The King of Time Review (Music for Our Retro Fans)

The King of Time Review (Music for Our Retro Fans)

The King of Time is made within the limitations of the over 20 year old Nintendo Entertainment System, the console that reinvigorated the US gaming scene. There are 10 tracks (11 if you count the looping version of #5 that is included as a bonus) available on the King of Time album.

Songs like track #5: Twinkle Heart Bubble are simply awe inspiring when you get over the fact that, honestly, no one did this type of music on the NES before. In Twinkle Heart Bubble, you can almost hear the little 8-Bit drummer tapping his drum sticks together, that is just one example of hte great music and effects available throughout. Other songs evoke memories involving everything from the boss level of a really great platformer to a wrestling match.

Track #10: Psyduck Lullaby would be a perfect fit for any 8-Bit RPG that would have featured a town of nothing but men (can anyone name any such RPG’s?).

Check out track #6: Foamy Pixel Wave and try not to have visions of a triumphant hero, or some descendent, recanting tales of adventure and perils that were overcome. If Video Games Live were a minimalist concert, they would probably sound a lot like King of Time.

With nearly 20 minutes of original music that is just amazing in how it was created, you can’t go wrong with King of Time if you miss the days of old. If you are into gaming music, or a retro gamer, then definitely check out The King of Time by Green Leo.

The King of Time by Green Leo – website
Format: Free online in various formats
Rated: 7 out of 10
Closing remarks:

Great album full of retro gaming music, some of which is amazing that it is done within NES limitations.  Stronger songs choices would have definitely raised the score.

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