Ryuji Iuchi and Toru Kobayashi gave this PS1 strategy RPG a score that punches way above its weight class. The vocal theme "Door of the Heart" opens with this earnest J-pop energy that sets a completely different tone from most late-90s tactics games.
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Then the battle tracks hit and suddenly you're knee-deep in six different W.A.Z.A. variations, each one reworking the combat intensity with different melodic hooks over PS1 synth. "Gods" goes appropriately grand with sustained chords and choir-like patches.
The character themes are the real standout though, especially "Theme of Little Snow" with its delicate, wistful melody. The arrange versions at the end give the main themes room to breathe with fuller instrumentation. If you're into PS1 SRPG soundtracks from Idea Factory's golden era, this one's been quietly excellent since 1998.