Jake Kaufman went completely unhinged on Pirate's Curse and it's the best thing he ever did for this series. We Love Burning Town slaps with this frantic, high-energy synth rush that makes you want to speedrun every screen.
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On the Wide Open Waves is pure adventure bottled into a sailing theme, breezy and bright with just enough weight behind it. Rave in the Grave leans into spooky funk territory and somehow makes a zombie island feel like a party.
The boss battle track just refuses to let up. Every area theme has its own distinct flavor but Kaufman ties them together with this infectious energy that never drops. If you only play one Shantae game for the music, make it this one.