The PS2 remaster of Ys III gave these classic Falcom tracks a full studio glow-up and honestly Valestein Castle alone is worth the price of entry. Michio Fujisawa and the Falcom Sound Team rebuilt these arrangements from the ground up with richer instrumentation that still keeps that shredding rock energy the series is known for.
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Illburns Ruins has this driving rhythm section that just refuses to let up. Death Blitz goes even harder, like someone cranked the intensity dial past where it's supposed to go. The Boy Who Had Wings still carries that bittersweet melodic punch.
Only six tracks on this one but every single one earns its spot. If you grew up on the PC-88 originals, hearing these reborn on PS2 hardware hits different.