SOUND CLASH

o tribute is complete without a Nobuo Uematsu soundtrack, and since the ex-Square, ’s playlist captures the game’s juxtaposition of old and new, while hinting at the heritage in its similar-but-not-quite victory fanfare. The Uhra capital theme sees electronic beeps intrude over classical piano chords, for example, while the world map tune – Never Ending Journey – takes a turn from Latin American-style pan pipes and strings to electric guitar if you let it play long enough. And to finish, Howl Of The Departed, a finalboss synth-rock opera that smashes its elements together in spectacular fashion.