Mythic Soundtracks Dominate: Why Players Are Obsessed With Nier, Persona, and Mitsuda's Compositions
The discussion centers on recommendations for video games, focusing heavily on titles lauded for their outstanding scores. Specific composers and franchises—like Yasunori Mitsuda, Daren Korb, and the Persona series—receive repeated praise for their soundtracks.
Commenters are split on gameplay mechanics, particularly regarding Super Meat Boy's transition to 3D. One side, citing [jacksilver], claims the 3D iteration works, advising dpad use for wall-running. Conversely, [mrfriki] argues the 3D environment itself disrupts the core challenge, stating, "the 3D not the game's difficulty." On narrative front, [Berttheduck] champions *NieR: Automata* for its 'banging soundtrack' and multi-ending complexity, while [nfreak] pushes *Rubato* as an underrated narrative gem compared to *Cave Story*.
Fans overwhelmingly prioritize atmosphere and score quality over simple mechanics. The clear fault line exists between beloved, highly scored RPGs (*Persona*, *NieR*) and the persistent, niche interest in other deep cuts, such as the surprising mention of 'coin-pushing chaos' or the structural comparisons made between *Death's Door* and *Tunic*.
Key Points
Certain composers define high-quality soundtracks.
Multiple users repeatedly recommend Yasunori Mitsuda (Chrono) and Daren Korb (Supergiant) soundtracks.
Super Meat Boy's 3D conversion is highly divisive.
Some find it playable and advise dpad use ([jacksilver]), while others claim the shift makes the game feel mechanically compromised ([mrfriki]).
NieR: Automata receives massive soundtrack and narrative acclaim.
[Berttheduck] strongly recommends it for its 'banging soundtrack' and necessary multiple playthroughs to grasp the ending.
Narrative epics and indie gems are heavily praised.
[nfreak] elevates *Rubato* to the level of giants like *Undertale*. Other OST recommendations target *Hotline Miami* and *Outer Wilds* ([shapesandstuff]).
Older Supergiant titles fit a desired gameplay mold.
[realChem] grouped *Bastion* and *Transistor* as matching the feel of a *Link to the Past* style action game.
Source Discussions (4)
This report was synthesized from the following Lemmy discussions, ranked by community score.