Legacy of Ys: Books I & II Announced for DS

DoctorFinger · 10-23-2008, 07:33 AM

Atlus has once again thrown their hat into the classic RPG ring with the announcement of Legacy of Ys: Books I & II for the Nintendo DS.

This remake of the classic will include the first 2 'Ys' games on one cartridge. In addition to updated graphics, remixed music, new items and touch controls, both games will also include four-person local multiplayer!

Legacy of Ys: Books I & II is scheduled for release on February 10, 2009 for an MSRP of $34.99.

Young Al Capone · 10-23-2008, 07:36 AM

Sweet, that is pretty good news. I am definitely looking forward to the release. I have never played a Ys game, but have always wanted to.

Gorvi · 10-23-2008, 07:57 AM

I'm happy they've combined these for the US release. My only experience with the series (other than the awful PSP port of the PS2 game) was renting Ys 3 (I think) on the Genesis. This is definitely one to keep an eye out for.

Crashcart · 10-23-2008, 08:29 AM

It's fun to play updated versions of these old RPGs, but I think I'd prefer new DS RPGs done in a similar style. I've been enjoying Dragon Quest 4 and seeing it with updated graphics is neat, but I know the story pretty well already and it doesn't have any form of advancement system that's become common in RPGs lately. I guess if you missed the NES era, it's cool to be able to get your hands on these games in a shinier form.

Have I just missed them or does the DS not have a lot RPGs that aren't remakes? I figured the system would have plenty, but I haven't seen too many originals. Did I overlook them?

Mike Kelehan · 10-23-2008, 08:40 AM

These were released as separate games in Japan, so we're getting a great deal here.

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Originally Posted by Crashcart

Have I just missed them or does the DS not have a lot RPGs that aren't remakes? I figured the system would have plenty, but I haven't seen too many originals. Did I overlook them?

Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time is a good one, and people love The World Ends With You. Dragon Quest 9 qualifies as a Big Deal.

biosc1 · 10-23-2008, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DoctorFinger

In addition to updated graphics, remixed music, new items and touch controls, .

What? This game needs remixed music? Can't they just use the original?

TrackZero · 10-23-2008, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Kelehan

people love The World Ends With You

I don't know if I'd define that particular sub-genre gamer stereotype as "people".

*Track looks around to make sure UWCrash isn't looking.*

NoName · 10-23-2008, 09:30 AM

Yay for more old school RPGs I haven't played before. I need to win the lottery so I can play games all day. Instead of working* all the time.

*By working I mean posting at CoG.

Crashcart · 10-23-2008, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Kelehan

Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time is a good one, and people love The World Ends With You. Dragon Quest 9 qualifies as a Big Deal.

Partners in Time was pretty decent, but I wasn't a fan of The World Ends with You for whatever reason. Dragon Quest 9 might be something to check out, though. But have the Dragon Quest games ever given us any interesting advancement/customization systems? DQ8 had alchemy for item generation, but I don't think there were any real interesting decisions to make with your characters. Just a straight leveling system, if I recall. Maybe pick a stat to give a little bump to? I forget.

Gorvi · 10-23-2008, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Crashcart

Partners in Time was pretty decent, but I wasn't a fan of The World Ends with You for whatever reason. Dragon Quest 9 might be something to check out, though. But have the Dragon Quest games ever given us any interesting advancement/customization systems? DQ8 had alchemy for item generation, but I don't think there were any real interesting decisions to make with your characters. Just a straight leveling system, if I recall. Maybe pick a stat to give a little bump to? I forget.

DQVII had some very deep character customizing from what I remember.

Johan · 10-23-2008, 10:01 AM

I'll add this one to my list of "watch for a price drop" games. All of my games are "watch for a price drop" games nowadays, though. Sad panda.

Is it turn-based?

South Park has poisoned my soul, and I don't even have cable/satellite.

Mike Kelehan · 10-23-2008, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Crashcart

Partners in Time was pretty decent, but I wasn't a fan of The World Ends with You for whatever reason. Dragon Quest 9 might be something to check out, though. But have the Dragon Quest games ever given us any interesting advancement/customization systems? DQ8 had alchemy for item generation, but I don't think there were any real interesting decisions to make with your characters. Just a straight leveling system, if I recall. Maybe pick a stat to give a little bump to? I forget.

I can't speak to DQ8, but DQ3, 7, and probably some in between had job systems.

Mike Kelehan · 10-23-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Johan

Is it turn-based?

No, it's an action RPG series. In fact, there wasn't even an attack button in the original Ys 1 and 2; you just walked into enemies and they took damage. These remakes add an attack button to make them a little more Zelda-like.

Johan · 10-23-2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Kelehan

No, it's an action RPG series. In fact, there wasn't even an attack button in the original Ys 1 and 2; you just walked into enemies and they took damage. These remakes add an attack button to make them a little more Zelda-like.

Thank you for that info! I appreciated it!

LongStepMantis · 10-23-2008, 01:08 PM

I remember playing Ys III on SNES. I enjoyed it quite a bit, I'll have to keep an eye out for this. I always wondered about Ys, because the 3rd was the only one I had ever played/seen.

10-23-2008, 07:33 AM	#1
DoctorFinger Editor in Chief Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 13,829 Blog Entries: 10	Legacy of Ys: Books I & II Announced for DS Atlus has once again thrown their hat into the classic RPG ring with the announcement of Legacy of Ys: Books I & II for the Nintendo DS. This remake of the classic will include the first 2 'Ys' games on one cartridge. In addition to updated graphics, remixed music, new items and touch controls, both games will also include four-person local multiplayer! Legacy of Ys: Books I & II is scheduled for release on February 10, 2009 for an MSRP of $34.99.

10-23-2008, 07:57 AM	#3
Gorvi Life is good! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dunedin, FL Posts: 17,995 Blog Entries: 5	I'm happy they've combined these for the US release. My only experience with the series (other than the awful PSP port of the PS2 game) was renting Ys 3 (I think) on the Genesis. This is definitely one to keep an eye out for. __________________ Now Playing: Soul Sacrifice Fallout: New Vegas PSN ID: Gorvi - Steam ID: gorvivelgin

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10-23-2008, 07:36 AM	#2
Young Al Capone El Coo Cooi Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,112	Sweet, that is pretty good news. I am definitely looking forward to the release. I have never played a Ys game, but have always wanted to.

10-23-2008, 08:29 AM	#4
Crashcart Colonist Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 37	It's fun to play updated versions of these old RPGs, but I think I'd prefer new DS RPGs done in a similar style. I've been enjoying Dragon Quest 4 and seeing it with updated graphics is neat, but I know the story pretty well already and it doesn't have any form of advancement system that's become common in RPGs lately. I guess if you missed the NES era, it's cool to be able to get your hands on these games in a shinier form. Have I just missed them or does the DS not have a lot RPGs that aren't remakes? I figured the system would have plenty, but I haven't seen too many originals. Did I overlook them?

10-23-2008, 10:01 AM	#11
Johan Take it easy! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: I'm not dead yet. Posts: 4,269	I'll add this one to my list of "watch for a price drop" games. All of my games are "watch for a price drop" games nowadays, though. Sad panda. Is it turn-based? South Park has poisoned my soul, and I don't even have cable/satellite.