You definitely put much more thought into this album than what I thought this is worthy of, so that really demonstrates your passion for the craft. Thank you for your thoughts. It's cool to see some of my music through a bit of an analytical theory lens from another person - it feels like I'm being exposed, but in the best way possible. I'm glad you enjoyed my work and that does motivate me to want to continue composing for this "world". I initially had about 13 tracks in mind, but my brain only seemed to allow me to get 6 out this time around, I'm glad I didn't force myself and went with songs that I felt satisfied with rather than a bunch of songs that were kind of "meh". I would probably also add parts and alter some of the existing songs.
My goal is, in fact, to tell a story, as someone who studied screenplay writing in college, acquiring those skills actually help me compose music - pacing, grasping the audience attention, hook, structure, intention etc. To me, melody is key for a lot of music when it comes to grasping the audience's attention - I think that's usually the part of music where we can connect to the most. Your album, in my opinion had some ear catching melodies and I can tell your knowledge in theory oozes through your work as well.
The ps1 era is exactly what I was going for, I think using my roland sc-88 vst really sells that.. it also does have some really classic instruments that I can't help to use.
Feel free to leave criticism back as well. I'm always open to improving my work in whatever way possible. I think this work could have used a bit more leitmotif, to which, I could not quite find a hole for one. Perhaps, if I revisit this, I will be able to put more time into that aspect. Anyway glad you liked it and thanks for listening!