1989 arcade shmup and the FM synth is absolutely screaming from the first stage. Saint Dragon was developed by NMK and the soundtrack rips through six areas of mech-dragon action with zero filler. "Metal Planet" opens with this driving bassline and layered FM leads that immediately set the pace.
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"The Pleiads" in Area 4 takes things spacier with these echoing arpeggios that feel like drifting through open cosmos. Then "Final Battle" drops all pretense and just goes full intensity. Even the continue theme has character, this brief defeated moment before you slam another credit in.
The sound design is included too, which is a nice touch for preservation. If you love late-80s arcade shooters, this soundtrack punches exactly the way you want it to.