Yoko Shimomura's work on the Mario & Luigi RPG series is some of the most inventive music in Nintendo's entire catalog, and this sound selection pulls highlights from Superstar Saga and Partners in Time on GBA and DS. "Preparing for the Journey" captures that signature blend of heroic fanfare and goofy comedy that defines the series.
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"Oki Doki!!" is pure Shimomura joy, bouncy and rhythmically inventive in a way that makes every overworld step feel like a small celebration. The battle themes are where things really shine. "Let's See Your Skills!" and its follow-up crank the energy with tight brass and percussion that reward the series' action-command timing.
"Crisis of the Red and Green!" ratchets up the desperation for tough fights, and "Decisive Battle Stage" delivers the dramatic weight that final encounters demand. "SHOW TIME!" is theatrical in the best way, all swagger and spotlight.
"Beachside Dream" and "The Wind is Blowing at Gepu Cape" show Shimomura's gift for place-setting, transporting you to specific locations with just a few melodic phrases. "Another's Requiem" and "Dance with Babies" reveal the emotional range hiding inside these comedy RPGs.
A best-of collection from two games that proved Mario music could go far beyond what you'd expect.