16-bit action energy cranked to eleven. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound takes the series back to its side-scrolling roots and the soundtrack follows with this perfect blend of retro grit and modern production. On the Way to the Moonlight Duel sets the mood instantly with that tense buildup that screams something bad is about to happen.
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Black Spider Clan HQ goes full intensity with a driving rhythm that matches the chaos on screen. Kumori's Theme brings in a more emotional angle that cuts through all the action. Sea of Blood is appropriately gnarly. The title track Ragebound itself ties everything together with this defiant energy that just won't quit.
If you've been waiting for the series to remember what made those NES originals electric, start here.