Together Retro: Ys I

[BoneSnapDeez]

Haha totally.

As you probably saw, I posted the TCD version of that scene earlier in the thread:



You can't tell from the the pic, but Feena (I think it's Feena?) moves her mouth when she speaks in the TCD game. It's... odd.

[NebachadnezzaR]

It seems I can rarely play games in time with TG, I'm either to late to the party (played the first Phantasy Star a whole year later than the rest of you guys ) or too soon. Motivated by the really positive review by Happy Console Gamer (which I recommend), I couldn't resist and played the TG16 versions on the Virtual Console a couple of months ago.

At first I was just going to play the first part, but I liked it so much I immediately jumped to part 2. Unfortunately I didn't like it as much, it's a bigger and better game but the amount of maze-like areas really hurt my experience. Still, don't regret playing it one bit.

Also, I like these games so much I kinda got hooked on the series. I don't have a PSP and didn't feel like playing the PC version (don't ask, some games just feel right/wrong on a particular system for me), but I gave the Saturn remake a bit. Didn't play for too long, but it was nice seeing the redone graphics and the slight changes to the gameplay.

Then I tried Ys 3, once again the TG16 version, and although it's really different from the rest of the series I enjoyed it the same. In fact this time I also tried the PS2 remake, with gorgeous hand-drawn art, and I even beat it. Everything was in Japanese, but the TG16 version was still fresh enough on my mind that I managed to play it to the end.

I'm taking a break for now, don't want to get tired of the series for playing too much, too soon, but I'll definitely give Ys 4 a try someday, and I hope to eventually play all the games.

[ksloth]

I'm really enjoying the 1st Y's on the PSP. Last night I made it to the big nasty final dungeon, and parked my save game at the first floor.

One thing I really appreciate about the game is the flow. It doesn't feel like there is any artificial padding, backtracking, etc. I intend to finish the game within the week, and i'm excited for the next Retro Togethers as well. Guardian Heroes in July is going to be a nice use of the Saturn, and i've never actually played the game yet.

[BoneSnapDeez]

It seems I can rarely play games in time with TG, I'm either to late to the party (played the first Phantasy Star a whole year later than the rest of you guys ) or too soon. Motivated by the really positive review by Happy Console Gamer (which I recommend), I couldn't resist and played the TG16 versions on the Virtual Console a couple of months ago.

At first I was just going to play the first part, but I liked it so much I immediately jumped to part 2. Unfortunately I didn't like it as much, it's a bigger and better game but the amount of maze-like areas really hurt my experience. Still, don't regret playing it one bit.

Also, I like these games so much I kinda got hooked on the series. I don't have a PSP and didn't feel like playing the PC version (don't ask, some games just feel right/wrong on a particular system for me), but I gave the Saturn remake a bit. Didn't play for too long, but it was nice seeing the redone graphics and the slight changes to the gameplay.

Then I tried Ys 3, once again the TG16 version, and although it's really different from the rest of the series I enjoyed it the same. In fact this time I also tried the PS2 remake, with gorgeous hand-drawn art, and I even beat it. Everything was in Japanese, but the TG16 version was still fresh enough on my mind that I managed to play it to the end.

I'm taking a break for now, don't want to get tired of the series for playing too much, too soon, but I'll definitely give Ys 4 a try someday, and I hope to eventually play all the games.

I'm on an Ys kick myself right now. I played III immediately after Book I & II. Now I'm playing VI. I'll get to IV and V later this year, those are harder to track down as they're Japan only.

You are aware that there's two completely different games called Ys IV, right? Can't have a JRPG series without some kind of chronological confusion!

[Stark]

You are aware that there's two completely different games called Ys IV, right? Can't have a JRPG series without some kind of chronological confusion!

I'm really curious as to what version makes it to the PS Vita. Probably Mask of the Sun, but I'm curious.

[ksloth]

Made some good progress tonight in the tower. I believe I am very close to finishing this one off. Once I do, I think I will gather my thoughts on the title and write them down. Really enjoyable game! I think I will play through Y's 7 on the PSP at some point as well.

[Nemoide]

I'd like to play the sequels at some point for sure. Maybe the Saturn Falcom Classics volume 2 for Ys II and the Genesis version of Ys III.

My only other option would be the DS version of Ys I & II. Which I might try instead of the Saturn Ys II.
Either way, I'm done for now! But the first one was a lot of fun and has me wishing I owned a TurboDuo!

[noiseredux]

check this out:

XSEED Games, an independent-minded publisher, is proud to announce that they will be bringing Ys: The Oath in Felghana and Ys Origin, both from acclaimed Japanese developer Nihon Falcom, to PC on Steam. Ys: The Oath in Felghana will launch on 3/19 at a price of $14.99. More details on the launch of Ys Origin will be provided at a later time.

[BoneSnapDeez]

check this out:

XSEED Games, an independent-minded publisher, is proud to announce that they will be bringing Ys: The Oath in Felghana and Ys Origin, both from acclaimed Japanese developer Nihon Falcom, to PC on Steam. Ys: The Oath in Felghana will launch on 3/19 at a price of $14.99. More details on the launch of Ys Origin will be provided at a later time.

That's cool. Origin and Strategy are the only two Ys games I've never played.

Still, I would rather have a physical release of Ys Origin of course. Think I'll import the Windows 7 version from Japan and then apply the English patch.

[Stark]

They should bring Origin to the Vita.