Startropics - Dungeon 80s Remix

I've played and beaten Startropics a few days ago as part of the #BeatRetroGameGuys challenge for their upcoming episode on the game. I had so much fun and my memories of playing this and figuring out the puzzles with my brother took me back in time. Naturally I had to cover/remix a track. Enjoy ^^
Huge thanks to RoahmMythril for the gameplay footage.
Please check out his channel with awesome playthroughs of classic games: / @roahmmythril

[@plasmafreeze3018]

Still appreciate the love this game continues to generate even 30+ years later. It's by far my fav NES game to date; and even the overlooked sequel is a banger of a game!

[@Hyde209]

I fully agree. Mike Jones for Smash ✊

[@Leprechaun2055]

@@Hyde209 I put in his nomination every time they asked. He deserves better.

[@Insydnis]

Duuude YESSSS I'm so glad there are still people out there that have love for Startropics! I'd love to hear a remix of the Dungeon theme for Startropics 2.

[@TRNinja2]

Very nicely done my dude, got an outrun type vibe to it. This series is so underappreciated, I'm glad it still gets some luv an hasn't been forgotten. The letter from his uncle that came with the game was a nice touch that you don't see nowadays.

[@pikmino3288]

Not only do we get an amazing remix, but we also get fan art of Mike and his submarine!

[@Hyde209]

That's the way I roll 😉

[@kainestolkyn]

I've searched, for many years, for a good remix of this song, which I loved when I was a kid. You are the first person to do it justice. I've heard probably 100 renditions of this, and you are the ONLY one who stuck to the original theme, emphasizing the melody and harmony as they were originally made, and sticking to a sort of "80s" theme which fits the design of the time period it was made. You actually succeeded in what is, in my opinion, the best remix anyone's done of this song, by sticking to the roots of the original composition. Thank you.

[@keithseratt5926]

This is really great stuff you've got here. I like the instrumentation selection and I think it's fun that you added the game play window in the right hand corner 👌 nice touch ^__^

[@arroutado]

Mike's art is awesome

[@Insydnis]

Phenomenal job on the remix too by the way, if we were ever somehow fortunate enough for a 3D remaster of the game, this should be the dungeon theme for it. Its like a "fresh coat of paint" type of arrangement while still staying true to the original 8 bit aesthetics. I also personally wasn't a fan of the original dungeon theme but I'm a fan of this!

[@MarcusWolfe]

I love how your remix stays true to the original while also elaborating on the island feel it had. You normally think of island vibe as peaceful, but there's this undertone of something not quite right. Enough to be on edge but not so much to give outright danger vibes. Love it!

[@Hyde209]

Thank you kindly 🙏 Yeah I try to stay true to the original as much as possible while still giving it my own spin. I hear ya with that balance of calm and tense vibe this track has.

[@pietrosmusi6348]

I loved the game so much when I played it on my emulator. Even with the little code issue it was an amazing game! And with an amazing game, comes a great work of art from hyde. Thanks man

[@Hyde209]

Thank you kindly 🙏 Yes it really is an amazing game.

[@retrogameguys3259]

Wow - Another amazing remix! I never got tired of this track in the game and love your 80s take! Brilliant work my friend.

[@Hyde209]

Thank you so much 😃👍 I agree. Even though it is played in pretty much all dungeons it never gets boring like short tracks like this one can.

[@22013]

Dude, that was totally radical!!!

[@Hyde209]

Thank you 🤗 80s vibe all over.

[@coldmoon7906]

Have a yearly ritual on my birthday to play startropics. First game I played in my life, so when I see videos like this it just makes my day

[@Hyde209]

Wow what a great first game 😃👍

[@danleach8266]

This is fantastic!!!

[@BassfortheCure]

That was pretty sick dude.

[@7thangelad586]

Man, this is good! Great game and soundtrack.

[@Hyde209]

Thank you 🙏 Yes this game is just so 90s rad and the soundtrack is a big part of it.

[@seans.8803]

This is my favorite NES game that nobody played. Thanks for the awesome remix!

[@Hyde209]

I know it's a sin that so few know about it. Really glad you dig my remix though 👍

[@Anothy264]

this sounds so amazing, I'm a StarTropics fan

[@cinderacefan2354]

Love this track and the river sound effect in the beginning and end 😍. You never dissapoint us with your VGM remixes Hyde, Would you consider remixing another one of my favorite tracks from Super CastleVania IV. The track i'd like you to remix is The Waterfalls. Re-title Name: Fall's of Styx

[@scramblesthedeathdealer]

Just subscribed from your Kid Chameleon Remix... awesome tunes!

[@Hyde209]

Thanks you so much. I'm glad my older tracks still get ppl to discover my channel. The framerate on the video is really bad, but the arrangement if pretty cool. Hope you'll find lots of my work to your taste. Feel free to check out my Bandcamp and Spotify too ^^

[@lazysod3]

Awe yes! This sounds so good!

[@Hyde209]

Glad you like it 🙏

[@Counterbalance_]

I think you've managed to preserve the authentic feeling of an old game soundtrack. Great job!

[@Hyde209]

Thank you so much 🤗 I do try My best to keep what I feel is the spirit of a track. I didn't mess too much with arrangement this time either.

[@andy191x]

Fantastic job! There's something about the Startropics games... for the quality of the OST's, you don't see a whole lot of remixes. It seems like the ST2 soundtrack still has plenty of untapped potential.

[@ProjectGenesisMusic]

Oh man this killer tune in an 80's style?! Shits yes! Love this song and game. Still need to play the sequel.

[@Hyde209]

Thanks you buddy 😃👍 Pretty underrated game for sure. Wish more would look past the not so intuitive controls 😅

[@40KoopasWereHere]

That... was amazin' raisins.

[@Cannotbetamed1]

Great remix!

[@Hyde209]

Wow thanks 😃👍 Dig your work too.

[@RetroGamePlayers]

This is really awesome.

[@Hyde209]

Thank you so much 😃👍

[@ALionlikeMane]

Ohhhh this is lovely

[@PeterGargan]

Yooo this is so sick! 😎

[@EnormousSmartass]

I hear a lot of Mega Man in there. Mega Man on vacation. Fun track!

[@Hyde209]

Yeah it does kinda remind of classic Mega Man tracks 😃

[@JessBlueJazzberry]

I concur. The bassline is similar to that of Wave Man's stage.

[@Hyde209]

@@JessBlueJazzberry That is true 🤔

[@MidiMusic]

Nice track !

[@Hyde209]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@tonyvillarreal1812]

Im afraid I miss out on this title. Too busy playing Lagoon and Beyond Oasis. 😂 Game still looks fun. Nice song too.

[@Hyde209]

Those are some quality games too though 👍 Startropics will be there when you are ready.

[@BumbleB33Gaming]

fire

[@Hyde209]

👍 Check it out on Spotify etc on my "VGM Tunes 2" album.

[@TheBanishedWind]

Would be interesting to see these instruments used for the Overworld

[@TheBanishedWind]

Though maybe without either of the long intros this one had?

[@UnrivaledPiercer]

Any link to the background artwork?

[@Hyde209]

Nah, that's just for the video.

[@UnrivaledPiercer]

@@Hyde209 I meant I like the background artwork and was hoping you could link the source for it. Reverse image search couldn't seem to find anything and I'd like it for a desktop background.

[@Hyde209]

@@UnrivaledPiercer Yeah that's because I'm the source 😅 This image is in my video and on my computer. I prefer to have it this way.

[@UnrivaledPiercer]

@@Hyde209 So you're the original artist?

[@Hyde209]

@@UnrivaledPiercer Yeah I made this piece just for this video.

[@deadturret4049]

I wish we could get a new star tropics game. Nintendo could totally make it work as a wind waker style game.

[@marshmllodragon]

This remix is such a bop! You did a great job with it. I know this is kinda coming out of the blue; but I stream on Twitch and I have a redemption called "Dance Party". A lot of people in my community are huge Startropics/retro fans. May I please use this for the dance redemptions from time to time? I'd be happy to shout you out and direct people your way. I never want to use music without asking first. Have a great day!

[@Hyde209]

Wow thanks man 👊😎 I would love to have others play my tracks, but I have no right to make such a decition I'm afraid. The OG composer owns the rights and only with his/her concent you may use it in your Twitch stream. I wish things were different, but that's just how it is. Glad you dig it though 👍

[@marshmllodragon]

@@Hyde209 Alright! No worries. Thank you very much for your time either way. It is a very cool remix!

[@Hyde209]

@@marshmllodragon What is the name of your stream so I can check it out?

[@marshmllodragon]

@@Hyde209 my Twitch channel name is Marshmllodragon ! :D We have a small but wholesome little community. I'm also practicing to do a Startropics speed run at some point, but I'm not sure how well I will do! 😅

[@topfranluis1]

Do the Same with the overworld from Crystalis

[@Hyde209]

Some day I might 😉

[@topfranluis1]

@@Hyde209 Nice, That’s my favorite NES game you know

[@streetpasstoronto6920]

Can Mike jones please just get into smash for remixes like this one

[@Hyde209]

Agreed 👍

[@TheBanishedWind]

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[@franklinjablonsky7613]

Wasn't this game from the late 80s to begin with?

[@Hyde209]

@@franklinjablonsky7613 1990, but close enough 😅 Back in my town the 80s lived on a few years into the early 90s.

[@SuperDupTNT]

But the nes is am 80s console