Square waves and triangle bass doing maximum work with minimum resources. Castlevania II: Simon's Quest on NES packed an absurd amount of mood into just nine tracks, and this 2014 soundtrack rip captures all of it. "Bloody Tears" needs no introduction.
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It's the road theme and it's possibly the most iconic NES melody outside of Mario. "Monster Dance" is the nighttime counterpart, all nervous energy and sharp staccato hits that made every outdoor screen feel dangerous. "A Requiem" closes things out with a surprisingly emotional ending theme.
The naming convention here tags each track with its in-game function, which honestly helps you remember where each one played. Castle BGM, Town by Day, Mansion. Clean and functional. For the purists who want Simon's Quest exactly as the Famicom delivered it.