Same five killer tracks from the Ys VIII mini soundtrack but packaged as a select collection for both Vita and PS4. Falcom Sound Team's work on Lacrimosa of DANA stands out even in their stacked catalog. Lacrimosa of Dana's opening version still gives chills with that vocal line cutting through the instrumentation.
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Smash Up! remains one of the best combat themes in the series, all raw energy and zero downtime. Next Step Toward the Unknown has this quality where it feels like the game is pulling you forward by the collar. Iclucian Dance sitting in contrast to all that intensity.
Corridor of the Lost Ages closes it out with weight and mystery. If you're picking up Ys VIII for the first time, consider this your preview of what Falcom does to people.