Giveaway time!

  1. I'm almost level 9, so these giveaways should push me over.

  2. All the giveaways end on my birthday, March 15th.

  3. I want your input to add to my music playlist!

I've put together a playlist of my favourite video game music, currently 66 songs (now 75 songs, thanks to you guys!). Generally I've added music from games I've played and enjoyed, with just a few exceptions. I've made a pretty easy quiz with just 7 music questions. If you are able to identify what games the famous music is from, then you'll reach all the giveaways (31 in total, most bundled, some unbundled) and the link to my full playlist. Don't worry! If you can't answer the questions, some hints will appear a day later, and if you still can't answer the questions, I may add some easier hints in the thread next week. Once the giveaways are over, I will add the full playlist here in case anyone else wants to add their recommendations.

http://www.itstoohard.com/puzzle/ujCSpreB
Q5 is very loud, sorry about that! Please lower your volume before listening ;-)

31 giveaways at the end of the puzzle, for level 2+. level 4+ and level 6+
Plus 1 extra whitelist giveaway.

update
397 players, and 129 solvers. Not bad!

Less than 24 hours left now, which means if you haven't tried the quiz yet, the hints won't reveal in time to help you (24-hour countdown for hints). If anyone needs a hint for a question, reply and maybe I'll give an extra hint. Cheers!

update 2
Ok in hindsight, perhaps setting the 24 hour hint thing was too long. Here's the hints for those late comers trying to solve now:

Q1. Come on... everyone knows this one! It's a classic from the SNES days. It's Super.
Q2. She died. We cried. Maybe we'll do so again when the remake is Finally released.
Q3. A bit of the old ultra violence. In Miami.
Q4. This is how I roll! Ok so not everyone knows this one, which is a shame. It's one of the best games from the PS2. Very unique and fun gameplay. Bright and colourful and crazy Japanese game (though released in English too).Still don't know it? Ask the King of All Cosmos.
Q5. Classic old arcade game, great for co-op. Bubbly.
Q6. The cake is a lie. Maybe.
Q7. A tale of a mighty pirate, known for his charm and good looks. Legend has it he still roams the Island today, searching for the finest rum. (the rum part of the hint has nothing to do with the game, but rather the person with the same name as the game's protagonist who has a slight rum addiction.

update 3
Giveaways over, thanks for taking part. If you'd like to listen to the youtube playlist anytime, feel free to make more suggestions so I can expand the playlist! Cheers!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1qcu5cq-iQ4N4uwOsRUkzXLtCfsNFQtY

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Reserved, for updates:

Half an hour in, 18 players and no solvers yet. I actually thought it would be quite easy, except for maybe Q5 and Q7 because they're older games (but classics that I had hoped everyone would know!).

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Our first solver! Anonymous has done it :-)

7 years ago
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3 solvers, hurrah!

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25 solvers so far.

7 years ago
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98 solvers to date, good job guys. Hints will help you - but if you are still having trouble, reply here and I'll add a few extra hints.

7 years ago
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update bump for less than 24 hours remaining.

7 years ago
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Thank you for the music :3
Stuck on the last one, because I've never heard it before - so I'll wait for the hints. :)
Happy early birthday! :)

7 years ago
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I've only guessed Q6 and the last one immediately! :)

7 years ago
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+1 meow Bump and meow for solved.

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It's too hard! Bump!

7 years ago
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Happy early Bday, but since cakes are overrated, have a melon instead

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7 years ago
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That looks pretty damn good!

7 years ago
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Two One still not recognized.... Grrrr... It's really difficult challenge;)
Thanks for puzzle:)

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You'll get it soon, or certainly with the hints!

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I stuck on number 4. I'm pretty sure I've played this game:) Still no idea:/ Never played PS2...

FINALLY!!!:D TY;)

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I've also got stuck on the last one, however it sounds quite familiar.
Best wishes and bump for solved!

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Well done!

By the way, I realise I screwed up the link at the end of the quiz. Please check it again and you should find the correct link to all the giveaways, not just the bundle trash :-D

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As for game music, many, many recent soundracks are pretty dull and forgetabe. However, there are some unexpected hidden gems. One of those is ost from Pixel Boy.You can listen to the whole album on the composer's bandcamp site - https://0pyramid0.bandcamp.com/album/pixel-boy-ost .

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Very nice, I might add one of the songs to my playlist. Cheers!

7 years ago
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This is a hard challenge for me since I mostly turn off the music in games I play and listen to my music.
Got Q6 tho. Guess I'll have to wait for hints.
edit: Happy early birthday, too!

7 years ago
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Wow, you might be missing out on so much good music to suit the game!
I suppose it depends a lot on what you play too. Cheers!

7 years ago
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The only ones that I knew were 1 & 5 :( At least the soundtracks of all the ''questions'' are enjoyable xD

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Lmao, got 7, still need 4 more xD

I did a bit of cheating and got another one xd

Got another one, 2 are missing :P

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I don't recognize song 3 at all, it just sounds like generic techno to me.
I do recognize song 5, but can't place it, arg! EDIT: Solved! The interesting thing is this game actually has two different names depending on the region you played it in.

Solved the rest without difficulty though.

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I used to play a lot the game of the song 5 and always after playing I would still have that song in my head.

7 years ago
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Happy Birthday :-)

As for the puzzle, guess my memory is crap or I haven't played many of these. knew 1 & 6 right away and pretty sure I know 5 from somewhere. got nothing on the others.

edit: haha remembered #5
edit 2: on replaying i recognized #7 as well (very fun game)... so jsut 2-4 I am stuck on. guess I will wait for hints
edit 3: came back and tried a few random guesses... was able to get 2 more (never played #3/#4). Just #2 left now
edit 4: brute force ftw... another one i never played, so i don't feel bad about missing #2-#4 initially.

thx for the puzzle

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Good work, you got there in the end! Any recommendations to add to the youtube playlist?

7 years ago
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Not sure what you're favs are, other than the obvious stuff from the quiz or your s/n. Myself, I'm fond of these but YMMV:

also lots of other good retros in Pieces of 8-bit's playlists

7 years ago
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Most of my favourites are in the youtube playlist found at the end of the quiz (on the main giveaway page). Skyrim and Zelda are in their :-)

Never heard of Betrayal at Krondor - I must have missed that in my childhood.

Pieces of 8-bit is amazing, thanks for the heads up! Listening to Shadow of the Beast and Doom. I'd forgotten how awesome Doom's music was.

7 years ago
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I solved it, but I'm not really interested in any of the games being given away. Oh well. :)

Here's a nice song for your playlist anyway. And happy (almost) birthday!

7 years ago
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Well done! Glad someone finally recognized them all.

Thanks for the recommendation! I haven't played any of the NieR games before, but that's a good song. Are the soundtracks similar for all their games? I'll dig around a little more. Cheers!

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Thanks!

By the way, I realise I screwed up the link at the end of the quiz. Please check it again and you should find the correct link to all the giveaways, not just the bundle trash :-D

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By the way, I realise I screwed up the link at the end of the quiz. Please check it again and you should find the correct link to all the giveaways, not just the bundle trash :-D

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I just want to say that last one is so apt! ;)

And of course, an early Happy Birthday!!

7 years ago
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Yes, this is the kind of puzzle I love! (Even if later i'm not interested in the games, with this I'll have the playlist, at least) Thanks for it, solved everything withouth problems, but number 5, I've definitely played that game, but I can't place it.

Oh, and happy almost level 9 and birthday!!

7 years ago
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Good! And yes, Q5 is perhaps the hardest because it's the oldest. When the hints show, I think you'll figure it out.

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Uff, didn't need any hints, I just got an epiphany or something xD I ended not entering on any GA, but damn if it wasn't funny. And you have a really good taste on videogame music, that's a really good selection. But, I do recommend you this as well: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H8w_Q57RQJc There has to be something on that OST that catches your attention (I personally like everything :3)

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Thanks, and well done on solving. I messed up the winning link earlier, please check again to find the rest of the giveaways including the unbundled ones.

Thanks for the link - any particular song you think stands out?

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Making me choose is cruel, but I think I'll go with:

  • A neon glow light the way
  • The answer lies between
  • Where do I go from here?

And I checked the new GAs, the only game I'm interested in I can't enter because I'm level 4 xD

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that annoying moment when I know which series a game is from, but not sure which game in the series. (of course the very first one!)
I know it's a recent entry, but, fuck!

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I thought the first would be instantly recognized by everyone :-)

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Q1 - I still have no idea what to type there... I tried various combinations :(
Only guessed Q6.. and Q5 (lucky me, there was topic made with old music from games recently and I opened just one link from there).
Rest is unknown :(

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Read this when the 15th arrives: Happy Birthday :>!

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Could you give a hint for track #3 ? I have absolutely no clue what it's from, and don't think I've heard it before. Solved all the other ones.

7 years ago
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Hints will reveal automatically, there's a little countdown timer on the right of the quiz page. With hints, I think you'll get it :-)

7 years ago
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Got 2, 3, 6 instantly 😼
4 made me giggle, is it really game music? 😹
5 IS LOUD RIP HEADPHONE USERS 🎧
7 I'm pretty sure I heard at some speedrunning event 🤔

Thanks for the puzzle 😺 Happy pre-birthday! 🎂

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Good point, I added a warning about Q5. Sorry! :-)
Q4 is from one of the best game soundtracks - you'll find a couple of better ones on the actual playlist if you solve :-) I just chose this one because it's more recognisable, but I guess only to those that have played it. Everyone should play this game :-D

p.s. Good avatar choice, my favourite Ghibli film.

7 years ago
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Happy early birthday, Threepw00d! ;)

I recognized only 3 and 6 ^^

7 years ago
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Bump for solved! I love game music quizzes, thank you <3

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Well done! Glad you enjoyed it!

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No idea what 4 and 7 are, got the others instantly. Oh well, waiting for the hints might help :3

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Bump for solved!

Also this recommendations:

Chrono Cross Opening theme - Time's scar (and also maybe one of the best game openings ever)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=923fVDDwaHo

VVVVVV - All of them, but here is POSITIVE FORCE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp3qiOKuEBM

Castlevania Symphony of the Night - Bloody Tears
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgkxSkF7QOU

Metal Gear Solid 2 Main Theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiPon8lr48U

The Great Giana Sisters (Machinae Supremacy version)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKkmyMKbPKE

Refunct - OST
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KiUUfaSx1o

PORTAL 2 - Want you gone (also a very funny fanmade video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIGGsZZWzZA

Luftrausers Theme - (Laser - Heavy - Turbo)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-WqWGYOdH8

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Cheers for those! Gonna listen when I'm back on my PC.

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Have a bump. 4 and 5 were tough, the rest very easy as you said ;-)
Thanks for the puzzle!

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Yes 5 might be too old for some of you youngsters on SG...

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Darn it, #4 seems to be my weakness! Well maybe I'll try again after some good night sleep ^^ Thanks for the nice ITH!

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Try again tomorrow with the hints to help you :-)

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Aww I'm really not ready for Q2, that music :(

Happy early birthday!
What kind of music you want? Video games music only?

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Yes please! Any music from a video game. Cheers!

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This is peaceful one from Talos principle
This is rock-ish music from Red Alert 2
Nfs most wanted
Initial D arcade
Last catchy tunes from Crash Team Racing

Sorry you didn't specify the platform, but they're all video games

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Thanks for those! Yes any platform is fine - I'll take a proper listen to them all soon. Cheers!

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Happy Birthday and big congrats on the impending level 9. :3
I gave the puzzle a shot, but only knew a few of them. ;_;

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Cheers! Don't worry, the hints will almost certainly help you :-)

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Closed 4 years ago by Threepw00d.