"Sandstorm" from Gradius III on the SNES (1991)
Composer: Konami Kukeiha Club
Publisher: Konami
Developer: Konami
Gradius III was a game I returned to many times during the SNES era. I eventually bought it used for $20 at our local Blockbuster Video. The game was simply fun: blasting everything in sight and grabbing powerups - "Speed Up" - "Option." Maybe a giant sand dragon bursts out of a dune. In space.
I think this track is a good representation of Gradius III. It's generally cheerful and exciting, anthemic, but not particularly serious. Gradius III never bothered with plot, it was just different environments in which to shoot, dodge and have fun. The music is similarly light, action packed and fun.
-D
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