literally the genius of this games ost, they made beautiful ost's for each scenery without using any of the common tropes related to that specific genre
god i hate those Sandshrew, once i got further into the dungeon (maybe like 7F) i was just gunning it to the stairs because i was so annoyed by specifically the Sandshrew.
Stiopic I got back into the game a few months ago after not playing for 4 years. Very good decision I’d say! Brought back tons of memories and good times playing.
I love this song because it makes me think of a long and difficult journey. Just the notes flowing one after another, like it's telling you a story and the part that I love most is at min 1:00 because when it seems it's about to end, the music starts to get slower but then it starts again gaining speed, being even better than before. Does anyone feel the same?
It's quite like a visit to a real desert! It's already sweltering and you can feel your characters walking through each step akin to tottering with exhaustion. Then it reaches that point, slows down, as though they had to slow down to recompose. The song's swing-y feeling really makes you feel as though your characters are swinging with exhaustion, and its lax-like melody makes you feel as though they WANT to sit down and sleep forever.
I almost only listen to classical music, but this game's music has a very unique feeling to it that i love, brings me so many memories back from when i first played it when i was 7 years old.
This game and the original red and blue rescue team make me so nostalgic I want to cry. I remember going into a supermarket to get a copy of Blue rescue team when I was a child, I'd even pickup walkthrough magazines on the game.
Gritzy Desert and Teehee Valley from Mario and Luigi, Oblivia and Mor Ardain from Xenoblade, I LOVE desert themes in Gaming. Those are the only 4 I can think of off the top of my head to add!
@@hlewis5217 out of all of them I reccommend Gritzy Desert the most by far. If I wasn't a sucker for everything Mystery Dungeon, Gritzy Desert would be my favorite desert theme in general! It's such a good song that it was the first Mario and Luigi song added to AND remixed for Smash! (albeit I prefer the original DS composition)
I was playing pokerogue and in the seafloor biome when this rolled on from a totally different track and weirdly it kinda fits the under the sea vibe... or at least most of it. definitely makes me think im running out of air soon.
I remember hard focusing this game one summer, I played this level on a really hot day and now whenever it's a warm evening I just listen to this and it brings me back to all the joys I've had of playing this game
Easily my favorite theme in explorers of darkness. (i could never find a copy of explorers of sky i could afford.) To me it perfectly captures the essence of rescue team exploration. It's grand, yet mysterious.
There is so much nostalgia in this track, probably because it really feels like a journey, not a grandiose one, but a "I'm tired but we need to keep going" one.
No waaay chasm cave takes the cake -dark corridors -magneton and mismagius can levitate making them practically invincible over the chasm. -level music is eerie asf
for some reason i’ve always interpreted this song in a western esque way lol. i think it’s just me though because i have a very distinct memory of playing my ds and going through this region while we were traveling through new mexico and arizona to the grand canyon ahaha
You know what place is also full of sand? *Dubai.* *_"Welcome to hell, Walker. We've been waiting for you."_* th-cam.com/video/1f-8v30jwtA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=90iJX56uUchEVlI4
Ah yes, the place that made me hate Sandshrew, and any kind of evasion mechanics more than Double team Spammers in the main-line games. *Good Level Design.* :>
I love how they made a desert song without the common tropes. This still sounds distinctly desert even without Egyptian/Arabic melodies.
The dungeon may play a bit on the feeling of a desert song, but the strings really capture the essence imo
the flute is playing a classic Kirby theme
literally the genius of this games ost, they made beautiful ost's for each scenery without using any of the common tropes related to that specific genre
I feel the complete opposite lmao. when I first heard the song I was kinda off put because it sounds more forest-y than anything
definitely associate this song with the Sonora desert more than anything. can hear the howls of the valleys
*Northern Desert* the place that is swept by sandstorms and makes *Sandshrew* harder to hit. I keep a very good memory.
One word, Psyduck.
Roll out and Fury swipes make it even harder to deal with
oh, thats why i missed 7 vine whips in a row yesterday.
@@SeanCampbell_iRacing do you still play Pokémon mystery dungeon?
god i hate those Sandshrew, once i got further into the dungeon (maybe like 7F) i was just gunning it to the stairs because i was so annoyed by specifically the Sandshrew.
I seriously think that the Mystery Dungeon series has some of the best soundtracks in gaming
The Mario and Luigi Series would like to know your location
@@SMCwasTakenboth. Both are good. Amazing spinoffs of popular franchises with incredible music and stories.
@@KogasaTatara514 yes
Absolutely
@@SMCwasTakenvery good reply I can’t put either above but idk the pmd soundtrack is maybe a little better
Actually getting an insane nostalgia rush hearing all the old Mystery Dungeon OSTs. What a fantastically composed soundtrack.
Stiopic I got back into the game a few months ago after not playing for 4 years. Very good decision I’d say! Brought back tons of memories and good times playing.
In my opinion I agree Stiopic. The music in the game is pretty nostalgic
it plays in my head even as an adult. soundtrack to my life
Bro this soundtrack SLAPS I cry to this whole ost like twice a year now LOL
Same I’m like not okay rn
to me the tempo change partway through foreshadows the presence of a time gear without stating it through dialogue and i love that
If that's true, it's completely genius. Never made the connection but it makes total sense!
This is brilliant
Grimy Food: exists
Riolu with Survivalist IQ Skill: it's free food
"This is some serious gourmet shit"
"Finally some good fucking food"
@@haunted_pixel everyone without survivalist: "where's the lamb SAUCE"
@@michaelsnyman2800 And also "It's freaking raw!"
It's free real estate
Ouch, the hunger
LOL I REMEMBER
Wow, it's me from 4 years ago. I don't remember having that username.
Edit: Oh, apparently TH-cam changed my username...
Your belly has filled somewhat.
@@JohnSmith-cg3cvgrimey food …. :)
Y’all ever just **grime noise**
💀💀💀
Yes
Theme of the 25 grimy foods in your bag
Finally I found it! A month ago, the 1:01 melody was stuck in my head during two weeks and I was unable to figure out the origin.
Dialgas fight to the finish stuck with me for 13 years after I played the game
@@baconlando4569 oh god, that should have been annoying!
@@cubicbanban why? its a good track
@@jmbutchkoy4950 it's not the track the problem, but the fact that it stayed 13 years ^^
I love this song because it makes me think of a long and difficult journey. Just the notes flowing one after another, like it's telling you a story and the part that I love most is at min 1:00 because when it seems it's about to end, the music starts to get slower but then it starts again gaining speed, being even better than before. Does anyone feel the same?
It's quite like a visit to a real desert! It's already sweltering and you can feel your characters walking through each step akin to tottering with exhaustion.
Then it reaches that point, slows down, as though they had to slow down to recompose. The song's swing-y feeling really makes you feel as though your characters are swinging with exhaustion, and its lax-like melody makes you feel as though they WANT to sit down and sleep forever.
I know its strange to say but this is my favourite dungeon. And the music at 1:19. :)
I almost only listen to classical music, but this game's music has a very unique feeling to it that i love, brings me so many memories back from when i first played it when i was 7 years old.
Funny you say that cause this bgm sounds like a waltz to me in certain parts
@@axemblaze1044 that's because it is a waltz
@@cattenchaostherandomperson 6/8 baybee
@@infernape716 hell yeah
This game and the original red and blue rescue team make me so nostalgic I want to cry. I remember going into a supermarket to get a copy of Blue rescue team when I was a child, I'd even pickup walkthrough magazines on the game.
I swear to god this is one of the hardest songs ever
I recall that the desert is where you meet Mawile. This place was the beginning of my adoration for Mawile!
- You eat the grimy food.
- Your defenses dropped harshly !
*Walks immediatly on a Miracle Case*
Problem done
Ahaha, its still a miracle. I stepped on way too many grimy traps, and i was soo annoyed everytime!
Lmao
This really paints a vivid picture of a harsh yet awe-inspiring desert landscape in my mind. One of my favourite tracks.
Grimy Food: I'll get you and I'll make it look like a bloody accident
Smart adventurer: Eats on top of stairs
No idea what I'm feeling when I hear this but it's something. This track just hits different and is probably my favorite in the ost
Me, a torchic: * eats grimy food*
Grimy food: * burns me*
Me:... ok cool I guess
The best animation after eating food "Your head is burning"
Oh cool ig 😂
You look like a mudkip to me >.>
Already had a good amount of Apples in my bag for the trip 😏
I dont remember this dungeon being much trouble, was it really long ?
@@showboatcoke longer in this version, yeah
Hey, uhhh, would you like some uhhh... *g r i m e* with your Apples?
And then you step on some grimy traps and all your apples turns into grimy food
@@pyr0phoenix i ate the grimy food just before going through the stairs. Problem solved
0:45 This part hits different when the dungeon tileset changes to afternoon
Desert themes hit SO hard man. This, Stow-on-side, and Great Canyon are among the greatest ❤
Gritzy Desert and Teehee Valley from Mario and Luigi, Oblivia and Mor Ardain from Xenoblade, I LOVE desert themes in Gaming. Those are the only 4 I can think of off the top of my head to add!
@@soupahmario5869 haven't played or heard of them but I'll give them a go. Thank you for this 🙏🏼
@@hlewis5217 out of all of them I reccommend Gritzy Desert the most by far. If I wasn't a sucker for everything Mystery Dungeon, Gritzy Desert would be my favorite desert theme in general! It's such a good song that it was the first Mario and Luigi song added to AND remixed for Smash! (albeit I prefer the original DS composition)
I was playing pokerogue and in the seafloor biome when this rolled on from a totally different track and weirdly it kinda fits the under the sea vibe... or at least most of it. definitely makes me think im running out of air soon.
I remember getting Rain Dance on my Squirtle on the last floor of Quicksand cavern.
This sounds like it came directly from the kirby games
Me : eats grimy food
Grimy food : I'm bout to end this whole man's career
Stairs: no u
When I listen to this music, it gives me a huge void because the game is very old but I love it, it completely brightens my day, without exaggerating
This song is so good
BEST TRACK IN THE GAME I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS
The sandstorms have ended me so many times. I had to keep sunny orbs and any other weather orb i could get my hands on
Just watched my TH-cam recap 2024. This was the song I listened to the most this year.
God, this song sends me to a whole other planet. Especially this part right here: 0:22
1:37 Is it just me, or does this soundtrack loop there incorrectly?
You're right, the uploader must have made a mistake
How is it looped incorrectly?
I don't hear a mistake. This is exactly what it sounds like in my game.
I agree, I think an extra measure is playing between 1:37 and 1:39
its normal i think
Pro Tip: Bring a Psyduck if you don't feel like dealing with sandstorms.
Going into this dungeon and the two that followed as a Pikachu and having Chimchar as a partner was certainly an experience... Yikes...
-3
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Huh? What's up with the weird loop? Feels like there's a part added to it.
i just noticed it. now its gonna bug me
If the first mystery dungeon remakes are good and then they remake this game then they better not mess up this song. Its one of the best
The lack of food in my bag was so scarce. I had to visit the Apple Woods to stock up!
Ah yes. I can feel the moisture leaving my mouth.
Sandshrew/Sandslash and their ability to evade literally everything in sandstorms was pure pain
I remember hard focusing this game one summer, I played this level on a really hot day and now whenever it's a warm evening I just listen to this and it brings me back to all the joys I've had of playing this game
I did the same too! In the past 2 Summers when I discovered this awesome game and I got addicted to the PMD saga actually
I love all the PMD memes ppl in the comments keep coming up with despite the game being so long ago. Y'all are great!
**Sandstorm Noises Intensify**
This is calming :)
Easily my favorite theme in explorers of darkness. (i could never find a copy of explorers of sky i could afford.)
To me it perfectly captures the essence of rescue team exploration. It's grand, yet mysterious.
This was how they punished the Pikachu and Shinx players for nuking the rest of the game.
Underrated masterpiece
LOL, everyone that played these games, and there is quite a lot, praises the music. This OST is far from underrated.
Agreed
There is so much nostalgia in this track, probably because it really feels like a journey, not a grandiose one, but a "I'm tired but we need to keep going" one.
I hate sand.
It's coarse and rough, and it gets everywhere.
and the award for most anxiety inducing dungeon goes to...
No waaay chasm cave takes the cake
-dark corridors
-magneton and mismagius can levitate making them practically invincible over the chasm.
-level music is eerie asf
@@MajorClug plus the huge Onix appearing from the darkness and the drifloom exploding.
Haven’t gotten to chasm cave, but quicksand pit is 5 times worse with the sand slash alone, let alone monster houses
what a banger.
BEST series ever
"the weather has become a sandstorm!"
*war flashbacks*
I remember dying here so many times UGHHHHH
for some reason i’ve always interpreted this song in a western esque way lol. i think it’s just me though because i have a very distinct memory of playing my ds and going through this region while we were traveling through new mexico and arizona to the grand canyon ahaha
Sandstorm activated all pokemon are buffed damaged
Ahhh, so many Kirby vibes 🐊🔥🔥🔥
Good song. My blessings to the composer ❤🎶⏳✨
Blessings Blessings Blessings Blessing Blessings Blessings
Dry Mouth Waltz
BRUH I TOOK FIVE YEARS TO FINISH THIS GOD DAMN PLACE WITH CHIKORITA IT TROMATISATED ME 😭😭😭😭😭
Bro *you* had more character development than Chikorita did in 5 years 😩
Hearing these nostalgic songs just makes me sad...
Kinda sounds like something from kirby....
pretty trippy too
Nostalgia....😢
Money everywhere!
This is, hands down, my favorite track in the game. I came back years later to listen to it again.
Desert Biome Theme in PokeRogue
Increase the speed a little and this would be a perfect aquatic theme.
True!
One of my favorite dungeon themes…but the dungeon itself is sooooo annoying. So hard to defeat a goddamn Sandshrew.
This game needs a remake
Considering Red and Blue Rescue Team got one here's to hoping for an Explorers remake on the Switch 2!
The song doesn’t loop properly lol
1:35 i dont think this is even looped correctly bruh
Ahhh how nostalgic
Very.
This reminds me of a paper mario song
The start of the music give me a different feeling
I'm surprised there's not much comments here. Pretty underrated theme
Not looped properly.
This sounds a bit like a Professor Layton OST!
Honestly sounds like it should be in an ice themed level, I think.
i literally dont care about what anyone else says this is the best dungeon theme in pmd2 -_-
You know what place is also full of sand?
*Dubai.*
*_"Welcome to hell, Walker. We've been waiting for you."_*
th-cam.com/video/1f-8v30jwtA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=90iJX56uUchEVlI4
Desert
Ah yes, the place that made me hate Sandshrew, and any kind of evasion mechanics more than Double team Spammers in the main-line games. *Good Level Design.* :>
AEON
0:17 sounds like Kirby
extremely annoying area for the normal type starters especially
*SANDSHREW USED ROLLOUT*
Pokerogue!
The dungeon where I hid behind my riolu friend cause I was a poor defenseless shinx
Desert... I brought a Grass Type Pokemon... I think it's not that bad.
oh fuck this is some good shit
This is also in Kirby, right?
?
Something about the melody reminds me of old Yu-gi-oh games
No food, no oran berries, how did i do it, don't ask me because j have no idea, i just know that i want frickin hate Sandshrew now
Kwite song
This one never stuck out to me. It's kinda forgettable.
To me it's one of my favourite tracks because It really fits for its location and I love the vibe of it
Any else think this music could also fit in a Kirby game? It sounds just like some of the level themes in Orange Ocean in Kirby's Adventure.