Cyberpunk's Impulse radio (99.9) has legit bangers. Pairs well with high speed chases, explosions, and katana dismemberments.

Like FFVI, Octopath has always offered layers of player freedom. A custom MC and 30+ recruitable characters continues that trend (like Chrono Cross, Suikoden 2).

When all else fails, give me JRPGs

Second chances are so important. Xenoblade Chronicles 2’s story beautifully illustrates this concept over and over, and it was me taking a second chance (on a bet) after trying and abandoning it 8 years ago that brought me this wonderful experience I finished last night. Yes,

Perfect Dark might have my favorite opening FPS track. It presents setting, sets stakes, and establishes mood.

Always loved the imagery of the original Zelda. Adventure, action, and secrets wherever you go.

No beach track will ever top Besaid.

Beach week continues. Outset Island marks a cozy beginning to a daring sea adventure—pirates, treasure, and open seas.

Beach Week Tribute #3: Destiny Islands A relaxing prelude to a world-hopping adventure.

Ys VIII's beach track lives rent free in my head

Chrono Cross's OST only gets better over time. To those who dream of shores near another world:

Never skipped this intro

Bananza is a certified bramble blast

This riff in Kong Bananza makes me so happy

All hail Saturday mornings

One measure of power is the heights it attains in virtue, and the depths it descends in vice.

I think inventory management has become a lost art in JRPGs. Interested to hear your other suggestions! They may make their way into an upcoming LFG pod 👀

What are you playing this weekend? I'll jam to Bananza. It's great for quick sessions.