My first post about video game music here did really well (most commented post in community history), so I figured I might make it a series of sorts. If this post does well too I might make more video game music posts in the future.
Basically what the title says, what is/are the best menu theme(s) in your opinion? It can be from the main menu, the pause menu, if it’s a menu it counts here. I’ll put a few of my favourites in the comments as well, and look forward to see what others have to say.
Final Fantasy XII, not just for the amazing menu music but also due to how the opening cinematic blends seamlessly with the menu UI in the PS2 version. It all comes together perfectly.
Nobody has mentioned FTl: Faster than light yet as far as I can see. It’s so iconic!
The Sims 2’s menu theme whisks me right back to 2005
Hard to pick a favourite but: The Legend of Dragoon Goldeneye FFX Halo 2
I think favourite combat music could be a good topic too!
Edit again because I missed what probably actually is my favourite. Baldur’s Gate 2.
That’ll be the next one!
The menu theme of Jazz Jackrabbit 2
Need For Speed Most wanted (2005), Need for speed music of that time period was kinda goated in general.
Civilization 4
Really surprised to not see Civ 4’s Baba Yetu mentioned yet. It’s literally the first video game music to win a Grammy.
Fallout 4. Its not the radio stuff we all love… its the almost erie pause screen music that comes on after a while.
Deus Ex
Unreal Tournament
Glover and Frogger had great music, I am surprised this popped in to my head but there you go.
Jazz Jackrabbit 2
The only right answer: Deus EX
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenter the Gungeon… whispers: enter the gungeon
Crusader Kings II
The galaxy map theme from the Mass Effect series is one of my favourite tunes in a sci-fi game. I love the chill atmosphere as you select your destination, and hearing it outside the game always makes me want to revisit the series.
