Plucky acoustic guitar and bouncy woodwinds that sound like a cartoon heist in progress. Tiny Thief's score from the Rovio era of mobile games is surprisingly charming for a phone title. At the Marketplace sets up this playful medieval village vibe with recorder and light percussion that immediately makes you grin.
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Pirate Song pivots into sea shanty territory with accordion and that swaying rhythm you'd expect. I'm Sneaky and Silent does exactly what the title promises, tiptoeing pizzicato strings and hushed dynamics. The whole thing is only eleven tracks but every one commits to the bit.
Victory at the Circus is pure serotonin. If you miss the era when mobile games actually had personality, this tiny soundtrack is worth revisiting.