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10. Castlevania Vampire Killer
This song started great and has aged quite well. Hearing this song was just a big hell yeah for me when I played the NES version. It psyches you up, and that's what a good main theme should do. To me the best Main Themes are the ones that make you go "Hell Yeah" and make you feel untouchable while playing.
From Castlevania
From Castlevania IV
From Castlevania Judgment
9. Metal Gear Solid
While later games took it in a more somber direction, the original Metal Gear Solid theme was an action-packed piece. It sounded like the opening to a great spy movie, which was appropriate as MGS is notorious for being more movie than game.
From Metal Gear Solid
8. Legend of Zelda
The Legend of Zelda theme is one of the most recognizable musical cues in all of gaming. Every Zelda game ever made has featured this theme is some form or another, and like Castlevania it has aged beautifully.
From Smash Bros.
Hyrule Field- Twilight Princess
As Orchestrated by John Williams
7. Mario
It's pretty obligatory to have this in here as well, but the Mario theme was what made us all aware of the impact music can have on a game. While the Mario theme has changed over the years, we can't forget where it all started.
Mario Theme
6. Runescape
A little out of left field since this is an MMORPG and not a "video game" per se, but I challenge anybody who has played Runescape to tell me that the main theme is not kick ass.
Original
Most Recent/ Badass
-Note: This will take you to the Runescape website. Couldn't find this version on Youtube and it's EASILY the best.
5. Kingdom Hearts: Destati
Technically not the main theme, but the song that I instantly think of when somebody mentions Kingdom Hearts. Playing during the beginning and end levels of the two PS2 games, Destati is a gripping orchestral and choir piece, equally exciting and chilling and a perfect representation of what those games were capable of... once you got past the Disney voice-acting...
Destati
4. Illusion of Gaia
Maybe I'm biased?
Illusion of Gaia Opening Theme
3. Final Fantasy VIII
I really have to give #3 to this game because of it's nostalgic value if nothing else. Final Fantasy was a game with great music all around, but I found this piece in particular to be a masterpiece. It set the mood perfectly and was probably the most explosive opening to a final fantasy game to date.
Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec
2. Chrono Trigger
Who doesn't remember this theme? One of the most badass pieces of music the SNES ever had in it's library. The original was fantastic, and when it was orchestrated in the PSOne port it was unbelievable.
Chrono Trigger
Opening Movie of the PSOne Port
As heard in Play! A Video Game Music Symphony (starts at 1:45)
-Note: In the Play! Version I love the drum work. There's a guy who is playing a type of drum you use your finger with... pretty damn cool.
1. Halo
Remember how I said a good main theme makes you go "hell yeah". Well it doesn't get anymore "hell yeah" than the main theme from Halo. Often playing during the most intense firefights in the game, when it's just you and your wit battling through dozens of enemies. This is one of my best video game memories of all time.
Halo Theme
Mjonir Mix
