SNK went harder on the character themes this time and it absolutely pays off. THE KING OF FIGHTERS '96 gives every team their own musical identity and the Neo Geo hardware is screaming trying to keep up. ESAKA? takes the iconic Japan team sound and twists it into something more aggressive, more urgent.
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Stormy Saxophone 2 for Iori's squad is all tension and attitude, that bass line crawling underneath everything. Then you get Psycho Soldier REMIX'96 which is just pure fun, Athena's pop energy translated into crunchy arcade synth.
Seoul Road slaps way harder than a stage theme has any right to. The team-based structure honestly makes every match feel like its own concert. Pick your squad and let the soundtrack convince you that you made the right call.