Noriyuki Iwadare scoring a PS Vita dating sim about filming girls at the beach sounds like a weird fit for the Grandia composer, but Reco Love's soundtrack is genuinely warm. "Blue Ocean" and "Gold Beach" set this breezy summer mood with bright acoustic guitar and synth pads that feel like sunscreen and salt air.
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Every heroine gets her own theme, and Iwadare gives each one a distinct personality. Miu Sagara's is gentle and lilting, Rinze Himeragi's carries more tension and mystery. "Summer Time, Happy Time" is pure afternoon laziness in musical form.
The Photokano crossover track is a fun callback too. Twenty-plus character themes and mood pieces that somehow avoid blending together. If you've ever wanted a soundtrack that sounds exactly like a Japanese summer vacation feels, here it is.