Psikyo's FM synth roaring through the arcade cabinet speakers is one of the best sounds mid-90s shmups ever produced. Masaki Izutani composed both Strikers 1945 games and this combined release lets you hear how the style evolved between entries.
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"Devil's Tower" has this urgent, almost militaristic drive that perfectly matches dodging curtains of bullets, and the arrange version opens the album with a fuller, punchier take. "Far from the Cloud sea" pulls back into something unexpectedly atmospheric for a vertical shooter.
"Shadow of Reich" from the first game hits with darker, grittier FM tones. The whole collection runs hot and never lets up. If you love the golden age of arcade shooters, these two soundtracks back to back are essential listening.