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Disturbing Music in Non-Horror Games: It Has Risen
IsisStormDragon Platinum Sparx Gems: 7127
#1 Posted: 01:36:14 20/08/2014 | Topic Creator
So, because I kinda forgot about it for awhile, my old topic closed. And that's terrible. I held a funeral for it.

So, to begin this new topic, let's take a moment to appreciate this!

Metroid Prime - Phazon Mines Ambience

Begin!
IsisStormDragon Platinum Sparx Gems: 7127
#2 Posted: 21:38:00 20/08/2014 | Topic Creator
^lol that was quick

And I know I posted this in the old topic, but as that one will be swallowed by the sea of time eventually, I figure I may as well repost this one, since I've got more to say.

Phantasy Star Online - The Nearest Place to Heaven Part 1

I always found this track creepy, especially in the area where it plays (you exit some bizarre ruins and you find yourself in...a peaceful meadow with a monolith?), but now that I've listened to it further and turned the volume up (thanks to someone in the comments of the video)...it kinda got worse.

Take, for example, the birds chirping. Listen closely to that. That was something I've known about for awhile, but I still consider it worth noting.

After some careful listening, I do believe I can hear the gunfire talked about in that comment, and maybe the siren, but I haven't heard any screaming.

Ultimately, I'd say this track is very effective at saying 'Hey, things are about to get a whole lot worse'.

At least the monolith is pretty, right? Let's go see if we can-SDKJFHDFGDKGFBKDG!
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#3 Posted: 18:31:14 28/09/2014
Ultimate Bump!

Hood Sickle's Theme - Skylanders Trap Team

This reminds me of Silent Hill...
IsisStormDragon Platinum Sparx Gems: 7127
#4 Posted: 20:20:56 28/09/2014 | Topic Creator
^For a Skylanders game, that was unexpected.

Fire Emblem: Awakening - Id (Darkness)

another repost (probably)

It's just that I started playing FE:A again and felt this track needed some more appreciation.
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#5 Posted: 20:33:40 28/09/2014
Lavender Town theme
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Ugh I wish my body wasn't a mess
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#6 Posted: 21:23:46 28/09/2014
Quote: IsisStormDragon
^For a Skylanders game, that was unexpected.


Agreed. smilie

Quote: Windumup
Lavender Town theme



That song made its way into my dream one time. smilie

EDIT:
Ripple Star Catacombs - Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards.

smilie
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#7 Posted: 02:26:58 29/09/2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiqx6_ttUHs

I'd say this gives me a few goosebumps. <.<
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#8 Posted: 03:31:26 29/09/2014
4 AM - Animal Crossing: New Leaf.

Not really the scariest, but it seems pretty out of place for such a colorful, happy game. Sorry, you'll have to look it up on YouTube or something because for some reason I'm having a really hard time getting links to work on dS right now.
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#9 Posted: 04:12:03 29/09/2014
Portal - Self Esteem Fund

Less spooky than melancholy, but I still find it a little unnerving.
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#10 Posted: 04:13:11 29/09/2014
River Twygz Bed



One of the scariest "songs" I've ever listened to.
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#11 Posted: 23:56:23 01/10/2014


A good amount of other Kirby games have this kind of music for the final boss
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#12 Posted: 15:12:13 04/10/2014


Maybe a little strange, but not creepy at all....
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#13 Posted: 22:20:27 09/10/2014
This instantly came to my mind.
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mmmm sexy vore
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#14 Posted: 20:27:31 25/10/2014 | Topic Creator
quality tracks everyone

now since halloween draws ever closer, this topic needed a revival

Super Mario 64 - Big Boo's Haunt

I haven't played this game since I was a little girl, but I remember this level really scaring me (I was like, four or five I think, and the piano itself was the reason I was so scared). So I post this due to such fond memories.
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#15 Posted: 22:53:12 25/10/2014
Here are a few and my thoughts on them...

1. Dementors! - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

Keep in mind that this is coming from a movie game, imagine going through a random bargain bin Harry Potter GBA game and finding this.

2. The Old Chateau - Pokemon Diamond and Pearl

The entirety of The Old Chateau is creepy, the ghost roaming the halls, the TV playing static at certain times, and the music is no exception.

Submerged Castle - Pikmin 2

The Pikmin series is one that switches from cheerful happiness to fear and dread in seconds, the enemies, areas, and music are always a mix of both. The Submerged Castle is a great example, it is a dungeon located in a somewhat relaxing part of the game, The Perplexing Pool, it features tons of treasure alongside an insta-kill invincible beast that only wants to follow you and crush you into oblivion. The worst part is that when and where he appears is completely random, you never know if he's going to appear 5 minutes from now or five seconds from now, and that's what makes this place so dread inducing, and the music definitely fits the bill.
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#16 Posted: 12:45:07 26/10/2014
The Mountain of Malefor - The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night.
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#17 Posted: 17:36:17 26/10/2014
For me is the netherworld in minecraft that song scary
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spyrothe111 Ripto Gems: 3702
#18 Posted: 21:41:38 23/11/2014
More Trap Team music! smilie

Rainfish Riviera (Submarine) - Skylanders Trap Team

This doesn't even sound like the same level anymore. :S
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IsisStormDragon Platinum Sparx Gems: 7127
#19 Posted: 07:28:31 09/12/2014 | Topic Creator
keep 'em coming guys

Phantasy Star Online Episode II -Abysmal Ball -Intermission-

This one kinda needs to be heard in-game to really be appreciated, but..

It's nice to enter a damaged lab...under the sea...that's crawling with monsters... Oh, and the messages you can find imply 'something' is on the loose... Then there's the messages you get from the man you were sent to find...


Phantasy Star Online Episode II - Abysmal Ball -Intermission- (PREMIUM EDITION)

Official 'remix' of the track that was on a CD release, I think. Posting it here for the sake of comparison, I guess.

Really, though, Phantasy Star Online's OST tends to be good at creating an atmosphere of loneliness, which is interesting as it's an online, four-player game... Well, unless you go solo.
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#20 Posted: 04:56:00 26/12/2014
Dreamcatcher's Theme sounds like sombody might maul you in your sleep.
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#21 Posted: 00:35:07 29/12/2014
Yes...

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"Caim? Caim...the one who calls to me...I cannot see. Where are you?"
~Angelus (Drakengard 2)
(Angelus x Caim OTP)
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#22 Posted: 00:40:26 29/12/2014
****, this is an excellent topic. I don't have any to share, but I will subscribe.
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#23 Posted: 00:48:33 29/12/2014
World of Nothing - Super Paper Mario.

I don't find this as disturbing as River Twygz Bed, but it's still unnerving...
R.I.P. all those Samurai... ;.;
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#24 Posted: 01:10:35 29/12/2014

And the Omega Ruby version too, of course.
IsisStormDragon Platinum Sparx Gems: 7127
#25 Posted: 01:26:54 18/02/2015 | Topic Creator
Topic, I summon thee!

Metroid Prime 2: Echoes - Dark Agon Wastes

Not the creepiest track in the game, but worth sharing.

Really, Dark Aether makes my skin crawl.
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#26 Posted: 02:07:36 18/02/2015
The World of Drawcia - Kirby: Canvas Curse

Oh my...
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#27 Posted: 22:16:11 20/02/2015
Now this is pretty creepy, 'game over' from Sonic CD.
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#28 Posted: 21:49:43 24/02/2015
Animal Crossing - K.K. Dirge

Zelda: Majora's Mask - Final Hours

Skylanders Giants - Autogyro Adventure (On Foot)

Skylanders: Swap Force - Undead Elemental Area
spyrothe111 Ripto Gems: 3702
#29 Posted: 01:15:01 25/02/2015
Super Metroid - Mother Brain Theme.
O_______________O
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#30 Posted: 23:40:56 02/03/2015
speaking of metroid prime, the chozo ghost music is scary asf
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IsisStormDragon Platinum Sparx Gems: 7127
#31 Posted: 07:05:56 22/03/2015 | Topic Creator
^Yes.

Pokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum - Deep Within Team Galactic HQ!!

maybe it's because it's really late and i'm tired but this is really freaking me out
KnightArtorias Emerald Sparx Gems: 3354
#32 Posted: 17:23:23 23/03/2015


^THIS
Original version counts too.
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"Caim? Caim...the one who calls to me...I cannot see. Where are you?"
~Angelus (Drakengard 2)
(Angelus x Caim OTP)
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LunarDistortion Ripto Gems: 3606
#33 Posted: 01:43:17 22/04/2015
I don't know if I say it's disturbing, but it definitely brings a sense of urgency and anxiousness. I'm talking about the Bee theme from Animal Crossing: New Leaf.

In a game normally met with soft guitar and piano jingles throughout the day, this high paced, choppy, creepy bit-tune style song catches you off guard and tells you one thing without saying a word; RUN.
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#34 Posted: 04:36:41 22/04/2015



And...
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words. letters. filler.
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KnightArtorias Emerald Sparx Gems: 3354
#35 Posted: 07:16:09 22/04/2015
Another good one from ORAS:

Once more, original is like a hundred times creepier.

Mt. Pyre (Inside)
Mt. Pyre (Inside) (Original Version)
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"Caim? Caim...the one who calls to me...I cannot see. Where are you?"
~Angelus (Drakengard 2)
(Angelus x Caim OTP)
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#36 Posted: 19:03:11 22/04/2015
From Kingdom Hearts 2.5 Keyblade Graveyard
Fitting music for the graveyard of a war that bleepin' split the universe into thousands of smaller universes.

From Kingdom Hearts DDD Broken Reality
It descends into a childish madness. How fitting.

From Bravely Default Strained Time

Also, I know it's not official, but this remix of the classic Zelda dungeon theme is just... have fun sleeping tonight... Nullification (Underground Theme Remix by PrototypeRaptor)

Oh, but my all time favorite disturbing piece of music is this, just this

The translation for the title is debated, but something like Garden of Distorted Thoughts
The best part? Before hearing it you'll first hear this super cheerful piece, the basic menu music, then you'll hear a roar and a childlike moaning and then you see what you're facing... a beast so horrifying it is memeticly believed to be created out of shipping itself
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#37 Posted: 03:29:55 25/04/2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsuTC1yGqng
O.O
Super Paper Mario
yyyyyyyyyyy
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#38 Posted: 00:56:48 27/04/2015
Scarier than Giygas but always forgotten...

Cave of the Past from Earthbound

or God forbid...

Happy Happy Village...also from Earthbound

WTF did they think this soundtrack would be good for a family game.

Threed...from Earthbound
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"Caim? Caim...the one who calls to me...I cannot see. Where are you?"
~Angelus (Drakengard 2)
(Angelus x Caim OTP)
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#39 Posted: 11:06:03 28/04/2015
This from my favorite game, Epic Mickey. It is more disappointing, in that Mickey destroyed this town.(thinner path).
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IsisStormDragon Platinum Sparx Gems: 7127
#40 Posted: 04:06:40 20/05/2015 | Topic Creator
Scurge: Hive - The Source (final)

I'll let the theme do the talking, but (spoilers for the fight itself)...

This battle takes place inside the protagonist's mind. Haven't reached the boss yet, but yeah. The theme fits that, I think. Fighting what is basically a parasite inside your own mind.
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#41 Posted: 01:36:15 25/05/2015
Dementors - Harry Potter 3 (GBA).

Why...
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#42 Posted: 00:06:01 01/07/2015
Amb_BossCmn_FieldSE - Splatoon

I don't know if I would count this as music, but it's in the soundtrack, so screw it. This is really disturbing.
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#43 Posted: 00:26:39 01/07/2015


It's more unsettling in Smash Run in Smash 3DS though, because it's actually a decent threat there.
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#44 Posted: 04:33:02 02/07/2015
Portal - Self Esteem Fund

I don't know if Portal counts as a horror game technically or not (it sure shows up in my nightmares enough to count for me). But in case it doesn't, this song has freaked me out since 2007.

Here's a couple from Zelda: Ocarina of Time that still make my hair stand on end almost twenty years after I played the game!

Dodongo's Cavern
Forest Temple

And let us never forget the ambient cave noises from Tomb Raider 1. o_o
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#45 Posted: 07:29:05 07/07/2015
Shadow Temple from Ocarina of Time
And that...valley place...from Majora's Mask.

Also, Mytha, the Baneful Queen's boss theme in Dark Souls II.
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"Caim? Caim...the one who calls to me...I cannot see. Where are you?"
~Angelus (Drakengard 2)
(Angelus x Caim OTP)
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#46 Posted: 12:48:49 07/07/2015


From a game I played in childhood. 80% of this game is something I call "Unintentionally scary"
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#47 Posted: 13:26:03 07/07/2015
Hypno K.K. from Animal Crossing New Leaf, while not as suspenseful as K.K. Dirge, is a lot creepier to compensate. The backwards tones and strange melody are made creepier by the fact that when played backwards it sounds like a normal K.K. song!

Quote: KnightArtorias
Shadow Temple from Ocarina of Time
And that...valley place...from Majora's Mask.

Also, Mytha, the Baneful Queen's boss theme in Dark Souls II.


Oh yes, Ikana Valley is a really good one.
IsisStormDragon Platinum Sparx Gems: 7127
#48 Posted: 09:53:44 28/09/2015 | Topic Creator
*kicks topic back to life*

Yeah, Ikana Valley is something, alright...

Metroid Prime - Frigate Orpheon Main Theme

One of the earliest themes in the game. Gives me chills.
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