Falcom's Ys II on PC-88 and the music was already legendary in 1988. "To Make The End Of Battle" is one of the most recognizable action RPG themes ever composed, appearing twice because it deserves it. "Too Full With Love" carries more emotion than PC-88 hardware should allow.
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"Ruins Of Moondoria" establishes atmosphere through FM synthesis. "Ice Ridge Of Noltia" captures cold in pure chip sound. "Palace Of Salmon" and "Companile Of Lane" are dungeon themes that became series icons. "Feena" brings the emotional weight of the whole duology together.
"Termination" ends with finality. The PC-88's Yamaha YM2203 sound chip pushed beyond its limits here. If you want to understand why Falcom's Sound Team became legendary, Ys II's PC-88 soundtrack is where that reputation was earned.