Azure Striker Gunvolt's vocal tracks are integral to the game in a way few action-platformers have attempted. Lumen's in-battle songs literally power up your character, and this 2015 vocal collection compiles the key performances.
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"Eternal Blue" is the signature anthem, a soaring J-pop track that transforms combat encounters into something almost euphoric when it kicks in mid-stage. "Sakura Efflorescence" brings a more delicate, cherry-blossom melancholy, while "The One" pushes harder with driving energy.
"Justice Rage" and "Smoldering Flame" carry the intensity of the game's boss confrontations. "Shiden's Reminiscence" and "Daytona's Ignition Point" tie directly into character arcs, giving narrative weight to what could have been simple background music.
The karaoke versions of "Eternal Blue," "The One," and "Sakura Efflorescence" strip the vocals and let you hear the instrumental arrangements on their own, which reveals how strong the underlying compositions from Inti Creates really are.
"Sakura Efflorescence (Game Loop ver.)" preserves the in-game looping format for the purists. A must-have for anyone who fell in love with Gunvolt's unique music-as-gameplay mechanic.