Falcom FM synthesis at its absolute peak, melodic lines so sharp they could cut glass. Sorcerian is a 1988 PC-88 action RPG with music by Yuzo Koshiro and the Falcom Sound Team JDK, and it sounds like an entire orchestra crammed into a Yamaha chip.
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"Opening" hits with that signature Falcom grandeur, layered arpeggios building into a melody you'll be humming for days. "Bloody River" is ferocious, all driving bass and urgent lead lines over relentless percussion. "Town Pentawa I" has that warm, welcoming feel that makes you want to stay and shop forever.
The sheer volume of tracks here is staggering, dozens of dungeon themes, boss encounters, dragon fights, kingdom themes, each one distinct. "Returning Alive" gives you that sweet relief after barely surviving, and the various dragon themes each carry real menace.
If you care about the golden age of Japanese PC gaming and the composers who defined it, Sorcerian is essential listening.