Ys I & II Chronicles

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No score yet - based on 3 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. RPG Fan
    Feb 27, 2013
    75
    While both games feature a rather banal save-the-world plot, there's an underlying sense of mythology that remains just clouded enough to suggest a grander scheme. Although the characters are somewhat lifeless, the games themselves bear a strong sense of personality heightened by the music, the frenetic action, and the very sound of their name.
  2. CD-Action
    May 7, 2013
    60
    It’s curious that XSEED waited so long to publish Ys I & II Chronicles, as both games are visibly more primitive than their successors from 2012. Instead of dessert we were served a stale biscuit. [CD-Action 05/2013, p.70]
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  3. Hardcore Gamer
    Feb 18, 2013
    60
    Everyone else should probably steer clear. The simple truth is there are better Ys games out there, ones that are already on Steam even. So check those out long before Chronicles+.

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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 53 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 53
  3. Negative: 11 out of 53
  1. Ansatsu83
    Mar 3, 2013
    8
    These games are old school rpg bliss. Worth every penny I spent, comes with the first and second game in the series. The only reason I rateThese games are old school rpg bliss. Worth every penny I spent, comes with the first and second game in the series. The only reason I rate it lower than a 10 is that the game is not that long, and it has lack of variation in the equipped weapons/armors looks. The game is challenging on the harder difficulties, and ys II is actually a well thought out, upgrade, of ys I. If you like old style rpgs that are NOT similar to final fantasy's turn based combat, then this is a game for you.

    It features a bump system for combat, meaning you have to line your character up at an angle and not rush the enemy head on. However some of the level designs tend to force you to fight head on, when at a harder difficulty this can be your doom.    … Full Review »
  2. Paikia
    Nov 24, 2013
    9
    I love this release of the first two games of the Ys series. It's the old-school gameplay I love, with modern graphics and sound.

    The games    I love this release of the first two games of the Ys series. It's the old-school gameplay I love, with modern graphics and sound.

    The games are a little on the short side, that's true, but the reviewer who mentioned 2-3 hours probably never played any of the games. It took me a little less than 10 hours to beat Ys 1 on Normal difficulty level, while I know the game very well from the Sega Master System version. I also have quite a few hours logged in the second game, and I still have a while until I beat it. So 2-3 hours? C'mon... Not even close to anything realistic. Probably a troll.

    As for the bump system, it takes some getting used to, but once you're on top of it, it's actually fun and refreshing.

    All in all, those games are a lot of fun and definitely worth getting.    … Full Review »
  3. BasilZero
    Apr 23, 2017
    8
    Game: Ys I Chronicles +
    Genre: Action RPG
    Publisher/Developer: XSeed/Falcom System: Steam (PC) Total Score: 74/100 Value Score: 7.4/10    Game: Ys I Chronicles +
    Genre: Action RPG
    Publisher/Developer: XSeed/Falcom
    System: Steam (PC)
    Total Score: 74/100
    Value Score: 7.4/10

    • Story: 8/10
    • Characters: 8/10
    • GamePlay: 7/10
    • Graphics: 8/10
    • Sound: 7/10
    • Music: 9/10
    • Length: 4/10
    • Replay Value: 6/10
    • Player Value: 7/10

    Pros
    +Includes artwork choice between the original 1980s version and the re-released Chronicles version from 2009.
    +Includes the choice of using music from 4 different versions of the game
    +Achievements
    +Storyline and events based on Chronicles version which came out on PSP
    +Time challenge Boss event mode
    +Ability to play Easy, Normal, Hard and Nightmare mode for challenge

    Cons
    -Uses a bump combat system which can be annoying and increase difficulty of the game
    -A lot of backtracking and annoying fetch quests
    -Can become tediously grindy
    -No voice acting unlike some other versions of the game
    -Very short

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    Game: Ys II Chronicles +
    Genre: Action RPG
    Publisher/Developer: XSeed/Falcom
    System: Steam (PC)
    Total Score: 82/100
    Value Score: 8.2/10

    • Story: 9/10
    • Characters: 9/10
    • GamePlay: 8/10
    • Graphics: 8/10
    • Sound: 8/10
    • Music: 10/10
    • Length: 6/10
    • Replay Value: 6/10
    • Player Value: 8/10

    Pros +Includes artwork choice between the original 1980s version and the re-released Chronicles version from 2009. +Includes the choice of using music from 4 different versions of the game +Achievements +Storyline and events based on Chronicles version which came out on PSP +Time challenge Boss event mode +Ability to play Easy, Normal, Hard and Nightmare mode for challenge +Magic system and more usable items which improve gameplay from the first game +Gift ability which allows you to develop a relationship with characters to get different items from them Cons -Uses a bump combat system which can be annoying and increase difficulty of the game -A lot of backtracking and annoying fetch quests -Can become tediously grindy -No voice acting unlike some other versions of the game -A bit short compared to other games in the series and other RPGs    … Full Review »
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