Ys I & II Chronicles+
Long, long ago, there was an ancient kingdom called Ys which prospered under the auspices of two heavenly Goddesses. Over time, the kingdom came to be known as Esteria, and its divine history was largely forgotten by all but the descendants of those who once preached the Goddesses’ will.
Ys I & II Chronicles+ is a jrpg, action and great soundtrack game
developed by Nihon Falcom
and published by XSEED Games.
Released on February 14th 2013 is available in English only on Windows.
It has received 2,589 reviews of which 2,303 were positive and 286 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 3.59€ on Steam and has a 70% discount.
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Windows
- OS *:Windows XP
- Processor:Pentium III 866 MHz
- Memory:1 GB RAM
- Graphics:64 MB VRAM, 3D accelerator compatible w/ DirectX 9.0c
- DirectX®:9.0c
- Hard Drive:2 GB HD space
- Sound:Compatible with DirectX 9.0c
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I do recommend this game.. but my experience of this game could have been better. Let me explain: Firstly, I played on Hard Mode-- which was my choice as a I tend to be quite skilled / overleveled in games like these. However, I played the game as I would any game; on 144 hz (144FPS) I played the entire game thinking all bosses were insanely RNG and that I couldn't win a SINGLE fight without a large amount of luck involved, until I realised when I reached the final boss that the game doesnt work as intended if it is not 60 FPS or below. This means in my playthrough, the projectiles were moving at more than DOUBLE the speed and I couldn't hit a boss more than once per attack window due to how fast the boss would recover from being hit. I give the game props as it was incredibly enjoyable for a very old game but I wish I had the full experience while playing it (under 60FPS). Maybe next playthrough! CONCLUSION: Great RPG adventure for how old the game is, but be warned to play the game on 60FPS or below!
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I have really enjoyed this game, but I have to warn those that play to go into the settings and LOCK THE FRAMERATE TO 60 FPS. Higher frame rates result in bosses preforming more attacks, resulting in them being much harder and more luck than skill.
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This is a very old school game. It really shows its age and may turn off most players due to its archaic mechanics, but there's a charm here that's undeniable. It's also packed with a ton of lore that comes up in the rest of the series. If you're a fan of Ys or just want to experience some old school action adventure, this is a worthy game to play. I should also note that the game is fun to play but there are, what I think, some unfair difficulty spikes. The most egregious is the final boss which nearly ruined this game for me. Due to this, I was unable to get all the achievements which really sucks and upset me. It just wasn't worth the time and frustration. Don't get me wrong, the game isn't bad and any Ys fan should pick it up without hesitation. Just don't expect a smooth ride. FYI, I played this mostly on the Steam Deck and didn't experience any issues.
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Despite their age, Ys I&II make for fun albeit challenging action-RPGs even today, although using a guide might be needed in order to prevent unnecessary backtracking/frustrations No matter how you want to experience the long-running Ys franchise for the first time, be it through the release path, story path or action path, you’ll usually end up with the first two Ys titles [url=https://www.digitalemelas.com/index_ys.php]being recommended as the games to start with (if you’re not already looking for the newest titles, that is). As such, wanting to delve into the franchise, I started right here – and was surprised to see just how well they’re still holding up. If you’re wondering why Ys I & II are always recommended/sold as a bundle even though they are separate games, this can be easily explained: They’re basically two chapters of a bigger story/game called Ancient Ys Vanished . As such, if you want to play Ys II , you should only do so after experiencing the story of Ys I first, since they’re very reliant on each other in that regard. This gets somewhat more confusing since the two games were subjected to [url=https://isu.fandom.com/wiki/Ys_I_%26_II]various re-releases of Ys I & II but without diving into details here, it’s enough to know that this Steam version of the games is the most feature-complete and up-to-date one. Another important thing to know about Ys I & II is that they’re surprisingly challenging action-RPG games – almost entirely thanks to the various boss fights. Even on “normal” difficulty, some of the bosses are going to cause you a lot of trouble - even more so since some of them are basically impossible to beat unless you brought the right equipment beforehand and levelled sufficiently. Since Ys I has a level cap of 10 (!), you’re also not able to “out-level” a boss fight through grinding to make things easier for yourself – even with the right equipment & level, you’re still going to need your reflexes if you want to progress. That said, even bringing the right equipment/key items can be a challenge in itself. Ys I & II are the type of games where you can make your way through an entire dungeon, reach the door to the final boss and only then realize you’re missing a key item to progress – which is located outside of the dungeon, of course. I’m speaking from experience here, since I discovered I was missing a certain sword after wondering why I was dealing almost no damage to the boss of a dungeon. Of course, using a guide such as [url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/pc/979864-ys-i-and-ii-chronicles/faqs/66645]this GameFAQs one can spare you from these possible frustrations, but on the other hand – similar to games like The Legend of Zelda – exploring all locations to the fullest in order to find all key items is a big part of what makes these games fun. Still, especially since Ys I & II requires a certain amount of backtracking at times, I’d suggest briefly skimming through a guide every 15-30 minutes or so, just to make sure that you’re on the right track. Even if you prefer not reading through a guide at all (valid choice!), I’d still recommend going through the short “Why is I & II kicking my a**?” section on [url=https://www.digitalemelas.com/index_ys.php]this Ys fanpage (scroll down a bit!) before playing the game(s). Since Ys I & II are older games (which released in 1987 & 1988 respectively), they’re not exactly offering the most welcoming newcomer experience and I found the spoiler-free beginner tips from the aforementioned website to be of great help while starting out. Playing through the games in quick succession, I was mostly surprised by two things: First, the soundtrack is really good – seriously, just listen to this [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-MzPSjYC18]relaxing town theme or this [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVCpaINqUcI]exhilarating battle track . Second, the “Bump” battle system, while simple, is surprisingly different and fun. Instead of pressing a button to attack (apart from using magic in Ys II ), red-haired protagonist Adol Christin attacks by running (“bumping”) into enemies. Attack them from the front and you’ll receive a lot of damage, attack them from the back and they’ll quickly turn around – but if you attack them off-center, you got a chance to deal a lot of damage while pinning them to a wall! It’s a simple system but I had a lot of fun trying to find the right angle to attack, especially if you’re surrounded by multiple enemies. That said, boss fights are obviously not just about finding the right angle – it’s more about attacking at the right time since the screen is usually filled with projectiles you want to avoid. Apart from attacking/avoiding enemies, Ys I & II is mainly about exploring dungeons and finding the right items – either key items to progress, equipment to keep up with the next bosses or optional items (e.g. gifts for NPCs, healing items). Admittedly, especially during multi-floor dungeons, exploring can be a little disorienting with each floor looking almost the same but featuring a different layout with many walls, passages, staircases and other obstacles in your way. As Ys I & II does not feature a map system, you might go for [url=https://www.neoseeker.com/legacy-of-ys-books-i-ii/faqs/]fan-made maps instead – or, if you want that 1987 feeling, draw maps yourself. Alternatively, you could do what I did – wandering around and hoping for the best. That said, there still is a story to follow and for 1987/1988 action-RPGs, it’s surprisingly well-realized. It won’t be able to compete with a modern, 50h long RPG of course, but considering its age, it’s a well-made RPG story with a large cast of different characters. Even more so since it still manages to tell its story even despite the technical limitations which won’t allow for big gestures or detailed facial expressions. The small character sprites do make it hard to tell NPCs apart at times, but overall, Ys I & II manages to introduce players to its unique setting (although filled with some classic tropes) just fine. In combination with the great music and simple-but-entertaining gameplay, I can’t help but come away impressed of the two games after my ~15h playthrough. They’re short enough to not outwear the welcome but impressive enough to convince me to check out the rest of the franchise. Ys I & II are great games for action-RPG enthusiasts (or The Legend of Zelda fans looking for similar games) that don’t mind older games and can handle some of their unique quirks. If you’re more into a linear experience without backtracking and exploring however, Ys I & II might prove to be too much of a frustrating experience.
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Yeah, yeah, it's a cheerful and wholesome old school RPG classic remaster. And if you're a Falcom fan, you probably owe it to yourself to play it. But it's not without its 'issues'. The good: The music is great. The pixel art and character portraits are top notch. The stories are standard but serviceable. And cute. Good localization. You're probably not going to spend more than 20-25 hours on two separate games. Not too hard if you don't play Nightmare. Worked fine with a controller. The meh: The combat is bumpy. I mean literally, you bump. In the first game, it's all about the angle of the bump, and in II it's more about timing and aggression (and you also have some magic attacks). Old school difficulty is not in the combat, it's in navigation. Use the maps and walkthroughs in the Guides section here, unless you're a hardcore pencil and graph paper mapper. I found dungeons and temples frustratingly labyrinthine even with maps on a tablet by my side. And many a time I would never have known where to go next without a guide. Menus are a bit funky. If you're into obscure achievements, you will find them. But you'll also need a guide for those, most likely. You'll probably max out your XP in I and your money in II, leaving you with less incentive than I would have preferred in the late game. But it wasn't a dealbreaker. The verdict: You wanna see where it all began with Ys? This is the place and its much more accessible than, say, the first couple Final Fantasy games. But wait for a sale and temper your expectations.
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Developer
Nihon Falcom
Publisher
XSEED Games
Release
14 Feb 2013
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