Rich orchestral fantasy scoring that takes itself completely seriously. Return to Krondor came out of that late 90s CRPG era where composers had finally gotten access to decent MIDI and sample libraries, and they went all in.
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"Keshian Roots" has this warm, exotic instrumentation that immediately separates it from generic medieval fare. "Dark Temple Revolt" builds tension with low brass and percussion that feels genuinely threatening. And "Inn On The Way" is that perfect tavern track, cozy and nostalgic in a way that makes you want to save your game and just sit there.
The whole score leans hard into Raymond E. Feist's world. If you played Betrayal at Krondor and never followed up with this one, the soundtrack alone makes it worth revisiting.