BGMania B-Sides #49 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth turns his attention to Terranigma, the beloved Super Nintendo action RPG developed by Quintet and published by Enix. Requested and curated by Executive Producer Xancu, this episode celebrates one of the most cherished hidden gems of the 16-bit era. While Terranigma never received an official North American release, its ambitious storytelling, memorable world-building, and emotional soundtrack have earned it a passionate following among RPG fans for decades.
As the penultimate installment of the B-Sides series before it reaches its conclusion with Episode #50, this episode serves as both a tribute to a remarkable game and a reminder of the many overlooked soundtracks that have found a home on the show. Composed by Miyoko Takaoka and Masanori Hikichi, Terranigma's music effortlessly captures the wonder of creation, the weight of loss, and the excitement of exploration through a diverse collection of melodies that remain just as powerful today as they were in 1995.
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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS
- Origins from Terranigma [Miyoko Takaoka & Masanori Hikichi, 1995]
- Light and Darkness from Terranigma [Miyoko Takaoka & Masanori Hikichi, 1995]
- Hometown from Terranigma [Miyoko Takaoka & Masanori Hikichi, 1995]
- Tower of Trial from Terranigma [Miyoko Takaoka & Masanori Hikichi, 1995]
- Lightside Field from Terranigma [Miyoko Takaoka & Masanori Hikichi, 1995]
- Evergreen from Terranigma [Miyoko Takaoka & Masanori Hikichi, 1995]
- Willful Lion from Terranigma [Miyoko Takaoka & Masanori Hikichi, 1995]
- Fight Against Powerful Enemies from Terranigma [Miyoko Takaoka & Masanori Hikichi, 1995]
- Town from Terranigma [Miyoko Takaoka & Masanori Hikichi, 1995]
- Call at a Port from Terranigma [Miyoko Takaoka & Masanori Hikichi, 1995]
- The Castle of Dragoon from Terranigma [Miyoko Takaoka & Masanori Hikichi, 1995]
- Amusement from Terranigma [Miyoko Takaoka & Masanori Hikichi, 1995]
- Freedom from Terranigma [Miyoko Takaoka & Masanori Hikichi, 1995]
- Perel from Terranigma [Miyoko Takaoka & Masanori Hikichi, 1995]
- Final Battle from Terranigma [Miyoko Takaoka & Masanori Hikichi, 1995]
- Rest from Terranigma [Miyoko Takaoka & Masanori Hikichi, 1995]
- Return to Mother Earth from Terranigma [Miyoko Takaoka & Masanori Hikichi, 1995]
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2 days ago
This soundtrack was simply amazing. It not only took me back in time, but you can tell that this was from the Illusion series. I could even feel Soulblazer as well in some of these tracks, but I even got Final Fantasy vibes from this soundtrack. This one really hit the spot, and I wish I could keep it playing because it definitely was loud, on my end. Bravo, Gentlemen!