Board 8 > Ema loves shovelware, so she made a dumb ranking. Oops.

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failgirlema
04/28/24 6:19:05 PM
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HEAR YE! HEAR YE! (yall and stay close to the funky... idk the rest of the words)
If you know me, you might know that I famously adore shovelware music. And so, I have decided to give myself a possibly daunting task of listening to as many shovelware soundtracks as you can throw at me. (By as many, I mean 1 or possibly 2 per person depending on how daunting the task is...)

Shovelware, according to how I feel at least, is a type of game that is made either for a licensed property, a trend or for a very specific audience, usually some child interest. I don't think all licensed games are shovelware, not out of quality but out of their principle of. being made, I guess? For example, I think Spider-Man 2 (PS2) is shovelware, due to the fact it was released to tie in with a movie, while Spider-Man 2 (PS5) is not, as it was released to just be a game representing Spider-Man as a property. This is a bit complex and might require some thought, but I will be pretty lenient with decisions so hopefully your picks should be okay. Sorry for how unclear this is lol. Main point: Shovelware is not just bad games, just usually a game that, for one reason or another, was made to get sales for a specific market - usually of kids, but not always.

Some basic rules:
  • Shovelware only please! If I deem something to not be shovelware, I might ask for a new nomination, although this probably won't happen. If you can make a fair case for it, I'll allow it.
  • 1 OST per person to start with, but, if the task seems feasible, I will up it to 2 at some point. Check back in!
  • I will only listen to 45 minutes of soundtracks that are over 45 minutes. Probably. If it's not too far over that it's fine and if there aren't many long soundtracks, I can deal with it, but I just want to ensure I'm not selling my life away to 5 3 hour soundtrack submissions or something.


Standardised format would be nice but not necessary. To make it clear when you're giving me a game, for example, the Wii version of Chuck E Cheese's Party Games, do this
+ Chuck E Cheese's Party Games (Wii)
and if you decide you no longer feel in the Party Games mood
X Chuck E Cheese's Party Games (Wii)
(i'm doing the X since gamefaqs seems to hate me every time i try to use a - )
Links to soundtracks would be helpful but I can sort them out myself if needed!
Also, extra info always appreciated, such as platform and composer.

Here's a banger or two for inspiration. (And because I want to show them off)
Drama Queens - Questionable: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUmA2fnXzhk
Chuck E Cheese's Party Games (Wii) - Galaxy Shooter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSeO7J1GKZo

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NFUN
04/28/24 6:20:37 PM
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+ Robots: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMMVVFLlN88mIbyHFsrBwtebJH_sRbGup

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failgirlema
04/28/24 6:21:50 PM
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starting off with a classic it seems

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-hotdogturtle--
04/28/24 6:22:54 PM
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rwlh
04/28/24 6:26:04 PM
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+ Animorphs (GBC)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9FyX-bNcVjNVCgV1Nfh6XNloGzw8Gwtu

Composer: Randy Wilson
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Denji
04/28/24 6:32:51 PM
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+ The Flintstones (SNES)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLUHFjA5COA

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Hbthebattle
04/28/24 6:34:35 PM
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+ Bakugan: Battle Brawlers (Wii)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKZ1ETSee_w

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Snake5555555555
04/28/24 6:39:54 PM
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+ Bram Stoker's Dracula (Genesis)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKAX7YqoMro

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azuarc
04/28/24 7:06:14 PM
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Let's not overlook the obvious.

+ Waterworld (SNES)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE2B2D36E13981D26

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failgirlema
04/28/24 7:06:36 PM
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new rule: overlook the obvious :)

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GavsEvans123
04/28/24 7:08:14 PM
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+ Cheggers Party Quiz (PS2)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK3zC2UwJg8

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-Chaos-Zero-
04/28/24 7:10:38 PM
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+ Fuzion Frenzy
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLapitaxBuWDAHoltoi4ZUGouer85Tqp5Y&si=_rL-S_rNY2hLzXLB

I feel like you might get a kick out of this.

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failgirlema
04/28/24 7:11:08 PM
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GavsEvans123 posted...
+ Cheggers Party Quiz (PS2)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK3zC2UwJg8
i have played this game, i will say rn that the game is entirely silent other than this being played in the menus and credits. it's insanely funny and awkward

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Zyxyz0
04/28/24 7:11:26 PM
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it's shorter and not as glamorous as some of the other entries so far, but I've gotta rep my own childhood shovelware beloved:

+ Winnie the Pooh: Adventures in the 100 Acre Wood (GBC)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3FK6sOfOqeTnJJO3Vh1wUwbBopUXw1UA

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Fluttershy_Pony
04/28/24 7:13:30 PM
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failgirlema posted...
a very specific audience

Would a tower defense/dating sim originally named "Woah! I Got Sent To Another World Where We're All Rats And Now I Have To Date Them!" count as a very specific audience? If yes:

+ Woah! Rats! (PC)
https://daisukidanny.bandcamp.com/album/woah-rats-ost

If no: I'll get back to you tomorrow with a game that fits a more typical definition of shovelware.

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redrocket
04/28/24 7:15:06 PM
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Spanish for Everyone! (DS)

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Gall
04/28/24 7:17:29 PM
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+ Scholastic's The Magic School Bus: Space Exploration Game (Genesis)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLREYF4RnDeQCc4KRWdHukJWx-ujLgRYV0
1995
Composers: Lszl Fazekas, Gbor Foltn

My favorite track on it is Orbiter Bonus Game.

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azuarc
04/28/24 7:18:00 PM
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failgirlema posted...
new rule: overlook the obvious :)

I mean, I would, but I can't really think of anything that qualifies that you wouldn't already know.

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failgirlema
04/28/24 7:20:01 PM
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Fluttershy_Pony posted...
Would a tower defense/dating sim originally named "Woah! I Got Sent To Another World Where We're All Rats And Now I Have To Date Them!" count as a very specific audience? If yes:

i will say. i think it was really hard for me to use "Shovelware" as a thing and try to explain it bcos, yea this ends up letting stuff like just. quirky indie games slip through the cracks of my definition. i'd say no, sorry.

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failgirlema
04/28/24 7:21:18 PM
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Gall posted...
Composers: Lszl Fazekas, Gbor Foltn
THE ECCO 2 GAME GEAR COMPOSERS? :O

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Fluttershy_Pony
04/28/24 8:27:53 PM
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Fair enough. Then I'd probably go with a boring answer like:

+ Ultraverse Prime (SCD)
https://downloads.khinsider.com/game-soundtracks/album/ultraverse-prime-1994-scd

So trash that it was only released in a two pack with another piece of shovelware, based on a comic that very few people remember (because Marvel killed the Ultraverse, but that's a long story), and only known for its title theme: an over seven minute long progressive rock epic composed by the Follin brothers. Hard to decide on a link for the OST though... KHInsider isn't my first choice, but none of the YouTube links are right; one version of the OST only uses a shortened version of the theme (and if you're not going to play the whole theme, what are we even doing here?) and the other doesn't have names for any of the tracks. You're of course free to use either set of YouTube links if preferred, but this is the best source I could track down.

If this doesn't count for whatever reason (too mainstream of a pick?) then... uhhh... I have a Care Bears soundtrack saved somewhere but I have too much nostalgia for the game to consider it shovelware.

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failgirlema
04/28/24 8:33:16 PM
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Fluttershy_Pony posted...
If this doesn't count for whatever reason (too mainstream of a pick?) then... uhhh... I have a Care Bears soundtrack saved somewhere but I have too much nostalgia for the game to consider it shovelware.
this should count but shovelware is not at all a depictor of quality in this case. shovelware can be good (which is honestly one of the main points i wanted to push by making this!)
mainstream picks aren't banned or anything btw lol, i just like finding fun new stuff (frankly, never heard of this OR the marvel comic and i have had very big marvel fan phases, squirrel girl 4 life)

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Fluttershy_Pony
04/28/24 8:45:16 PM
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failgirlema posted...
frankly, never heard of this

Ah, then I am glad I went with it. I feel everyone should experience the theme at least once.

Short version: Ultraverse was a competitor to Marvel & DC. Marvel bought them out, merged their universes through a seventh infinity gem (Ego) which I don't think ever got mentioned again, and ran the brand into the ground in record time. I think there's some rights kerfuffle where no one can ever use the characters again, so they're a pretty deep cut in terms of comic lore.

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failgirlema
04/28/24 8:49:00 PM
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Fluttershy_Pony posted...
Short version: Ultraverse was a competitor to Marvel & DC. Marvel bought them out,
OH. yea actually, i remember another sega cd ultraverse game from a marvel vs capcom music thing i was doing lol, never really looked into them much though

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DeviDoesNothing
04/29/24 10:52:35 AM
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+ Despicable Me: The Game: Minion Mayhem | https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCayNMedHj7aBT-iBjFkwwiCy9KEMgMT4

the only reason I know a thing about this is because I owned it as a kid and hey would you look at that Jake Kaufman did the soundtrack

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AriaOfBolo
04/29/24 11:14:19 AM
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reminding myself to post LotR SNES

excellent username, I don't recognize you but hi

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failgirlema
04/29/24 11:26:36 AM
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Okay I will say. For context to people who might not know me as well. Old console recs are completely fine but just know I'm uh. kinda known for not being big on SNES if it doesn't sound like Amiga. Not to discourage from SNES nominations tho lol just something to note if people have to decide

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failgirlema
04/29/24 11:27:48 AM
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AriaOfBolo posted...
excellent username, I don't recognize you but hi
thanks, hi!

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GavsEvans123
04/29/24 12:39:12 PM
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Should I change Cheggers for something else since you've played it before, or is that okay to stay?

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failgirlema
04/29/24 12:41:23 PM
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GavsEvans123 posted...
Should I change Cheggers for something else since you've played it before, or is that okay to stay?
I'm happy to keep it lol, it is just one song and you have the opportunity for a whole soundtrack but that's more your personal choice, I'm still happy to rate it

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FL81
04/29/24 1:18:19 PM
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+ Finding Nemo (PS2/GCN/Xbox)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2F02934F9468527A

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Tked
04/29/24 1:19:17 PM
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+ Demolition Man (Genesis) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMEk8s2evq3nc4hl9OgbGIylI7_LI9pWn
just noticed that playlist is missing this: https://downloads.khinsider.com/game-soundtracks/album/demolition-man-genesis-gamerip/11%2520-%2520Final%2520Boss%2520%2528Simon%2520Phoenix%2529.mp3
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Kecleon352
04/29/24 1:52:31 PM
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I have two really good ones, both of which I've kept for myself from the likes of RtVGM, and while on seems good to hand off as well, this one just feels right.

+ Biker Mice From Mars (SNES)
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLErsx10Ke4uwoWi0ZfA2SytgjdEm0P1a1
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failgirlema
04/29/24 4:44:04 PM
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okay maybe this is a bad idea but i think it'll be fun and i have a lot of time where i can just listen to music so...
Upping allowed nominations to 2!


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Tked
04/29/24 4:46:36 PM
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+ Blade (PS1) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrXMK3Wvsjgs0VST6W4LBY1nmEKC0DoOV
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Snake5555555555
04/29/24 4:51:50 PM
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+ The Addams Family (SNES)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTuOvXNW1VA

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Kecleon352
04/29/24 5:07:09 PM
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failgirlema posted...
okay maybe this is a bad idea but i think it'll be fun and i have a lot of time where i can just listen to music so...
Upping allowed nominations to 2!
Oh, well, in that case...

Paw Patrol: Mighty Pups Save Adventure Bay (PS4, XB1, Switch)
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6DLpgzhE4oLfyOqFxmaWheHzNARIeKr8
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FL81
04/29/24 5:44:05 PM
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+ Bear in the Big Blue House (GBC)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTi28SlXAxVW2Oed7rAzIZBZ5wMcSRshr

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JONA
04/29/24 6:14:20 PM
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+ NBA in the Zone 2000 (PS1)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPkINIxiy2iQW_km9Hp4cvN9WzT7caBhe

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UF8
04/29/24 6:20:09 PM
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+ Jinsei Game for Nintendo Switch (Switch lol)
sent on discord

+ Wanko Mix: Chiwanko World (GBA)
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-hotdogturtle--
04/29/24 10:31:18 PM
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Wow, a lot of people already have good responses for this. I'm gonna have to like... browse for stuff in order to find something.

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JONA
04/30/24 8:51:18 AM
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+ Walk it Out! / Step to the Beat (Wii)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOetufDubDrVVyR7bon-rdshCSktVlABC

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Mihark
04/30/24 11:54:42 AM
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I have a game in mind, but I can't find its soundtrack anywhere :(
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failgirlema
04/30/24 1:14:23 PM
#44:


Mihark posted...
I have a game in mind, but I can't find its soundtrack anywhere :(
I'll probably be able to source it myself if you just say the name! I'm. fairly okay at that kinda thing

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GavsEvans123
04/30/24 5:34:33 PM
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+ The Simpsons Wrestling (PS1)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6817889402F4AB3D

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banshiryuu
05/01/24 11:35:32 PM
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omg walk it out blessed pick i totally should've thought of that myself lol

anyway talked about both of these already and there's no youtube links but figure i'd "officially" submit them anyway!!

+ Simple DS Series Vol. 34: THE Haisan-san
+ Racing / Pro Racer / Simple 1500 Series Vol. 13: THE Race
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-hotdogturtle--
05/01/24 11:52:28 PM
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+ Dynamite 100 (PS2)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNBaM5gq4KI

I thought I finally found something good but then I noticed the 45 minute rule, so can I like use both of my nom slots to have you listen to the whole thing? I think most of the loop points are shorter than their length would make them seem so you can probably skim the whole thing in 45 minutes anyway.

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Mihark
05/02/24 1:18:17 AM
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+ Smurfs Kart (Switch, PC)
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failgirlema
05/02/24 2:19:37 AM
#49:


-hotdogturtle-- posted...
+ Dynamite 100 (PS2)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNBaM5gq4KI

I thought I finally found something good but then I noticed the 45 minute rule, so can I like use both of my nom slots to have you listen to the whole thing? I think some of the loop points are shorter than their length would make them seem so you can probably skim the whole thing in 45 minutes anyway.
Frankly, don't worry about the 45 minute rule. I prob made it too short anyway.... You can nom more if you like dw

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Collen
05/02/24 4:16:14 AM
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Pinky and the Brain: The Master Plan (GBA)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsiKGFyF9LkQMMNtJ6UniRddtl0bM1K0t

Composed by Jonathan Dunn. Some of the loops are quite short so skip if you want.

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