Raw arcade chip sound from the late 80s, straight off the board. Data East Retro Game Music Collection 2 covers some of their best known cabinets including Karnov and Chelnov. "Karnov's Theme" is iconic if you grew up in arcades, this bouncy, determined loop that just screams side-scroller.
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"Chelnov's Theme" keeps you running with a frantic pace that never lets up. "Theme of Kamakura" and "Theme of Santos" suggest a fighting game roster, each character getting their own flavor. The boss tracks hit with that classic arcade urgency where the music tells you this enemy means business.
If you want to hear what Data East's sound team was cooking before the 90s, this collection has the receipts.