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nim Registered 17/05/2002
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25th August, 2010 at 05:34:07 -
Hey, I just thought I'd start a thread that isn't about Microsoft or Apple.
What's the best sound effect you've ever heard in a game? And for the record, what's the worst?
My vote for best goes to "whonnng" when you get the shield in Sonic.
Worst is when you lose baby Mario, Yoshi's Island.
OK GO.
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Neuro LudologistRegistered 29/10/2006
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25th August, 2010 at 06:05:57 -
I'm sure there's one to top it, but the BFG9000 (original version) is satisfyingly badass. [tschik-iszhik] FWAAAAOOOMMMMM! In fact I like most DooM sounds, especially monster deaths.
Worst? There was this one sounds in Half Life 1 deathmatch, I think it was the item respawning sound. Part of it was a really grating buzz sound, usually louder than anything else, especially when a group of items spawned at the same time. Snarks got pretty annoying, too, though hilarity usually balanced it out
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nim Registered 17/05/2002
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25th August, 2010 at 15:41:36 -
Originally Posted by Neuro BFG9000
Love those blood splatter sounds too
I always thought Doom 2's super shotgun reloading sound really hit the mark too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4VHUXV77hA
Also, snarks, yeah. Let's not forget "LISTEN! " from Ocarina of Time.
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Der Dairy CrickRegistered 21/11/2002
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25th August, 2010 at 15:47:44 -
Yeah, the Doom sounds are definitely some of my favorite ever.
Buuut I think my favorite sound effect has to be the death sound from the NES-styled Mega Man games. It gets extra cool points because bosses use the exact same sound. :3
In a close second, I rather like the hilarious sound effect that plays when you collect a piece of chicken in Tekken 3's beatemup minigame.
Worst sound effect? Tough call, but I'd probably go with the cliff racers from Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. Eeeuurgh. >.<
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Registered 08/09/2002
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25th August, 2010 at 16:25:09 -
I really love Doom's sounds too, but the worst sound..it's not really an effect as such, but the fairy from the 1st Zelda game on the Nintendo 64 - Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! Hey..Listen! vARRRRGH!
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OMC What a goofballRegistered 21/05/2007
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25th August, 2010 at 17:05:10 -
This is a great idea for a topic. I'm going to stick with click games. Why?
My favorite just so happens to be from my own game (Sorry, couldn't resist): http://splotchesgame.com/brownsplosion.wav
And because the worst sound was all of them from the game they played at the click convention. Edited by OMC
Knockturnal Nothing to see here turn backRegistered 11/04/2008
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25th August, 2010 at 21:36:40 -
Yeah the best, let me see.... Nothing obvious comes to mind.
Worst, SO MANY TO CHOOSE FROM. But I'll definitely go with the "electric spark" sfx used in so many old movies and low-budget games. Even in newer ones. It pisses me off that they still use that sh*t tbh.
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Silveraura God's GodRegistered 08/08/2002
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26th August, 2010 at 01:19:22 -
I'm real annoyed by the omnivore ape-like mouth sounds on Spore. Do those count?
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nim Registered 17/05/2002
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26th August, 2010 at 05:08:02 -
Maybe we need a separate category for voices, since most voices in games are annoying.
Except SLIPPY TOAD.
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Hayo Stone GooseRegistered 15/08/2002
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26th August, 2010 at 13:24:16 -
I love the menu sounds in the MGS games.
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nim Registered 17/05/2002
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26th August, 2010 at 14:10:49 -
Agreed!
Also, Yoshi's tongue from Yoshi's Island DS.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BP5PchTY1uo&t=68
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Marko I like you You like youRegistered 08/05/2008
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26th August, 2010 at 14:53:33 -
My choice is the sound of a sweep kick/uppercut connecting in Mortal Kombat 1
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Lazernaut
Registered 08/09/2002
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26th August, 2010 at 18:09:59 -
Originally Posted by Marko My choice is the sound of a sweep kick/uppercut connecting in Mortal Kombat 1
Ooh yeah good one !!!!oneoneone
Uppercut hit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW3oah6LHVU#t=0m14s
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Sketchy Cornwall UKRegistered 06/11/2004
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26th August, 2010 at 19:56:20 -
You're all wrong
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Unspeakably Lazy AdminRegistered 14/05/2002
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26th August, 2010 at 20:27:39 -
Originally Posted by OldManClayton This is a great idea for a topic. I'm going to stick with click games. Why?
My favorite just so happens to be from my own game (Sorry, couldn't resist):
http://splotchesgame.com/brownsplosion.wav
And because the worst sound was all of them from the game they played at the click convention.
Which game are you talking about?
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