Funk bass and jazz drums crashing into a boxing ring. Pato Box is a Punch-Out style game starring a duck-headed boxer, and the soundtrack completely commits to that absurdity with groovy, confident compositions that slap.
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"Deathflock" has this nasty bassline that won't quit. "Duck Sauce" leans into smooth jazz territory with a wink. "Rope-a-dope" builds tension like an actual fight, layering percussion until it boils over. "Ornithology" (the Charlie Parker reference, obviously) goes full bebop homage.
Even the quieter moments like "Ballad of Faith" carry this cool noir energy. The whole thing drips with style. If you like your game music with serious groove, don't sleep on this one.