Released: 1989
Published By: Hudson
Developed By: Falcom
Ramblings: It's called "Book I & II" because it's Ys 1 and Ys 2. Originally, these two games were released for the PC-88 (a popular computer at the time). For the TG16-CD release, Falcom decided to bundle both games together and redo the graphics and soundtrack. The Ys Book I & II is great. My first impression was totally the opposite of what I expected. It's not a typical action/RPG, you don't slash your sword. Rather, you walk into enemies to "slash" them. That might sound dumb, but it's easily overlooked once you get into the game. The soundtrack is INCREDIBLE. The game is definitely a must-play for devote RPG fans. Don't be surprised if you come across an RPG fan who compares the greatness of Ys Book I & II to a popular RPG, such as Final Fantasy 6 or Chrono Trigger. Before I didn't believe them, but now that I've experienced Ys Book, I now understand what caused them to feel that way. The game's ghetto appearance is deceiving. Somehow it's powerful, I'm not sure how to describe it.