Namco took Xevious into the PS1 era and the soundtrack went full 90s techno-arcade hybrid. XEVIOUS 3D/G+ layers these pulsing electronic beats over the classic shmup framework and it actually works. Area1 kicks in with this driving rhythm that immediately sets the pace for dodging bullets.
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The boss themes ramp up the intensity with harder synth stabs and faster BPM. Then you hit Beautiful Space and everything opens up into this shimmering ambient wash. Totally unexpected. There's even a Heihachi & Paul crossover track which is peak late-90s Namco energy.
Thinking Coma closes things out on this strange, contemplative note. If you grew up on Xevious and want to hear it reimagined through PS1 sound hardware, this one hits right.