That Start jingle into the walking BGM. You know it instantly. Dig Dug on NES has one of the most iconic little loops in gaming, and this Game Sound Museum disc pairs it with its sequel for the full package. The original's BGM only plays while you move, which still feels like a wild design choice decades later.
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Dig Dug II's BGM 1 opens things up with a fuller, more confident melody for the island-based sequel. And the Hurry Up theme in both games turns the tension up to maximum. Two short but perfectly formed soundtracks. The original is minimal and playful.
The sequel is bolder and a little more complex. If you need a reminder that three notes can be more memorable than a full orchestra, press play.