Raw Neo Geo sound hardware doing exactly what it was built for. This digital collection compiles the original Sonic Wings arcade scores, and the FM synthesis hits so clean it's almost criminal these tracks stayed stuck in cabinets for decades.
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The Mediterranean Sea Stage has this driving rhythm that locks you into focus mode instantly, while the Russia Stage theme layers in minor key tension that matches the escalating difficulty perfectly. Five different endings with five different moods.
The Fanatic Edition ending is wild. Having both the original arcade and Neo Geo versions side by side really shows how the hardware shaped the music differently. Shmup fans who care about how a game sounds as much as how it plays need this collection.