Crunchy chiptune-inspired synths smashing into modern production. Blaster Master Zero 2 takes the NES legacy of the original and sends it hurtling through space with a soundtrack that keeps evolving planet by planet. "GAIA SOPHIA" hits with this determined pulse that carries the whole opening stretch.
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"Montoj - Bamboo-Bladed Mountains" brings an unexpected eastern flavor to a game about tanks and mutants. And "FLOOOWEEEER!!" is... exactly what it sounds like. Unhinged and wonderful. Every planetoid and area gets its own pair of tracks, so the variety is absurd for a side-scroller.
The interstellar voyage theme ties it all together like glue. If you need proof that modern retro games can have killer original scores, put this on right now.