C64
1985
Street Surfer
One of Hülsbeck's earliest commercial releases. Energetic C64 driving game score marking his entry into the industry.
Game Catalogue
40+ games spanning four decades - from C64 to modern indie
Games by Platform
C64
1986
Shades
The 64'er magazine contest-winning composition that launched Hülsbeck's public reputation. Available in HVSC.
C64
1987
Jinks
Breakout-style puzzle game with warm, jazz-influenced SID melodies. Showcases Hülsbeck's rhythmic inventiveness.
C64
1987
Bad Cat
Funky, jazz-riff-driven score for this arcade action game. One of the most musically playful entries in his early catalogue.
C64
1987
The Great Giana Sisters
Iconic title theme. One of the most recognised melodies in C64 history, transcending the game's controversial short retail life.
C64
1988
Katakis
Widely regarded as some of Hülsbeck's finest SID work. Pushes the 6581/8580 chip to its architectural limits with layered polyphony.
C64
1988
R-Type
Port of the Irem arcade classic. Hülsbeck's arrangements for C64 were praised as superior to many competing home conversions.
C64
1988
Combat School
Military arcade action game. A strong score demonstrating versatility across different genre requirements.
C64
1989
Spherical
Puzzle game with an introspective, melodic SID score quite different from his action titles - showing his range as a composer.
C64
1990
X-Out
Horizontal shoot-em-up with a driving, propulsive SID score. One of his last major C64 compositions before the Amiga era dominated.
C64
1988
The Ninja (C64)
Action arcade adaptation. Tight, urgent SID score with Hülsbeck's signature rhythmic precision.
C64
1989
Z-Out
Vertical shooter follow-up. Continued his exploration of SID-based action game scoring with refined harmonic choices.
C64
Amiga
1990
Turrican
Revolutionary action game score. The Amiga version introduced TFMX's 7-channel audio. Widely studied as a landmark in game music.
C64
Amiga
1991
Turrican II: The Final Fight
The compositional peak. TFMX's full 7-channel capability deployed for a cinematic orchestral experience unprecedented in home computing.
Amiga
1990
Wings of Death
Vertical shoot-em-up. A sophisticated Amiga score with elegant melodic development and strong rhythmic energy.
Amiga
1991
Battle Isle
Turn-based strategy game. Atmospheric, slow-building score demonstrating his ability to serve non-action genres with equal sophistication.
Amiga
1992
Apidya
Landmark in experimental structure. Modal harmony, non-Western inflections, unusual time signatures. The Flower World music is studied in chiptune scholarship.
Amiga
1992
Turrican III / Mega Turrican
Final entry in the original Turrican trilogy. Amiga and Mega Drive versions delivered strong scores in the established Turrican tradition.
Amiga
1993
Lionheart
Fantasy action platformer. One of Hülsbeck's last major Amiga compositions before the transition to console platforms dominated his output.
Amiga
1991
X-Out (Amiga)
Amiga conversion of the C64 hit, with TFMX audio replacing the SID score. Notable for showing the format's expanded sonic palette.
Amiga
1991
Battle Isle II
Sequel to the acclaimed strategy title. Continued the atmospheric scoring approach of the original.
Amiga
1990
Hülsbeck Muzax Vol. 1
Personal compilation demonstrating the breadth of his TFMX compositions. A landmark release for the Amiga demo scene.
SNES
1993
Super Turrican
SNES debut of the Turrican franchise. Hülsbeck adapted and extended his Turrican compositions for Nintendo's DSP hardware.
SNES
1995
Super Turrican 2
Follow-up SNES Turrican with original compositions. Factor 5's custom audio driver enabled Hülsbeck to push SNES sound capabilities further.
SNES
1996
Rendering Ranger: R2
Japan-exclusive SNES shooter. A technically ambitious score from a game that demonstrated Factor 5's Mode 7 and transparency expertise.
N64
1996
Pilotwings 64
N64 launch title. Factor 5 provided audio implementation and engineering expertise. Hülsbeck contributed to the audio direction for this serene flight simulator.
N64
1998
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron
Original compositions alongside John Williams arrangements. N64 audio pushed to hardware limits with custom streaming techniques.
N64
1999
Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine
N64 adventure title. Factor 5 provided audio implementation for LucasArts' Indiana Jones score, with Hülsbeck overseeing audio production.
N64
2001
Star Wars: Battle for Naboo
Follow-up N64 Star Wars title. Continued Factor 5's collaboration with LucasArts on audio implementation and original composition.
Modern
2012
Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams
Full orchestral score for the official Giana Sisters revival on Steam and consoles. Introduced Hülsbeck's music to a new generation of players.
Modern
2014
Giana Sisters: Dream Runners
Multiplayer follow-up to Twisted Dreams. Additional score compositions building on the orchestral palette established in the original revival.
Modern
2021
Turrican Flashback
Collection of 20 official Turrican games for PS4, Switch, and PC. Hülsbeck curated the complete music compilation and provided liner notes.
Modern
2023
TMNT: Splintered Fate
Complete original soundtrack for the Apple Arcade Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles roguelike action game.
Modern
2023
Tiny Thor
Retro-style platformer with an original score honouring classic game music aesthetics while employing modern orchestration techniques.
Modern
2025
Boulder Dash: 40th Anniversary
Complete original score for the 40th anniversary revival of the classic Boulder Dash franchise on PC and Switch.
Modern
2025
X-Out: Resurfaced
Remaster of the 1990 Rainbow Arts C64/Amiga shooter. New orchestral arrangements by Hülsbeck revisit and expand his original compositions.
Modern
2021
Turrican Anthology Vol. 1
Commercial vinyl and digital release of the complete Turrican soundtrack, newly recorded and mastered. Crowd-funded through Kickstarter.
Modern
2021
Turrican Anthology Vol. 2
Second volume covering Turrican II and III scores. Continued the professional commercial release of the complete Turrican catalogue.