Play on: Computer, iOS, AndroidPlayStation Portable
Advantages
If you are an absolute purist and want to see where the series started, Ys Chronicles I and II is the most accessible way to play the first Yes games. These remakes preserve the gameplay of the original titles and add some quality-of-life features. They also add some exclusive additional content, and some of the Easter eggs found in these games are delightful. Plus, you get two games for the price of one, even though Ys II is a direct continuation of Yes, I do.
Starting from Ys I & IIyou’ll see how Adol met Dogi and hear a few of the theme songs that are occasionally referenced in later games in the series. It’ll also assist you appreciate how far the series has come since those games.
Defects
What you need to know about Ys I & II whether it’s a remake or not, these games are ancient. Yes started with the “bump” combat system, which doesn’t feature any attack button and instead forces Adol to face-button off-center opponents to deal damage. Honestly, I think the “bump” combat is pretty frigid once you get used to it, but it’s not NO make a good first impression, unless you love 80s games.
Other than that, there’s just a ton of crap that will probably make you raise your eyebrows. Almost half Yes, I do The action takes place in a tower from which you literally cannot leave, and you will reach the maximum level long before the end of the game. Ys II features long, labyrinthine dungeons that are complex to navigate. Neither game does a good job of explaining its mechanics, and both rely on you to figure out their intricacies.
These games demand a lot from completely novel players, and none of them are in any way similar to Yes games available today. I recommend starting here only for those with an iron will or vintage game lovers.
If you like Ys: I&II
For absolute madmen who like this combat system, it’s worth checking out the original versions Ys IV. Ys IV: Mask of the Sun for SNES and Ys IV: Dawn of Ys for TurboGrafx-CD these are two surprisingly different games that play similarly Ys I & IIand even directly follow them up in a few ways. Neither game was ever officially released in English, though, so to enjoy them today you have to resort to fan translations. I’d say it’s a tough sell, but if you’re the type of person who wants more clash combat, you were probably prepared to patch up some of the ancient games.
Currently these versions Ys IV were “replaced” by Ys: Memories of Celcetawhich is both a remake and other version Ys IV. Yes, this is very confusing for anyone who is not Yes superfan. Just don’t worry about it and play the official English releases if you’re catching up on the series.
I hope that through all of this you are inspired to pick up at least one of these recommendations and get into a truly great series of games. And if this resonates with you, then boy, do you have plot games to play!
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