DK2 and the fan game DK4 swamp música for coincidence

[@andynelson323]

The critter noises were a fun throwback to Bayou Boogie from Dkc2 too!

[@YTSirBlack]

Same composer

[@andynelson323]

I haven't seen anyone mention the use of leitmotif in this soundtrack. In almost every song David Wise composed here, you can hear a recurring melody. It's super catchy! I haven't known him to do that much in his works.

[@DarksTunes]

Fun fact it's also played every time you move your selector in the title and menu screens.

[@andynelson323]

@@DarksTunes I know, it's such a good touch!

[@imposterblues]

i made up lyrics to the leitmotif it goes.. "im david wise, you're david wise, we're david wise"

[@mattdog1000000]

I'm hearing little bits that remind me of Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze, DKC2, Diddy Kong Racing, Star Fox Adventures, and even Wizards and Warriors all throughout here, it's like a David Wise celebration!

[@Wapcvm]

I like that Lava theme

[@imposterblues]

its my fav too!

[@BubbleManmm2]

26:27 AAAA-

[@kazukipino25]

Happy Birthday Remix Cave のtr-808いいね

[@Frongo]

Ice theme gives me snow halation vibes

[@tim_is_random]

6:54 The ending theme to Bubble Bobble

[@lordraptor1994]

Sorry, but the hook of the original ost is it sounds so 90s japanese and now it sounds like western title as bunch of other titles

[@vicctretamaj]

While David is a great composer, don’t think he was the right choice for this games ost A lot of the original songs sound like DKC, which means they are well made, but it doesn’t seem to fit the style and pace Gimmick is played at. A lot of the remixes us p weird instrumentation. Sounds like he tried to make the songs sound more child like. Sorta like Yoshi music, and I don’t think it sounds good.

[@Rivalseeker]

I suppose his compositions lean more towards the atmospheric side than the original game, but the original did have some atmospheric tracks (like the opening ice area of Stage 6 before entering the castle). Personally, I can look past it.

[@jennyfox2612]

I have to agree. I feel like a lot of these original compositions should have been used in a different game tbh. They're really good tho.

[@KetsubanSolo]

​@Rivalseeker I think it kinda works because Gimmick 2 in general is a bit slower-paced with more emphasis on solving puzzles. Also I'd argue it harkens back to how Gimmick 1 had all of these setpieces that weren't gameplay-focused at all and just meant to make the game world feel alive. The soundtrack here is basically doing to Gimmick 2 what the visuals and Easter eggs did for Gimmick 1.

[@Rivalseeker]

@KetsubanSolo That's a good point. It also helps keep the player in a calm mindset when analyzing an area of how to manipulate Yumetaro and his Bouncing Star. I see both sides of the argument, though.

[@Chop23]

I think Tee Lopes would have been a better fit. Then again, I think Gimmick 2 as a game pales in comparison to the original. The original was pure platforming, while this one is way more puzzling and almost too "fair" compared to how brutal the difficulty was in the original. Not to mention, the levels in this drag on for wayyy too long. There were some levels where I just wanted it to end more than anything.The boss fights are also a joke - some aren't even boss fights at all but chase cutscenes.

[@Aethelia]

What is this? There is a Gimmick 2? I was just looking for the original NES soundtrack to see if it was on YT, and this came up. Is it just a fangame or a real game?

[@thegreatattila]

No, official release.

[@raidkiller24enterprises6]

Some voices may require extra effort...

[@drGlo579]

Can you upload it separate?

[@ProvBackup]

This soundtrack is perfect for future DK fangames

[@raidkiller24enterprises6]

Do not...

[@king-of-a-thing]

I love David Wise but he was an attrocious choice for this game. His music is very subtle and atmospheric which is the polar opposite of what a Gimmick! ost should be.

[@MarioBros27568]

I dont think it was really his choice tho. Some studios heavily limit composers on how a soundtrack should sound and which kinda vibes they want from it. Wise definitely can put out catchy bangers if he is rightfully directed.

[@king-of-a-thing]

@MarioBros27568 I don't blame him at all. He is a great composer, it's on the company for hiring the wrong great guy.

[@MarioBros27568]

@@king-of-a-thing So basicly you mean that game needed more of a energetic great composer?

[@king-of-a-thing]

@MarioBros27568 just a more energetic city pop esque composition style.

[@MarioBros27568]

@@king-of-a-thing I see

[@ScradeCottontail]

None of the original compositions fit Gimmick! at all, and the remixes range from okay to just awful. I don't want atmospheric violins in Gimmick!, I want catchy j-pop beats!

[@jclkaytwo]

we do not accept david wise slander in this household

[@KetsubanSolo]

The original Gimmick wasn't Jpop wtf

[@SomeRobloxDudeWasTaken]

In all honesty, both games work well in their own ways, Gimmick used catchy songs due to the more cartoony locations, and in Gimmick 2 its more atmospheric due to the locations being more… atmospheric? It just makes sense Also this comment seems kinda rude but I cant put my finger on as to why

[@ProvBackup]

You can’t shit on David Wise, that’s illegal

[@Chop23]

While the original tracks are good on their own, it really doesn't match the energy of the tracks in the original game. The original tunes were upbeat, and very melodic - carrying a distinct tune that is easy to remember and hum to. While Wise's tracks are almost completely atmospheric and don't match the hecticness that the game's mechanics provide. Barring maybe Lava, you could almost instantly tell which track is an original and a past remix. So while far from being bad tracks, they just don't seem to fit well with the game itself for me...

[@jennyfox2612]

I think I may have a theory as to why Wise phoned it in. Basically, he was scoring another game at the time called Nikoderiko. I have a feeling that his addition to the game was last minute and he ended up just repurposing some unused tracks from that game along with the eh Gimmick remixes. That's just my theory tho.

[@MarioBros27568]

@@jennyfox2612 It is very much possible, however i dont actually believe that. Would a ambitious composer like him really be that lazy nowadays? I mean he literally created a whole new OST of DKC3 on the GBA in just about 3 weeks! On HIS behalf and without any order from the higher ups. Its just hard to imagine for me. Personally i think it was more of a forced direction of the dev studio. To get a certain cinematic-atmospheric kinda style for the game. However that is just MY personal theory.

[@bredmaster]

Talk about your bastardizations.

[@raidkiller24enterprises6]

0:42 How is this possible!? What was the quote!? "???"