Heavy PS2-era orchestral tension and samurai drama scores. 7BLADES drops you into feudal Japan with character themes that range from menacing to mournful, all running on that early console hardware warmth. "Jigoku Gokurakumaru's Theme" hits with this oppressive weight, all low strings and dread.
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"Fuujin - Raijin" channels the storm gods with fast percussion and sharp brass stabs. Then "Oyuri's Solitude" pulls everything back into something quiet and aching, just sitting there. The game opens with "LOVE WILL SEE US THROUGH" which is a bold move for a sword-fighting game set in Dejima.
Closes with "Ji... Go..." trailing off into nothing. Good for when you want early PS2 action game atmosphere without touching the controller.