Andrew Hulshult cranked out a love letter to 90s Apogee platformers using deliberately retro MIDI-style instrumentation, and it slaps harder than it has any right to. RAD Rodgers' 16-bit soundtrack nails that Commander Keen and Jazz Jackrabbit era with crunchy FM synth tones and punchy drum patterns.
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"Neon or Death" opens with buzzing leads that feel ripped straight from a Genesis cartridge. "Random Access Memorial" gets weirdly atmospheric for a platformer track, and "666 Mhz" pushes into darker territory with distorted bass.
"Euphoric Emulation" is the standout, all bright arpeggios and forward momentum. The track names read like a love letter to old hardware. If you grew up booting games from DOS prompts, this soundtrack is going to hit you right in the nostalgia.