Hard-hitting PS2-era combat beats with globe-trotting energy. Maken Shao is the PS2 remake of Atlus's action game, and this mini soundtrack collects the Shao versions of every stage theme. "Hong Kong ~Shao ver~" and "Transylvania ~Shao ver~" give you that early 2000s Atlus edge where every location sounds dangerous.
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The boss themes go off. "Mid-Boss ~Shao ver~" and "Last Boss ~Shao ver~" crank the intensity in that way only Atlus really nails. You can hear the Megaten DNA in the composition. "Theme of Love ~Shao ver~" and "Theme of Devotion ~Shao ver~" close the album with surprising warmth after all the chaos.
Almost feels earned. If you ever wanted an Atlus action game playlist for doing chores aggressively, here you go.