Ys I & II Chronicles+

Once you get used to the bump and grind you will love these two epic games. I own the TG-16 CD version and this is an alternate updated version of these games for PC that has nicer graphics and music options. Nothing beats that original TG-16 experience for me, but this is a great update for sure.

Falcom has always made amazing games and the Ys 1 & 2 remake is no exception. The music is outstanding and the graphics mesh with the art style astonishingly well. The gameplay is incredibly entertaining, however, it is not for the faint of heart. Some bosses will prove challenging even on lower difficulty settings. If you love the Ys series or JRPGs in general, then you are in for a great time.

The first JRPGs I have tried and finished!!! (Previously tried and failed to finish DQXI twice, and could not continue Trails in the Sky either for too long) Probably the faster real-time combat has something to do with it. The best aspect of these games is the storytelling. While technologically upgraded, they are still old games with their set of quirks. Boss battles are tough, often it is not clear what to do next, no automap feature but labyrinthine dungeons.. all make it necessary to heavily depend upon internet help, unless you have humongous amount of hours to go around in circles till you figure things out. I played these games so that I could follow the story of Adol Christin from the very beginnings, and it was worth it. Figuring out the mystery of the Ys was on its own a rewarding experience. All in all a great purchase.

Long ago I played Popful Mail, and enjoyed it quite a bit. When I found out that wasn't the rpg styled game Falcom made, I just had to give Ys a good go. So far, I'm loving every bit of it. The music is amazing, the gameplay is simple but really effective. Level grinding is fun especially when you get new equipment. Exploring dungeons is always fun! This is one of my favourite video games.

Ys was something of an entry-level action RPG back in the day. This set is a remaster of a remake of the original two titles in the series. The gameplay itself is largely intact. Light inventory management, and real-time combat where you kind of bump into your enemies. The audiovisual presentation is very nice. Its come a long way since I played the first Ys on the Master System.