Chunky, triumphant orchestral arrangements that feel like Advance Wars grew up and went medieval. Wargroove by Chucklefish nails that turn-based tactics energy with 25 tracks that give every commander a personality. "Opening Groove" hits with immediate confidence, bright and punchy and impossible not to tap along to.
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"Cheeky Ruckus" has this mischievous bounce that makes skirmishes feel playful even when you're getting wrecked. Then "Sorrow Sempre" drops in and suddenly you're in the emotional gut-punch part of the campaign. Every commander theme tells you who they are before you read a word of dialogue.
"Mechanist Prince" sounds inventive and restless, "Oaken Sentinel" is sturdy and ancient. The character work through music alone is honestly impressive. Put this on if you miss the days when turn-based strategy soundtracks had real swagger.