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Ys I & II Chronicles |OT|
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rainking187
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Wow. My Amazon order hasn't even gotten to Shipping Soon status yet. :/
I got it and played Ys I for 2 hours on Nightmare and I love it! I played the turbo graphix virtual console versions before and the crappy DS port, but this version seems REALLY good. The remixed soundtrack is AMAZING! Lower level Shrine music is what the fuck awesome! I love how short the first game is too, there is just something about blasting through the game that's so much fun. No matter how many times I play the original I never tire of it.
For those looking to try Nightmare mode out, tough it out until you gain one level and get the first set of gear. Those blue headed monsters will practically destroy you, but after one level gain and at least a new sword you can handle them fairly well. From there it seems pretty balanced so far.
For those looking to try Nightmare mode out, tough it out until you gain one level and get the first set of gear. Those blue headed monsters will practically destroy you, but after one level gain and at least a new sword you can handle them fairly well. From there it seems pretty balanced so far.
Reluctant-Hero
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It's probably been shipped already and Amaxon is slow to update there shipping records sometimes. I ordered a copy this morning and it shipped two hours ago.rainking187 said:
Augemitbutter
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vocab said:
damn, very nice! i'll have to wait for mine a good while longer.
lordoftherink
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From my experience, Seven and Oath in Felghana didn't show up in Canada right away. Had to wait about a week for both. Can't know for sure if that'll be the case again, but it might be.Slime said:
The Take Out Bandit
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:O
Received shipping notice tonight. Nice.
Received shipping notice tonight. Nice.
Hurry!!Lumpy Onion
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Just bought on PSN. Digging the $24.99 price tag, but missing the box and any extras. Ys 1&2 are probably my most re-played games ever, and am happy they still retain their "bumping into enemies" playstyle. Nothing beats rushing a large group of goons and watching them explode into body parts and blood.
I really like all the small details in this version. Laundry sways in the breeze, seagulls by the port, little starfish and crabs on the beach, etc. Also, does anyone else flip out when they see the shadows of the clouds move on the field? I may sound crazy, but it's shit like this that puts a smile on my face. =)
Adam Prime
hates soccer, is Mexican
... so what's this game like, Zelda?
Adam Prime said:
Kinda. This video (while crappy) should give you a general idea of the gameplay (its of Ys II)
Ys II
The later games switched to a style more akin to Secret of Mana. I highly recommend getting Oath in Felghana, Ys 7 and (even though its a bad port) The Ark of Napishtim.
This series is one of my favorites and I just got into it when the PS2 port of Napishtim came out.
This has the first two games (which were originally released back in the 80s). Its actually not a bad story (they even did an anime series for it, which I have as well).
So nice to finally have this on the go. I played this on PC and while it's not always deep it's a very enjoyable game and the music is fantastic.
I do wonder though how well this game will do since it's fairly different from both 7 and oath and the gameplay isn't for everyone.
I do wonder though how well this game will do since it's fairly different from both 7 and oath and the gameplay isn't for everyone.
Dogfacedgod
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I'm just about an hour into it and loving it. This is how remakes should be.
A couple things though...
1. No voice overs? That was one of the things in the TG16 version that was groundbreaking at the time. Why take them out?
2. When you start a game you can choose either Origins (2001) or Chronicles (2009). Is that just for the music? What's the difference between them?
A couple things though...
1. No voice overs? That was one of the things in the TG16 version that was groundbreaking at the time. Why take them out?
2. When you start a game you can choose either Origins (2001) or Chronicles (2009). Is that just for the music? What's the difference between them?
Lumpy Onion
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Dogfacedgod said:
The difference between Origins and Chronicles has to do with the style of character portraits in shops and when talking to certain characters.
Lumpy Onion
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Salaadin said:
I used to think the TG16 CD versions of the songs were my favorite, but the Chronicles arrangements are simply divine. Switching between the different versions makes it so you will never get tired of a particular theme. Hell, even the PC88 versions have a lot of charm. Although I do kinda miss some of the electric guitar in the TG16 CDs boss theme.
Another big surprise for me was that Darm Tower actually has several different themes. A shame they weren't in the TG16 CD version, because that one big-bandy tune got so annoying about halfway through.
leesmapman
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GrumpyAlien said:
This is thanks to the MSX version. The MSX version had a different Darm Tower song and in later versions of the game they put both versions in the game.
My copy came in today. Ripping it to ISO as we speak!
So fucking awesome. Never thought this day would come.
All of the PSP Ys games lined up in a row on my shelf.
In legitimate English!
It's amusing that from Ys VII -> Oath -> I&II the Premium Edition boxes got smaller and smaller. But the font and overall design are consistent, so they look great side-by-side, despite the differing dimensions!
They picked a great song for the in-XMB preview, too!
Shame that Falcom never brought back the NES mountain road song.
It was trippy, almost Castlevania-ish!
So fucking awesome. Never thought this day would come.
All of the PSP Ys games lined up in a row on my shelf.
In legitimate English!
It's amusing that from Ys VII -> Oath -> I&II the Premium Edition boxes got smaller and smaller. But the font and overall design are consistent, so they look great side-by-side, despite the differing dimensions!
They picked a great song for the in-XMB preview, too!
Shame that Falcom never brought back the NES mountain road song.
It was trippy, almost Castlevania-ish!
Dreamwriter
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They are quite a bit different. Chronicles is baasically an enhanced port of the PC "Ys 1&2 Complete" that Falcom made in Japan, the DS game is a complete new remake of the game with some gameplay changes.Syraxith said:
RoboGeorgeForeman
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Just got my copy today! For the most part I'm loving the game, but I kind of wish that it had an optional tutorial so I could understand the controls and save system without looking at the manual (who does that these days). It took me three restarts (and a quick check of the manual) to figure out that you could save anywhere and that I didn't have to hit X to talk to people.
Augemitbutter
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Yuterald said:
yes, finer details like these will pull you right into the game. i always loved to explore a living world that doesn't feel like a cut and paste job of the same static environments.
Basileus777
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Is this the best PSP YS game for someone new to the series to start? Is there any reason to play them in order?
ULTROS!
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Basileus777 said:
No need to play them in order though there are small links to the previous game/s.
If you want the current best (and evolved) Ys game, I'd recommend Ys Seven (party system, more towns, longer). If you want a much more traditional Ys game, I'd recommend Ys: The Oath in Felghana (8 hour game featuring Adol only). If you want an even more traditional Ys game, then maybe you can get this game (bump-and-ram attack system).
Though if you start with Ys Seven, you might have mixed feelings when you go backwards.
So if you want to experience the entire series and feel the evolution at the same time, you can go I&II->III(OiF)->VI->7
jaundicejuice
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I have to wait until Friday to get my copy.
Princess Skittles
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The TG-16 version was by Hudson, the Eternal/Complete/Chronicles versions of Ys I and II adhere pretty strictly (for the most part) to the very original versions Falcom created on the PC-88, et al., so they're not really "taking them out." In fact, I think the first Falcom game to ever have voice overs in its original version was Gurumin.Dogfacedgod said:
Princess Skittles
Prince's's 'Skittle's
It's in the shrine, keep looking.ULTROS! said: