Hard-edged electronic tracks that slam between trance, drum and bass, and synthwave. EZ2AC TIME TRAVELER landed on arcade cabinets in 2020 and sounds like it. "Parallel Drive Device" sets the tone with relentless forward motion, "Darker than Black" lives up to its name with dense, heavy atmosphere, and "starflyer" brings a surprising warmth to the back half.
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The UI music is worth noting too. "Phased" for mode select and "Second Hand" for results both have that satisfying arcade-menu energy that makes you feel cool just navigating menus. Ending with "Fin." and then having bonus tracks after it is such a move.
The extended mixes reward patient listeners. For anyone who thinks arcade rhythm games peaked in the 2000s, this says otherwise.