Sleigh bells on a Chrono Trigger track shouldn't work this well. Square Enix's X'mas Collections takes beloved themes from across their catalog and wraps them in holiday arrangements that are genuinely charming. The Christmas edit of "Wind Scene" adds these gentle bells and softer instrumentation that make 600 AD feel cozy.
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"Gold Saucer" mashed with "Highwind Takes to the Skies" is pure joy, already festive energy cranked up further. "Chocobo's Happy Christmas" is exactly as ridiculous as it sounds. The FFXI "Starlight Celebration" arrangement from Jeuno opens things with real warmth.
Only seven tracks, so it's short. If you need a gaming-themed playlist for December, this little collection delivers every time.