That unmistakable NES sound chip doing things it probably wasn't designed to do. Castlevania II: Simon's Quest has nine tracks that defined an entire era of horror gaming on 8-bit hardware. "Bloody Tears" is the centerpiece and honestly one of the greatest NES compositions ever written.
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"Monster Dance" flips the mood completely with this urgent, almost frenzied nighttime energy that made you dread the sun going down. "Within These Castle Walls" has this cold, methodical feel that perfectly captures wandering Dracula's ruined home.
This particular release doubles the tracklist with what sounds like alternate versions, giving you both takes on every piece. The whole thing runs tight, no filler. If you want to understand why people still argue about NES soundtracks decades later, this is exhibit A.