The Dark Witch series hit its stride with Episode 3 on the 3DS, and this soundtrack captures that side-scrolling action-platformer energy in a neat little package. "Justice Starts Here" opens with the exact kind of pumped-up confidence you want from a game subtitled "The Brave and the Foolish," setting the tone immediately.
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"Tick Tock Up Rock" has this infectious, clock-driven rhythm that sticks with you, while "Ahh, I got a pay cut!" is the kind of track title that makes you laugh before you even hear it, and the music delivers with a comedic but genuinely catchy groove.
"Quiet Footsteps in the Summer Rain" goes in a completely different direction, pulling off this wistful, atmospheric vibe that shows real range. The balance between action tracks like "Magic Battles Means Business" and the dreamier pieces like "Sinking, Dreaming, Beyond the Haze" keeps the whole album from ever feeling one-note.
It's a small indie 3DS game punching well above its weight in the soundtrack department.