Bright, bouncy PS3 action RPG energy with a sharp edge underneath. Battle Princess of Arcadias pairs side-scrolling combat with a soundtrack that shifts between cheerful and intense on a dime. "Stress Max" lives up to its name, frantic and pushy during heavy encounters.
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"Destiny Love!" brings this dramatic flair that feels pulled from a JRPG climax. "Secret Garden" is the kind of quiet, pretty track you pause on just to let it breathe. The range between "Cheerful Days" and something like "Warrior Without A Face" shows a composer who understood tonal whiplash as a feature.
"Shiny Lunatic" closes things out with exactly the kind of chaos the title promises. Great pick for anyone who likes their fantasy soundtracks colorful and slightly unhinged.