Crunchy MSX2 chiptunes that punch way above their hardware weight. Caravan Boomer dropped in 2021 but sounds like it crawled straight out of 1989, and that's the whole point. "Hyper Defensive" opens with this tight, driving bassline that sets the pace for a shmup that doesn't let up.
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"2 -30 AM" has this eerie, sparse vibe, like the FM synth is whispering secrets at you. Then "Marching in Hades" goes full aggro with these rapid arpeggios stacking on top of each other. The alternate versions of tracks add subtle variations that keep repeat listens fresh.
Retro shooters live and die by their music. Queue this up if you miss the days when three sound channels were enough to go hard.