This Side B compilation is stacked with retro revival energy and deep-cut Japanese titles. The 2024 Nintendo Switch Compilation Side B pulls from Etrian Odyssey remasters, Kunio-kun games, Double Dragon, and a bunch of stuff that never left Japan.
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The Etrian Odyssey dungeon themes (迷宮III through V) still have that Yuzo Koshiro magic, layered FM-style synths that make you want to map every floor. "ZIG WAVE feat. CATS" goes hard in a completely different direction with punchy electronic production.
The Kunio-kun and Double Dragon tracks bring pure arcade nostalgia, all crunchy and aggressive. Even a Zero Wing Stage 1 arrangement shows up. If you care about Japanese gaming history beyond the obvious names, Side B is quietly one of the best compilations in this series.