Masahiko Kimura

Masahiko Kimura is a renowned Japanese composer and sound designer, best known for his contributions to video game music during the late 20th century. He joined Konami in the 1980s, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the soundtracks of several iconic titles. Kimura is particularly celebrated for his work on "Super Castlevania IV," released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991. His innovative use of orchestral arrangements and atmospheric melodies in the game significantly enhanced the player experience and set a new standard for video game music. Beyond Castlevania, Kimura has contributed to other notable projects, solidifying his legacy as a key figure in the evolution of video game soundtracks.

Number of Songs: 23

Songs composed by Masahiko Kimura

A Place to Rest (2)

Game: Terranigma

Platform: Super Nintendo

Clock Tower - "Toothed Wheel"

Game: Castlevania 64

Platform: Nintendo 64

Clock Tower Map

Game: Super Castlevania IV

Platform: Super Nintendo

Credits (3)

Game: Terranigma

Platform: Super Nintendo

Duel Tower - "Encounters"

Game: Castlevania 64

Platform: Nintendo 64

Enter Your Name / Password

Game: Super Castlevania IV

Platform: Super Nintendo

Final Cerberus

Game: Castlevania 64

Platform: Nintendo 64

Maze Garden

Game: Castlevania 64

Platform: Nintendo 64

Options Menu

Game: Castlevania 64

Platform: Nintendo 64

Options Menu (WinGroove)

Game: Castlevania 64

Platform: Nintendo 64

Overture

Game: Castlevania 64

Platform: Nintendo 64

Sleep (2)

Game: Terranigma

Platform: Super Nintendo

Stage 6: "Chandeliers"

Game: Super Castlevania IV

Platform: Super Nintendo

Stairway to the Clouds: Castle Keep

Game: Castlevania 64

Platform: Nintendo 64

Tower of Sorcery

Game: Castlevania 64

Platform: Nintendo 64

Underground Tunnel - "Invisible Sorrow"

Game: Castlevania 64

Platform: Nintendo 64