Top 10 Sega Games with the Best Music
Sega has a way of making game soundtracks that just hit differently. Some of the catchiest, most exciting, and straight-up fun video game music has come from Sega titles, and it's not just nostalgia talking. Whether it's the high-energy beats of a racing game, the smooth jazz of an arcade classic, or the dramatic orchestration of an epic adventure, Sega's composers have a history of delivering tracks that stick with you long after you've put the controller down.A big part of what makes Sega's music so good is how well it fits the games. The right track at the right moment can push the excitement to another level, make a scene feel bigger, or keep you locked into the rhythm of the gameplay. Sometimes it's a single unforgettable melody, other times it's an entire soundtrack that keeps you hooked from start to finish. And let's be honest, some Sega games have music so good you'd listen to it even if you weren't playing.
This list features some of the most outstanding soundtracks Sega has ever put out, and you can help decide which ones truly stand above the rest.
A big chunk of this game's soundtrack is essentially reused from the first game on the Sega Saturn. However, much of it has been improved and remastered, making it sound less empty overall. This is great because the soundtrack sounds iconic without being overexposed like Green Hill Zone's music. Highlights include Cruising Together, Electrical Entertainment, and, of course, the new and improved version of Dreams Dreams.
It's a neat mix of iconic themes and well-made remixes. Highlights include the classic remixes of City Escape and Crisis City, and modern remixes of Metal Sonic Battle and Chemical Plant Zone.
While I'm not a huge fan of all his musical contributions, Hideki Naganuma has a cult following for his unique musical style. This game's soundtrack is definitive of his style. Highlights include The Concept of Love, Technopathic, and Humming the Bassline.
For me, this is probably the best Sega game, with a deep variety of cool beats all piled up. I'd also say it has one of the greatest soundtracks of any game out there.
The homage to classic Sonic games truly steps up in its soundtrack, full of well-executed remixes. Highlights include Blossom Haze Act 2, Stardust Speedway Act 1, Studiopolis Zone Act 1, and Metallic Madness Zone Act 1.
Frankly, the music is the only redeeming quality. It wasn't enough to set a better mood than the glitches presented. Highlights include Dreams of an Absolution, Aquatic Base Level 1, His World, and White Acropolis.
The sequel is more loved in many ways, but personally, I find the music in this game to be much cooler. The vocal themes might not be great, especially if you dislike late '90s pop music, but the background music compensates for that. Highlights include Run Through the Speed Highway, Windy Hill, Mechanical Resonance, and At Dawn.
The original game in the series may not be as great, but it still has a fantastic soundtrack. Highlights include Everybody Jump Around, Electric Tooth Brush, and Up-Set Attack.
The first game in the NiGHTS series features memorable and iconic music. It doesn't feel overplayed due to the game's moderate level of obscurity. However, it ranks lower because, while neat for its time, it hasn't fully stood the test of time due to industry advancements. Highlights include NiGHTS and Reala, Growing Wings, and the original version of Dreams Dreams.
Yes, this is where the song used in those deepfake memes came from, commonly referred to as "Dame da ne." The actual song is called "Baka Mitai," and the game has some other neat music too.
This game also has vocal themes that are lacking in enjoyability, and only a few tracks are particularly good. However, those that stand out are memorable. Highlights include Seaside Hill, Final Fortress, and Robot Carnival.
The Newcomers
To me, this is Yuzo Kushiro's best musical work in any of the games in the video game franchise. His work on this game is brilliant yet a bit unorthodox, making it so enjoyable and catchy. I strongly recommend listening to his work in this game.
