RPG Progress Report

[Daria]

I have a confession: I have never played a single Ys title. Although I own all the US released games save Celcetta. I want to play them in order, but I don't have a TurboGrafx system.

[Ack]

I have a confession: I have never played a single Ys title. Although I own all the US released games save Celcetta. I want to play them in order, but I don't have a TurboGrafx system.

You are both breaking Bone's heart and filling it with pride right now.

[Exhuminator]

And missing out on the best action-RPGs that exist.

[BoneSnapDeez]

I have a confession: I have never played a single Ys title. Although I own all the US released games save Celcetta. I want to play them in order, but I don't have a TurboGrafx system.

You don't need a TurboGrafx. I'm assuming you have I & II on PSP, then? That's a good place to start.

I've been playing Miracle Warriors (slowly - I am the anti-Popo).

Pretty unique game. The interface is unlike anything I've ever seen.

Bottom half of the screen is for stats.

Navigation is actually done in the top-right area, the d-pad moves that white square which in turns moves the characters around the map.

Top left screen displays the characters themselves, and the background constantly shifts as you move that white square.

Things change up a bit should you get into a conversation or battle:

Incredible soundtrack in the game too.

[Ack]

That view actually reminds me a lot of Drakkhen.

[Daria]

You don't need a TurboGrafx. I'm assuming you have I & II on PSP, then? That's a good place to start.
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I do, but isn't the Turbo version the best?

[BoneSnapDeez]

That view actually reminds me a lot of Drakkhen.

Ha! That's a good point. Haven't thought about that game in some time...

I do, but isn't the Turbo version the best?

Well, yeah, according to me it is.

But don't wait to play Ys. Play it now. It's loads of fun on PSP. Also, these games are short and the ports are pretty varied. So if you did eventually play them on TurboGrafx CD it wouldn't feel like a tedious replay.

[Daria]

Heh, fair enough. Next time I pick up my PSP I'll give Ys Chronicles a try.

I have a feeling the three classic Ys 3 versions aren't very different though. That might get a bit redundant.

[Exhuminator]

@Daria

These are the best of the best IMO:

Ys Origin is the apex of the series.

The TGCD versions have the best music though.

Whatever you do, don't play the Super Famicom Ys games.

[Ack]

Hahaha, I was totally about to say "Ys III on SNES!" Just because I can.