NES Games with the Best Soundtracks

This was such a hard game. But it was always worth playing. Most of these nes game soundtracks all have something in common: An action-packed soundtrack that matches the game perfectly. But this specific soundtrack stood out from the others for being so cinematic.

This is said to be the greatest Mario game of all time and the greatest nes game of all time. The soundtrack is one of the most well-known in all of retro gaming. It was all so upbeat and extremely catchy. And even the castle themes actually sound like castle themes. And the airship song is simply epic.

One of those soundtracks that simply makes me smile and lets me know I'm playing a good game. The athletic theme is my personal favorite. Mega Man 2 comes a deadly close 2nd though.

The prologue is the most inviting nes song ever (if you know what I mean). All through the game the music never ceases to amaze me, considering the limits of the 8-bit music. Just listen to wicked child.

Oh, Castlevania... Definitely one of the hardest games for the nes. The stage one track is simply one of the most memorable nes songs of all time. That song alone practically gives this soundtrack the nuber 3 spot.

I just can't figure out, why they never re-release Wicked child in any newer Castlevania games... It's one of the best track on NES period!

Contra set the standard for 2D shooters. This game was as hard as it was satisfying, and the soundtrack is the reason why. Like Battletoads and Batman, it pretty much defined the game. It's pure nes action at its finest.

Battletoads is said to be the hardest game on the nes, or even the hardest game of all time. But that doesn't stop it from being really fun to play, and the soundtrack just makes the game. It's perfect for an action game like this, and each song is unique and just great fun to listen to. When I listen to the soundtrack, I feel like I'm actually playing the game.

This game is awesome. Great Graphics. Great Music. Great Frustration.

Batman was yet another very hard game for the nes. Like Battletoads, it was still fun to play and had a great soundtrack. I don't have to say much about this one. It just feels like classic Batman.

This soundtrack is adventurous. It's pure Zelda music, and nothing more. The reason that this is here on the list is that the soundtrack really is not that broad. People really only know the two songs: The theme and the dungeon theme. But nonetheless, it's an awesome soundtrack.

The intro song is so badass. I generally waste an hour listening to it. They got it so right.
My childhood television. Those were the days.

Amazing music. Especially the moon level. Great game too that has inspired recent games such as shovel knight

Why isn't this in the top 3? Do people not have ears?

All three nes Mario games on the same list! It seems like Mario is always spitting out greatness. This was probably the hardest Mario game on the nes. This soundtrack would be a lot higher if it wasn't for the horrible game ending.

As a later NES game, it's not surprising that this arcade conversion pushes the NES's sound capabilities, creating beautiful echoes and warbly effects that add an appropriate sense of wonder to a fairy-themed game.

The game may not be very good, but the music knows what the story is - a by-the-numbers over-the-top 80's action movie plot, sci-fi or not - and has a lot of fun with it. The first level's theme sounds like the soundtrack constantly playing inside Strong Bad's head.

This soundtrack was just so spacey! And that was what Metroid was all about. It had sort of an eerie feeling to it, which later metroid games also had. Every nes fan ever knows the Brinstar theme.