What Makes Video Game Music Special?

Alistair tries to justify his niche music taste.
Music used:
“Together Always” from Secret of Mana
“The Test of Island Courage” from StarTropics
“Proto Man Fortress Stage” from Mega Man 5
“Onett” from Earthbound
“Dracula’s Castle” from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
“Hope Never Dies” from Advance Wars: Days of Ruin
“What’s the Matter Man” from Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3
“Steam Gardens” from Super Mario Odyssey
“Welcome Horizons” from Animal Crossing: New Horizons
“E1M1 - At Doom’s Gate” from Doom
“Hollow Skies” from Final Fantasy VII Remake
“The Days When My Mother Was There” from Persona 5
“Beneath the Mask” from Persona 5
“Beneath the Mask - Rain” from Persona 5
“City Ruins - Rays of Light” from Nier: Automata
“City Ruins - Shade” from Nier: Automata
“Megalovania” from Undertale
“Heartache” from Undertale
“Victors Hollow, Jewel of the Forest” from Octopath Traveler
“Mansion Basement” from Resident Evil: Director’s Cut
“Mansion Basement” from Resident Evil
“Central City” from Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood
“Twilit Battle” from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
“Angel Island Zone, Act 1” from Sonic the Hedgehog 3
“Title Theme” from Crazy Bus
“Ares’ Theme” from Chaos World