Ys chronicles is a remake of two first games in y's series. While being a remake these games are probably quite true to the original, meaning that there are surely some quality of life improvements, but overall feel of the game is that of the 80's hard console games. I liked the plot, there's surprisingly interesting and large story for an old game. The music is awesome. I already knew what to expect from the gameplay, I don't mind the battle system at all, a bit of grinding here and there and buying the right stuff and then you're good for anything except few boss battles. Few boss battles are unfair and almost more luck-based than skill-based. Getting lost and not knowing where to go or what to do next and needing to check walk through is common, the game doesn't always point well enough to right direction and which items are supposed to be used explicitly but that's about it. The game is short and therefore nice to play for a bit of refreshment between playing 100+ hour epics.

Haven't played part 2 yet.