“What is the best NES soundtrack?” – #SoundtrackShowdown Week One

“What’s the best soundtrack on the NES?”

Soundtrack Showdown has begun!

You can visit that link for more information but in short, we’re collecting nominations from you, yes you, today and tomorrow (Monday and Tuesday) for the best NES soundtrack. All nominations received will appear in a poll open from Wednesday through Saturday when you’ll be able to vote for the best NES soundtrack. We’ll determine the winner on Sunday!

Nominations can be left in comments attached to this blog, or on Twitter, just tag @thewellredmage and/or use #soundtrackshowdown.

Time to get thinking about the classics! I wanted to start with the NES because of its powerful library of iconic chiptunes. So what soundtrack will it be? Which one will rise above the rest?

Nominate ONE soundtrack below or on social media. Don’t forget the why!

NOMINEES FOR BEST NES OST

Castlevania
Mega Man 2
Batman
Journey to Silius
SMB3
Ninja Gaiden
Silver Surfer
Mega Man 3
Castlevania 2
Deja Vu
Zelda II
Mr Gimmick
SMB
Tetris
New Zealand Story
SMB2
Kirby’s Adventure
Maniac Mansion
Bionic Commando
Double Dragon
Dance Aerobics
Mega Man 6
Solstice
Mother
Mega Man 5
DuckTales
Dragon Quest IV
Contra
Final Fantasy
Guardian Legend
The Legend of Zelda
Gemfire
Castlevania 3
Bubble Bobble Part 2
Metroid
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Snake Rattle and Roll
Mega Man 4
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game
Super Spike V’Ball
Little Nemo: The Dream Master
Final Fantasy III
River City Ransom
Crystalis
Gremlins 2
Rygar
Blaster Master
Metal Gear

Red formerly ran The Well-Red Mage and now serves The Pixels as founder, writer, editor, and podcaster. He has undertaken a seemingly endless crusade to talk about the games themselves in the midst of a culture obsessed with the latest controversy, scandal, and news cycle about harassment, toxicity, and negativity. Pick out his feathered cap on Twitter @thewellredmage, Mage Cast, or Story Mode.