8 Best Video Game Soundtracks Of All Time, Ranked

Composed by Masato Nakamura, both the video game soundtrack and the entire Sonic franchise withstood the test of time, resulting in Sonic being the second most-recognizable gaming mascot in the world—right after Mario. The energetic, upbeat, and outright catchy tunes from “Green Hill Zone” are still hummed by many today, while the tense tunes from the “Labyrinth Zone” still make our fingers twitch.

Overall, this video game’s soundtrack actually complements the fast-paced Sonic the Hedgehog gameplay perfectly, and the legacy of this particular score is evident in each subsequent Sonic release.