Nintendo recently launched a new mobile APP – “Nintendo Music“. This application allows players to listen to music from many Nintendo games.
According to Nintendo’s official website, in “Nintendo Music”, you can listen to game music from various Nintendo software released from Family Computer to Nintendo Switch.
The game software lineup at the time of original publication is as follows:
In “Nintendo Music”, in addition to choosing the music you want to listen to according to the game software, there is also a variety of music tracks on themes around characters or emotions between different
Why did Nintendo launch a music app?
According to an interview with Nippon TV News, Nintendo said that the purpose of launching this app is to “expand the number of people exposed to Nintendo IP.” They believe that game music is valuable IP content, and “Nintendo Music” provides a unique presentation method.
In fact, music plays a role in games that goes far beyond simple background sound effects. It is not only a supporting part of the game world, but also an important element that promotes plot development, shapes character images, and directs player emotions.
Music can accurately express a character’s inner feelings. When the character is happy, the cheerful melody can capture the player and allow the players to share their happiness; when the character is sad, the deep sound of the piano can touch the player’s hearts and make the player feel the same. Through music, players can gain a deeper understanding of the character’s inner world and establish a stronger connection with the character.
In addition, music plays a vital role in the game’s narrative. It can foreshadow upcoming events, create a tense or relaxed atmosphere, and even directly participate in plot development. For example, in horror games, sudden sound effects can make players’ hair stand on end in adventure games, exciting music can encourage players to move forward bravely.
Music can also greatly enhance the gaming experience of players. A suitable piece of music can bring players into the world of the game and immerse them in the atmosphere created by the game. When players encounter difficulties in the game, motivational music can give players strength; when players complete tasks, impact music can give players a sense of accomplishment.
The music streaming APP designed by Nintendo is actually different from normal music APPs. It not only provides music playlists categorized by games, but also provides curated playlists based on different themes such as characters, battle scenes, etc., and lets with users viewing game screenshots while listening to music, trying to evoke good memories of the players. game and get them interested in playing again.
Nintendo Music is an additional service provided to Nintendo Switch Online members It is currently available on iOS and Android platforms and is only available to Nintendo Switch Online members. Although the number of games currently included is limited, Nintendo said it will continue to add more game music in the future.
