Falcom Sound Team jdk turned Ys III into a full-blown rock concert and somehow it works even better than the original. The Oath in Felghana's soundtrack is Falcom at peak shred mode. "The Boy's Got Wings" opens the adventure with this soaring guitar lead that immediately tells you the energy level is not coming down.
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"Steeling the Will to Fight" layers synth and distortion until your speakers practically vibrate. Then "Valestein Castle" drops this moody, atmospheric shift that catches you totally off guard. The whole thing just refuses to let up.
Every boss theme hits like it personally wants to destroy you. If you need proof that action RPGs peaked in the mid-2000s, press play on this.