Ys: Book I & II

Moby ID: 15971
TurboGrafx CD Specs

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Ys: Book I & II contains enhanced remakes of two games: Ys: The Vanished Omens and its sequel, Ys II: Ancient Ys Vanished - The Final Chapter. The enhanced versions were not released separately.

The players controls a young red-haired hero named Adol Christin, whose task is to find the six books of Ys, an ancient paradise-like land that mysteriously disappeared long time ago. It is said that whoever possesses the six books can gain access into Ys. In the first game, Adol is on the quest to find the books and to enter Ys. The second game takes place in Ys itself, and Adol must defeat an even greater evil and liberate the land.

This release features enhanced CD-quality sound, higher-quality graphics, and new anime-style cutscenes.

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  • イース I・II - Japanese spelling

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  • Electronic Gaming Monthly
    • October 1990 (Issue 15) - Best BGM and Sound in a Video Game
    • October 1990 (Issue 15) - Best RPG Video Game
    • November 1997 (Issue 100) - ranked #38 (Best 100 Games of All Time)

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Game added by Unicorn Lynx.

Wii added by samsam12.

Additional contributors: Alaka, FAM.

Game added December 20, 2004. Last modified January 5, 2024.