SuperPhillip Central's Favorite VGMs - "Adventures in Video Game Music" Edition

We're going on various adventures on this edition of SuperPhillip Central's Favorite VGMs! The main adventure, however, is our continuous journey through the world of video game music every Monday, as we've been doing so weekly for countless years now.

Kicking things off is our journey with Nathan Drake in Uncharted 4: A Thief's End. Then, we take to the skies with Kat in Gravity Rush 2. From there, we slither and slide our way through some seriously challenging puzzles with Snake Pass. Finally, we our VGM trek takes us into retro territory, taking on both Pokemon Stadium and then Rocket Knight Adventures.

Click on each VGM link to hear a given song courtesy of YouTube, and check out the VGM Database for all your VGM needs. Now, let's get on to the music!

v1486. Uncharted 4: A Thief's End (PS4) - Epilogue

After one final globe-trotting adventure has wrapped up, this last chapter in the tales of treasure hunter Nathan Drake closes. Additionally, as the adventure ends, this epilogue theme plays, composed by Henry Jackman, the mind behind the soundtracks of hit films like Wreck-It-Ralph, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and most recently, Kong: Skull Island. While Nate Drake's adventures are over, a new class of treasure hunters continue forth with adventures under the Uncharted series name.

v1487. Gravity Rush 2 (PS4) - A red apple fell from the sky

Heroine Kat performs this song on stage in the story of Gravity Rush 2, but this particular version plays during the credits after the adventure is long over. It's a playful and sweet song that features stupendous instrumentation, calming vocals, and a theme that definitely charms the listener. Gravity Rush as a series deserved far more acclaim from audiences, but unfortunately, sales denied the franchise of getting such.

v1488. Snake Pass (Multi) - Sog-Gee's Realm (Water World)

The instrumentation, the atmospheric sound, the clear melody... This has the trademark sound of one of my favorite Western video game composers, Mr. David Wise. His previous works include several games for Rare, the most well known being Donkey Kong Country 1, 2, and the Game Boy Advance version of 3. He also recently composed the music for the Wii U entry, Tropical Freeze. Meanwhile, Snake Pass' Sog-Gee's Realm is a soothing and relaxing tune to slither and slide around this wet water world in the game.

v1489. Pokemon Stadium (N64) - Pika Cup Battles 1-3

The Pika Cup is Pokemon Stadium has you battling fellow cute Pokemon in fierce fights for supremacy. Unleash dazzling moves on the competition to forward yourself in the rankings to make it to the finals and enter the Hall of Fame! Featuring a rock and roll style tune to it when in battle, the Pika Cup is one serious challenge with one awesome song to accompany you in your battles.

v1490. Rocket Knight Adventures (GEN) - Boss

We get the all-too-familiar Genesis sound with this last VGM on this edition of SuperPhillip Central's Favorite VGMs, the boss theme from Rocket Knight Adventures. While the Genesis received Rocket Knight Adventures, the Super Nintendo would receive an alternate adventure, Sparkster. In more recent years, the Rocket Knight franchise returned in digital form with a brand-new game on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 with the entry simply titled Rocket Knight.

SuperPhillip Central's Favorite VGMs - Early Morning Music Edition

Most of you are probably still sleeping as this edition of SuperPhillip Central's Favorite VGMs sneaks onto the site. No worries, though. It's still here now that you're awake!

This week we start things off sky high with the credits theme from Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy. Then, we saunter through the overworld of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers. Next up, we drink some delightful tea with a fine gentleman in Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure. Finally, we wrap up with Sonic the Hedgehog's first 3D outing in Sonic Adventure, and travel to the Genesis era with Rocket Knight Adventures.

If you crave even more VGM goodness for your week, check out the VGM Database. Every VGM ever listed is there for your eyes and ears to enjoy!

v1121. Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy (3DS) - Like a Phoenix Rising

A gorgeous vocal song concludes the sensational Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy for the Nintendo 3DS. Don't confuse this game for the lackluster console Assault Horizon game. It merely shares the name in the west. The soundtrack is absolutely magnificent, and this theme, Like a Phoenix Rising caps off a brilliant sky-flying epic.

v1122. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers (Wii) - The Pioneer Spirit

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers isn't just an underrated Final Fantasy, but it has a fantastic soundtrack to go along with the fun adventure. This theme is great for exploring the sprawling countryside, finding treasure, and taking in the sights. The Crystal Bearers might not be a traditional Final Fantasy, but don't sleep on this Wii treasure.

v1123. Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure (DS) - The Butler Did It!

Who would have expected a creative retail release for the Nintendo DS of all places from a Western publisher like EA? Certainly not me, but I truly thank the gigantic games publisher for releasing this game. Henry Hatsworth is a fine gentleman, and his game is an outstanding, if not quite difficult, 2D platformer with a stupendous soundtrack as evident by this joyful theme.

v1124. Sonic Adventure (DC) - Red Hot Skull... for Red Mountain

The Blur Blur celebrates his 25th anniversary this year, and in two weeks SuperPhillip Central's Favorite VGMs will host a special themed edition featuring Sonic and pals. To get a tiny taste of that edition in two weeks, here's a rockin' song from Sonic Adventure, a game that brought Sonic and friends (and foes) into the third dimension to conflicting degrees of success. Red Hot Skull plays during the second portion of the Red Mountain level, taking place deep inside a volcano.

v1125. Rocket Knight Adventures (GEN) - Stage 1A

Let's conclude this early morning edition of SuperPhillip Central's Favorite VGMs with a retro classic for the Sega Genesis, Rocket Knight Adventures. This heroic march of a theme plays in the very first level of the game. The franchise saw a resurgence last generation with an Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Store release simply titled Rocket Knight. Judging by the demo, the game was something of a good quality.