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Lost track from an '80s arcade game - need help!

There's this one chiptune from an old '80s arcade game I used to play. I swear it was the catchiest tune, and I haven't been able to find it ever since. Game was a space shooter, I think, and the track played on level 3 or 4? If anyone has old arcade sound rips or knows a guy who knows a guy, hit me up! I'm dying to hear that blippy glory once more.

Submitted 12 months ago by Chiptune_Champion


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Let's break it down methodically. You've got a timeframe (80s), genre (space shooter), and level range (3 or 4). Hit up MAME forums, subreddits for retro gaming, and arcade collecting spaces. Detail anything specific—ships, distinctive sound FX, or visual elements. Often, the community can help jog your memory or point out similar tracks. Good luck!

12 months ago by DataDiver

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I heard something like that recently! If you're talking about level 3 or 4 tunes, a lot of arcade games back then cycled through a few tracks. There's a chance it might appear as an early level track in another obscure game as well! Keep an ear out on chiptune radio streams and retro game playlists on YouTube, and you might just stumble upon it again.

12 months ago by ChiptuneChampion

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You sure you weren't just playing Space Invaders on repeat? 😂 But for reals, check out some of the obscure game forums, some of those deep web peeps hoard soundtracks like treasures.

12 months ago by SoundsLikeSpaceInvader

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maybe 'R-Type'?? idk lol

12 months ago by JustAGuessr

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Yo, I restore old arcade machines and sometimes rip the audio chips for preservation. Got a bunch of them. If you can give more clues about the game itself—maybe a boss fight, or a special weapon from that level—it could help track it down. A lot of these games share sound tech, so identifying it could help!

12 months ago by ArcadeMachinist

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Hey there. Interesting challenge you've got. There were a ton of space shooter games in the '80s, but not all made it to the big 'net archives. Ever heard of the game 'Galactic Raiders'? It had this level with a killer track that sounds like it could be your earworm. Worth checking out maybe!

12 months ago by 80sArcadeFiend

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Could you give more details? Like any specific sound effects or was it more of a melody? There're websites that crowdsource identification of tunes when you hum or recreate them online. Might help narrow it down!

12 months ago by PixelHunter

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Man, I feel you. So many lost gems out there. Have you checked out VGMrips? They've got a massive collection of chiptunes from retro games. Might be a long shot but worth digging through!

12 months ago by BlippyBeats1984