Which homebrew games have iconic music?

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tepples
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Which homebrew games have iconic music?

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I'm considering developing a rhythm game for NES. But I won't be able to write all the music myself, nor do I suspect that publishers of popular music would be willing to work with a retro micro-ISV on reasonable terms. Which homebrew games (for NES or any other retro platform) have iconic music?
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I don't know how to answer your question directly, butI've got piles of semi-finished and finished Famitracker music that I'd be happy to let you use.

A few spring to mind where I still remember the music:
* Utaco
* Lizard
* The Tao of 007
* Super Bat Puncher
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Don't know if they are considered iconic, but Alter Ego and Lan Master are one of my favourites.
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I also like
-Streemerz
-Legends of Owlia
-Battle Kid 1 + 2
nesdoug.com -- blog/tutorial on programming for the NES
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Neotoxin has some really nice, melodic tracks.

I was going to suggest Popcorn, but now that I think about it... I don't even think the creators of Pengo obtained the rights to use the music. :?

Have you considered Korobeiniki or Kalinka? :wink: I know, I know. Typical :|

Not in any homebrew games, but these are strict 2a03 NSFs that I found exceptional:

8bit to the Moon (Nurv Cockyman)
King Chippo (Robert Kreese)
King of Hearts (Juan Linietsky)
Stress (RushJet1)
Wayfarer (Warlord)

I think these are all originals. :? If any of these aren't, let me know.
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You'd definitely want to include your remix of the Mouser theme.
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mikejmoffitt wrote:I've got piles of semi-finished and finished Famitracker music that I'd be happy to let you use.
Same. Depending on what you're looking for I can potentially adapt the NES parts of a Marshall Art song or two to fit your needs.
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