Atmospheric, cinematic arcade sound that blends martial arts drama with late 90s production. Fighting Wu-Shu came out in 1998 and goes for this moody, film-score approach that's unusual for an arcade fighter. "CRIES IN THE WILDERNESS" sets a tone that's more wuxia epic than quarter-muncher.
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"THE TEMPLE OF STEEL" has intense, percussive energy that matches the name perfectly. There's a real sense of place in tracks like "BLOWING YELLOW SAND" and "HONG KONG DREAM." The composers had a vision beyond background noise.
"A DEAL WITH GOD" is a contemplative piece buried in what should be a straightforward beat-em-up soundtrack. It lingers. For anyone who wants their fighting game music to feel like a kung fu film score instead of pure adrenaline.