Crunchy DS-era chiptunes with serious dungeon crawler attitude. Izuna: Legend of the Unemployed Ninja plus its sequel packed onto one soundtrack and the result is a surprisingly deep listen for handheld roguelike music. "Kamiari Village" has that warm hub-town feel, the safe place you keep coming back to between brutal dungeon runs.
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"Shakugan Cavern (Deep Levels)" shifts into something tense and claustrophobic, the DS speakers working overtime. And "Wild God (Boss Battle)" goes all out, fast percussion and layered melodies fighting for attention. The way the dungeon themes evolve from shallow to deep levels is a clever touch.
Each zone gets darker and more complex the further you push. "Singularity (Deepest Levels)" earns its name with this oppressive atmosphere that won't let go. For roguelike fans who appreciate a soundtrack that gets harder the deeper you dig.