Three games worth of fighting music spanning the PS1 through the GameCube era, and you can hear the technology evolving in real time. Soul Edge's tracks like "The Wind and Cloud" have that raw PS1 grit, synthesized orchestra pushing against hardware limits.
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By SoulCalibur, things open up. "Heavenly Engage" and "Soul and Sword" hit with real grandeur. "Kkaduri" and "Horangi Arirang" bring Korean folk elements that give the series its distinct identity. SoulCalibur II's contributions add even more polish.
"The Gears of Madness" is pure villain energy. "Bravely Folk Song" does exactly what it says. If you've ever picked up a controller and mashed buttons to some of the best stage music in fighting game history, this box set is the definitive archive.