Shamisen plucks cutting through synth pads like a blade through fog. Ogre Tale's soundtrack plays up the Japanese mythology angle hard, weaving traditional instrumentation through modern electronic production as you guide three oni sisters across real-world locations like Shinjuku and Kyoto.
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The Shirakawa-go theme has this gentle woodwind melody that makes you want to just stand still in the village, while the battle tracks hit with sharp, percussive energy that matches the hack-and-slash combat. Then there are the FM sound source arrangements tucked at the end.
Same melodies rebuilt with that crunchy retro chip tone, like bonus stages for your ears. If you like your action RPG soundtracks with a strong sense of place, this one nails it.