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Here's another Mega CD inspired tune! The soundtrack is slowly coming together, along with another dungeon synth EP

Back to the dungeons!
Recorded on an old Tascam 8-track :D
Got more stuff like this lined up, so a new dungeon synth soundtrack is shaping up nicely :)

Working on a SEGA Mega-CD inspired soundtrack, so here's a snippet from the album :D

I usually just indulge in making fake soundtracks for games that don't exist,
but I went full on this time and made a fake game in Gdevelop as well
All credits for the pixel art go to the awesome Ansimuz!

More dungeon sounds coming soon as well...

Hi!

Thank you so much for the kind words and your support, I'm always happy if someone finds the tunes a good match for their games :)
There's a lot of Parasite Eve, Silent Hill and Wipeout vibes within the DNA of the music for sure! I also grew up with a lot of Nintendo games, so some of that melody aspect comes from that side as well. Storytelling is also a very important aspect for me and I'm glad you noticed :D I try to make up a game in my head for every tune (or soundtrack) that I make and it's always so cool to see how other people interpret those sounds.
If you like "Aquarium After Hours", there's a free pack called "Aqua Memory" in my store. While all the tunes don't fit the bill, I think you might enjoy "The Golden Grotto" and "Sonar Dreams".
I don't have twitter unfortunately, but I'm always available on my email (arnocyreus@gmail.com) and I'd love to stay in touch. Love the PS1 aesthetics you have going on!

Cheers :)

Hi!
All the soundtracks in my store (both free and paid) are ready to be used in games :) Cheers!

Some Dark Souls inspired sounds this time :)
Hope you enjoy this atmospheric dungeon synth track, just don't go hollow!

Hi!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment :)
I'm glad you enjoy the packs and it's so cool you shared your favorite list!
All the best,
A.C.

Starting the week with some DnB sounds, so I hope you enjoy this one.
Any resemblance to the mid 1990s is purely intentional!

+++Outrider's Oath out now!+++

Take the oath and venture into a dark fantasy world, straight from an 80s VHS!
It's absolutely FREE, so you're welcome to grab a copy in my itch store:
https://arnocyreus.itch.io/outriders-oath-dungeon-synth-soundtrack

It's Monday and Midnight Mode continues!

This time we're opening with an ambient/exploration Dungeon Synth/Dark Fantasy track.
I'm also having tons of fun learning Aseprite and pixel art in general, so I've med a shoddy little
background/animation to go along with the tune :D

Thanks for tuning in!

Midnight Mode Volume 4 is now out!
It's FREE as always, for both your listening pleasure and commercial use in games :)

Graba a copy HERE!

Here's some PS2 inspired DnB/Synthwave 👾😊
I've also made a little montage to go along with the music for this one.
This one also wraps up the Midnight Mode volume 4 collection, which I'll be releasing
later this week; For FREE, as always!

BIOS update; Welcome to BIOSphere 2.0!
Hope you enjoy this atmospheric DnB track, inspired by the PS1 once again :D
Recorded on an old Tascam 8 track, just for fun.

Until next time!

And we're back to PS1 vibes!
Here's a car select screen theme for a fictional racing game for the PSX:

You are too kind! That is absolutely awesome and I'm so happy you shared the game with me :)) Cheers!

I really wanted to do something Nintendo 64 inspired today as it is my all time favorite console, yet for some reason I always end up writing stuff inspired by other systems 😂 I guess it's time to fix that today!
Midnight Mode 37:

We're kicking of 2026 with a SNES/N64 inspired title screen theme for a fictional adventure/fantasy game! 

Midnight Mode #36: Forest Dwellers (Title Screen)

This is the last episode of Midnight Mode for 2025, so I'd like to take this moment to thank YOU ALL for the great support!
I met a lot of great people through this platform and even had the pleasure to work on some really cool projects.

Enjoy your Holidays and a Happy New Year to all; Midnight Mode will return in 2026!

This one is an homage to all the good old dungeon crawlers from both the past and today. I envisioned it as a title screen theme of a game running in MS DOS, but I think it could work in other scenarios as well.
Thanks for tuning in, you are the BEST!

Midnight Mode 33

After a few fantasy oriented episodes, it's time to leave the castle ruins and head to... Well, post apocalyptic ruins!
Let's explore an abandoned facility for potential loot and upgrades, but remember; The surface could turn up to be 
more dangerous than anticipated...

MIDNIGHT MODE 32:

I finally got the chance to play around with Super Audio Cart 2 and all the N64 presets/sounds really pulled me into the "adventure begins" vibe this time around :D So here it is, an intro/title screen to a fictional adventure/RPG game! 

Midnight Mode episode 31!
We're leaving the world of consoles for a moment and departing to the world of y2k PC gaming. This one could be a background loop for a dark fantasy themed RPG or a turn-based strategy with fantasy elements. Thanks for tuning in, hope you enjoy it!

Midnight Mode volume 3 is out!

Here's the third batch of tracks from my Midnight Mode challenge, where I write a night themed track
every Monday and then release the soundtrack as a free asset pack :)
Feel free to grab the soundtrack here and use it in any way you see fit!

Midnight Mode 3

Here's the final episode of Midnight Mode volume 3! This "American Truck Simulator meets Silent Hill" track was written for a Halloween themed compilation, featuring one of my favorite looking trucks - the awesome Pete 351!
While it wasn't written specifically for Midnight Mode, I reckoned it fits the theme and makes for a cool closure to MM volume 3.

Thank you once again for tuning in, you are the best! 

MIDNIGHT MODE #29

Time to replenish your vigor and vitality, traveler. Save your progress and enjoy a moment of warmth at the hearth of Wayfarer Inn. 
Tis nothing but treacherous mountains and strange happenings beyond the city walls, specially at night...

Just one more to go until Midnight Mode 3 drops, what would you like to see for the last one? 

Midnight Mode 28

I haven't done a dungeon synth piece in a while, so I thought it would be cool to delve into the low polygon dungeons once again :) 
Come, let's wander the damp and dimly lit corridors together!

Another Monday, another Midnight Mode!
Welcome to another fictional PSX soundtrack, this time we're exploring the action packed level one of a Mecha game for the PlayStation. This is only level 1, so gear up on ammo and health packs because things are going to get hot!
I think this one might be a good start for Sequence 3... 

As always, If you'd like to use this one (or any other Midnight Mode tracks) for your game, just hit me up :)

It's Monday, so that means MIDNIGHT MODE! :)
This week I'm heading to the Jungle Realm for some PSX inspired ambient sounds.
If you'd like to use the track in your game, don't hesitate to ask; All Midnight Mode tracks are
free and ready for use :)
Until next time!

A SNES inspired loop I made for a fun game jam platformer :)
My love for those amazing 90s Rare soundtracks is on full display, so I hope you dig it :D

Midnight Mode number 25!
We're halfway to releasing Volume 3, time flies so fast it's crazy :D

Today I came up with another y2k arena/tournament shooter inspired track, I can't count the number of hours I spent playing "Facing Worlds" with my friends back in the day! So... Let's get to it!
These Midnight Mode tracks get released for FREE every 10 weeks. But if you'd like to use any of the tracks (also for free) before the compilation drops, drop me an email at arnocyreus@gmail.com and I'd be happy to share it with you early!

If anyone has any suggestions or ideas for the next track, I'd be happy to oblige as well; It has to be night/dark related but everything else is up to you ;)

Midnight Mode #24
All Midnight Mode episodes are usually written and produced on the day of release; That's a big part of the challenge and while I might have an idea in my head, it's all done in the moment!
However, this week is a bit different as I had this piece written and mostly done, it just needed some touching up and a bit of production polish :)
The track was written for a project that sadly won't be happening and I really like it, so I thought I'd take the chance to share it with you and of course make it available for free once the Midnight Mode Vol.3 drops!
Although if you really like it (or any other track from the past episodes) and want to use it, drop me an email ;) arnocyreus@gmail.com
My love for System Shock and the original Deus Ex shines through this one once again!

This week's theme is Dreamcast vaporware! 🌀😎

New release day! 💿

I'm really happy to release "SkyPort Island" today :)
This is a PSX/N64 inspired soundtrack, featuring 6 loops that go for that classic adventure and RPG sound.
Villages, towns, stores and checkpoints; it's all here!
Available in my store

Midnight Mode #22
I woke up today with a strong urge to make something with less bits than usual 👾 After an unhealthy dose of morning coffee and messing around with sounds, I came up with "Type 8B"! It's an 8bit racing title, focused on night time street racing. I guess I'm showing my age a bit, because I channeled all my memories of playing Street Rod 2 a long time ago! 😂
City pixel art by Ansimuz 👾
Spinning cartridge model by Jonathan Zuñiga 👾

Midnight Mode continues, this time way up in the sky!
Welcome to Skyport Island Resort, don't forget to save your progress ;)

NEW RELEASE!

Another 10 weeks have passed, so here's another batch of tracks; MIDNIGHT MODE Volume 2.
I have fond memories of the old PSX/PC demo disc days, so this is an Arno Cyreus demo disc, if you will :D
That also means, it's ABSOLUTELY FREE! 

Midnight Mode continues on Monday, thanks for tuning in 👾
https://arnocyreus.itch.io/midnightmode2

It's been another 10 weeks and this is the last Midnight Mode of the set, rounding up the MM Volume II compilation!
I'll release Volume II by the end of the week and it will be absolutely FREE, just like the first one 😉
Thanks for sticking around for another round 💙

in the mean time, enjoy "Aquarium After Hours", a PS2/Dreamcast inspired aqua-lobby ambiance 🐬

It's been raining for a few days, so I've been summoned to the dungeons once again...
Another chiptune inspired dungeon crawling track 👾
If anyone wants to use the track for a game, let me know as I'd be happy to help!
I'd also be up for a game jam in the future if anyone's interested 👾

I can't believe we're already at week 19!
Just one more to go and I'll release another free Midnight Mode compilation :)
This time I revisited my childhood and tried to do a little tribute to something that got me hooked on video games and video game music in the first place!
Of course that thing was Ocarina of Time and it's wonderful music; I specially enjoyed the Water Temple and Shadow Temple themes... Hope you enjoy this one as much as I enjoyed making it :)

Another Monday, another Midnight Mode (no.18)! I wanted to do something different this time, so I lost a couple of bits and reached deep into my chip sound toolbox 👾 I tried to capture the feeling of an oldschool CRPG/dungeon crawler, stuff like Ultima Underworld and TES Arena!