They should also be easy to get to. Try to anticipate where your users are going to have trouble, and give them the help they need. Music and sound Modern games are expected to support sound cards. Windows makes this task a bit easier, although there are DOS sound and music toolkits available. The irony is, most people turn off the music when they play a game.
People like to listen to their own music on their home stereo system.
But if music is not available, your game will be considered substandard and unprofessional. Art You need art. Don't try to do all the art and programming yourself. Make friends with a good artist. Treat your artist well.