Some time ago we mentioned, in a listicle about obscure musical genres, our developing taste for Chiptune: music made with the primitive chips used in the first generation of videogame systems. With that in mind, the musical nerds over at Unreality have compiled a list of 10 Songs and Sounds from 8-Bit Nintendo Games.

It’s a mix of mainstream favorites for the 80s-90s nostalgia crowd and historical videogame obscurantism for the hardcore retro nerd set. In the way of tried and true gaming music addiction, who would have thought this gem would ever have slipped our mind:

Double Dragon

A little trippy at times, but bracing with that persistent drum, this one clearly reflects the gritty edginess of the pre-Giuliani New York City streets where its skyline backdrop suggests Double Dragon was set.

Rad Race

Another favorite from Unreality’s list, this one more obscure, Rad Racer’s moody theme not only meshes nicely with the speeding roadster’s humming engine and screeching wheels, its melancholic tones tap into young rad gamers’ feelings of listless teenage angst.

Something Missing: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle

Reflecting a much different approach to youth identity than Rad Racer’s fleeting escapism, the Turtles and their accompanying videogames were always about youngsters assuming responsibility and owning up to their actions. Hence the sense of dire urgency created through billowing musical arrangements in these various boss duals. These masked mutants may love being turtles, but they also show that being young isn’t all pizzas and ninjas.