Crisp arranged synths breathing new life into old Famicom murder mystery melodies. This 2002 album reimagines Toshiyuki Ueno, Akihiko Yabu, and Gozo Shiozaki's score from Yuuji Horii's Hokkaido serial murder adventure, part of the same detective trilogy that preceded Dragon Quest.
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"Meeting in the North" carries this wistful melodic pull, perfect for snowy Hokkaido train rides between crime scenes. "Pursuit" ramps up the tension with urgent chip-style runs translated into fuller arrangements. "Life in Susukino" nails that late-night neon district atmosphere.
The album smartly includes both arranged and original NES versions back to back. If you care about pre-Dragon Quest Horii or 1980s Famicom adventure games, this is essential listening.