Ys II

released on Jun 24, 1988

Long, long ago, there was an ancient kingdom called Ys which prospered under the auspices of two heavenly Goddesses. Over time, the kingdom came to be known as Esteria, and its divine history was largely forgotten by all but the descendants of those who once preached the Goddesses’ will.


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Game Review - originally written by Spinner 8

Yep, the sequel to the beloved Ys. It’s no Turbo CD version, but it’s quaint and lovable all the same. You’d probably like it a lot more if you had an MSX, I’d wager.

Game Review - originally written by (wraith)

YEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAH! This game totally kicks it old-skewl! This second book of Falcom’s classic Ys series is much like it’s predecessor. It plays kinda like Zelda, where you run around various landscapes in an overhead view with real-time combat. Except it’s cooler than Zelda because you actually have to charge through the enemy and run it through. The plot also has TONS of depth, even for an Nes game. The game also improves somewhat on the original Ys, by adding magic into the equation, as well as a larger arsenal of weapons, puzzles that are more difficult, and the fact that you can actually SEE WHERE YOU’RE GOING in the dungeons. So play the game! Please.

Bump combat is the best combat in the Ys series and you can’t tell me otherwise.

A very solid sequel that gives a good conclusion to the tale told in part 1 but I honestly think I prefer 1 more. Mainly because I felt there was a stronger sense of mystery and I preferred the open ended ending.