Nintendo Franchises Ranked by Soundtrack


In my opinion, Nintendo is by far the best Video Game development company in terms of the music/soundtracks it produces. Here are my favorite Nintendo franchises by OST, each accompanied by a few of my favorite songs from the franchise.

Note: There's no way I could pick my favorite few songs from each franchise so these are just some of my favorite songs from each (not necessarily the best)...

Honorable Mentions:
  • Mega Man
  • Wii
  • Fire Emblem
  • Bravely Default

  • Rainy Day Theme (New Leaf)
  • The Roost Cafe (New Leaf)
  • Tortimer Island (Nighttime) (New Leaf)

  • Aquatic Ambiance (DKC)
  • Stickerbrush Symphony (DKC2)
  • Mining Melancholy (DKC2)
  • Jib Jig (DKC2)

  • Fireburg (FFMQ)
  • The Prelude (FFVI)
  • Aria de Mezzo Carattere (FFVI)
  • Terra's Theme (FFVI)

  • Gaur Plains (Day and Night) (XC)
  • Fonsett Village (XC2)
  • Counterattack (XC2)
  • Reminiscence

  • Love Theme (M3)
  • The End (M)
  • Smiles and Tears (Earthbound)
  • Boy Meets Girl (Earthbound)

  • Village Bridge (B/W)
  • Littleroot Town (OR/AS)
  • Undella Town (B/W)
  • Goldenrod City (G/S/C)

  • Gerudo Valley (OOT)
  • Rito Village (BOTW)
  • Outset Island (WW)
  • Fi's Farewell (SS)
  • Zelda's Lullaby (LttP)

  • Starship Mario 1 (SMG2)
  • Staff Roll (SM64)
  • Gusty Garden Galaxy (SMG)
  • Super Bell Hill (SM3DW)
  • Athletic Theme (SML2)