April 2020
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
GameTripper exists because of Sonic 2. For GT’s 100th article – and third birthday – Matt Gardner finally explains why.
August 2019
Super Hang-On
For Matt Gardner, the existential dread of entering a password on Super Hang-On turned a cute song into something that’s haunted him ever since.
June 2019
Bowser’s Castle (MK8)
Bowser’s Castle was much more than just a simple part of the superb Mario Kart 8 soundtrack: it finally gave the ever-present, much-maligned circuit the music it truly deserved.
February 2019
Dog Ending
Silent Hill 2’s secret “Dog Ending” set a bar that no other title has been able to beat, and it was all in the music, says Matt Gardner.
January 2019
Secure Place
The 12 repetitive notes of Secure Place were all that Matt Gardner needed to create a feeling of temporary sanctuary in RE2’s world torn apart by zombies.
November 2018
Beep Block Skyway
Despite ageing incredible well, the legacy of Beep Block Skyway has been tainted by something a lot less wholesome – as Matt Gardner learned to his horror.
October 2018
Naked Glow
For Matt Gardner, Ridge Racer Type 4 provided the emblematic song of the 1999 school holidays: the warm, carefree Naked Glow.
August 2018
Alien Storm
While his friends were busy playing more famous 2D beat ‘em ups, Matt Gardner was happier with Alien Storm – though he twice had to overcome his own body’s betrayal just to try it.
August 2018
Wing Fortress Zone
Wing Fortress Zone’s music combined a steady pace with an unnerving composition to create an unforgettable song that took Sonic 2 to a whole new level, Matt Gardner argues.
July 2018
Words Drowned by Fireworks
FFVII’s Words Drowned by Fireworks had a bigger impact on Matt Gardner than the more universally revered Aerith’s Theme, but it took him a long time to realise it.
