A great video game score is something of a dying art in the days when soundtracks are either licensed, forgettable, or by highly paid artists who want a bigger wallet. Still, here are six great ones (this list is by no means definitive nor designed as objective).
VGChartz's Evan Norris: "Is Ocarina of Time as legendary as I remembered it? For the most part, yes. In spite of a handful of missteps — a few obtuse puzzles, some tedious backtracking, and a clunky stealth sequence — I don't believe the last 23 years have been unkind to it. Ocarina remains a brilliant example of the medium, a landmark game that shaped the future of its own franchise and 3D gaming in general. After more than two decades it retains its inventive dungeon design, challenging puzzles, dynamic combat, wistful storyline, unforgettable music, and empowering open-air freedom. I feel confident calling it one of the greatest games of the fifth generation, even if I'm no longer prepared to list it among the five best games ever made."
Pure unadulterated fun. They don't make them like this anymore...especially not the triple A industry.
Back when video rental was a thing, I rented out Majoria's Mask, I never finished it though. I did buy the 3DS version before the eshop shutdown, so maybe one day I'll finally play through the whole thing, it's amazing how well these games hold up though. I briefly played Ocarina of Time for a while and it was really fun.
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Omega Boost and Vanquish needs honorable mentions. Fierce Resistance by CMJK and Third Space Lobby by Erica Niwa are great tracks that personified "reckless speed" to the letter.
Really loved the Rez track posted. ^_^
You can't write an article like this without mention of bastion and Rayman Origins.
Recent, yes. Amazing, yes.