Let's talk about the music - is it better?

[dechorus]

The tracks are redone.

I'm not sure I like the new ones better...

But what's the general opinion?

And what do you personally think?

[rabs]

yes the tracks are redone
but they sound the exact same, albeit a higher quality.

[dechorus]

Originally posted by miyu:

yes the tracks are redone
but they sound the exact same, albeit a higher quality.

I don't think that's true. I think they're very faithful, but they're definitely different, at least slightly.

It reminds me of other remake/remasters where they updated the music like Persona 3 and Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core. You can definitely tell the difference between the remakes and the originals.

[OhHellYeah]

same dude remade them, they all bang

[rabs]

Originally posted by dechorus:

Originally posted by miyu:

yes the tracks are redone
but they sound the exact same, albeit a higher quality.

I don't think that's true. I think they're very faithful, but they're definitely different, at least slightly.

It reminds me of other remake/remasters where they updated the music like Persona 3 and Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core. You can definitely tell the difference between the remakes and the originals.

you don't think what's true? that they sound the exact same? they've got the same sheets & tabs, maybe you'll notice a minor difference with quality but idk what to tell you

[dechorus]

Originally posted by OhHellYeah:

same dude remade them, they all bang

I hope so! I'm about to play for myself. Gonna give it my full attention - play in the dark with headphones vibes.

[Nezuko Pizza Delivery]

The music is a bop

[Australian Elf]

Originally posted by OhHellYeah:

same dude remade them, they all bang

I was doubtful at first when I didn't know Akira Yamaoka was redoing them, but anything he does is always great.

[dechorus]

Originally posted by miyu:

you don't think what's true? that they sound the exact same? they've got the same sheets & tabs, maybe you'll notice a minor difference with quality but idk what to tell you

That they "sound exactly the same". They don't. It feels different.

The real question is whether it hits the same, not if they sound the same.

[Kruger]

i would say it's a big 10/10

Originally posted by dechorus:

The tracks are redone.

I'm not sure I like the new ones better...

But what's the general opinion?

And what do you personally think?

[Yankele]

the originals are so embeded in my mind, that i feel like something is missing, but the new tracks are starting to grow on me. i think i like them so far.

[rabs]

Originally posted by dechorus:

Originally posted by miyu:

you don't think what's true? that they sound the exact same? they've got the same sheets & tabs, maybe you'll notice a minor difference with quality but idk what to tell you

That they "sound exactly the same". They don't. It feels different.

The real question is whether it hits the same, not if they sound the same.

it's the same guy who did the original soundtrack producing them, with the same tabs & sheets, there might be a few minor additions to the soundtrack which i am yet to notice

ime, it's just a higher quality remaster of the original audio, look online and give them a listen and make judgement yourself

[angstlicht]

i'll probably always prefer the ps2 version, but sh2r didn't mess it up, which is just as good of news as if they improved it.

[dechorus]

Originally posted by miyu:

Originally posted by dechorus:

That they "sound exactly the same". They don't. It feels different.

The real question is whether it hits the same, not if they sound the same.

it's the same guy who did the original soundtrack producing them, with the same tabs & sheets, there might be a few minor additions to the soundtrack which i am yet to notice

ime, it's just a higher quality remaster of the original audio, look online and give them a listen and make judgement yourself

I have looked online. I have listened. I have made my own judgement.

My judgement is the PS2 original "feels" better. The melodies are more pronounced.

Now I'm asking for others opinions to see if it's just me, lol.

[dechorus]

Originally posted by Yankele:

the originals are so embeded in my mind, that i feel like something is missing, but the new tracks are starting to grow on me. i think i like them so far.

I feel like this will happen to me, too. Once I'm playing it myself and I'm in the moment during certain scenes, it will likely hit different.

[angstlicht]

Originally posted by dechorus:

My judgement is the PS2 original "feels" better. The melodies are more pronounced.

Now I'm asking for others opinions to see if it's just me, lol.

as a general rule of thumb when the gaming hardware/technology gets better, creators muddy up the clarity a bit to highlight the amount of range and nuance they now have to work with. this goes for visuals, audio and gameplay loops. when someone prefers older games and it isn't just nostalgia talking, it's generally the higher contrast nature of everything in older games talking.

ace attorney soundtrack is a decent example. the original gba is too crunchy for most people, then you have the NDS ringtones that people enjoy, then with 3ds they switched that to stringed instruments and those are ironically the less popular arrangements. this phenomenon goes for readability of game visuals and the feedback of jumps and inputs in general.