Soundtracks that lead to a game purchase.

[TheRussian]

Has a soundtrack ever inspired you to buy a game, and if so, which one?

I recently heard the Solar 2 soundtrack online, and interested, I purchased the game. My favorite video game soundtrack is from Command and Conquer Red Alert 3, and even though I have not played the game yet, the soundtrack alone made me purchase it.
Here is the Soviet Theme in all its glory:

Am I in the minority here, or have many people been influenced by a soundtrack?

 

[Frasman]

Lumines 2 for PSP. I already had the original Lumines, so I knew the gameplay would be the same. I found out that mainstream artists like Gwen Stefani, Fat Boy Slim and Madonna were doing some of the tracks, so it was a no brainer.

Crazy Taxi for Dreamcast. My local arcade had Crazy Taxi, but the speakers were busted, so the experience was ho-hum. I went to another arcade closer to my friends house, and after hearing in ingame soundtrack, I knew I had to buy it.

 

[sextus the crazy]

Has a soundtrack ever inspired you to buy a game, and if so, which one?

I recently heard the Solar 2 soundtrack online, and interested, I purchased the game. My favorite video game soundtrack is from Command and Conquer Red Alert 3, and even though I have not played the game yet, the soundtrack alone made me purchase it.
Here is the Soviet Theme in all its glory:

Am I in the minority here, or have many people been influenced by a soundtrack?

I was going to buy RE3 because of it, but then all of my friends said the game sucked, so I just got the soundtrack.

also...

 

[Razentsu]

A game's soundtrack is what often gets me interested in a game in the first place. I would not have been as drawn to Persona 3 or 4 if I had only seen screenshots and read about gameplay, nor would I have been very interested in a game like Lost Odyssey.

But yeah, the most recent game I picked up, picked up mainly because of how it sounded:

Spoiler: War of the Human Tanks

More stuff [http://fruitbatfactory.bandcamp.com/].

The music in that trailer is what had me reaching out for my wallet. I had instantly become attracted to the idea of a funky sounding turn-based strategy.

If anyone's interested, this game is being sold as a part of an indie bundle [http://bundle-in-a-box.com/], and it's up on Steam Greenlight [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=92918806].

 

[TheCommanders]

I got into the Metal Gear series because the main theme is so god damn awesome, so I'd say the soundtrack makes a difference for me.

 

[Exius Xavarus]

I'd prefer it if a game has an amazing soundtrack, but I've never actually been influenced by it, to be perfectly honest. I always end up hearing the soundtrack during the game.

 

[an annoyed writer]

I got into Mass Effect because I heard the music from the game in a machinima back in 2010. After researching it further I figured I'd give it a try. I bought both games new. Needless to say I fell in love with the series. So there you have it companies: a random kid using your music to spruce up his non-profit youtube video got me into buying not one, but two new games from you. That's called free advertising. Certain copyright nutjobs should take note.

 

[Fluffythepoo]

I bought "Dustforce" because I loved its soundtrack for coding.. Still haven't touched the game

 

[The Wykydtron]

I heard bits and pieces of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney's soundtrack before I bought it. Including the legendary Cornered.



From the very little bits of gameplay I saw I knew that the game's sense of melodrama and finger pointing would be my kinda thing. Such an awesome game

 

[yamy]

I bought Hotline Miami after someone linked me their soundtrack on soundcloud. It blew me away and it was on sale on Steam at the time so I just went ahead and bought it.

Didn't regret it. Its one of the best example of music accompanying gameplay. Going on a killing spree listening to this is just amazing.

 

[CrimsonBlaze]

Strangely enough, after I heard some of the music for the Devil May Cry: DMC trailers, I am suddenly looking at the game under a new light.

I'm starting to accept the game as a single entity and not part of a continuity, able to accept any fault and surprises that it might reveal unto the world, as well as to make a name for itself.

We'll always have Dante, so let's see what DMC Dante can bring to the franchise, aside from an attitude and a killer soundtrack.

 

[SlaveNumber23]

A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda.


Unfortunately the game turned out to be pretty crappy and I quit after a short while. The soundtrack is brilliant though.

 

[Sacman]

Fuck Mothering Nier... kick ass soundtrack...<.<


Also Jet Set Radio!!!

 

[Shinsei-J]

Gravity Rushes music pulled me in for the sale, no regrets!

 

[buchno]

Oh yes, NieR has one of the best soundtracks there is:

Spoiler: Cold Steel Coffin

...but I haven't played it yet :C

The games I have played, initially only because of their soundtracks, are:

Spoiler: Berserk

Gameplay: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZctTtRXdaEg&t=9m31s

Spoiler: Asura's Wrath

Spoiler: The Last Story

Spoiler: Bit Trip Beat, although this is a bit cheating

Spoiler: Super Crazy Guitar Maniac Deluxe 2, although this is even more cheating

...and as always, the Final Fantasy series, although the last good game was VI...
...oh, and "played" doesn't mean "finished"