Chunky, funky DS beats that have no business going this hard on that hardware. Monster Tale is a Metroidvania about a girl and her pet monster, and the soundtrack squeezes an absurd amount of groove out of the handheld's sound chip.
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"Dubthump Dungeons" is pure rhythm with this bass-heavy pulse that sounds like it escaped from a bigger console. "Tubeworqs Funk" lives up to its name completely, funky and mechanical and weirdly catchy. "8-Bitter-Boss-Battle" leans into retro chiptune energy for boss encounters that get your thumbs moving faster.
Every area has its own personality. Summer Shores feels bright and breezy, then Frigid Cliffs drops the temperature with heavier tones. The character themes like "Some Brat" for Zoe give the bosses real attitude. If you missed this DS game, the soundtrack alone proves it deserved way more attention than it got.