calelogan

As a chiptune fan (and game developer), it's hard for me to comment unbiased...

The OST is not groundbreaking, but it is original. By maintaining its chipmusic origins, but also elaborating upon it, the tracks feel as a finely tuned and positively different soundtrack for a NES game.

However, all tracks could use a bit more flair and variety. At times they seem a bit monotonous and fail to make good use of the variety of chipmusic sounds existent today.

I especially like the first 22 seconds of "Good Day" which could easily be used an intro for many things.

Lastly, is the game "Level Up" fictitious or is available?

Three styles. Three varied tracks.

This album excels because it offers variety in all its tracks and in small doses.

From "When Waves"'s groovy bass and drums to "Be Brave"'s Sade-ish feel, and "Lightin"'s dark lounge.

Can be easily used for ambiance tracks in calm public places or specific soundtracks.

Both the album cover and the track create a noir feel that soothes the spirit and generates mystery.

Perfect soundtrack for a depressing/romantic scene in a noir film or just to create a moody lounge ambiance at a restaurant or coffee shop.

Looking for potential movie soundtracks, I stumbled upon "Bagnoli Rocks".

I can perfectly imagine some tracks in the album as part of a movie soundtrack. However that does not apply to all tracks and I don't know if this is the reason, but I felt many tracks were too long, such as "Radio Transmissions" which could benefit from a shorter duration.

The electronic sounds, on the other hand, did not bother me at all. I especially liked the gritty and dark reality some tracks conveyed, which brings us to the album cover and makes me think of poverty in many underdeveloped countries. Reminds me in a way of the "Deus Ex" game soundtrack.