Top 10 SNES Soundtracks

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For this Top 10, we’re looking at the soundtracks that really pushed the system to its limits: the ones that achieved a richness that went beyond our expectations of a 16-bit console and are still talked about today. We’re only considering soundtracks that got an official Western release, so as fantastic as Seiken Densetsu 3 or Secret of Mana 2’s soundtrack was, it’ll have to sit out this time around.
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[@Domtendo]

DKC is great. David Wise is great. DKC 2 OST is legendary.

[@waddledoo2you13]

smash remixes do them honored

[@HeavyMetalNerd]

Ich würd sagen, Mana hat nen geilen Soundtrack. Oder Link to the past.

[@ericherrera7310]

+Waddle Doo 2 You not really, the jungle theme is remixed like 7 times while they leave out soundtracks like fear factory and jawlock saga

[@ericherrera7310]

lockjaw's* :v

[@amefta3972]

Domi ist ja hier auch am Start! :D

[@CyanideSublime]

1. Chrono Trigger 2. Final Fantasy 6 3. Donkey Kong Country series 4. Legend of Zelda: ALttP 5. Earthbound 6. Castlevania IV 7. Secret of Mana 8. Super Metroid 9. MegaMan X 10. Mario Series incl. Super Mario Kart, RPG, etc.

[@simplyecksplicit]

+Exeron Almost exactly how I'd have my list.

[@CyanideSublime]

Simply Ecks I know right? I don't know how they could put Turtles in Time in the top 10.

[@kevinverhoeven6596]

Yes! Waaaaaaay better!

[@usaskjock]

yup agree with the list. FF IV takes the place of Castlevania IV though.

[@carnifexx]

since you didn't put the follin brothers in this list, it has no value.

[@annoynymouse1146]

We are talking about SNES! 10 is just not enough!

[@BomNegocio-e4y]

Really ❤

[@blossomingbeelzebub]

When Turtles in Time beats Final Fantasy VI... WTF

[@Sw0rDMaNz]

Ya WTF indeed

[@mysidianbard5890]

This.

[@igdankest_memes_in_san_die6770]

FrodoBaggins1926 ya wtf ff4 shouldnt be in this list

[@MrRavemaster321]

There's a freaking OPRAH in FF6!?!?!

[@arkanjoteixeira]

I personally agree with this. FF OST is good, but severely overrated imo. While TT has an all around badass OST.

[@thememecrusadingdolphin2729]

There can't be just 10

[@Randomark3087]

+Daniel Andujar IKR?

[@thebadash4165]

Yeah that happens to WatchMojo lists a lot but if they didn't limit it and didn't include something they would get reamed. This way they have an excuse.

[@andrewkocurek195]

I'm extremely surprised Dracula X got in over Super Castlevania 4. Like... really surprised.

[@beyondz55]

+Morphic c So much this. SCIV is the best in the series followed by Symphony of Night. I made a remix cover album of the entire soundtrack to SCIV, free download on Bandcamp: octavators.bandcamp.com/album/super-castlevania-iv-the-remix-album

[@shredder213]

You guys are crazy Dracula X's soundtrack is at least 1000x better than SC4.

[@jcwelchjr]

Morphic c Thank you. Super Castlevania 4 is (IMMHO) the best soundtrack on the SNES. Even not being number 1, it is definitely a top 10 warrant.

[@theraiden115]

Forest of Monsters, Treasury Room, the secret room, the waterfalls, the end credit song all of them. A true masterpiece soundtrack, Dracula X is a good game but the soundtrack to me is just a cheap remix of all the castlevania songs.

[@stanleyipkiss3800]

Me too

[@stokesa3122]

I'm sorry but how the flying fuck is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles BETTER than FFVI?! What the hell are you smoking, Watchmojo?

[@xArcade_]

Before watching: "DKC2 better be in here." Hearing Honorable Mentions: "Where is it?" Seeing it's #1: "YEEEEESSSSS!!!" lol I like the list overall, but DKC2 is my childhood.

[@nonh1]

Castlevania X and not Super Castlevania IV? Are you serious? Castlevania X only revamps the music from the NES games. Super Castlevania IV has a totally original score. The music in SC IV is not only original but also beautiful, one of the best soundtracks from the 16 bit era. Also, instead of Ninja Turtles IV, I would have added the music from Space Megaforce.

[@rizkaarifiandi5670]

nonh1 yup, the SCIV Bloody Tears is still one of the best rendition

[@SuperLsdfan]

Yes and is the composer for Axelay to

[@FlonominalDude]

Earthbound deserves more than an honorable mention.

[@tomwolf785]

It’s 1 in my opinion

[@Livingtree32]

It's good, but I'd agree not top 10 soundtracks on the system

[@topfranluis1]

Yup, I mean even my mother loves Onett

[@sachinvenugopal6926]

Star fox to

[@burnt968]

I WAS SO PISSED! Earthbound is probably at least 2nd!

[@shymickey6]

It was DK2 that inspired me to make my own music. I agree with this list.

[@GenyaArikado]

I think everybody can agree that Castlevania 4 should've been there instead of Dracula X!

[@DreizehnSteele]

totally agreed

[@shannonseawood4906]

CastleVania 4 was very awesome... (though I still liked Richter's theme).

[@fawdown]

+Genya Arikado Agreed. The mood of the music fit much better.

[@rleonard32389]

Can I get a fuckin' amen?

[@ElPincheDruk]

No

[@DatOneGuy901]

dkc2's soundtrack still gives me chills 20 years later.true story

[@nousito073]

Same

[@trcsonic]

Awesome choices. Donkey Kong Country 2 and Chrono Trigger deserved it.

[@TheGeekPunkGamer]

Many SNES games had amazing soundtracks. The sound chip in the SNES really was amazing for its time. Many talented composers also took advantage of this hardware.

[@PrismanSP]

super mario rpg should be in the top 3, that is one of the most iconic and unique soundtracks ever, almost all songs are amazing and have their unique feeling, having it as just honorable mention is bizarre

[@cerisejaxel9636]

Yoshi5020 Ancient comment, I know, but I have never agreed with someone so much. :)

[@SrAndroide]

3. SMRPG 2. EarthBound 1. Plok

[@konraddzelzgalvis6773]

What do you call a flying bagel? A plane bagel.

[@oisinnoone2179]

👎👎

[@GamerNugget18]

🖕🖕🏻🖕🏼🖕🏽🖕🏾🖕🏿🖕🖕🏻🖕🏼🖕🏽🖕🏾🖕🏿🖕

[@dimdiemer3078]

+Konrad Dzelzgalvis a flagel?

[@causticwhale7544]

Plain bagel* old joke btw..

[@SuigaRou]

What do you call a walking pumpkin? Donald Trump.

[@WaightZer]

Man, I'm 33 and i'm still listening to those DK1, 2 soundtracks and remix today.

[@DuoDynamo]

+WaightZer I'm sure I'll be listening to these all the way into my old man years.

[@coorta]

Dammit why does Terranigma always get overlooked. It has awesome gameplay, amazing soundtrack and everything, yet on things like this it is always overlooked and forgotten. One of my all time favorite games for the snes as well :( Also Shadowrun, Secret Of Evermore, Illusion Of Gaia, Breath Of Fire 1 & 2, to name but a few games with awesome Soundtracks. Perhaps you guys should do a top 10 of the most overlooked games....

[@fuzzymuff5384]

Terranigma was only published in europa ;)

[@kieranstark7213]

IKR! The SNES is so amazing that it would deserve much better than to have a list of greatest soundtracks of the games of the console narrowed down to less than 20!

[@GuSz2]

Donkey Kong Country Water theme is my fav SNES music.

[@ZhangtheGreat]

Aquatic Ambience? Yup, it's the first song on my playlist.

[@DiogoFarias]

Just can't believe you guys didn't talk about Top Gear...

[@boozalm3715]

+Diogo Farias Ahhh good old top gear...Did anyone ever play as the shitty white or blue car? Lol

[@DiogoFarias]

+Boozal m the blue car sucks, but the white car is the easiest to play, I always use this one xD

[@ArahabakinoKami]

I guess it´s because it isn´t that popular in USA. In Brazil it would have been in the list, I bet.

[@CAnAbrAvA2011]

I still remember all the 4 soundtracks of the game, the las vegas one always got me hyped up to beat the game in one sitting

[@tbtgamer6694]

Daaamm brother you're right !! The 3rd track of every stage is such a good fast music that's makes u feel encourage to win.

[@fabriciocanez5321]

You have forgotten the excelent "Top Gear" soundtrack.

[@LePlayLp]

1. Killer instinct was made by Rare 2. Street Fighter 2 should atleast be a honorable mention.

[@Skyfighter64]

And Star Fox doesn't even make it into the Honorable mentions.

[@shrekbox4205]

Skyfighter64 you are right

[@randerins]

Same about Yoshi's Island.

[@Coolman13355]

That opening level is one of the best if not the best 16bit guitar riff.

[@williambruce8839]

I love the music from starfox

[@ProxxRoxx]

Not listing Starfox or Turrican is a ridiculous Fail.

[@TheGameRonin0619]

The list is decent but I would have rearranged the order

[@arbiterofmtlyell1389]

+- Florelyang - doom

[@blackbokuto]

same here. donkey Kongs music is probably the best made but super Mario world can't be number 10

[@eskimojones3471]

+blackbokuto Well, SMW's music is great and all, and I absolutely LOVE it, but it's basically just a half dozen remixes of the same song :P

[@robgeorge4581]

+AnarchyAlchemist Agreed FF6 should be #1 or 2. Just saying. Super Metroid should be here as well. X is good. SMW I'm actually not the biggest fan of.

[@BlimpMcGee]

+AnarchyAlchemist Really, I just hoping Nº1 to be DK2

[@Yussnan84.]

Teenage mutant ninja turtles better than Super Metroid?? bullshit!

[@fullmetalgamer6062]

I want to say the entire trilogy of Donkey Kong Country had the best soundtrack in the SNES era.

[@FeyPhantom]

+Jacob Stafford I thought the same thing.

[@SpaceP1rate]

Agreed. I forgot all about it until I watched this but I used to afk and just let the music play in the background.

[@TheBeggies95]

TRUE

[@nothingtoseehere6142]

Somebody's always hating on 3. 3 is not that bad and It's probably better than 1! Kiddy Kong and all.

[@CaliV.]

Fullmetal Gamer *cough* chrono trigger *cough*

[@patrickwop33]

Man, Star Fox didn't even get an honourable mention . Damn. I still get chills whenever I heard its Corneria theme!

[@mistertristan2000]

FF6 and Chronotrigger should be tied for first. They forgot Demon's Crest, a hidden gem by capcom, music is Mega Man X meets Castlevania!

[@oriondancer]

I almost forgot how good demon's crest was

[@topfranluis1]

mistertristan2000 Good thing you can play it on Switch

[@remyparaskovia5499]

Both From God himself Nobuo Uematsu.

[@DoctaDaKing]

Shit, I'm Donald Trump. Better make an early. Joke.

[@Cyrax4d]

L

[@MichaelForceYT]

I don't get it but Imma like it anyway

[@JeffreyAdamiDrums]

+Michael Force he's just reversing the words that you're usually supposed to say "I'm early. Better make a joke. Donald trump."

[@MichaelForceYT]

+Jeffrey Adami Oooo I get it now lol that's good

[@semsei69]

+DoctaDaKing MEDIOCRE !

[@CCTV9]

FF6 and Chrono Trigger OST are masterpieces. Its like painting Renaissances painting with crayons with the midi format.

[@marcinkapinski9537]

For me, Chrono Trigger's OST is the best soundtrack in SNES library. Donkey Kong is good, but not nearly as immersive.

[@francely8849]

Marcin Kąpiński terranigma ost is sending you a hug

[@fabriciolima071]

Oh so kind... Still... i agree with Marcin Kąpiński: Chrono Trigger's OST is the best soundtrack in SNES library

[@Amoraszune]

Easy mate. Very easy, you are completely correct.

[@giovannivergara7887]

Dk and chrono trigger are two different games

[@FDJUwe]

man chrono trigger and dk ost literally bring tears to my eyes, absolutely perfect masterpieces

[@psychedelicpiper999]

Terranigma, but it was Japan and Europe only.

[@idkmybffjv]

........... Street Fighter II?

[@giovannivergara7887]

They got castlevania wrong but that game was an arcade game just ported to the snes

[@DjPolystation]

SF2 themes sounds awful on snes compared to the original arcade masterpieces

[@SrAndroide]

EarthBound? Plok? King of Demons? Super Castlevania VI? Super Metroid? Mega Man VII? Star Fox? Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars? Top Gear? Kirby Super Star? Where are all of these amazing OSTs?!

[@tomwolf785]

andre gribble cause there’s only 10 lol I would have honestly put earthbound as 1 though

[@ArcaneAzmadi]

The 16-bit era was the golden age of gaming soundtracks. Seriously, music was just _better_ then. Even on PC it was- compare the Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness soundtrack to, well, _any_ other RTS soundtrack that came after it and there's no comparison. The "one entry per franchise" rule bites down hard- you're basically legally obligated to put FFVI on the list because Mystic Quest was such a joke of an actual _game_ compared to it... but I personally think the Mystic Quest soundtrack is better, despite the lack of a 20-minute final boss track (then again, just _listen_ to the Dark King's theme, dammit!). The honourable mention for Lufia II was fantastic, but neglecting to mention either Terranigma OR Illusion of Gaia (I think Illusion of Gaia's soundtrack is actually marginally better, although Terranigma was the better game) is heinous.

[@JugglernautNr9]

Illusion of Gaia (Illusion of Time) is missing, yes.

[@DragoonWarrior790]

ArcaneAzmadi I agree with you for the most part. Do you ever wonder why old school videogame music can sound so good? How we can remember it so well? Your comment reminded me of a video from one of my favorite channels. Have you heard of Extra Credits? I'd recommend searching for their video "Extra Credits: Video Game Music". I think you'll find it interesting.

[@draloalo]

StarCraft and Red Alert has better soundtracks imo :) Not a bad word about WC2 though.

[@lynxvex]

Street Fighter II!!!!!!!

[@nothingtoseehere6142]

Is a port from the arcade.

[@chronojeremy]

So is Turles in Time not that it matters.

[@user-lz7gp7fr4e]

I love music composed by Simomura Yoko too. She maked music of Mario RPG and Live A Live.

[@PresStar2Play]

FUCK yes, DKC2 at first place! It totally deserves it, it's definitely in the top 5 soundtracks I've ever heard. If it was any lower, I would've been mad. I think Super Mario World should've been replaced with Yoshi's Island and be higher up on this list though, because it was honestly better.

[@PeyserConlee]

Finally a number 1 pick I can completely agree with. DKC2 did not only have memorable and catchy tunes but the sound quality was also unrivalled on the SNES. Quality over quantity, that's why DKC2 ultimately beats Chrono Trigger and FF VI.

[@ZhangtheGreat]

@Lavos DKC2 was both quality and quantity. There isn't a bad tune in its soundtrack.

[@NightmareZerogbs]

WHAT? No Kirby and Megaman X is only #6? RIOOOT

[@KogetsuKuzunoha]

"you're right about that"😏

[@seandlax9]

Honestly I’m surprised they went with X1 instead of X2

[@StretchMarks]

I'm sorry but Super Mario RPG and Super Metroid have to be on that actual list. Easily take of Turtles in Time and something else.

[@luricious]

Agreed

[@majinmexican9833]

Forest Maze is one of the best songs ever. I love the boss battle theme too

[@simplyecksplicit]

+Alllx136 Definitely overtake Turtles in time because for me personally the songs from that game are forgettable. Might be unpopular for this one but F-Zero had forgettable ones too despite putting in numerous hours in each game.

[@Nebocsid]

+Alllx136 I agree. There's no way TIT deserves to be ahead of FFVI. Nothing against Turtles in Time's composer, it being sandwiched my 2 favourite video game soundtracks makes no sense to me.

[@thesilverblack708]

+Nebocsid Have you played Turtles in Time?

[@JonnyLikesGames87]

DKC2 does have a fantastic soundtrack, but I don't think it tops Chrono Trigger.

[@MovieBuffGinna]

+JonnyLikesGames87 Nothing tops Chrono Trigger's soundtrack.

[@Kelerzz123]

it does and its a lot better

[@fabiokamuy]

1 - FF6 2 - Chrono Trigger 3 - Sunset Riders 4 - Ninja Warriors

[@kevinguzmanmusic]

two words... TOP GEAR

[@Magicpaul93]

when terra's theme starts to play i feel my eyes melting...everytime

[@E1N9A8N0DA]

Should have included AXELAY, Pop'N'Twin Bee and Castlevania IV, to say the least...

[@efaustus9]

+Adnane Rabah Agreed on Castlevania IV, it easily trumps Dracula X. How Super Metroid doesn't even rank and only gets an honorable mention over other selections on this list is beyond me.

[@E1N9A8N0DA]

+efaustus9 Yes. I know everyone's taste(s) aren't arguable, but sincerely, a worldwide vote would never, ever, place TMNT above Metroid. And they forgot Kiki Kai Kai (Pocky & Rocky), Soulbad(z)er, Actraisers 2, Super R-Type. Even the Ganbare Goemon quartet has to be mentioned, among many, many others softs blessed with top-notch tunes.

[@ronb2008]

All I could think the whole time was, "where the hell is DKC2?" You guys gave it the top spot and I couldn't agree more. Phenomenal soundtrack, well done!

[@michaeljordan208]

Axelay was in a league of it's own, it's amazing!!

[@bsbgirl85]

Glad DKC2 was number one, I freaking love that soundtrack. I really love that last song they played at the end of the video, the stage with the blowing wind. That music is so soothing *le sigh* DKC1's soundtrack was great as well, I love those two games. Those were the games that made me wish I had an SNES as a kid. Had to go to my friends house to see DKC, Super Metroid, etc.

[@danbackiel809]

I loved Chrono trigger

[@cobracmr4]

It's the best game ever

[@rafachrzaszcz6997]

@@cobracmr4 exactly

[@cobracmr4]

@@rafachrzaszcz6997 yessir

[@Huddy40]

How is FF6 not number 1?

[@spiritofthewolf15x]

How is Star Fox not even an HM?

[@Actraiser1]

How is FF4 not even on the list? I feel like it always gets overlooked because FF6 surpassed it, but even so it's still a masterpiece.

[@lbboardingb3356]

SUPER MARIO RPG, Should replace F-Zero

[@ZhangtheGreat]

Because DKC2!

[@weglarz]

Actraiser1 They have a rule of 1 per franchise.

[@steveintentionallyleftblan3398]

If I did this, Lufia II would be at the no.1 spot. Although the SNES was amazing. Just thinking of how they wrote and composed these songs with the hardware limitations they were working with is amazing.

[@Amalokch]

DKC2 is probably the best soundtrack of a game ever made!

[@abandon4]

DKC2 and Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow are the best ones ever IMO (Ik, Castlevania DoS isn't SNES) :)

[@SuperRodimusPrime]

The #1 spot was spot on. I love the soundtrack for that game. It's a shame Kirby Superstar didn't even get an honorable mention.

[@superlex611]

???

[@SuperRodimusPrime]

alex kanyima What about that did you not understand?

[@superlex611]

SuperRodimusPrime the donkey Kong game

[@SuperRodimusPrime]

alex kanyima So you don't understand who DKC 2 won out for best soundtrack? If you haven't played the game, then I can understand your confusion. If you have and still don't think it deserved to win, then I can't help you. Even if it isn't your favourite, it's the general concensus that it's up there in terms of best OST for the era.

[@superlex611]

SuperRodimusPrime but why is it great, it is like a cartoony game

[@Selestinox]

DKC2 had the best music ever played in a video game. David wise our hero, we look forward to see your work again on yooka laylee.

[@Yt-jc5sj]

Come on, Earthbound is WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY more than just an ''honorable mention'' >:(

[@julianknocker3626]

I agree :)

[@guitar_and_weed]

Yes

[@friedpep1258]

Yt I agreeeeeeeee

[@travisbooher4603]

summers.. onett.. fourside... just the crazy battle themes. yep.. this is a bad list. but just opinion at best

[@jesuscarrerajusto6895]

IKR

[@TransKingFormers]

wow no castlevania 4!!!!! that soundtrack is epic!!!

[@AlphaEtaPi]

No joke. Dracula X was heavily criticized, in part for its derivative and homogeneous soundtrack. On the other hand, the music of Castlevania IV is widely called out as the gem that it is.

[@unisolitario]

In Brazil, it is a blasphemy to leave out the Top Gear series in this list!!

[@KGuest1981]

Nobody ever puts Plok or Equinox in these top 10s and they should at least have had an honourable mention. Their soundtracks were awesome.

[@doubleaura9387]

Wow! Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest is like the best DKC game of the original trilogy on the SNES!

[@ZhangtheGreat]

It _is_ the best game. Best design, best gameplay, best music...what's not to love?

[@nostalgiaontheairmichaelch9932]

I prefer DKC 3 actually

[@cobracmr4]

Yah it's the best no questions asked

[@TheZavinskiStories]

Hell yes, David Wise for the win!! Also, WatchMojo, Earthbound came out in 1995.

[@NicoFireBlood]

+EZ64 It came out in North America in 1995, came out in Japan in 1994.

[@TheZavinskiStories]

Prinny Gamer Yeah, I think WatchMojo typically uses American release dates though because they're a western organization.

[@NicoFireBlood]

EZ64 Nah, they use the year it first came out, at least it is what I observed.

[@CreeperDude957]

Super metroid is no 1 in my opinion

[@elsephiroth9056]

DKC2 not only the greatest snes game soundtrack of all time but the greatest soundtrack ever made + one of the best game ever

[@roseprevost8081]

You misspelled Chrono Trigger.

[@tomwolf785]

Besides dk 1 is better soundtrack wise and game in my opinon

[@cobracmr4]

Number 1 and 2 should be flipped tbh

[@DustinBarlow8P]

I really do miss that old school music. It was music that would drive you crazy cause you would be humming it all day!

[@michaelvares1]

Super Metroid soundtrack is definitely better than Turtles in Time.

[@RFjet]

This is it. Your comment is completely correct.

[@ArahabakinoKami]

Not bad, but Turtles in Time above Final Fantasy? Ummm... No. Mario Rpg would be better.

[@ZhangtheGreat]

Yes. The overall soundtrack of Turtles in Time stood above Final Fantasy, which had a few _very_ strong tunes and some "meh" ones.

[@futureicon23]

Tales of Phantasia... but it's Japan-only. And of course, Super Street Fighter II, too.

[@dcb99filmz]

Tales of Phantasia had the only vocal opening on SNES that i know of, and that's just the start

[@Sebastian-xy3xk]

Star Ocean on the Super Famicom has a complete voice acted Opening!

[@dcb99filmz]

never tried that...but I did like how ToP had big name actors like Takeshi Kusao(Trunks) and Mika Kanai(Jigglypuff)

[@zentazym1]

Kirby Superstar blows away about 3/4s of this list.

[@PrismanSP]

100%

[@1989DrKill]

+zentazym1 Dude! I was going to type that!!!

[@MrRavemaster321]

agree

[@anemite2]

not regarding soundtrack, it has mainly a kiddy thems according to the type of game

[@TeeEmEnTee]

yeah this list is pretty much the worst.

[@DarkTailsXZ]

Wait, no Street Fighter II??

[@SquallGunblade88]

Maybe because it was not an exclusive game?

[@luisguillermojg]

It's more of an arcade soundtrack, but in my opinion it sounds better on Super Nintendo.

[@TonyZeBear]

yes... and what about Killer Instinct ? it's not an exclusive game too

[@luisguillermojg]

At least KI got a honorable mention.

[@TonyZeBear]

i know that's why i said that, killer instinct is in the video and not street fighter ii :/

[@ritalpha17]

outrage! Super Metroid as an honorable mentions?! WTF SMH!!

[@Yetaxa]

I was sure that would be top 3...

[@ZhangtheGreat]

I was outraged too...until I saw what was #1. DKC2 totally deserves it.

[@blades3001]

No ActRaiser and UN Squadron at least honorably mentioned puts a tear in my eye. In terms of pure OST's for SNES Games, both of those are legendary in my opinion.

[@Wyrdwad]

One that I rarely see anyone mention, but which absolutely deserves to be on anyone's list of best SNES soundtracks, is the Argonaut Software game "VorteX." Another Super FX chip game that bears more than a little similarity to Transformers in concept (you play as a walking robot that can transform into a jet, steamroller, or tank at will), it's a reasonably fun but RIDICULOUSLY difficult game -- perhaps a little TOO difficult, which may have been its undoing, as it was just far too frustrating to keep most players engaged through to the end. Its soundtrack, however, is absolutely stellar. The first stage theme (which is self-titled as "Vortex" if you wanted to look it up on KZbin) doesn't loop until it's been playing for around 9 minutes (though many KZbin videos cut it a bit early), and is easily one of the greatest compositions on the whole of the platform -- it's a veritable techno masterpiece. The rest of the soundtrack follows suit, with not a single weak track in the bunch. A couple other personal favorites are Cryston and Magmemo.

[@MattC78]

Super Castlevania IV has a much better soundtrack and is a better game.

[@Skuntac]

yea, can't understand why they went with Castlevania X which was basically a remix'd version of 4

[@MattC78]

in 4 you could go all directions with the whip and attention to detail in the game is amazing for its time.

[@kenterminateddq5311]

I can't believe Super Metroid nor Super Castlevania IV didn't make the list.

[@jwill7998]

I was positive Super Metroid would be number one.

[@kenterminateddq5311]

Nope and I thought Super Castlevania IV would be on this list. J Will

[@kamb0510]

Battletoads Double Dragon!?? God when that intro kicks in me and my bro get soooo pumped before playing it! The ost is sooo awesome. Also i have Donkey Kong Country 2's Mine Melancholy ost as my ringtone lol.

[@rodrigocaceres2879]

Demon's Crest should be on the list. also, Super Metroid deserved a spot and a high one, not a honorable mention only. Megaman X deserved a higher spot.

[@1mbatt905]

FF6 is number 4, but it should be higher.

[@Breakdown7861]

Terranigma!!!!

[@steeldom1619]

+Breakdown7861 It's should be on this list. It should be on every SNES related list!

[@thememecrusadingdolphin2729]

Wasn't that Japanese only

[@Breakdown7861]

+Daniel Andujar Nope :)

[@CyanideSublime]

+Daniel Andujar Yes. It's Japan only. He clearly stated that in the beginning.

[@steeldom1619]

+Exeron Well I'm from Germany and I have this game in german, so no :-)

[@SmilingSmores]

What about the game Top Gear's sound track? I thought it was pretty amazing.

[@TheMegamanVX]

+Shilah Morris (ShyShi) unfortunately TOP Gear is very underrated in the US

[@AsylumSaint]

+Shilah Morris (ShyShi) Love me some Top Gear. Going back to watch some gameplay now, thanks!

[@megaman1806]

top gear had great music

[@Ultimate23Dragon]

The funny part is the last game you featured in your video, "Tetris Attack", would have made my list. The other funny part is that among the 10 games in this countdown, I've only played 3 of them; 2 which I'm great at.

[@MarcosKlender]

For me, Chrono Trigger Is the #1. The best RPG of all time. :D

[@priestpilot]

Super Metroid is definitely my favourite! The music is great and it matches the environments, such as the calmness of Crateria, the hellish Norfair, or the before and during of bosses.

[@Zebes14]

Super Metroid has to be in the Top 3; no doubt about that. The Soundtrack is so atmospheric.

[@96Vladek]

DKC2 has a well deserved #1 spot, it probably has the best soundtrack ever in a videogame. It's amazing how David Wise could compose such music despite cartridge limitations. I'm just disappointed to see Super Metroid in the honorable mentions, it should at least be in the top 5.

[@cobracmr4]

Chrono Trigger and DKC 2 should be flipped

[@starskreem8258]

@@cobracmr4 dont agree. I think the top 2 are correct in this list.

[@cobracmr4]

@@starskreem8258 I totally get what you're saying. I just really love the CT soundtrack I think it is the best in all of gaming imo

[@starskreem8258]

@@cobracmr4 oh so do I. The Snes has some of the greatest soundtracks of all time and chronotrigger is one of them. I just think DKC 2 really pushed the boundaries of what the SNES could achieve in their sound capabilities. The songs had amazing amounts of atmosphere and stickerbrush symphony is just pure heaven.

[@cobracmr4]

@@starskreem8258 oh you're speaking facts dude. If CT is my favorite soundtrack ever' DCK 2 is easily 2nd and stickerbrush symphony is easily my favorite song in gaming.

[@tomjackson1370]

SNES music you missed: Cool World Super Castlevania 4 Megaman 7 Contra 3: Alien Wars Spider-Man and Venom: Maximum Carnage Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island Super Ghouls n Ghosts Battletoads and Double Dragon

[@SrAndroide]

PLOK. WHERE IS PLOK

[@ZhangtheGreat]

Considering it's a top _ten_ list, of course they're going to "miss" a lot.

[@RobbieSuede13]

Chrono Trigger hands down has the best SNES Soundtrack !

[@AD00Q]

+RobbieSuede13 To have a donkey kong as number 1 is a crime against humanity!

[@ericherrera7310]

+jaimyahoo1 nah, stickerbush symphony alones makes it number 1

[@GarlicReturns]

Very solid list with most of my favorites. Super Metroid would have deserved a true rank. Axelay should have got a mention too.

[@shadowpod13]

Good list, do you guys have a list for other consoles as well? Specifically the PS1, and PS2?

[@DeathHacks77]

I died a little when EarthBound was an honorable mention

[@three_dolla_slice8947]

I lost half my brain when Turtles in Time got higher than Earthbound AND A Link to the Past.

[@felorobotoscope]

Thank you, I was starting to believe it was just me.

[@sprayr908]

Sadly, only real musicians understand that Earthbound music was truly superior to all of these :(

[@nothingtoseehere6142]

Nearly all of Earthbound's tracks are sampled, so while they're good, it might be cheating to have them make the list.

[@felorobotoscope]

Lol you clearly have no idea what you're talking about. Nearly all the tracks, apart from a direct reference here and there, are purely original creations. When we talk about Earthbound's tracks and say that they feature samples, it mostly means that they comport some 3 seconds loop somewhere, modified, and, more often than not, impossible to identify. Besides, most of the really important reocurring themes don't even feature any samples, and are not sampled in anyway whatsoever.

[@thephoenix3274]

Do a Top Ten NES Soundtracks video please!

[@ev3n]

the Tales of Phantasia soundtrack should also be mentioned. "Be Absentminded" from that game is simply amazing.

[@Scott-ys4xp]

Great list! Played every one of these and loved them all! I definitely would have added Street Fighter II to this list, though.

[@leandrodfcorreia2]

Seriously that Terranigma and Rock'n Roll Racing did not even get honorable mentions?

[@Wulferic1]

+1 THIS!!! They are actually in my top 5!

[@shonw2318]

um Starfox???

[@Coolman13355]

So many guitar riffs, for sure in my regular rotation.

[@leocorrea5935]

Honorable mention: Top Gear - cmon guys, no top gear on your list?!

[@binofbread6975]

MegaMan X has the best soundtrack of all, there isn't a SINGLE dull track in the game. Every single one sticks in your head and to this day I still find myself humming along to the various themes after hundreds and hundreds of playthroughs. Also best intro stage music ever ;)

[@lemmingscanfly5]

Number 1 was entirely expected, and agreed with.

[@gbfanboog]

rock and roll racing didn't even make the list?!?

[@michaelcantwellable]

+Craig Wilson Well I'm guessing it is because it isn't an original soundtrack, but easily should have been mentioned.

[@CalebByRamen]

Its about time for another Chrono Trigger Playthrough.. Thanks WatchMojo :)

[@MoraisSanFoo]

Nice list, at last! F-Zero was my favorite soundtrack.

I don't usually comment on these lists, but to have Dracula X on there, and no sign of Super Castlevania IV, is just ridiculous.

[@lordcrispen]

+TheShortMan I came to post exactly this. AND it was a launch title.

[@thetravenousgamer]

Agreed, Super CastleVania had a legendary OST, and Rondo of Blood sounded better on PC Engine.