Kenji Kaneko returns for Record of Agarest War Zero's prequel score, and honestly it's a quieter, more atmospheric take on the series than the original's hard rock swings. Tracks like "Vaporetto" and "Gondola" lean into this Venetian motif with light chamber strings and gentle piano work, giving the whole thing a weirdly European cafe vibe for a JRPG.
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Then "Inside the Fire" and "Fight of Secrets" snap you back with urgent battle synths layered over orchestral stabs. The "ver. Zero" rearrangements of the first game's themes are a nice touch, stripping them down and rebuilding around new harmonic ideas.
If you liked the original Agarest score but wanted something that breathes more between fights, this one's for you.