Crunchy, retro-futuristic synth blasting through polygons. Ex-Zodiac is a love letter to Star Fox and it wears that influence loud in every track. "Solace Tomorrow" on Stage 1 has this soaring momentum that immediately locks you in, all forward motion and bright leads.
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"Burning Frost" on Stage 2 shifts the energy harder and darker. Every boss theme goes off. "Frightful Colossal" hits with this urgent tempo that makes you grip the controller tighter. The bonus stage track "Data Harrier" feels like a reward just for your ears.
"Victorious Skies" when you beat a stage versus "Misjudged Skies" on game over. That contrast alone tells you the composer understood the assignment. If you ever loved barrel-rolling through corridors and wish the music matched that adrenaline, this is the one.