“Dark Woods Theme” from Super Mario Bros. Wonder may not be the biggest or baddest Nintendo track, but it’s still an absolute banger.
David Silbert
David Silbert
David is the founder of The Punished Backlog. He has a problem finishing games he starts.
Just beat: Yakuza 0, Sleeping Dogs.
Working on: Ys VIII.
Can't wait for: GTA VI.
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