Six tracks and every one of them swings hard. This 2008 sampler opens with "Hope Given" and its percussive, almost tribal rhythm that immediately sets a tone nothing else in your playlist has. "Supernal Epic" lives up to its name with this massive, layered arrangement that keeps building without ever letting go.
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The Dissidia preview track was most people's first taste of what a Final Fantasy crossover fighter could sound like, and it delivered. "The Accused One" brings dark, brooding energy that sits in your chest. Even the Chocobo picture book game track has more personality than you'd expect from something that cute.
Short sampler, but it punches above its runtime if you want concentrated Square Enix intensity.