SNK went even deeper into that Edo-period atmosphere and it absolutely paid off. THE LAST BLADE 2 builds on the first game's traditional Japanese scoring with richer arrangements pushed through Neo Geo hardware that somehow keeps up.
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"Flowers Blooming in the Moonlight" opens with this layered koto and flute piece that feels like watching cherry blossoms fall in slow motion. "Forest of Forgetfulness" hits with an almost supernatural stillness that makes the stage feel haunted.
Then "Village of the Setting Sun" brings this melancholy warmth that sticks with you long after the round ends. The whole soundtrack is structured like movements of a classical piece. If the first Last Blade's music caught your ear, this sequel refines everything about it.