Raw PS1 fighting game energy with that late-90s Koei edge. Sangokumusou, the original Dynasty Warriors fighting game from 1997, gave every character their own battle theme and victory fanfare, and each one has real personality.
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Zhao Yun's battle track has this heroic driving melody that gets you pumped immediately. Lu Bu's theme goes aggressive and heavy in a way that tells you exactly what you're up against before the fight even starts. Diao Chan's battle music takes a completely different approach with something more elegant and rhythmic.
The victory themes are short but satisfying, each one matching their character's vibe. If you've only known Dynasty Warriors as a musou series, hearing where it started as a 1v1 fighter is a trip.