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Sonic Rush Game Over (Groove Rush #2)

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The Game Over jingle from Sonic Rush on Nintendo DS, a short funky track by Hideki Naganuma that plays when you lose all your lives in the game.

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The Game Over jingle from Sonic Rush on Nintendo DS, a short funky track by Hideki Naganuma that plays when you lose all your lives in the game.

This is the short Game Over sting from Sonic Rush, the Nintendo DS platformer, also known in the soundtrack as Groove Rush 2. Composed in Hideki Naganuma's signature funk and breakbeat style, it is bright, bouncy and surprisingly upbeat for a failure screen. A quick vocal sample, punchy drums and a groovy bassline loop for just a few seconds while the Game Over text appears. Instead of feeling punishing, it keeps the energy high and makes losing feel like part of the rhythm, pushing players to jump straight back in for another run.

Pro tip

Cut straight to this jingle right after a fail moment and let it play in full over a frozen frame or black screen. Do not loop it or talk over the vocal chop, the joke lands best when the upbeat groove contrasts the mistake.

How people use it

Drop after a gaming fail or wipeout clip ends
Use as a retro game over screen transition
Play when a challenge attempt ends in defeat
Add to speedrun bloopers when a run dies

More information

Sonic Rush was released for the Nintendo DS in 2005, developed by Sonic Team and Dimps. Its soundtrack was led by Hideki Naganuma, known for Jet Set Radio, with additional work by Teruhiko Nakagawa. The music stood out for sampling and funk driven loops that matched the game's dual screen speed. Groove Rush 2 is the track listed for the Game Over sequence, and its short length and distinctive style have kept it circulating among fans in edits, remixes and retro gaming compilations long after release.

FAQ

What is the Sonic Rush Game Over sound?

It is the short music track that plays on the Game Over screen in Sonic Rush for Nintendo DS. Listed as Groove Rush 2 on the soundtrack, it uses funk samples, drums and bass in Hideki Naganuma's style.

Who composed the Sonic Rush Game Over music?

The track is credited to Hideki Naganuma and Teruhiko Nakagawa. Naganuma led the Sonic Rush soundtrack and brought his sample based funk sound from Jet Set Radio, while Nakagawa contributed additional compositions for the game.

How do creators use this sound in videos?

Creators place it at the exact moment a run, challenge or attempt fails, often over a freeze frame or a recreated Game Over screen. Its upbeat tone makes the defeat feel funny and light instead of frustrating for viewers.