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Theme: #Obstacle
Palette: Sega Master System

Boss fights are an obstacle, but the real obstacle was the tablet drivers we lost along the way.

It's still the release date anniversary for #BalanWonderworld somewhere, so I'm setting this loose!

Also, I am now firmly convinced that Shadow Lance would be a great secret boss for Lies of P. You can't change my mind 🐐

Context: bsky.app/profile/dp-in-the-sky

This #VGMWednesday happens to share the release anniversary with #BalanWonderworld !

So, I present to you my favorite song on the album. The Hydrac. A fire and lava-spewing mix of a dragon and fire hydrant (yes, you read that right) giving shape to the fears of a firefighter walking the tightrope between saving lives and self-preservation.

The song itself feels like a mixture of Cirque du Soleil, fiery hammered dulcimer, and BOSS FIGHT.

youtube.com/watch?v=o_BCEVcYaNs

Sometimes I also get nostalgic for Balan Wonderworld, which was a pretty chill game and I really enjoyed the exploration. I feel like Sonic fans wanted a Sonic game and kind of default didn't like it because this is much slower paced. But I really loved getting new abilities and exploring outside of the main path in levels, trying to go out of bounds (but actually stuff is out there!). Also a lot of creative level theming.

(Maybe I'll reinstall it. 👀)

Ringing in the new year with some #vgmwednesday 👾
Taking inspiration from #MoodMusicMonday theme, “A fresh start” I’m posting a song that embodies that mood.
“Hurray” by Ryo Yamazaki, sung by Laura Pitt-Pulford, is a bright, uplifting song about taking chances, because even if things don’t go perfectly, it may be the best chance you’ve got.

Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good. There will always be people who appreciate your work.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=Cxi5cleK