Jake Kaufman turned the Shantae series into a full-on funk concert with Half-Genie Hero's backer soundtrack. Dance Through the Danger opens with this ridiculously catchy vocal hook that has no business going that hard for a platformer intro.
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Scuttle Town keeps the groove rolling with layered synths and bass that feel like a beach party you don't want to leave. Then Mermaid Falls hits and suddenly you're in this sparkly, flowing thing that shifts the whole mood.
Rottytops' Song is pure attitude. The character themes honestly carry so much personality you can picture every cutscene just from the music. If you've been sleeping on WayForward's sound design, this is the one that'll wake you up.