Twelve tracks for the English PSP release of Hakuoki, and the localized titles give Western players a clear window into the emotional landscape. "Warriors Of The Shinsengumi" establishes the historical context. "Sun-Dappled Afternoon" and "Fading Light" set the temporal and emotional arc of a story always moving toward loss.
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"Creatures Of The Night" brings the supernatural element. "The Wolves Of Mibu" is one of the best tracks here, capturing the Shinsengumi's fierce reputation. "When The Blossoms Fall" closes with the inevitability the title promises.
Compact collection that covers all the emotional ground the full Japanese release does in a fraction of the tracks. If you played Hakuoki in English and the music stuck with you, these twelve tracks are the concentrated version.