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2023 hasn’t just been a banger year for quality video game releases \u2014 it’s also been a bloomin’ good year for video game music.<\/p>\n

At Nintendo Life, we usually give video game soundtracks a little shout-out in our overall lists, but this year, we want to do things a bit differently, because frankly, there’s just too much good music out there to squeeze it into one section of another list, right?<\/p>\n

We’ve chosen 16 \u2014 or 14, with two special selections \u2014 of the finest musical medleys on Nintendo Switch. From RPGs to classic 2D platformers, and heavy rock to sweeping orchestras, there’s something for everyone. And even if you don’t love the game, you might just love the music. We’ve largely stayed away from ports for this list, with one exception, but we’ll give some others a special mention at the end.<\/p>\n

Have a look at our picks below, and then make sure you choose your favourite soundtrack of 2023 in our poll at the end.<\/p>\n

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Publisher: <\/span>Nintendo<\/strong> \/ Developer: <\/span>Nintendo<\/strong><\/p>\n

Release Date: <\/span>20th Oct 2023 (USA<\/abbr>)<\/strong> \/ 20th Oct 2023 (UK\/EU<\/abbr>)<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is 2D Mario back on top form \u2014 and that includes its wonderfully eclectic soundtrack. From the very first trailer and the acoustic guitar cheerfully strumming away, we knew the music would capture the charm and weirdness of Wonder perfectly. Each “World” has its own theme or selection of instruments that feels quite different from previous 2D Mario music while also evoking that nostalgic “fun” that we all felt growing up and playing Mario.<\/p>\n

Recommended tracks:<\/strong> ‘Athletic Theme<\/em>‘, ‘Piranha Plants on Parade’, ‘Petal Isles’, ‘Shining Falls’<\/em><\/p>\n