Every single theme on this tracklist rewired the brains of an entire generation. The Street Fighter II Collector's Box captures the original CPS1 arcade audio in all its raw, crunchy glory, including the sped-up "Hurry Up" variants for every stage.
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Hearing the tempo shift on Guile's theme when the timer gets low is such a specific kind of anxiety. Chun-Li's theme bounces with this bright, almost playful energy, while Balrog's stage goes moody and dark. The character ending themes are surprisingly emotional for a game about punching.
This was the soundtrack that proved arcade games could have real composition behind them, not just sound effects. If these melodies aren't already burned into your memory, let them be.