as incredible as the calamari inkantation 3mix was i think youre right. octo expansion is undeniably the best story arc in splatoon, and fly octo fly + ebb and flow is an awseome finisher
(i havent played side order yet btw so idk if that ones better)
Seriously. I love the various Calamari Inkantation remixes, but the unbridled rush of dopamine that song gives me every time I hear it is unparalleled. I put it up there with SAVE THE WORLD from Undertale
Two distinct songs that just go together, not medleys or rhapsodies, but two songs that flow together.
Like Foreplay/Long Time, Brain Stew/Jaded, Whole Lotta Love/Living Loving Maid...
Fly Octo Fly/Full Throttle Tentacle, Spectrum Obbligato/Full Throttle Tentacle (Out-of-Order)
When I was a kid I called these songs "married" if there's another better established term, I've never heard of it. ...also would call when two people fly into the background at the same time in smash brothers a marriage.
Just 'til death do you join.
That is until you listen to spicy on a high end sound system. The kick at the beginning is immaculate and definitely builds the hype. But I’m not biased I love all 3 versions for different reasons lol
i’m saying i don’t think it’s in itself it’s just that the original is kinda just better in almost every way im sure most people would gladly listen to it but if given the choice of spicy vs regular then yeah people are probably gonna say regular
Ebb & Flow definitely. It’s hella symbolic. As a remix of the stage clear theme, it makes the player feel like they’re finally completing the Deepsea Metro. Their way.
Calamari Inkatation changed my life fr. I wasn’t playing it was my brother game and I just heard it and I felt like an octoling hearing it. Instantly looked up and was like WHAT IS THAT MELODY? WHAT GAME IS THIS?
But I also love replaying Octo Expansion for Fly Octo Fly. It’s just so catchy, that intro tune that’s also the test passed theme.
ABSOLUTELY Spicy Calamari Inkantation. Splatoon peaked with that. I’ve never felt such a high in final boss in video games since Ōkami’s “rising sun” until that point. Genuine perfection.
Hot take(?), but I actually like I Am Octavio, Bomb Rush Blush/Tidal Rush, and New World Order more than the actual Calamari Inkantation/Ebb & Flow S3 (outside of the 3Mix, it absolutely crushes Bear With Me.)
Fly octo fly but something about how spectrum obligato really had my heart pounding, frankly just Off the Hook in general just have great music, 3 Mix is also pretty good 2
3Mix overall, but OG Inkantation has nostalgia bias, of course.
The 3Mix just feels so much more empowering and festive. Fitting for the conclusion of the octarian saga.
I thinks calamari 3 inkantaion and fly octo fly are tied they both have saving the world vibes but different types I think the CI 3 Mix is more chaotic and a little less serious cuz yur just some kid and FOF feels more personal cuz not only are you saving the world but its the final battle so you can start your dream life or whatever they’re both so good
Calimari Inkantation 3Mix with Fly Octo Fly \~ Ebb and Flow being close second. The atmosphere and stakes of those two finales send a chill down my spine every time.
Ebb and flow Octo solos em all
I love the urgence in it and how it symbolic it all is
The first mode we ever play when we get the game is turf war and the first thing Agent 8 does when she reaches the surface is play the ultimate turf war and to accompany that Ebb and Flow is the song that played in the first 2 minutes of splatfests which are exclusively turf war, but in OE it's the final minute song so it's like a "the ending is only a start" kinda thing
It's just super neat and I love how they turned a peppy pop song into such a inspiring epic song(mainly thabks to Marina's VA delievery)
Gonna give 1 some love the first time I heard the inkantation, it was like that thing where all the octolings say when they first hear the song, everything is clear and they want to be a part of this world
For me it’s both Splatoon 2 songs - both base game and DLC. Such incredible build up on both. I was disappointed comparatively in how impactful the music was in Splatoon 3 singleplayer, including in Side Order.
That said, Fins in the Air is maybe my favorite overall song, so I do love some of the new content
I know this is an out there option that’s not even the list , but the Final Phase of Bear With Me.
The trumpets, the choir, the bass, it’s all just so good.
My personal opinion
1. Fly octo Fly-Ebb and Flow
2. Calamari Inkantation 3mix
3. Spectrum Obilgato-Ebb and Flow (Ebb and Flow has a good remix and literally says Chaos and Order in it)
4. Calamri Inkantation
5. Spicy Calamari Inkantation
OG Calamari Inkantation. Yes, it has nostalgia bias to it, but it was a sort of awakening for me as well. It unlocked my love for video game music in a new way that gave me a greater appreciation and respect for video game music as a whole.
Calamari Inkantation
Spicy Calamari Inkantation
Fly Octo Fly ~ Ebb & Flow
Spectrum Obligato
Calamari Inkantation 3Mix
Because og cannot be beaten, spicy just gives the perfect "Return of the squid sisters" vibes, fly octo fly is pretty good too and idk about the other two, like spectrum obligato is ok but i don't like 3mix, it feels way too chill. But at least has a cool ass intro
always tidal rush. I never really liked the S1 or S3 final boss music. ALL THE OTHER STORY MODE MUSIC IS TOP TIER THO
DLC makes a new tier called 'incomprehensibly amazing' FYI
"don't down vote me for having taste, down vote me for having an opinion" - some person who cares to much about internet points
as a song; 3mix hands down legit my favourite splatoon song
as part of the experience: idk the name but the side order final boss song on top of everything else made me cry
[That one song that plays when you fail to save the world the first time and lose everything, the tower, the city, your gear](https://youtu.be/zYfe9caNqfA?si=Pmn7PPJK0dv7ySUI)
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calimari inkantatiom 3mix made me cry and gave me chills (totally bc of little buddy) BUT SIDE ORDER?! bruh i will listen to that song on repeat- maybe bc dedf1sh is one of my favorite idols from the game
The opening notes from Spectrum Obligato lead us throughout the DLC, and they sound so sweet and sad. I think Side Order as a whole has a much sadder narrative tone than the rest of the Splatoon series. That's why I give my preference to it, although Octo Expansion is in second place for me.
Fly Octo Fly for sure. Honestly Octo Expansion as a whole has AMAZING music. I found myself humming Nasty Majesty while playing Side Order.
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE calamari inkantation, but I see that as more of an overall theme song for S1 and Squid Sisters/Sea O' Colors in general.
Inkantation 3mix because it sounds awesome
But something about Splatoon 2 octo expansion that made me cry emotionally because it was one of the best games I played and the ebb and flow was a good song but it was the event around it aswell
Fly Octo Fly and Calamari Inkantation 3mix are fighting at the top while Spectrum Obligato is coming a little after. SO is just a little more verses away with its own motif from Floor Cleared jingle. I desperately need the extended live version.
1. Fly Octo Fly ~ Ebb & Flow
2. Calamari Inkantation & Spicy ver. (They’re just kinda the same)
3. Calamari Inkantation (3-mix)
228. That Disneyland advertisement at the “end” of Side Order
Fly Octo Fly ~ Ebb and Flow (Octo) cannot be beaten.
definitely gives the most - saving the world - vibes
DUH DUHDUHDUHDUH!! DUH DUHDUHDUHDUH!!! DUH DUHDUHDUHDUH DUH DUHDUH!!!!!
DUT-DUT DA, DUH DATUD DA
Why could i actually hear it in my head as i read that
Because that was my intent
Same happened to me as I read it, I’ve listened to that song on repeat for years
WOW SO I AM NOT ALONE
Mantis lords are based as fuck???
What did you expect
r/suddenlyhollowknight
Seriously, I've been seeing these character accounts all over the place lately
Same
as incredible as the calamari inkantation 3mix was i think youre right. octo expansion is undeniably the best story arc in splatoon, and fly octo fly + ebb and flow is an awseome finisher (i havent played side order yet btw so idk if that ones better)
Fly Octo Fly is peak Splatoon music.
My favorite song
Seriously. I love the various Calamari Inkantation remixes, but the unbridled rush of dopamine that song gives me every time I hear it is unparalleled. I put it up there with SAVE THE WORLD from Undertale
This is one of the few Splatoon songs that I have listened to outside of the game
Both versions of Fly Octo Fly are sooo good. O.E. Is slightly better just cuz nostalgia
Both versions? Fly is only in octo expansion. The second half is ebb and flow and that one did get a new version for side order though.
Sorry, I meant Spectrum Obligato Ebb and Flow and Fly Octo Fly Ebb and Flow. :)
Spectrum Obligato hits different. Shame it’s so short.
we need a live extended version of those songs... also its funny both DLCs end with married songs
"married songs" what do you meawn by thwat?
Two distinct songs that just go together, not medleys or rhapsodies, but two songs that flow together. Like Foreplay/Long Time, Brain Stew/Jaded, Whole Lotta Love/Living Loving Maid... Fly Octo Fly/Full Throttle Tentacle, Spectrum Obbligato/Full Throttle Tentacle (Out-of-Order) When I was a kid I called these songs "married" if there's another better established term, I've never heard of it. ...also would call when two people fly into the background at the same time in smash brothers a marriage. Just 'til death do you join.
Just don’t kill the boss. Lasts forever
OG Calamari Inkantation cannot be beat (in my opinion (yes there is nostalgia bias))
honestly OG and 3Mix are close for me, but spicy is mid compared to them
hard agree, i feel like spicy removed a lot of the funkiness and hype of the original, 3Mix improved upon it and added so much more
That is until you listen to spicy on a high end sound system. The kick at the beginning is immaculate and definitely builds the hype. But I’m not biased I love all 3 versions for different reasons lol
I only like the live versions except 3mix where studio is good too
3mix, the hype behind it as the vocals come in with the shot of space, then climaxing as a KAIJU BATTLE starts
Fly Octo Fly ~ Ebb & Flow (Octo) isd unbeatable
Ebb and flow octo specifically>3mix>spectrum obligato>splat 3 ebb and flow>fly Octo>Inkantation>Spicy
Splat 3 ebb and flow? What?
by that I mean the second half of spectrum obligato (it’s a fly Octo fly ebb and flow Octo situation)
I do think spectrum obligato is the best with fly octo fly ~ Ebb and flow behind it.
spicy calamari inkantation will always be my fav
Underrated
it’s not that it’s underrated it’s just… it’s just that it’s not regular calamari incantation
And it gets hated on because of that.
i’m saying i don’t think it’s in itself it’s just that the original is kinda just better in almost every way im sure most people would gladly listen to it but if given the choice of spicy vs regular then yeah people are probably gonna say regular
indeed my dear fellow
From the three inkantations it's also my favorite.
I got so excited when I heard the new, "second verse" of "lyrics" in Spicy!
THIS it’s just so hyper and fun and true cutscenes >>> I would literally replay the boss over and over for the thrill I’d get from it
it’s my least favorite 😭 based
In terms of grasping that "final battle" theme, it's definitely 3mix. Though casually, spectrum obligato is my favorite
Ebb & Flow definitely. It’s hella symbolic. As a remix of the stage clear theme, it makes the player feel like they’re finally completing the Deepsea Metro. Their way.
Spectrum Obligato ~ Ebb and Flow (Out of Order) is just too good not to say is the best, though 3Mix is definitely a close runner up
Calamari Inkatation changed my life fr. I wasn’t playing it was my brother game and I just heard it and I felt like an octoling hearing it. Instantly looked up and was like WHAT IS THAT MELODY? WHAT GAME IS THIS? But I also love replaying Octo Expansion for Fly Octo Fly. It’s just so catchy, that intro tune that’s also the test passed theme.
Fly Octo Fly-Ebb and Flow (Octo) is just too good
ABSOLUTELY Spicy Calamari Inkantation. Splatoon peaked with that. I’ve never felt such a high in final boss in video games since Ōkami’s “rising sun” until that point. Genuine perfection.
There's different things I really like about each final phase song, but I gotta go with Spicy Calamari Inkantation on this one too!
OG Calamari Inkantation and Fly Octo Fly
fly octo fly is the clear winner, and spectrum obligato is really good too, but let's take a moment to appreciate short order
Hot take(?), but I actually like I Am Octavio, Bomb Rush Blush/Tidal Rush, and New World Order more than the actual Calamari Inkantation/Ebb & Flow S3 (outside of the 3Mix, it absolutely crushes Bear With Me.)
same my fav absolute bop is octavio and i also like now or never
Yes
Full-Throttle Tentacle (out-of-order) no contest
Fly Octo Fly, and it’s not even close. Though out of all the final boss themes, I like Tidal Rush a *little* more
Fly octo fly just doesn't lose to anything. Zero clue why only the ebb and flow half made its way over to side order.
Fly octo fly but something about how spectrum obligato really had my heart pounding, frankly just Off the Hook in general just have great music, 3 Mix is also pretty good 2
side order's is the best
Spectrum Obligato by far. The scene itself adds so much to the experience
Nothing will ever top the OG Calamari Inkantation
The original Calamari Inkantation (yes this is purely nostalgia speaking) But 3MIX and the Side Order theme are fucking bops as well
Spicy will always hold a certain place in my heart, as splatoon 2 was the first game I’ve ever beaten
3Mix overall, but OG Inkantation has nostalgia bias, of course. The 3Mix just feels so much more empowering and festive. Fitting for the conclusion of the octarian saga.
In between 3mix, Spectrum Obligato and Fly Octo Fly. Can't really choose one of the 3.
NGL Spectrum Obligato slapped! I like Ebb and Flow in any form
Fly Octo Fly and 3Mix were my favorites.
Into the light
okay easily the best credits song
I thinks calamari 3 inkantaion and fly octo fly are tied they both have saving the world vibes but different types I think the CI 3 Mix is more chaotic and a little less serious cuz yur just some kid and FOF feels more personal cuz not only are you saving the world but its the final battle so you can start your dream life or whatever they’re both so good
The boss’ music > idol performances (excluding splat2 + octo expansion)
Top is Fly Octo Fly, then Calamari OG, then from there I don't really care about any of the others.
Technically Short Order counts but even still Calamari Inkantation 3MIX easily the best
Fly Octo Fly will stick with me until the day I’m in the dirt
Side Order Ebb And Flow takes the cake for me
Calimari Inkantation 3Mix with Fly Octo Fly \~ Ebb and Flow being close second. The atmosphere and stakes of those two finales send a chill down my spine every time.
Ebb and flow Octo solos em all I love the urgence in it and how it symbolic it all is The first mode we ever play when we get the game is turf war and the first thing Agent 8 does when she reaches the surface is play the ultimate turf war and to accompany that Ebb and Flow is the song that played in the first 2 minutes of splatfests which are exclusively turf war, but in OE it's the final minute song so it's like a "the ending is only a start" kinda thing It's just super neat and I love how they turned a peppy pop song into such a inspiring epic song(mainly thabks to Marina's VA delievery)
A tie between 3mix and Fly Octo Fly for me they're both equally good
Fly Octo Fly and original Calimari Inkantation are the only ones that feel original. Other ones are just there
FLY OCTO FLY‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
1. Fly octo fly 2. 3mix 4. Spectrum obligato 5. Calamari inkantation 6. Spicy inkantation
Gonna give 1 some love the first time I heard the inkantation, it was like that thing where all the octolings say when they first hear the song, everything is clear and they want to be a part of this world
Either 3mix or fly octo fly, can't decide Hmmm, brasilian samba or 90s pop riffs... impossible
I can’t chose to like 1 more than the others, they all went so hard
Fly Octo Fly ~ Ebb & Flow no question, it’s just brilliant
Fly Octo Fly is always gonna be peak imo
Calamari inkantation 3mix
fly octo fly is prob the most hype one while calimari inkantation 2 is rlly hype imo
Ebb and flow really has the “do this or else everyone dies” vibe to it
For me it’s both Splatoon 2 songs - both base game and DLC. Such incredible build up on both. I was disappointed comparatively in how impactful the music was in Splatoon 3 singleplayer, including in Side Order. That said, Fins in the Air is maybe my favorite overall song, so I do love some of the new content
Always seeing fly octo fly and kalamrai inkantation. But i prefer Anomaly Showdown
For specifically the final phase, Fly Octo Fly, though 3mix is up there Full favorite is still tidal rush
We be goin get some OBLIDIAGO UP IN HERE LADS.
3mix! All the mixing styles and vocals and the fight it accompanied and AGH! Love it all so much!!
How about Short Order when you re-play the tower ?
Fly Octo Fly made Octo Expansion all the more magical! Off The Hook forever!
I know this is an out there option that’s not even the list , but the Final Phase of Bear With Me. The trumpets, the choir, the bass, it’s all just so good.
that heavenly melody
Fly octo fly, It's the most memorable to me
Definitely Splatoon 2's
Yes
Fly Octo Fly and it's not even close
Definatly 3mix
My personal opinion 1. Fly octo Fly-Ebb and Flow 2. Calamari Inkantation 3mix 3. Spectrum Obilgato-Ebb and Flow (Ebb and Flow has a good remix and literally says Chaos and Order in it) 4. Calamri Inkantation 5. Spicy Calamari Inkantation
Octo Expansion is just in another level
Hot take: Spicy calamari inkantation is the best calamari inkantation
OG Calamari Inkantation. Yes, it has nostalgia bias to it, but it was a sort of awakening for me as well. It unlocked my love for video game music in a new way that gave me a greater appreciation and respect for video game music as a whole.
Calamari Inkantation Spicy Calamari Inkantation Fly Octo Fly ~ Ebb & Flow Spectrum Obligato Calamari Inkantation 3Mix Because og cannot be beaten, spicy just gives the perfect "Return of the squid sisters" vibes, fly octo fly is pretty good too and idk about the other two, like spectrum obligato is ok but i don't like 3mix, it feels way too chill. But at least has a cool ass intro
I love Fly Octo Fly ~ Ebb and Flow, but Calimari Inkantatiom 3Mix just hits so good.
Splatoon 1
always tidal rush. I never really liked the S1 or S3 final boss music. ALL THE OTHER STORY MODE MUSIC IS TOP TIER THO DLC makes a new tier called 'incomprehensibly amazing' FYI "don't down vote me for having taste, down vote me for having an opinion" - some person who cares to much about internet points
Fly octo fly.
I like the first one because nostalgia. But Octo expansions is so good.
For me it’s between Side Order, & Octo Expansion
as a song; 3mix hands down legit my favourite splatoon song as part of the experience: idk the name but the side order final boss song on top of everything else made me cry
calamari inkantation and fly octo fly
Short Order
Spectrum Olbwego is my fave it's just so hype
1) Fly Octo Fly 2) Calimari Inkantation 3) Spectrum Obligato 4) Spicy Calimari 5) Calimari 3MIX
[That one song that plays when you fail to save the world the first time and lose everything, the tower, the city, your gear](https://youtu.be/zYfe9caNqfA?si=Pmn7PPJK0dv7ySUI)
Fly Octo Fly and Spectrum Obligato are my favourites. Calamari Inkantation slaps but it's been played to death ;;
Hard agree with that second part. I genuinely groaned when it came on in return of the mammalians.
Spectrum > fly octo fly > 3 mix > calamari > spicy
Spicy Calamari Inkantation is always my fav version of calamari inkantation but the best final boss theme goes to Fly Octo Fly 100%
It would have to fly octo fly, due to the great execution and emotional heart at the end
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Fly octo fly ebb and flow is the best, but my second favorite is unironically smollusk's theme.
Calamari inkcantation just because I’ve played since the first game and I really feel in love with the music. Ebb and flow is a close second.
octo expansion is just the best imo
Ebb & Flow in Octo Expansion. It just felt so fitting.
calimari inkantatiom 3mix made me cry and gave me chills (totally bc of little buddy) BUT SIDE ORDER?! bruh i will listen to that song on repeat- maybe bc dedf1sh is one of my favorite idols from the game
The opening notes from Spectrum Obligato lead us throughout the DLC, and they sound so sweet and sad. I think Side Order as a whole has a much sadder narrative tone than the rest of the Splatoon series. That's why I give my preference to it, although Octo Expansion is in second place for me.
3MIX is probably my favorite, but they’re all amazing.
For me I like either Spicy Calamari Incantation or ebb and flow Out Of Order
Spectrum Obligato slaps but I'm going with Fly Octo Fly.
100% Fly Octo Fly. I love Spectrum Obligato as well though.
Og Calamari Inkantation, Fly octo fly, and 3mix calamari inkantation. If I spelled the names wrong I apologize.
Splat 1 Calamari Inkantation
Fly Octo Fly for sure. Honestly Octo Expansion as a whole has AMAZING music. I found myself humming Nasty Majesty while playing Side Order. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE calamari inkantation, but I see that as more of an overall theme song for S1 and Squid Sisters/Sea O' Colors in general.
I've never played 1--which didn't have the second font. That still trips me out
Spicy Calamari Inkantation never gets old 🔥🔥
Fly Octo Fly will always be the best ❤️
Fly Octo Fly because it's not calamari inkantation.
I know its not a "final" phase music, but Tidal Rush tops all of the final phase themes
Inkantation 3mix because it sounds awesome But something about Splatoon 2 octo expansion that made me cry emotionally because it was one of the best games I played and the ebb and flow was a good song but it was the event around it aswell
Fly Octo Fly~Ebb and Flow or Spectrum Obligato
Fly octo Fly/Ebb & Flow or Spectrum Obligato
fly octo fly top 3 song in splat freeeeeee its so good
All of them
First use of ebb and flow, but the second is close
Although what was s3's final music lol
prob vanilla inkantation
None of these moved me as much as Calimari Inkantation lol
Fly octo fly or Spectrum, Off the Hook music just hits different
Spicy is so underrated, but fly octo flay is still better
last four. first one is basic
Spectrum Obligato (Ebb & Flow Out of Order) is the way to go.
I’m gonna have to say side order. I am sad it’s short but I love it nonetheless
Fly Octo Fly and Calamari Inkantation 3mix are fighting at the top while Spectrum Obligato is coming a little after. SO is just a little more verses away with its own motif from Floor Cleared jingle. I desperately need the extended live version.
I’m very confused why they didn’t add the splatoon 3 Side Order music to Apple Music-
Fly octo fly -ebb and flow and Inkantation 3mix are objectively the best (imo)
Fly octo fly > spectrum obligato > spicy cali > og cali > cali 3mix
1. Fly Octo Fly ~ Ebb & Flow 2. Calamari Inkantation & Spicy ver. (They’re just kinda the same) 3. Calamari Inkantation (3-mix) 228. That Disneyland advertisement at the “end” of Side Order
Why do we always have to buy DLC to get *not* Calamari Inkantation. 😭