A 3D platformer soundtrack that wears its Mario 64 influence like a badge of honor and somehow gets away with it. "The Forest" opens with this warm, adventure-ready orchestration that immediately signals Sunday afternoon gaming.
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"Mount Magma" brings the heat with urgent percussion and rising strings, while "Snowland" does that cozy winter level thing where you can practically feel the cold through the speakers. "Crystal Cavern" sparkles with bell-like tones layered over echoing ambience.
"The Dragon in the Sky" goes unexpectedly grand for an indie collectathon. The whole score is comfort food, bright and melodic without ever being saccharine. "Hurry!" does exactly what the title promises. If you miss the era when platformers sounded like pure, uncomplicated joy, this delivers.