Nintendo Music App Adds 20+ Game Soundtracks – Including Some Duds
▼ Summary
– Nintendo updated its music app with over 200 new songs from 25+ classic NES games, including popular tracks and the poorly received NES Golf soundtrack.
– The Nintendo Music app, launched in October 2024, initially lacked many Nintendo-published songs, disappointing fans and leading to the shutdown of fan-created YouTube music archives.
– Nintendo has regularly updated the app over the past eight months, with the latest update on July 21 adding complete soundtracks for 26 NES games like Duck Hunt and Mario Bros.
– Some added games, like NES Golf, feature unconventional soundtracks with short chiptune melodies and sound effects, unlikely to be popular for listening.
– The update includes soundtracks from games such as Balloon Fight, Excitebike, and Ice Climber, expanding the app’s library significantly.
Nintendo’s music app just got a major upgrade with over 200 new tracks from classic NES titles, though not every addition hits the right notes. The latest update brings nostalgic melodies from beloved games alongside some questionable inclusions that might leave fans scratching their heads.
The Nintendo Music app, included with Switch Online subscriptions since its 2024 debut, initially disappointed users with its limited library. Many criticized Nintendo for removing fan-made YouTube music archives while offering so little in return. Over the past several months, however, the company has steadily expanded the app’s catalog, and this week’s drop marks one of the largest updates yet.
Highlights from the update include full soundtracks from 26 NES classics like Duck Hunt, Mario Bros., and Excitebike, tracks that will instantly transport players back to the golden age of 8-bit gaming. But nestled among these iconic tunes are less inspiring additions, like the sparse, repetitive audio from NES Golf, which consists of brief chiptune jingles and sound effects rather than a cohesive musical experience. It’s hard to imagine anyone looping these tracks for enjoyment.
While Golf might be the weakest link, the update also introduces gems from lesser-known titles such as Clu Clu Land and Mach Rider, offering a deeper dive into Nintendo’s retro library.
Balloon Fight: New Addition
For fans of retro gaming music, this update is a mixed bag, packed with nostalgic highs but also a few forgettable lows. Still, it’s a step forward for Nintendo’s efforts to preserve its musical legacy, even if some tracks feel more like historical artifacts than playlist material.
(Source: Kotaku)
