Nostalgic Playstation 1 Music that makes you feel like a child again

[@AmateurGameReview]

What games and songs would you like to see in a follow up video? Or what system would you like to see next???

[@troyX]

PS2! 👍

[@niilokoslonen1275]

WIpeout, but I'm not sure if it has original tracks at all.

[@garyv83]

No idea if you still do these music compilations, but, if you do, putting out one for the Dreamcast would make me an instant subscriber. Skies of Arcadia, Shenmue, Phantasy Star Online...

[@AmateurGameReview]

@@garyv83 I am actually working on 2 videos rn. One is a review of mgs1 and the other is a music video...... Unfortunately it's not the Dreamcast but it is the genesis so that's close at least lol. I do love the Dreamcast though. Side note and not that you care lol but I mainly do more review style videos. The music ones kind of hurt the channel becauseof the stupid way KZbin works. That being said I'm still gonna do them occasionally because they are still game related and who doesn't live music. Thanks for watching

[@garyv83]

@@AmateurGameReview hey, thanks for addressing my comment, that actually does mean a lot to me already! I'll definitely subscribe now and check out your other content, I love a good VG review! Thanks again and wish you all the best in your successes! Can't wait to see what your channel has to offer!

[@ChatHistory]

That Playstation boot up screen just sends chills down my spine.

[@krepin2752]

gameshark skip intro

[@userDude4]

like flash gameplay pure CHILLS

[@intrepidis1]

I have it as my wake up alarm every morning. 😄

[@sylvainj.2774]

@@intrepidis1 😲🙋‍♂

[@knightpercivale2292]

It does....

[@MrGabilonia]

1:29:02 No microtransactions, no agressive monetization schemes, no post-release essential patches. You had to be there.

[@RobertCosper]

I'm sure you could lump it with after launch patches but day 1 patches too. You know the updates that give you 90 percent of the content not on the disk

[@zanthiel2009]

Bring you back in time when life was carefree.

[@AmateurGameReview]

So true

[@blad...]

Ignorance is bliss. Stupid Internet ruined that.

[@turdeemi]

@@blad... We got old, thats why life is not carefree anymore

[@franzfabiana]

For me, it brings me back when I can't afford gaming but was still able to find ways (work, sidelines etc) to be able to afford a PS1 when the PS2 was already around 😝

[@kalvinang]

Yes, the time when me & my brother enjoy simple gamming after school.

[@allycatblues2770]

Flowers Blooming in the Church always hits hard. I'm 36 now and still get emotional over FFVII. That's part in why it's my favorite game of all time.

[@AmateurGameReview]

Same... 34 and it still hits right in the gut

[@erichbackhus9549]

41 and I feel this.

[@naeto601]

Also 36, I feel you

[@thatotherguy11222]

I want to cry I wish I could go back to those time so bad..

[@erichbackhus9549]

@thatotherguy11222 I feel that incredibly deep...

[@potentatewags]

The 90s was definitely a golden era- great stories, characters, music, and gameplay. I still go back to play from that era and the very early 2000s. They never wear out for me.

[@jmlaw8888]

Absolutely. Gaming had finally hit its stride and settled fully into 3d. Nintendo 64, Playstation and PC were all regurlarly churning out genre defining masterpieces across the board. Quite frankly if you limited yourself to one platform in some pathetic "platform war" you were missing out. You either found a way to own all three or made damn sure you knew someone who owned the ones you didnt. I was lucky enough to own all three and treasure multiple games from each one. The best era of video games ever bar none in my opinion.

[@Satsui_No_Hado]

Starts with Chrono Cross , instant like.

[@Zellolo]

Never played, but always loved the music

[@The_Humble_Hurricane]

Instant like AND subscription 💯🔥🔥🔥

[@GertBFrobe-gy2ox]

The end credits if Metal Gear Solid always makes me cry. Not only was the game so powerful and such a defining moment in my childhood. It just brings me back to a time in my life I can't have again.

[@AmateurGameReview]

I feel this

[@hammerhead7443]

found the pleb

[@jimmylim5015]

Nothing wrong with what the bro said@@hammerhead7443

[@YassirEnnazk]

+1

[@coreyhutchy6819]

Feel you. Experienced MGS 1 on psx at 14. I'm 38 now. The Best is yet to come is one of my favorite songs of all time. Makes me cry. Do not forget that the times you are NOW living are the times you will miss and never have again in 20 years. Don't waste it !

[@PurelyBelta]

So many memories with all that music as played them so many times, the Playstation start up sound was probably the best sound ever

[@AmateurGameReview]

It really was. It takes me back to my mom's living room immediately

[@Vysair]

The best? That shit scared me everytime

[@AmateurGameReview]

Haha I could see it being scary

[@vinsonwood7095]

so true, a definiate core memory for me. Boot up the PS1 in my grandpararents basement to play tekken 1 or dragons lair

[@userxl41drn301]

@@AmateurGameReview Scarily good!

[@ZellKirby]

Anyone remember demo disks? They were so good at making me excited new upcoming games at the time. I'll always remember Playstation Underground. Feels like a different universe. A far off dream.

[@Housejacket]

Bought the mags with demos every month, 4.99 in the UK, that was peak gaming

[@danielwaldron2635]

@@ZellKirby it was an excellent marketing strategy

[@lordhawkeye]

SNES and PS1 was the golden age of gaming.

[@hoangtranviet2476]

to me it's NES to PS2

[@niilokoslonen1275]

and PC gaming in parallel also. Birth of RTS, MMORPG, FPS, isometric RPG and civilization, sim city etc.

[@hoangtranviet2476]

@@niilokoslonen1275 golden times indeed

[@Terrythetroll.]

N64 for me for sure. Amazing times with friends and late nights

[@Joshua-wp2ci]

Definitely up to ps2

[@juanjosefarina]

Flowers Blooming in the Church simply destroys my heart. How can a PS1 sound be so emotional ? I guess it has to do with the nostalgia and the feelings from the game's story, but it simply sounds so sad and nostalgic ! Of course this OST was used where it was used, it feels as if you've lost all sense of happiness and purpose, as if all inocense and silliness in the world just dissapeared. Nobuo Uematsu was a true genius during the SNES and PS1 era.

[@ChronoMune]

That was a mistake in your grammar right and you don’t mean that he isn’t still a genius? Listen to the fantasian ost

[@SamuelBlack84]

I lost most of my happiness and purpose a long time ago The loss of my innocence was terrible What I wouldn't give to go back to those days again

[@Bahhizzle]

"The Best Is Yet To Come" is one of those songs that will always bring tears to my eyes.

[@AmateurGameReview]

Same. Im literally editing a mgs solid 1 review rn. Lol

[@gavinpeters9531]

FF7 - flowers blooming in the church - I remember pausing the game to take a break after a hard session, and for some reason it was always this music. It would loop in the background and I'd just be at home just doing whatever, but still somehow connected to the FF7 world. I think that is part of what induced so much nostalgia.. I wasnt just playing the game, the game was printed into my life then.

[@juanjosefarina]

Totally agree ! Never had such level of immersion in any other kind of narrative medium ! FF7 felt as if we all lived in this fantastic universe during the several days it took to complete the game (some other classic JRPGs were close, but none at this level).

[@klaudkil]

My childhood... one of if not the greatest game console ever.

[@karlsalibavidal7122]

Still gives me goosebumps when I listen to PS1 games. Great choices of music.

[@jimmylim5015]

Nostalgia overload! Wish we could all individually turn back time.

[@AmateurGameReview]

You and me both!!

[@alxfx]

thanks, this is really food for the soul

[@YukiNakamura]

I'd like not to cry but PS1 reminds me my times spending and playing with my dad, who is now gone (dead)...

[@AmateurGameReview]

I'm sorry to hear that. Sometimes a good nostalgic cry is what you need

[@Andre-vr1ul]

Jesus is coming back to fix everything. You'll see your dad again.

[@konflict1231]

god parasite eve was such a fun game. absolutly loved eveything about it. one of my favorites growing up

[@NutSac78]

Man, I miss 90s gaming.

[@AmateurGameReview]

I miss 90s life lol

[@OldSkullRPG]

I can't say I miss the gaming because it's still all I play! I do miss the 90's life every single day though...

[@andresinchausti3841]

me too,.. no input lag, no superlight mouse thing, no nvidia reflex, no pages with mathematical graphs with optimal performance..., just sitting down and playing without those variables (well... just the best joystick lol), I really miss the gameplay of the past, it was x100 times more exciting

[@paulcantshutup]

Opening with Chrono Cross was a sound move. That theme song got me more hype for adventure than any that preceded it. Well done!

[@mak_attakks]

I didn't grow up with any of these games, but these soundtracks are all top-tier

[@Needler_]

GRANDIA 1 Main theme was absolute peak, sounds just like a full orchestra inviting you to forget everything about school and stress, to go on a grand adventure !

[@themajestyofthenightsky9436]

Huge Love for Grandia, one of the best Jrpg"s out there.

[@jorgealexphoto]

Star Ocean - my heart sank. I spent hours watching my oldest brother play this.

[@AmateurGameReview]

Memories they can never take away my friend

[@WeiyuCai]

We have to admit video game industry is not always rising, like everything else, up and down. At least for music, these old time music still can't be matched.

[@zaephyrdelacroix7051]

We were happy back then, and we knew it.

[@knightpercivale2292]

Now life is shite....at least for me.

[@SamuelBlack84]

If only adulthood had something that was equally as fun as childhood

[@TheKrisRose]

For a normal mainstream gamer kid of the playstation era, this compilation is a must..well done

[@VenCorbin]

I am a huge PS1 fan, it will always be my favorite system. that being said i watch ALOT of music compilation videos on youtube, and i love the fact that you add the game to the little tv screen and switch it up for each game. i know it takes extra editing but its appreciated.

[@AmateurGameReview]

Thanks that means a lot. And sorry I don't know why I didn't see this 3 months ago lol

[@fordston2]

It was an era when game genres blossomed, offering a variety of fantasies, stories, and cultures to experience. But most of the games we can play today have nothing to offer beyound realistic graphics and non-sense correction.

[@3srs5U]

Man, each and every one of these games were absolute bangers. I don't think I could compile a list of as many on PS5 that are half as good without dipping into remasters from prior generations.

[@dennisdonders6202]

games are made now with checkboxes that are ticked off. and the important parts arent anymore creative and story departments but profit maximization.

[@D-Nova]

"Tragic Prince"… I never realized just how much I liked this song. When I was younger, Lost Painting was the song from Symphony of the Night for me. But looking back, Tragic Prince might actually be the most iconic track of all. But nothing beats the old PS1 startup screen. No matter which game you played the most on that system, you always had to sit through that iconic startup sequence first.

[@AverageVirgo]

Dang I still remember the timing which decides whether the game will load or not 🥲exactly at that 00:15 is the critical moment. Oh the nostalgia. This music is purely associated with happiness 🤩🤩. My first ever game was The Adventure of Little Ralph.

[@joemccourtney6975]

Wild Arms- Into the Wilderness, All day! What a song to kick the game off and set the lonely western vibe. Flawless.

[@AmateurGameReview]

Fantastic song!!!

[@ratpack2892]

Listening to this especially the ps1 intro makes me wanna go back to my childhood and just advice my self to enjoy your life as a child because no matter whatyou do you will never ever going to feel the joy your feeling today.

[@SamuelBlack84]

I would go back and correct the mistakes of my past And, I would also help my younger self in dealing with bullies Severely

[@AnthonyMcqueen1987]

The 90s the golden era of gaming where we play as a group and not the mindless online nonsense we see today,

[@AmateurGameReview]

So much nostalgia

[@prototype8137]

@@AmateurGameReview not just nostalgia... the business model was different. There were more games with proper testing and quality control. These days creative IPs are watered down and injected with politics.

[@bastienspecialevents9943]

+ non ideology. Because soon, videogames will be flooded with woke shit

[@karatachi69]

​@prototype8137 100% agree. I even miss the old demo disc's and the green labeled "Greatest Hits" games.

[@ghostlinks]

Imagine some boomer can’t keep up with the evolution of gaming? Crazy!? When are you going to start yelling at the next generation?

[@JeffBreyer]

Best startup screen and sound ever.

[@xDerekRx]

As a Survival Horror kid, the Resident Evil 2 Save Room track always gave me an anxiety release and feeling of safety lol. And the Silent Hill Theme will always get me going.

[@Gladgrampa]

My goodness that Chrono Cross menu music is absolutely magical.

[@SamuelBlack84]

I still remember how new and innovative the PS1 was when it was first launched My brother and I received one each for Christmas along with demo disk 1 and the graphics just blew me away Coming from the Commodore 64 and Mega Drive it was like stepping into the future The good old days

[@sarahgabriel764]

Wild Arms main theme slaps to this day! The amount of times I reset the PlayStation to relisten to that track over and over again as a kid, I genuinely couldn’t count. Still makes me emotional hearing it even 30 years later ❤

[@AmateurGameReview]

Quick question... Did you play wild Arms 3? If so what song from that would you want to see on a PS2 playlist? Thanks!!

[@sarahgabriel764]

@@AmateurGameReview i did, it was a lot of fun! The main theme is a banger! There's a whistle version which is great and there's a sung version too that, if i'm remembering correctly, changes the second time it plays later on in the game

[@JayNotion]

The MGS do do startup and RE2 save room took me to another realm of Nostalgia 😮

[@AmateurGameReview]

The do do makes me feel 7 every time lol

[@JayNotion]

@@AmateurGameReview it's epic 😁

[@egocide9034]

Yeah, the RE2 save room music is still soo awesome... It does so much for such a simple track.

[@JayNotion]

@@egocide9034 can't agree more 👍🏻

[@HollowRick]

Final fantasy 7 metal gear solid and Resident Evil 2 really brought me back my older brother, who's 8 years older than me got a PlayStation and we shared it in 1996 with Resident Evil and Crash Bandicoot me being 4 and him being 12 I played crash while watching him play RE1 then later RE2 in 98 great memories with the system after he moved out in 2000 to live with his dad he left me the ps1 and i blasted that system for almost another 3 years as i got a ps2 Christmas 2002 this is an amazing playlist they sure dont make music like this anymore

[@Ruben-us2kf]

My brother was 7 years older than me and I was 8 in 99 when he got the ps1, great times

[@pakjai5532]

I can tell that your brother loved you a lot. He left you with a great console.

[@frenchietucker]

FF VIII was my first FF and I loved it! The songs were so good that I will never forget the OST! The landing song makes me wanna play it again x) And that ending with MGS... that brings something from the past!

[@healthandsurvival4461]

Chrono Cross intro: The best way to start this off!!!

[@schippes24]

this sure was a trip down memory lane, thank you! unfortunatly i miss some of my greatest bangers: soul reaver, destruction derby 2 and c&c 1

[@carloservadei]

The Metal Gear Solid DEMO OST is still somethin' incredible

[@maverickofkain]

From the very depths of my cold heart.... thank you for including Suikoden II.

[@Hezerine]

ngl i played most of the title here in late 90s to early 2000s. what a nostalgic feel it was. Now games become so ridiculously realistic and complex. While modern title gives you best experience you can get... but you do occasionally miss the vibe of PS1 era. This is really the Square era of rpg.

[@Grakesch]

WildArms, my beloved, my first ever video game possession.... That intro song is engrained into me.

[@Varicent]

chrono cross, final fantasy 8 and legend of dragoon to this day are some of my favorite games ever. i will always be a 17 year old kid on summer vacation when i think of these games.

[@fotoquiet]

Definitely nostalgia for me, i had just graduated from high school and was working at Electronics Boutique at the time. (1996-1999) I remember, as a sales person, talking and getting people excited about FF7, Symphony of the Night, Gran Tursimo, Metal Gear, etc. bittersweet memories for me.

[@AmateurGameReview]

I love how music and gaming can bring up so many memories

[@checkdgt]

So much good music! .. I used to play the Wild Arms opening on repeat, it was truly awesome!

[@LameDadRetroGamer]

Wow man you have some serious heavy hitters here. From Resident Evil save room to the awesome soundtrack that FF8 was. Loved the opening bass of that scene when the mission to Dollet starts. Seriously I found a new playlist to use while I’m grinding the day away at my desk. Great video my friend seriously

[@AmateurGameReview]

Thanks!! I love that scene too and it's exactly why I put it on here. I still remember the first time I did that dollet mission when I was a kid

[@LameDadRetroGamer]

@@AmateurGameReview oh absolutely I remember! I remember that scene was on a demo and I was instantly hooked way before it was released

[@dennisyip8618]

such a nostalgia music of all time. Thanks for bringing us back to our child memories.

[@knightpercivale2292]

I had a friend who always came to my house with suitcase with PS1 and many CD-roms inside. I had Sega Mega Drive 2 so when I saw these graphics I was stunned. And demo disc was there with some nice electronic music.

[@xSijnx]

SO many good memories with the ps1 boot up sound. Thank you.

[@sorrowinthewind4258]

The Wild Arms intro is just unbeatable.

[@Mad_Squabbles86]

Yesp sent me right back to child right off the bat!!!! I used to play the intro to Chrono Cross so damn much when I was a kid.

[@assassingio9847]

That boot up screen is still legendary

[@imangenerous3321]

Metal Gear Solid 1, "the best is yet to come" is the best 🎉❤

[@SechristCircus]

The Xenogears track hits hard. It was the first RPG I played "on my own." No guides, no one playing it before me telling me where to go. It was such a pure gaming experience.

[@AmateurGameReview]

I didn't play it when I was younger unfortunately so I don't have those memories with it. Played it a few years ago though and it still holds up

[@imaxyxia]

So many memories, glad I've still got my original Sony PlayStation.

[@AmateurGameReview]

Same here!!

[@Kageoth]

Ending with "The Best is Yet to Come" is perfect.

[@SacredShiro]

Its 7am on a wintery Saturday. Your mom is cooking breakfast. You boot up ff7. Pure bliss.

[@UtubeH8tr]

Grandia for sure was absolute peak in story telling and game play. God damn.

[@voxtek]

This is tearing me up, I wanna go back to these times, when I could share playing games with my brother before he passed.

[@AmateurGameReview]

If you guys love video games (old or new) then consider checking out the rest of the channel. We have a vibe of 2 friends who just love games, enjoy talking about them, and giving each other crap. We would love to have you join the family

[@imaxyxia]

Computer games!!

[@princealbertz]

A good way to start this video is by Chrono Cross 😢😢😢😢😢

[@D-Nova]

Oh man, Crossing Those Hills… That theme always makes me tear up like a little wuss. Even though Final Fantasy VIII was my introduction to the series, FF9 and FFX will always be the pinnacle of Final Fantasy for me.

[@humantacos9800]

I remember in high school seeing the demo of FF8 with “the landing” scene. I don’t remember what game it was bundled with but man that blew my mind.

[@AmateurGameReview]

That really is one hell of a scene. I honestly think there are better songs in the game, but that moment is so memorable for me that I had to go with it

[@JacobNates]

Megaman X6 Intro stage music ... man, that game had an incredible soundtrack

[@danielwaldron2635]

I was hoping to see Final Fantasy 7. I didn't have to wait long. Still my favorite game ever

[@Lunaria.Praesentia]

This compilation is simply magical, thank you so much ❤❤❤

[@NinePillar]

Thanks. Vagrant Story is a tragically understated game with an amazing soundtrack. Aside from the bondage assless chapped man butts, the RPG gameplay, story, and general aesthetic was perfection.

[@ninomalana404]

Metal Gear Solid.my first ever fave.the story, background music and the main characters really got into me.. Shadow Moses and the encounter theme..❤😊

[@carolynexists]

i just got chills when ff7 started playing. it has been so long since I heard it.

[@prestonrich1060]

Playstation start up and Ape Escape is classic! Love it! Glad to have experienced those times! Thanks for posting this!

[@syberspud]

Tomb Raider absolute perfection 😮

[@furiousphoenix77]

Wow...a flashback in time for me. Thanks a lot for sharing.❤

[@juansimon7220]

You had all the FFVIII to show one song. And you chose the best. Great mix.

[@AmateurGameReview]

Lol first part had me worried. Seriously though that game has some amazing tracks

[@aaryus02]

Makes me realize how few of the PS1 hits I played. I guess my personal PS1 experience was more niche.

[@julianestebanperezsotelo298]

I'm more of a Nintendo guy but oh I did play a lot of PS1 because many cousins had one, still very nostalgic. Thank you!

[@trueno8663]

You could make an entire video of just Soul Blade music, it is that good.

[@sylvainj.2774]

Wow I didn't expect finding this kind of video, it just seems made for me! I spent so many hours playing various games in this PlayStation (I can't call it anything else, not even PSOne, since I've never got another home video game console) !!! Would I admit my alarm clock ringtone has been the opening PSOne music for some years?... 😇 The first notes from Chrono Cross Scars of Time made me shiver ! Thanks a lot! 😃

[@AmateurGameReview]

... It was made for you. Can't believe it just now got to you lol. Seriously though I'm glad you enjoyed it. Music and gaming can do so much to take us back to places.

[@KatoCoyoteCombatWorkshop]

LOFTY CASTLE LETS GOOOOO i think about those mysterious planets in that pink sky often

[@2222przeme]

Na próżno szukam w dzisiejszych grach, tego co zostało w moich wspomnieniach. Takie gry już nie wrócą. Od wielu lat próbuję znaleźć ta radość płynącą z grania. Dzięki za wstawkę, pozdrawiam.

[@minorthreat141]

RE2 Save room music makes my ears hear the SFX for moving around the inventory, opening the item box & saving game with a typewriter

[@knightpercivale2292]

Yeah...I can hear it too....

[@Falliouz]

The tracks from Kileak: The DNA Imperative stand out most to me from my development with the PS1, it's tracks captured the essence of the individual environments. Tomba and Tomba 2 were sleepers with amazing soundtracks, enthralling in areas, driving in others. Brave Fencer Musashi needs no explanation. That one's tracks are legendary. Lastly, Psygnosis made some amazing games with some amazing tracks, Colony Wars, Shadow Master.. I hope my likes spark some love.

[@radioguerrilha]

1996 i got ps1 and we stay long history for 10 yeas. I will never forget this songs They are part of our lives now. And we feels a small tasty of this pass hear those soundtracks. Ty for share .

[@AmateurGameReview]

Thank you for sharing your story

[@AstorThalis]

It always blows my mind what componists back in the day were able to do with such limited ressources. Video games were still a niche and budgets weren't even close as high as today. When I hear the songs of Nobuo Uematsu it sends chills down my spines. Because they are not only extremely good for songs of games in that days, they are extemely outstanding in general. With FFVIII he really outstripped himself, that soundtrack is 100% perfection.

[@TouchMyMinki]

Tomb raider one main theme.. Takes me back to been a young boy.. man i loved that game Also not listed on here.. future Cop LAPD and both G police games I still love my sci fi games to this day.. yet tomb raider will always be my big step from sega mega drive to PS1

[@ProblemSolver101]

Interesting, how Metal Gear Solid took 2 spots on that really short list. True masterpiece.

[@AmateurGameReview]

Lol sorry. It's one of my all time favorite games. That Konami jingle stays in my head

[@bunny_latte]

I got nostalgia chills from a few of these gems. What an amazing time for games ❤

[@mohd874]

God damn, the chills down my entire body. Some of them almost made me shed a tear. and when I heard the last song, which was playing on my mind for a while, freaking like share and subscribe and save this in my list. Thank you for the vid.

[@joshcollins5362]

The joy of finding out your ps1 disc had the soundtrack on it and could be played in your cd player

[@nittygritty7503]

Wild Arms! Damn forgot about that game memory unlocked

[@HVTNZ]

I need to hear that intro... yes it's coming... the peace

[@C0C023a]

Suikoden II OST hits me hard.. It's one of the most memorable and amazing PS1 game for me!!!

[@millicent1990]

Having listened to this, I feel refreshed and renewed like I used to as a kid.

[@AmateurGameReview]

It's amazing what great music can do to you

[@EsvardCat]

oh man, I love the details of putting the game intro on an old tv, geeeeez, I got chills. You got me off guard, subscribing NOW 😁

[@AmateurGameReview]

Thanks so much that means a lot!